5 Sustainable Coffee Table Coasters For Your Home
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There are few things more annoying than water stains and table ringsโyou know the ones. Thatโs why weโre all #TeamCoaster here! Plus, many coasters nowadays are more than just functional; theyโre downright chic.
From countertop to tabletop, here are our favorites made with sustainable materials, crafted by artisans, and designed to last for your next decade of drinks and dinner parties (and beyond).
Is your table too far gone? Here are our favorite sustainable coffee tables.
1. Graf Lantz
Ethics | Sustainable materials, low waste
Materials | Felt wool
Price | $26 for a set of four
Los Angeles-based Graf Lantz designer is all about Merino woolโeven for coastersโfor a good reason: Naturally hydrophobic, felt wool is an ideal material to help keep your tabletops dry. These coasters are inspired by โBierfilzl,โ or traditional felt beer coasters, so theyโre also extremely durable and heavy-duty. Grab your set of four in the colors of your choice!
2. Hawkins New York
Ethics | Artisan-made, sustainable materials, ethically made in Swaziland, USA, India, Portugal & Columbia
Materials | Grass, porcelain, cork, marble, brass, felt & iraca palm
Price | Starts at $18 for a set of four
Few things are more confusing than the โwhose glass is this?โ debate, which is why Hawkins New York created its coasters to each look slightly different! The geometric marble coasters and cork coasters are handmade by artisans in India and Portugal, with each one finished in a variety of patterns and uncommon shapes. Besides these collections, youโll find coasters crafted with materials such as porcelain and iraca palm leaf, making them a standout piece on your coffee table!
3. KAZI
Ethics | Artisan-made in Uganda, carbon-neutral shipping
Materials | Raffia, sisal, & banana fibers, organic dyes
Price | Starts at $27 for a set of four
KAZIโs mission is to offer gainful employment, training, and fair wages for local artisans across Africa. These Ugandan coasters are made with sustainable materials that can be found nearbyโlike sisal and banana fibersโthen dyed with locally sourced inks. The result? Over thirty coaster sets with gorgeous designs, rich colors, and even a few with fringe.
4. SUZUYA
Ethics | Artisan-made, biodegradable & sustainable fibers, carbon-neutral shipping
Materials | Cotton & linen
Price | Starts at $17.50 for a set of four
SUZUYA, based in Jacksonville, North Carolina, offers mats, napkins, and coasters sewn from eco-friendly materials. These linen and cotton coasters, which come in sets of four, are minimalist, quick-drying, and fully biodegradable. We donโt know about you, but weโll be grabbing these simple coasters for our dinner partiesโthey add just the right touch of elegance.
5. Jeff Davis
Ethics | Artisan-made, reclaimed materials
Materials | Reclaimed records
Price | $25 for a set of six
Music-lovers will love these coasters from Jeff Davis. Made from actual vinyl records, youโll receive a set of six from different music genresโa surprise worth the wait. And not to worry, each disc is sealed so condensation wonโt leak through. Handmade in Philadelphia, this is upcycling at its finest.
Featured image is from Graf Lantz
