Coasting through 2020
Top 10 drink coasters we love
June 17, 2020 By Laura Hearn
We’re all for leaving a mark—just not on someone’s table. The good news? Coasters have come a long way since the scenic landscapes beneath Aunt Ruth’s sherry.
The original welcome mats for wine date back—way back—to the 1760s. They were used as a way to slide or “coast” a bottle of wine across the table so the host didn’t have to lift a finger. Shout-out to the innovator who came up with this life hack.
Whether you’re looking for a little decor that won’t break the bank or a hostess pressie that won’t get regifted, we think you’ll raise a glass to these table-worthy designs.
Make friends with your hex
Time to let go of grudges and ring marks. Think of these modern coasters as clean slates for your love life (and your table top).
Etsy • Hexagonal coaster set of 4 • $28
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Say cheese (and wine)
Rest your glass on a celebrity mugshot while you dish the dirt with your favorite partner in crime.
Etsy • Celebrity Mugshot Tile Drink Coasters • $24
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Droppin’ rhymes and catchin’ spills
Guests will never leave a notoriously B.I.G. ring on your table with these coasters.
Etsy • West Coasters • Set of 4, $32
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Miss Communication
Netflix & Spill
You don’t have white carpets for a reason (okay, a few reasons). But your chill vibes put guests at ease knowing you won’t ban them for a little spillage.
Sipping This • License to Spill Wine Coasters • $7
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Bi-coastal Relationships
Tupac or Biggie. Seahawks or Pats. Starbucks or Dunkin’. Share a drink (and a coaster) with bi-coastal friends—no matter which side you pledge allegiance to.
TorchedProducts • Natural Wood • Set of 4, $22.99
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Message received
If your subtle hints to use a coaster seem to fall on deaf ears, these coasters are for you.
Amazon • Don’t Fuck up the Table • $15.99
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A clean conscience (and table)
Chill pill
Better slate than sorry
If you’ve ever played “which glass is mine,” you need these coasters. Just write your name and stop sipping other people’s wine.
Slate Coaster with Soapstone Chalk • Set of 4, $30