Side by Side Comparison of: Thirstystone

This is a coaster holder only, does not come with coasters!! My mistake!

LOVED THEM AND SO CLASST, I DID HAVE ONE BREAK AFTER TWO MONTHS BUT STILL LOVE

Bought these after I bought some that didn't absorb the moisture. These are much better. Got a set for my son also.

This is an excellent coaster holder. I love the look of it and it was a great price! Mine came in perfect condition and seems like it's going to hold up just fine. I love that it puts the coasters more "on display". Most coaster holders I see do fine at organizing and keeping the coasters all in one place, but don't show them off enough. I have gorgeous coasters that I want people to see even if they aren't being used! So this solved that problem for me. One thing to mention is that I didn't pay close enough attention and thought that this would hold 4.5" coasters. IT DOES NOT. But that was my fault, not the product's. And it gave me an excuse to buy more coasters. :)

Work well and fit nicely. Colors are good. However, the finish is a bit rough so if that matters, take note. Dark deep brown.

I was very please with the the look of it. It held the sand stones coasters I also ordered snugly. It stands out and definitely invites people to use it on my coffee table.

These are the most beautiful natural sandstone coasters I've ever seen. I purchased two sets for a wedding gift and about to or myself a couple of sets. They come well packed and quickly. I really can't express how impressed I am with these. I would recommend them to anyone...for either yourself or as a gift. So, so attractive.

Beautiful sandstone coasters, they absorb moisture if a drink sweats, unlike some coasters that just sit wet all day. They are of a durable quality and don't seem like they would break if you dropped it. Cork bottom to keep it from scratching any furniture. This is my second time buying Thirsty Stone coasters (I'm a return customer) because after 8 years I decided I needed a second set!

These stones have held up well and can absorb all the condensation cast off by a 20 oz. glass of iced tea refilled frequently over several hours on a July afternoon in the US South. They are dense and offer an excellent opportunity to scratch/damage furniture or countertops. I would also keep them out of reach of small children. The cork pad on the bottom is about a quarter inch short of the edge of the stone, so careful placement is required on glass tabletops.Overall very happy with these coasters.

These coasters are the real deal. I finally had to retire the set I'd bought years ago and tried to replace them with less expensive ceramic products that were attractive and looked like they might work. They didn't absorb condensation and the water spread all over the place and the glasses picked up the coasters because they were so wet. I bought these Thirsty Stone coasters and they're great, even in Florida humidity. Highly recommended.

Absolutely wonderful! These coasters absorb like nobody's business! Everyday, I sit a frozen 32oz plastic water bottle on it (indoors). The ice melts throughout the day and not a single drop spills over onto my desk. Even with all that it absorbs, Its smooth surface remains in tact and it's dry and ready to go the next morning. I'm pleased with my purchase...money well spent!

These coasters work wonderfully to keep moisture off of your coffee table. The porous material absorbs moisture easily and effectively. The sand stone also looks great on a variety of table top surfaces. It looks great on our black coffee table. I like how the coasters are decently heavy and not flimsy. Spend the extra $ and get these coasters instead of the cheaper ones. You won't be sorry.

Not well made but they display my coasters beautifully. This one looked better than the reddish one I ordered. The coasters I bought said 4 1/4 inch diameter but they don't fit snuggly in them. It does hold the coaster up so you can view them when not in use but could have been made better.

Beautiful stand that adds instant class to a coffee table ! Gorgeous wood! High quality felt. But why is there only room for three coasters?

The product works fine. However, it shouldn't be necessary to buy as a separate item. It should. E packaged with coasters that don't come with their own holder.It's annoying, it created extra work for me, and I felt nickeled and dimed that I had to go out of my way to find and buy this. The company needs to make a deal where this item is rolled in/packed with coaster sets that need a holder.Good product, but imperfect business model.

I ordered these on a whim and didn't read the description. It is only the coaster holder, you will need to buy the coasters separately. They are very nice and do the job well. I ended up ordering the sandstone coasters that are shown in the picture and I like them as well.

This holder pairs perfectly with my round Thirstystone natural sandstone coasters. The holder itself is offset from the base for a very modern look. It has a dark wood finish and is felted on the bottom. I docked one star because the three pieces of wood (base, backing, half-moon holder) are not aligned perfectly, but this is only noticeable upon close inspection. Amazon's price is definitely cheaper than in the box stores, but perhaps some quality was compromised for this price. If you can live with that (I can), this is a very nice way to spotlight the beautiful stone coasters.

I ordered this as a gift along with some of the Thomas Kinkade Thirstystone coasters. The coasters are beautiful and the coaster holder does a nice job of displaying them. The dark walnut color looks very close (if not identical) to the pictures shown and works out well even with other color/types of wood. The holder is sturdy and stable and takes up little table space. I did notice a small bit of damage on the backside, which imho was not really bad enough or noticeable enough to be concerned with, but it was there.I originally planned to order the oak version of this stand but read several reviews that made the color come in to question which is why I went with the dark walnut, that said, the dark walnut works fine for me along side oak and pine furniture as really the focus is on the coasters being displayed and the holder kinda just fades in to the background.Quick last note, someone mentioned a made in China sticker on the holder, it was on this one too, although I don't recall it actually specifying the country of origin in the listing.All in all, fits and displays the Thristystone coasters really nicely and I'm pretty happy with it for it's $8 price tag.

I purchased these coasters to replace silicone ones that I purchased previously that did not work as advertised because the honeycomb mold on the base is not deep enough to take condensation from glasses away from the glass bottom and as a result, the glass dripped large amounts of water on you when drinking. After only a few uses of these sandstone coasters, it was obvious these would do a much better job, as they absorb the moisture and take it away from the glass bottoms. They may chip easier, but they perform better for use in warm climates where condensation from cold drinks accumulates on the bottom of glasses and on the coasters.

These look neat and are good at absorbing condensation. There's cork glued to the bottom to prevent scratches, but you still need to be a bit careful about it because the cork doesn't cover the entire bottom, and sandstone will scratch pretty much any surface (even glass).

These reside on our coffee table and we use them everyday. Soaks up all the condensation from cold drinks. Holding up well, even with cats that try to play hockey with them.

I bought these for my stepmother. Her coasters were chipped from being dropped so many times (they would stick to the drinks and fall off onto the table). These coasters are too heavy to do that, and they also literally do suck up any water from a glass' condensation. The only problem is the photo is not very true-to-life. The photo makes the swirls almost look pearlescent, but in reality these coasters have a sandy texture/color/quality. Aside from that, fantastic quality.

Good coasters, nice to look at. I've read reviews that they lose color over time. I can't speak to that, since I've only had them for about 6 weeks. They haven't lost color yet, but I've made rings on them, which is to be expected. I gave them four stars instead of five because I paid more for them than I planned to spend on coasters. But there's no hiding quality.

These are great. They look and feel natural. They do exactly what they say they are to do. Someone at my house got something on one of mine though and I have no idea what it is but it now has a few white rings on it (seemingly permanently) which I'm not happy about. Not knowing what it is though causes a conundrum because I don't know if it's a manufacture mistake or defect. I still recommend them, just use them for what they are meant to be used for, or else who knows.

So I don't know if the problem is with the coasters, or the pedestal that I purchased for them, but they don't fit in the pedestal. You would think that if you buy coasters and holder from the same company there wouldn't be this issue!

It's okay, but I found I prefer the one that is round and flat rather than the stand-up style. This look is less minimalist looking as it stands out much more, so I'd recommend the other style if you care about this feature.

I didn't bother to read the ad close enough, this is just the stand and does not include the Coasters!

I love the stand, but although the product picture shows the holder fitting 4-inch sandstone coasters, the curve in the holder I received was made too tight so the coasters would not lie flat inside the curve. Very disappointing - I returned these and Amazon refunded my purchase price very quickly.

The Pedestal Coaster Holder 'displays' the decorative coasters in Style! It looks like a decorative furnishing, not just a storage rack for beverage coasters. Excellent!But it's too small for the Thirstystone coasters I ordered which rest on the sides of the stand rather than in the well of the holder.

This Coaster Holder wasn't very expensive... so the quality is not going to be like a $30 coaster holder. The finish of the wood is not completely smooth around the edge of the bottom... the stain didn't get stained all the way underneath the back of holder right behind the little triangle piece that is glued to give it the slanted look. Sure the bottom round piece that holds the coasters is not smooth with out ridges where it looks like they put pieces of wood together... so it looks like some seams. But it's underneath the curve of the coasters... and who's looking that close underneath of the coasters... when you have such stunning Thirstystone coasters in the holder. I wasn't going to complain... for the price I paid... you get what you pay for.

As many others said, the richness of the stone in the picture is much better than what you actually receive. I just received mine today and I had to double check to make sure the right coasters was shipped. I love Thirstystone coasters and there is nothing wrong with the quality of the product I received, but its just too plain and light. Cant really even notice any design in the stone.Guess its my fault for ordering a natural looking stone rather than the printed coasters like the ones I ordered the first time. Guess I will just place a order for one of the printed sets of coasters.

The description is more accurate than the picture. The coasters are definitely​ not as pretty as the picture and they are a little bit more "rough" feeling than I was expecting. But.. they do the job.

These coasters are very pretty. All the coasters are pretty much the same design. They absorb water, but if you leave a glass with ice water on them for any period of time they become waterlogged and make a mess on the table. That is the only negative I have.

Okay color, but not really. The picture depicts something more rich looking, however, what I received was not as rich looking in the pattern. Oh well, I still needed them, and absolutely am a fan of sandstone coasters to absorb dripping droplets.

