The 10 Best STL Files of 2024

Here’s the long-awaited moment: an article about the best STL files of 2024 that will make you look great at New Year’s Eve dinner. We have selected some of the most downloaded files in recent months, perfect for practical needs and beautifying your home. Among our selection, you will find decorative items such as a lemon-shaped vase and a world map. Additionally, there are solutions for organizing coffee capsules and designing kitchen shelves. For those who are looking for something original, we have put together unusual designs such as a dragon pen holder, coasters in the shape of a plant and a Japanese lamp that will add a touch of elegance to your space. Get ready to impress with these unique and customizable creations.

1. Nespresso Capsule Holder

Attention coffee lovers! The Nespresso capsule holder is a practical accessory that stores your Nespresso capsules in a stylish and space-saving way, without them lying around loose in the kitchen. The holder is a must for anyone who likes to drink coffee and also makes an ideal gift! It is easy to produce using a 3D printer. Recommendations for 3D printing include using PLA as the material, a layer height of 0.15 mm for high detail accuracy and an infill density of 10% to ensure a stable but lightweight construction. Click HERE for the file and have fun designing your elegant coffee corner!

Credits: MIKARAPPO, Cults3D

2. Magnetic Chess Set

Ever since The Queen’s Gambit appeared on Netflix, have you been thinking about how you can combine your passion for chess and 3D printing? Then this design from JANHARDER is just the thing for you. Prepare to amaze your friends with this magnetic chessboard that allows you to play chess on the go, with the pieces held in place by a magnet. The construction consists of sticking magnets in the holes of the board and under each piece, making sure the polarity is correct so that the magnets stick to each square. The dimensions of the magnets must be 5×1 mm. There are two versions of the board: one for large and one for small printers. If you are using a small printer, the board is divided into four parts that must be joined together with eight clips. Simply insert the clips into the holes and join the pieces together to create a complete and stable chessboard. The JANHARDER design consists of 11 free files containing the chessboard and the different pieces. You can see the step-by-step assembly (in German, but the visual may help) in this video and download the free file HERE.

Credits: JANHARDER, Cults3D

3. Lemon-Shaped Vase

How can timeless design be combined with Mediterranean charm and modern 3D printing? How about our next STL file? The unique vase, which comes in a bright yellow, is reminiscent of the freshness of sun-ripened lemons and brings a touch of summer and warmth into your home, even in the colder months. The design of the vase is inspired by the enchanting lemon groves along the Amalfi Coast and is easy to produce yourself with a 3D printer to bring a piece of Mediterranean joie de vivre directly into your living room. You can download the STL file HERE and get started right away!

Credits DECORART0R, Cults3D

4. Dragon Pen Holder

Are you already thinking about how you can impress your office colleagues when you return from vacation? Then this pen holder dragon is the perfect object to make your desk more interesting than ever. With its detailed and realistic design, the dragon is not only practical for your pens but also a decorative element that will immediately attract the attention of your colleagues (and probably your boss too). It is ideal for lovers of fantasy, creative design and 3D printing. The design created by PeterFarell is available for free on Thingiverse. The model is optimized to be easy to produce: it consists of only one file and is therefore suitable even for those who have no experience with 3D printing. Despite the simplicity of the print, the dragon has a high level of detail. Imagine it printed in bright colors like red or blue, and there’s nothing to stop you from painting the squares in the colors you prefer. Get ready to impress your office by downloading the link HERE.

Credits: PeterFarell, Thingiverse

5. Kitchen Rack

How can you organize your kitchen more efficiently? If you are still looking for clever solutions, we have just the thing for you – a wall shelf that fits perfectly on the side of a kitchen cupboard. What’s more, the shelf can be customized to your needs. It is ideal for containers up to 23 cm high. To create the shelf as shown in the pictures, two parts have to be glued together. Here the adhesive “Ruderer L530” was used. You can download the STL file HERE on Thingiverse. We hope you enjoy organizing your kitchen!

