# Vinyl Drink Holders Keep the Table Safe Circa 1969 With These Record Coasters By Michael Hines | Published 2010-02-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-coasters References: [uniquedaily](http://www.uniquedaily.com/mini-record-coasters/) & [gama-go](https://www.gama-go.com/product.php?productid=16963&cat=295) The inner grandma in me has come out, thanks to these Record Coasters. These have to be the coolest way to keep your tables safe from water damage. Have you seen better coasters? They kick way more butt then family photo coasters or [crocheted coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-drinkware). Cool dweebs use Record Coasters. Or musically-inclined dweebs. Or trend hunting dweebs...like me. **Implications** - The [retro revival wave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic) continues to rise in society today. This desire for old-school innovation is a backlash to the fast, constant progress of technology today, which is leaving some consumers confused and nostalgic. Ideally, products that follow the retro revival pattern boast modern features with an [old-school aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-wallet) in order to remain modern, but nostalgic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Revival:** Leveraging the desire for old-school innovation to create modern products with an old-school aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Integrating retro-inspired designs into home decor products such as coasters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playable Beer Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budweiser-campaign.md) - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md) - [Smart Tabletop Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tabletop-coaster.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md) - [Style-Conscious Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upright-vinyl-record-player.md) - [Cork Coaster-Integrated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table.md)