Minolta Ceramic Coaster
Round / One size
$15.99
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Set down your drink on a small tribute to Minolta’s big place in camera history. The brand’s journey began in Osaka in 1928 and extended from bellows cameras and rangefinders to SLRs, Maxxum autofocus, APS, and digital imaging. This ceramic coaster suits a desk, studio, coffee table, or home bar, bringing together the practical rhythm of daily life and the collector appeal of classic Minolta cameras.
Minolta began in Osaka, Japan, in 1928, when Kazuo Tashima established Nichi-Doku Shashinki Shōten, a Japanese-German camera shop. Its first product, the Nifcarette bellows camera, arrived in March 1929. The Minolta name was adopted for cameras in 1931, while the business operated as Chiyoda Kōgaku Seikō from 1937 to 1962 before taking the Minolta name. Milestones included the Minolta-35 rangefinder in 1947, the SR-2 SLR in 1958, and the Maxxum 7000 autofocus SLR system in 1985. Minolta cooperated with Leitz from 1972, producing the Leica CL and contributing designs related to Leica R cameras. In 2003, Minolta merged with Konica to form Konica Minolta. The combined company ended camera and photo operations in 2006, transferring DSLR camera assets to Sony. Sony introduced the Konica Minolta-based Alpha A100 that year and retained the Minolta A-mount while later moving from DSLR to SLT cameras.
Minolta Ceramic Coaster
$15.99
Sale price
$15.99
Regular price
Set down your drink on a small tribute to Minolta’s big place in camera history. The brand’s journey began in Osaka in 1928 and extended from bellows cameras and rangefinders to SLRs, Maxxum autofocus, APS, and digital imaging. This ceramic coaster suits a desk, studio, coffee table, or home bar, bringing together the practical rhythm of daily life and the collector appeal of classic Minolta cameras.
Minolta began in Osaka, Japan, in 1928, when Kazuo Tashima established Nichi-Doku Shashinki Shōten, a Japanese-German camera shop. Its first product, the Nifcarette bellows camera, arrived in March 1929. The Minolta name was adopted for cameras in 1931, while the business operated as Chiyoda Kōgaku Seikō from 1937 to 1962 before taking the Minolta name. Milestones included the Minolta-35 rangefinder in 1947, the SR-2 SLR in 1958, and the Maxxum 7000 autofocus SLR system in 1985. Minolta cooperated with Leitz from 1972, producing the Leica CL and contributing designs related to Leica R cameras. In 2003, Minolta merged with Konica to form Konica Minolta. The combined company ended camera and photo operations in 2006, transferring DSLR camera assets to Sony. Sony introduced the Konica Minolta-based Alpha A100 that year and retained the Minolta A-mount while later moving from DSLR to SLT cameras.
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