Vintage Restaurant and Brewery Pulpboard Coaster Collection

Story

In the 1980s and 90s, these small squares of absorbent pulpboard served as the unsung canvas of casual dining culture. This collection features a rare crossover between Outback Steakhouse and Grey Poupon, alongside early relics of the craft beer revolution. They are tactile time capsules of Friday nights, family road trips, and local happy hours.

Maker / Origin

These coasters were produced by commercial specialty printers utilizing heavy-duty, absorbent pulpboard designed to protect wooden bar tops. While the individual printers are largely uncredited, the designs represent the peak of late-20th-century corporate graphic design and local restaurant marketing.

Condition & Value

The coasters show varying degrees of wear consistent with age and light use. Several pieces, particularly the Outback Steakhouse coasters, show moderate water staining and edge wear, while others like the Kona Brewing and Chili's coasters remain relatively clean.