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Desk · Everyday Objects

Floppy Disk
Coasters

Six coasters and a desktop holder inspired by two familiar icons of personal computing.

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The object

A familiar symbol,
made useful again.

The iconic 3.5-inch disk returns as an everyday coaster. When not in use, all six pieces slide into a compact Macintosh-inspired holder, turning practical storage into a quiet piece of desk sculpture.

Floppy disk coasters stored in their computer-inspired holder
Floppy disk coaster set on a working desk
Coffee resting on a floppy disk coaster
Three floppy disk coasters viewed up close
Desktop holder and coaster with a cold drink
Floppy disk coaster set in warm evening light
Close detail of the printed floppy disk coasters

At a glance

Simple to print.
Ready for daily use.

Set
Six coasters, desktop holder and two front buttons
Holder
115 × 133 × 50 mm
Coaster
105 × 109 × 5 mm
Assembled set
157 × 133 × 50 mm
Material
PLA
Layer height
0.20–0.25 mm
Supports
Not required
Assembly
Two front buttons attached with adhesive

Make it yours

Bring a small piece of
computer history home.

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Filip Marchal · ID No. 86902245