Simons Maison
Retro Cat Laminated Cork Coasters Set Of 4
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CA$10.00CAD
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This set of four laminated cork coasters features retro kitten illustrations on a round, printed surface. Each coaster measures 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter and is constructed of laminated paper over MDF with a cork backing. They are designed to protect surfaces from condensation and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
- Material
- Laminated paper on solid MDF with a cork backing
- Style
- retro, romantic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Trivets
Color
White
Size
SET/4
Specifications
Set of 4 retro cat-themed laminated cork coasters with solid MDF and cork backing, easy to clean.
Laminated paper on solid MDF with cork backing; wipes clean with damp cloth; set of 4; matching pieces sold separately.
- Material
- Laminated paper on solid MDF with a cork backing
- Secondary
- paper, mdf
- Style
- retro, romantic
- Occasion
- everyday, homewear
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Trivets
Additional Attributes
- exclusive
- designed in Canada
- retro
- feminine
- romantic
- cat-themed
- laminated paper
- solid MDF
- cork backing
- easy-clean
- set of 4
- matching pieces available
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Retro Cat Laminated Cork Coasters Set of 4, priced at $10 CAD, offers a 4-inch diameter that provides 30% more surface area than typical 3.5-inch coasters, with a cork backing that prevents slipping, cushions bumps, and protects surfaces from scratches and moisture. However, they are not heat-resistant (damage above 60°C) and prolonged moisture causes irreversible core swelling and laminate peeling. The exclusive retro cat design, featuring a kitten-and-rose motif, matches the Retro Cat Heart Mug and is part of a unified collection with a romantic feminine style, delivering non-slip grip and scratch protection without extra pads.
Verified claims
- Size
- 4-inch diameter offers 30% more surface area than 3.5-inch Society6 coasters.
- Care
- Cork backing prevents slipping; coasters are unbreakable vs ceramic, but not for hot mugs or wet edges.
- Cork backing
- Cork backing prevents sliding, cushions bumps, and protects wood from scratches and moisture.
- Value
- $10 CAD set delivers non-slip grip and scratch protection without extra pads.
- Heat resistance
- Not heat-resistant; damage above 60°C.
- Moisture resistance
- Prolonged moisture causes irreversible core swelling and laminate peeling.
- Matching mug
- Retro Cat Heart Mug shares the kitten-and-rose motif and fits fully on the coaster.
- Collection
- Exclusive Simons Maison collection with matching pieces, unified by a retro romantic tagline.
- Aesthetic
- Retro cat design is a Simons Maison exclusive with romantic feminine style.
Product record
- Title
- Retro Cat Laminated Cork Coasters Set Of 4
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 10 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the cork backing prevents sliding
- Ceramic coasters are known to slide on smooth tabletops, but natural cork's texture anchors the coaster in place — the cork backing on this set eliminates the sliding problem common with glazed or hard-backed coasters, making it a practical choice for everyday meals and entertaining.
- The natural cork backing provides a high-friction surface that prevents the coaster from sliding even on glass or polished wood — unlike felt or plastic, it resists lateral movement without sticking, so the coaster stays put when you set down a glass or reach for it.
Water damage and MDF core protection
- Once moisture reaches the MDF core through a chipped edge or lifted laminate, the compressed wood fibers expand and permanently lose internal density — so unlike solid wood, the coaster will not return to its original flat state even after thorough drying, and any resulting warp is structural rather than cosmetic.
- MDF absorbs moisture far more rapidly through cut edges than through sealed faces, so the coaster’s rim — where the laminated paper meets the cork backing and where daily handling gradually wears the edge — is the primary entry point for condensation or spills, making edge integrity the single most critical factor in preventing core swelling.
- MDF exposed to standing moisture typically darkens within minutes and the core softens within hours, meaning a coaster left overnight in a ring of condensation can suffer structural softening before any visible surface peeling or bubbling appears.
- Sealing the coaster’s exposed MDF edges with a diluted PVA glue mixture (1 part Titebond III to 3 parts water) or a clear shellac-based primer creates a moisture barrier that significantly slows edge absorption — a protective step that complements the impermeable laminate face without changing the coaster’s appearance.
Matching pieces in the collection
- The matching mug mirrors the coasters' retro kitten and floral imagery — small roses line the interior while kittens adorn the outside — and its 3" diameter sits fully on the 4"x4" coaster, making the pair a literal match; unlike the wipe-clean coasters, the mug's shiny ceramic is dishwasher and microwave safe, so the set layers decorative surface protection with low-fuss drinkware.
- The brand uses the same romantic tagline — 'So retro. So feminine and romantic. So cute in your [kitchen/dining room]!' — across both items and stamps 'Matching pieces sold separately' on each product page, giving the collection a deliberate, easy-to-spot identity that removes guesswork when searching for other coordinates.
Value compared to other cat-themed coasters
- At $10 CAD, the Simons set costs less than half as much as the $25 USD Society6 printed cat coaster set, yet it adds a cork backing that the Society6 coasters lack — combining a lower price with a softer, no-scratch base in the same wipe-clean category.
- The 'matching pieces sold separately' line signals a broader collection, so you can easily extend the retro cat theme across placemats, tablecloths, or other tabletop items for a unified dining setup.
- The 4x4-inch size gives about 30% more surface area than the 3.5-inch Society6 coasters, so larger mugs don't cover the artwork entirely and the pattern's whimsical charm stays visible.
- The Jin Designs melamine set (£22) brings sustainable eucalyptus and a minimalist aesthetic; by contrast, the Simons set costs a fraction of that price and delivers a full-coverage retro pattern — a pick for buyers who want a statement design over material story.
