MANHOLE COVER COASTERS: DENMARK
MANHOLE COVER COASTERS: DENMARK
Often cited as home to the happiest citizens in the world, Denmark is a social democracy where trust in government is one of the highest in the world. That trust gives confidence to the Danes that their high taxes will support social programs well; leading to universal health care, free education, unique cultural facilities and safe, affordable transport options to name a few. While these programs firm up the foundation for a good society, achieving happiness is more elusive. Hygge, the warm comfort while in the company of others, is a national pastime. Additionally, there are numerous subsidized clubs where different people gather to share their unique passions. And lastly, many bicycle to wherever they go, therefore remaining fit and hardened during the dreary, dark winters. It’s the price to pay for 17 hours of daylight in the summer! Experience all of this through the four most populous cities of Danmark: Copenhagen, Århus, Odense & Aalborg.
Learn more about them in the custom cover section.
Make a stand by adding a display stand
Tombino replicates manhole covers from around the world into functional art in the form of coasters, trivets and magnets. Each illustration is initially hand-drawn for precision and then permanently etched into cork. These make the perfect birthday or holiday gift. Each coaster is .25" thick and 4" in diameter. The engraving method has incredible detail and tactility. Fabricated from sustainable Portuguese cork. Designed and packaged in Philadelphia, PA USA.
Cork is a natural material, thus rare aberrations within the etching can occur, but at this scale good luck noticing.
As each one is made to order please allow three business days for delivery.
“We all have three cities: the one in which we grew up, the one where we live and the one in which we wished we live."-Alan Furst
A custom display rack can be ordered too. See the individual trivets and magnets as well.
