Columbia House Ceramic Coaster
Round / One size
$15.99
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$15.99
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Set down your drink on a Columbia House ceramic coaster and revisit an era of catalogs, order forms, and music delivered to the doorstep. Starting as the Columbia Record Club in 1955, Columbia House grew from records into stereo, tapes, CDs, and video clubs while becoming a defining name in direct-to-consumer entertainment. This small home accent is made for listening rooms, desks, and bars shaped by record-club memories and a love of classic media history.
Columbia House began as the Columbia Record Club, a CBS/Columbia Records mail-order experiment founded in 1955 to sell music directly to consumers, including rural buyers. Rapid growth moved the operation from New York City to a distribution center in Terre Haute, Indiana, in 1956. The club expanded beyond records into stereo equipment, reel-to-reel tapes, 8-tracks and cassettes, while its licensing program added releases from outside labels. By the early 1970s, Columbia House became the umbrella name for its club operations, and membership exceeded 3 million by 1975. Sony acquired the CBS Records Group, including Columbia House, in 1988. In 1991, Sony and Time Warner formed a joint venture that combined Columbia House with Time Life music and video clubs. BMG Direct Marketing acquired Columbia House in 2005 and consolidated it under BMG Music Service. Najafi Companies acquired the business in 2008 as Direct Brands; music mail-order operations ended in 2009, while the name continued on DVD and Blu-ray clubs under license from Sony Music.
Columbia House Ceramic Coaster
$15.99
Sale price
$15.99
Regular price
Set down your drink on a Columbia House ceramic coaster and revisit an era of catalogs, order forms, and music delivered to the doorstep. Starting as the Columbia Record Club in 1955, Columbia House grew from records into stereo, tapes, CDs, and video clubs while becoming a defining name in direct-to-consumer entertainment. This small home accent is made for listening rooms, desks, and bars shaped by record-club memories and a love of classic media history.
Columbia House began as the Columbia Record Club, a CBS/Columbia Records mail-order experiment founded in 1955 to sell music directly to consumers, including rural buyers. Rapid growth moved the operation from New York City to a distribution center in Terre Haute, Indiana, in 1956. The club expanded beyond records into stereo equipment, reel-to-reel tapes, 8-tracks and cassettes, while its licensing program added releases from outside labels. By the early 1970s, Columbia House became the umbrella name for its club operations, and membership exceeded 3 million by 1975. Sony acquired the CBS Records Group, including Columbia House, in 1988. In 1991, Sony and Time Warner formed a joint venture that combined Columbia House with Time Life music and video clubs. BMG Direct Marketing acquired Columbia House in 2005 and consolidated it under BMG Music Service. Najafi Companies acquired the business in 2008 as Direct Brands; music mail-order operations ended in 2009, while the name continued on DVD and Blu-ray clubs under license from Sony Music.
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
| \ | Round | Square |
| Height, in | 4.06 | 3.94 |
| Width, in | 4.06 | 3.94 |
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: Made in South Korea, For adults
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth