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36 Creative Drink Coasters

From Grizzly Mug Rugs to Earthy Placemats

— March 18, 2011 — Art & Design
If you are a fan of drink coasters, then you are in luck because here are some very differently designed beverage rests! If you do not have an affinity for mug rugs and believe people who get mad at you for not using one are crazy, then this list may just change your mind. The simple coasters have the ability to protect precious furnishings from stains and look totally fashionable.

There are drink coasters out there for everyone! If you are a Star Trek fan there are some amazing trekkie barware coasters that boast the famous symbol. If you are the girly type there is always the flower power coasters that look oh-so-pretty. Drink coasters are here to stay, so you better find one you adore!
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Xbox Button Cup Rests
Xbox Button Cup Rests
These ABXY Controller Coasters Make a Great Gift for Gamers
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Search Engine Home Decor
Search Engine Home Decor
Google Map Pin Coasters Tells Your Glass Where to Go
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Grizzly Mug Rugs
Grizzly Mug Rugs
The Bear Rug Coaster is Sure to Perturb PETA
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Cycling-Inspired Coasters
Cycling-Inspired Coasters
Crank Coasters are Perfect for Bike Fanatics
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Trekkie Barware
Trekkie Barware
Star Trek Coasters are a Must-Have for Any Enterprise Fan
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iPhone App Coasters
iPhone App Coasters
Show the World You're a Hardcore Apple Fan With This Geeky Coaster Set
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Urban Mug Rugs
Urban Mug Rugs
The Flowing City Coaster by Liu Chenhsu is Sleek and Contemporary
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Lunchtime Mug Rugs
Lunchtime Mug Rugs
Sandwich Coasters are a Delicious Way to Safeguard Your Tables
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Earthy Placemats
Earthy Placemats
Land Coasters Protect your Table While Adding a Rustic Touch
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Cocoa Coasters
Cocoa Coasters
Rest Your Mug on a Chocolate Square
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Psychedelic Mug Rugs
Psychedelic Mug Rugs
Kaleidoscope Coasters Keep Your Drinks Groovy and Your Table Clean
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Perforating Stain Coasters
Perforating Stain Coasters
The Matthew Bradshaw 'Moire' Chronicles Those Happy Hours
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Digitized Barware
Digitized Barware
25togo Customizable Pixel Coasters
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Drug-Detecting Coasters
Drug-Detecting Coasters
Drink Safe Texas Aims to Protect People from the Date Rape Drug
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Flower Power Coasters
Flower Power Coasters
Hibiscus Stay On Coasters Protect and Look Pretty
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American Burger Coaster Set
American Burger Coaster Set
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Vinyl Drink Holders
Vinyl Drink Holders
Keep the Table Safe Circa 1969 With These Record Coasters
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Rorschach Mug Rugs
Rorschach Mug Rugs
Analyze Your Friends with the Psycho Diagnostik Coasters
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Disk Brake Coasters
Disk Brake Coasters
Barware That's Perfect for Gearheads
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Nostalgic Eco-Coasters
Nostalgic Eco-Coasters
The Felted Floppy Set
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Pop Culture Coasters
Pop Culture Coasters
Goran Patlejch's Movie Quote Coasters are Perfect for Film Buffs
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Drinking Game Coasters
Drinking Game Coasters
‘Bar Games' Drink Rests Encourage Inebriated Interactivity
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Gamer Mug Rugs
Gamer Mug Rugs
Space Invaders Coasters Keep Your Tables Safe from Watery Aliens
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Digital Drinking Icons
Digital Drinking Icons
iMats Are Coasters Honouring The iPhone
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Cheeky Cartoon Coasters
Cheeky Cartoon Coasters
Set Your Drink Down on a Clever Cranky Pressman Coaster
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Carbon Fiber Mug Rugs
Carbon Fiber Mug Rugs
Black Badger's Carbon Fiber Coasters Cost More than Your Coffee Table
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Coaster Cup Holders
Coaster Cup Holders
SALCO Creates Reusable Pop Cup Holders
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Mitosis Mug Rugs
Mitosis Mug Rugs
EmboGarden Coasters Expand to Cushion Broader Containers
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Polaroid Coasters
Polaroid Coasters
Retro Woman Photos For Your Drinks
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Carbon Fiber Coasters
Carbon Fiber Coasters
Table Protection That Might Actually Get Used
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Street Sign Coasters
Street Sign Coasters
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5
Geeky Gamer Tea Sets
Geeky Gamer Tea Sets
Give Yourself Some Vintage Fun with these Nerdtastic Super Mario Coasters
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Wooden Crate Coasters
Wooden Crate Coasters
Labyrinth Design Studio Creates an Awesome Surface for Your Beverages
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Upcycling Tea Bags
Upcycling Tea Bags
Teabag Coasters Create Unique Pieces From Your Old Tea Bag
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Footwear Coasters
Footwear Coasters
Carrie and Company Drinkwear
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Starbucks Card Mosaic Coasters
Starbucks Card Mosaic Coasters
Upcycled Art by Flawed Frock
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