The Best Drink Coasters Add Design Panache to Your Table

Eater’s commerce writer Francky Knapp loves this set of rattan coasters, saying that “they add a touch of visual interest to table. I like that they feel like something I could have found in a fancy antique store in Monterey or something.” The rattan also works to absorb a bit of the moisture from your beverage.

For the baker who loves Bodega Cakes and shag carpeting, we humbly present these tufted heart-shaped cake coasters that double as mini works of art.

Jelly-inspired tabletop lighters, lettuce ware trinket dishes — Edie Parker makes homewares that sit somewhere between the aesthetic of a 1970s conversation pit and Pee-Wee’s Playhouse. Consider this set of recycled acrylic coasters, which sure would look great by a Togo sofa.

One of the coolest things about the chrome dishware trend is just how durable (un-shatterable! dishwasher-safe!) stainless steel dishware is in everyday use. This set of coasters is also designed with a lip, which means no condensation will seep out from the edges.

Stoneware coasters like these are a great choice because they’re durable and easy to clean, keeping your surfaces as dry as possible. Each coaster has a unique design that makes it feel like a little objet d’art floating around your house. At the same time, reviewers write that they are “heavy and keep the condensation away from the surface of tables.”

Made from woven polyester fabric with a waterproof coating, these cheery, lightweight coasters feature embroidered wavy edges in six different colors (purple, blue, orange, pink, red, and green). The sweet, soft coasters are both quietly sophisticated and literally quiet, muffling the sound of a glass being set down, if that’s a concern you’ve developed in addition to blemished wood.

I was delighted by the understated refinement of this coaster set from Walmart. The felt material has a surprisingly luxe texture, and the sleek coaster holder keeps them all nice and tidy. And for less than $5, they are a bona fide steal. I also love that this set includes 10 coasters, so there’s one for every dinner party guest.

You can also start collecting tiles during your travels, and using them as keepsake coasters. And even if you can’t swing a ticket to Morocco right now, you can still browse the digital bazaar of Etsy for some wood-fired beauties.

Nothing says ‘Tini Time like four bright green olive-shaped coasters. Martini glasses aren’t even huge culprits when it comes to leaving rings on tables because the stem keeps the sweaty part from the surface, but you’ll want to tuck one of these cutie olives underneath your dirty martini anyway.

This ceramic coaster feels like it belongs in a Luca Guadagnino movie. The romantic, hand-painted design has an appealing air of nonchalance, and the underglaze text is meant to replicate a napkin from Vivoli, a famous cafe in Florence, Italy.

Travertine stone is beloved for its durable nature, and its slightly porous material will absorb some of your beverage’s condensation. A minimalist set such as this can also accompany your aesthetic changes for years to come, from your era of romantic château-pilled decor to a more spartan, Axel Vervoordt-inspired energy.