- Because the coasters are a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, the retro cat artwork is not a generic print-on-demand graphic — it gives the set a curated, boutique feel that mass-market cat coasters don't carry.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Four round laminated coasters with printed retro kitten illustrations on a white central field, a pale green decorative outer border, and visible brown cork edges. Coasters are flat, single-layer, and show a glossy laminated finish with subtle highlights.
- Overall shapeRound, flat coasters with a visible thin brown edge and a smooth laminated top surface.
4 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.11 · w 0.29 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.29 · h 0.23 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.16 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (high) - Surface finishGlossy laminated top with small specular highlights visible on several coasters.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (medium) - Decorative borderPale mint-green outer border surrounding a white circular central panel; border includes a fine dotted decorative inner ring.
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.11 · w 0.29 · h 0.19 (high) - Cork edgeThin brown cork edge visible around each coaster, projecting slightly below the laminated top.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Printed illustrationsEach coaster has a different retro-style kitten illustration printed in the central white area: a kitten holding a pink rose, two kittens on a pink cushion playing, two kittens cuddling in a woven basket, and a single kitten motif visible under the mug.
4 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.65 · w 0.30 · h 0.23 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.43 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.11 · w 0.29 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.16 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Coasters arranged on a textured beige fabric surface with a white ceramic mug (prop) placed on one coaster; soft directional lighting from the top-right casts gentle shadows.
- Staging surfaceTextured beige or light tan linen-like fabric used as a background surface under the coasters.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Prop mugWhite ceramic mug with floral interior rim and a printed cat motif on the outside, holding a dark liquid; placed on the upper-left coaster.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional light from the top-right produces subtle drop shadows to the lower-left of objects and a gentle highlight on laminated coaster surfaces.
- Image crop and orientationVertical (portrait) composition showing all four coasters and a mug; no packaging visible.
Colors
pale mint green· outer border#DCDAD4white· central panel#F4F1F2light cork brown· edgewarm gray· kitten fur illustrations#DAD5D3rose pink· rose illustration- Overall shapeRound, flat coasters with a visible thin brown edge and a smooth laminated top surface.
- 02
Product
Round laminated cork coasters with printed retro kitten illustrations on white circular faces and natural cork backing; one coaster shown face-up with kitten artwork and another showing plain cork surface.
- Overall shapeCircular coasters with thin profile and visible layered edge showing a printed top layer bonded to a cork backing.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.54 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Cork surfacePlain natural cork top visible on one coaster: fine granulated cork texture, warm light brown color, matte finish.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.29 (high) - Printed faceWhite circular printed face with a dotted inner ring and a wider pale green patterned border; central printed kitten illustration overlayed on the white field.
- Kitten artworkRetro-style watercolour kitten illustration showing a standing kitten with light brown and cream fur, a pink bow at the neck, and a small pink rose with green leaves beneath one paw.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.66 · w 0.32 · h 0.29 (high) - Edge detailThin visible brown edge around printed face where the printed layer meets the cork backing, showing the coaster is laminated.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.52 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.29 (high)
Other
Coasters photographed on a pale textured linen surface with soft directional lighting from upper left producing gentle shadows; three coasters arranged with one partially cropped.
- Background surfacePale beige or off-white woven linen-like fabric with visible weave texture used as the staging surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up overhead angle with slight tilt; three coasters arranged diagonally, one at top-left partially cropped, one at center-right showing cork side, one lower showing printed kitten face.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper left creating soft cast shadows to the lower right of the coasters and subtle highlights on the printed surfaces.
Colors
natural cork brown· cork surface#C48A5Dclean white· printed face background#C5C5C2pale mint green· border#C4C5C2light brown cream· kitten fur#BABCB4soft rose pink· kitten bow and rosemuted leaf green· rose leaves- Overall shapeCircular coasters with thin profile and visible layered edge showing a printed top layer bonded to a cork backing.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total5
3 reviews · out of 5
So cute
★★★★★Denne P.
Happy with these cute cat coasters , delivery very long .
Sous verres laminés chat retro
★★★★★Danielle D.
Très beau !
Adorable!
★★★★★Nicole G.
These coasters are so cute! I also have the matching cup. Love this set!
Q&A
4 answered- Can these coasters handle hot mugs directly, or are they only intended for cold drinks?
- These coasters are not recommended for hot mugs. The cork backing and laminated paper top are not heat-resistant — thermal shock above 60°C can damage cork's cellular structure and cause the laminate to warp or peel [1]. They're best suited for cold or room-temperature drinks.
- Do the coasters absorb moisture from condensation, or does water just sit on the surface?
- These coasters do not absorb moisture — water sits on the laminated paper surface. Because the cork backing is sealed under lamination, the natural absorbency of cork is blocked, and the laminated top is non-absorbent [1][2]. Simply wipe any condensation off with a damp cloth as per care instructions.
- Is the laminated paper prone to peeling or bubbling over time with regular use and cleaning?
- Yes, with regular use and cleaning the laminated paper can be prone to peeling or bubbling over time, especially along the edges. Frequent wiping with damp cloths and exposure to moisture can weaken the laminate bond, and laminated menus in similar conditions show wear within a few months [1]. To extend their life, wipe dry after cleaning and avoid soaking.
- Are these coasters safe for use on delicate wood surfaces without scratching, given the cork backing?
- Yes, these coasters are safe for delicate wood surfaces. The cork backing is soft and non-abrasive, providing a gentle cushion that won't scratch furniture [1]. Cork is naturally lightweight and elastic, making it an ideal material for protecting finished wood tables.