Leather Coaster Features
One piece, not a laminate
The coaster is a single layer of leather at around 1.5 mm, not two thin pieces
glued back to back. Glued coasters separate at the edge after a few wet glasses; there is nothing
here to come apart.
Stitched on all four sides
The stitching runs the whole way around. On a coaster that is structural rather than decorative:
it is what stops the edges curling upward as the leather dries and rewets over the months.
Square, 3.5 inches
At 3.5" x 3.5" (9 x 9 cm) it takes a whisky glass, a coffee cup or a water glass
with room around the base. Square rather than round, because a square sits square to the edge of a
table and a round one never quite does.
Free name embossing
Up to 13 characters, free. At this price it is the piece people
buy in fours with a name on each one.
Coaster Dimensions and Material
The coaster is brown full-grain leather with the natural grain visible and the crest pressed
into the center. It darkens where glasses stand on it, which after a year gives it a ring of its
own that is honestly the point.
Full-grain leather: the topmost, densest-fibered layer of the hide, its
surface never sanded or thinned. Over the years it darkens rather than wears out, and the small
scratches of daily use largely disappear when you rub them with a finger.
Leather Coaster specifications
| Dimensions |
3.5" x 3.5" (9 x 9 cm), square |
| Leather thickness |
Approx. 1.5 mm |
| Leather |
Full-grain calfskin |
| Tanning |
Semi-vegetable tanning method |
| Construction |
Single layer, stitched on all four edges |
| Quantity |
1 coaster |
| Waterproof |
No |
| Color |
Brown |
| Name embossing |
Free, up to 13 characters |
| Production |
Handmade |
What to Know Before Buying
- You receive 1 coaster. For a set, order the quantity you want
- A very hot cup can leave a temporary mark on the leather
- Leather is not waterproof; wipe a sweating glass off it now and then
An honest limit: put a very hot cup straight onto it and the leather can show a
mark. It usually fades as it dries, and if one looks like it is staying, a little
leather balm takes it out. Leather is also
not waterproof: a glass sweating for an hour will leave a damp patch, which dries
without harm but is worth wiping. And this is one coaster, not a set of four.
How to Pair the Coaster
Coaster Care
- Wipe it with a dry or barely damp cloth
- Let a damp coaster dry flat at room temperature, never on a radiator
- A little leather balm a few times a year
removes water marks and keeps the surface even
- The leather darkens where glasses stand. That is not a flaw, it is patina
Frequently Asked Questions
How many coasters do I get?
One. If you want a set for a table, add the quantity you need to the cart. Many people order four with the same name embossed on each.
Will a hot cup mark it?
A very hot cup can leave a temporary mark, and it normally disappears as the leather dries. If one seems to be staying, rubbing in a little leather balm removes it. This is the nature of leather rather than a defect.
Is it waterproof?
No. Leather absorbs moisture, so a glass sweating on it for an hour leaves a damp patch. It dries without damage, and wiping the coaster occasionally is all the maintenance it needs.
How big is it, and will my glass fit?
It is 3.5" x 3.5" (9 x 9 cm), which takes a whisky glass, a coffee cup or a water glass with room around the base. The square shape also sits neatly against the edge of a table.
Can I have a name on it?
Yes, free, up to 13 characters. That is enough for a first name or a short full name. Note that a personalized piece cannot be returned for a change of mind.
The cheapest way to make a table look like somebody thought about it.
