America Online (AOL) Ceramic Coaster

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Set down a drink on a coaster that recalls the days when AOL was a front door to the internet. From Quantum Link’s early online service to America Online’s familiar place in homes across the 1990s and 2000s, the brand evokes modem connections, trial disks, email, chat rooms, and AIM. This ceramic coaster brings that unmistakable tech nostalgia to desks, coffee tables, home bars, and collector displays.

AOL Media LLC, originally America Online, traces its roots to Control Video Corporation, founded in 1983 and known for the GameLine service for 2600 users. From its remnants, Jim Kimsey founded Quantum Computer Services in 1985. Its Quantum Link service went online that November, using software licensed from PlayNet; services for Apple and IBM-compatible computers followed in 1988. After separating from Apple, Quantum renamed the service America Online in October 1989. AOL became a leading online service, reaching about three million active users by 1995 and more than 20 million internet-service consumers by 2000. It acquired Netscape in 1998 and MapQuest in 1999, then merged with Time Warner in 2001. Spun off in 2009, AOL shifted toward media and advertising. Verizon acquired it in 2015 and combined it with Yahoo as Oath in 2016, later Verizon Media. Apollo acquired that business in 2021, and Bending Spoons acquired AOL in January 2026. AOL is based in New York City.

Ceramic coaster engraved with a simple, vintage-style wordmark that brings a quiet, archival charm to a coffee table or office desk. The cool ceramic top takes heat and condensation with calm confidence while the cork backing keeps cups steady and surfaces safe. It sits easily beside a well-loved mug during long work sessions or late-night reading, a small, steady surface that feels both practical and quietly nostalgic.

Product features

- Durable white ceramic surface resists heat and moisture

- Non-slip cork backing prevents sliding and protects surfaces

- Available in round (4.06") and square (3.94") sizes

- Easy to wipe clean — suitable for hot and cold drinks

- Made in South Korea with ceramic and cork materials

Care instructions

- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth