VIP Teak Coaster, turned with a raised edge, 11 cm

Key measurements for finding the right location:

• Diameter: 11 cm
• Height: 2 cm
• Weight: 0.10 kg

All you need to know about the material:

• Solid teak, turned from a single block, tool marks visible at the bottom
• Raised rim and bottom recessed by a few millimeters
• Retains up to a small spoonful of condensation water
• Warm reddish brown, dark streaks cut into arcs by the turning process
• Diameter 11 cm, height 2 cm, 0.10 kg
• Sold individually, for glasses with a base of up to 9 cm

The raised edge gives the object the silhouette of a small cup rather than a washer, and its two-centimetre thickness is noticeable from a distance on a coffee table. It therefore stands up to being left empty, where a flat disc would look forgotten.

What you need to know to install and maintain it:

• Empty and wipe the bowl after each use
• Water left overnight at the bottom leaves a black, circular ring
• Oil twice a year, focusing on the hollow
• Check that the base of the glass does not exceed 9 cm, otherwise it will tip over the rim