The coasters are ok the pictures can be deceiving a little as when i received these they were more faded than i would have expected. The picture makes them look polished and smooth which is something i didn't receive. Now these coasters will do the job but i just wished that they looked a little better especially for the price.

The way the stone absorbs water is very cool, The stone is thick and looks nice sitting on a table or desk---like a premium coaster. However, 2 of the coasters they sent me had flaws in them, one had a "stain" (a dark patch that looks the stone was stained with a dark ink or something) and the other hand a hairline fracture in it. Because these are natural stone, I guess you can't expect perfection, but because they are so hard to return, they probably offload the bad ones through Amazon. Be careful.

total rip off need to read description no coasters just a holder

Unfortunately this coaster holder is too small for your set of normal coasters. While the product itself is wildly appealing...I hate that it's too small for my coasters.

Very nice looking, however it cracked with in a week

Was good BUT it had paint off and chipped

I experienced the same "gapping" issue mentioned in other posts. The coasters would get stuck and actually pick up the holder (and the other three coasters!) And I almost dropped it twice because of this. I am awaiting a replacement currently and will update when I receive it.

Didn't read the description lol. This is just a holder for coasters. That's not why I'm giving it a 2 star tho. They are very cheaply made. Cracks all over them and looks like it needs glued in some places.

Love the look but these just don't soak up moisture like the others do. I've had three or four Thirstystine sets and these just aren't that great. Love the look though!!

Very disappointed in the product. The coasters I received looked nothing like the picture the four were more of a red color with straight lines running through. I am sure they will absorb any moisture, but they are too ugly to use! They were packaged well and delivered as promised, they just look nothing like the picture.

The color is very pink and it doesn't look like the wood grain in the photo. Not what I expected at all.

After much work I finally finished a Big furniture project and it came out perfect. French Country, beautiful chalk finish which even though I sealed with a matt poly I still insisted on using coasters in there. My daughter came for the weekend and actually Used the coasters I bought and to my Horror the cork from the gd coaster STAINED the night table!!I tried multiple cleaners on it and it won't budge even a fraction and I'll have to paint it since anything stronger to remove the stain would just ruin the table anyways. This is a first for me, I've used stone coasters for years because I hate it when I pick up a glass and a coaster sticks to the bottom of the glass then will fall and crash half way up to taking a swig and scare the...But a coaster that Stains? Yep, a first.

These look very nice but the condensation soaked all the way through the cork base and ruined my coffee table...

coasters are pretty when you get them but are useless....doesn't absorb moisture like it says and turns a dark color resembling mold....futile to clean....save your money!!!

I don't even know where to begin on this junk. The picture makes it look all nice. What I got was a bunch of rough wood slapped together with glue all over everything and then spray painted to look like a walnut wood color. If you take any pride whatsoever in your home and have any respect for your money I would not buy

Does not hold the coasters in it. Coasters stick up & don't fully lay in place like they should. Cheaply made. Not worth buying.

Total disappointment. Too small to actually fit the coasters I purchased -- It was marketed to me under the "People who bought this also bought..." feature of shopping on Amazon. Total waste of money. DO NOT BUY THIS.

You should trust the negative reviews of this product. It doesn't fit a normal size coaster. Even if it was the right size it is sloppily glued togeather. It does not look like the photo and it is certainly not worth the $7 I paid for it.

I just bought 3 sets of genuine Thirstystone 4" coasters in 2 patterns, and 3 of these genuine Thirstystone holders to hold them. The coasters should fit, right? Nope. Coasters only fit into 1 of the 3 holders that I received. The other two won't allow the coasters to seat into the half-cirlce holder; they bind at the corners of the opening, and can't sit in the holder. They would be fine if the were big enough to hold the very coasters that they were designed to hold, but as they are now, they're not built correctly.

Granted, it wasn't too expensive to begin with, but I was still hoping it would be nice. Not only were the edges jagged and rough, but the felt was peeling off as I took it out of the box. I could have dealt with those things, but hey.....the coasters don't even fit in it.

Leaves water stains on the coasters. Other thirstystone don't.

The image chosen for this product, at least as of 10/24/16, is deeply dishonest about the product you are almost certainly going to get.It might be alright with you (and it's really not a deal-breaker for me), but just beware that you are going to get very plain-patterned light beige coasters. You can roll the dice if you like, but you are not going to get any kind of swirly, almost 3D waves on your coasters.Because the vendor surely knows this, and chose that image anyway, I'm one-starring this.

Simply disappointing... sticks to glass.

The glass condensation runs right through the coaster. When I first received these I was so excited because they looked nice and matched my decor, but I quickly realized they weren't as described; the top of my table, which I have had for 20 years mark free, had a perfectly round white ring on it.

Mine came with a stain on it. ??? Ugh.But they work great.

At first they worked great. Ordered in the winter time and never had much of an issue. Now summer has set in and I am lucky to get 20 minutes of the product working. They now puddle up very fast making them no better then any other coaster.