Credits: INVESTEGATE, Thingiverse

6. Kawaii-Style Controller Stand

Did you ever think you could combine the sweetness of Kawaii with your passion for gaming and 3D printing in one design? If the answer is no and you want to know more, here is an STL file designed by UNCHAINEDHOBBIES that you can use to print your own Sanrio Cinnamoroll controller stand in the Switch Pro version. You can also find the PS4 and Xbox Series X/S versions on the designer’s site. According to the designer, it is an easy-to-print model that does not require any supports, at most a support for the holes so that the object looks aesthetically cleaner after printing. There are two file versions: one with Cinnamoroll asleep, and one with Cinnamoroll awake, and they have been modeled for printing with FDM/PLA technologies. Enjoy your Kawaii gaming moment with this STL file. To download the file for free, click HERE.

Credits: UNCHAINEDHOBBIES, Cults3D

7. Japanese Table Lamp

Make your lighting cozier and bring beautiful lighting into your home with this 3D printed Japanese table lamp that is sure to impress any guest. The base of the lamp has been designed to include a 1-inch hole for attaching a light socket and alignment pins have also been added to make it easier to connect the base and stand precisely. For even easier handling, there is a version with pre-assembled sides that does not require gluing. However, it may be necessary to use supports if your 3D printer has difficulties bridging. Wood PLA is recommended especially for the base, stand and sides to emphasize the look of the lamp. It was printed on an Ender 3 S1 Pro with a layer height of 0.20 mm, a print speed of 160 mm/s and 10 percent infill. The sides of the lamp were not glued to the base to allow access to the light installation at all times. Find the file HERE.

Credits: CHRISTIANWILSON, Cults3D

8. Car Cell Phone Holder

How many times have you been stuck in traffic and needed to use navigation, but didn’t have a suitable holder to keep your phone stable and safe? To solve this problem, BIGBOOMPRINTS designed a cell phone holder for the car that makes driving safer and helps you avoid getting lost in the streets. It is designed to attach to a car air vent and gives you the option of positioning your device either vertically or horizontally. The compact design ensures a firm hold so that the cell phone remains stable even while driving. To mount, simply screw the threaded screw into the floor clamp and attach the round nut to the end of the screw. To simplify the process, it is advisable to heat the nut slightly with a heat gun, as it should be particularly tight and secure. The center piece of the phone clamp should then be connected by inserting a smaller threaded screw, which is secured with a square nut at the end of the screw. The recommended 3D print settings are to support only the center piece of the car phone clip with a 20 percent overhang angle. You can download the design link HERE and view the manufacturer’s printing tips.

Credits: BIGBOOMPRINTS, Cults3D

9. Topographic World Map

If you love traveling and discovering the world, this 3D printed world map is just the thing for you, because with this STL file, you can create a decorative world map that is perfect for mounting on a wall. With this world map, you can dream of your next adventure or reminisce! The design includes all the elevations so you can feel the contours of each continent, making the map an incredible experience. Another practical feature is that the files are conveniently organized by continent, each with its starting number, making it easy to assemble. The size of the world map is 1800 x 750 mm. Find out more about the world map HERE.

Designed by Chrashice, Photo Credits: lms1023, Thingiverse

10. Coaster Tree

This creative design by tapis3d is more than just a decorative accessory: it is an elegant and functional solution to protect your table from the marks left by glasses. Perfect for surprising your guests at a dinner party or an aperitif at home, this design combines aesthetics and practicality in one. The tapis3d maker has taken inspiration from another model, which you can view HERE, and created a design consisting of three rows. The design consists of three main parts: the vase, the stem and the leaves. The latter are both decorative and removable and can be used as coasters. Get ready to set your table with this touch of originality and elegance. To download the tapis3d design click HERE.

Credits: tapis3d, Photo Credits: FitzpatrickLM11, Thingiverse

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