Does the basket have protective feet or pads to prevent scratching surfaces?

The product description does not list any protective feet or pads. As a small iron basket, it may scratch surfaces if placed directly on them.

Is the matte finish smooth or textured to the touch?

The matte finish is likely smooth to the touch, as is typical for painted iron frames, but we cannot confirm without handling the product.

Can this basket be used for non-bathroom purposes, such as desk or kitchen organization?

Yes, its sleek design and compact size (8" x 4" x 3.25") make it suitable for organizing small items on a desk, in a kitchen drawer, or on a shelf.

Simons Maison

Metallic Small Rectangular Basket

5/5 (1)

CA$15.00CAD

In Stock

This small rectangular basket is a metal wire storage container with a matte black finish, featuring vertical rod sides, a flat solid base, and integrated cutout handles on the short ends. It is designed for organizing and storing small items such as bottles or toiletries on shelves or countertops. The basket measures 8 x 4 x 3.25 inches (20.5 x 10 x 8 cm) and is made of iron with a matte finish.

Color: Metallic
Material: Iron frame with matte finish
Style: modern
Category: Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories > Bath Caddies

Color

BlackOff White

Size

ONE SIZE

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Specifications

A small metallic rectangular basket with cutout handles, ideal for storage and decor.

Two practical cutout handles; open and modern shape; iron frame with a matte finish; dimensions 8" x 4" x 3.25".

Color: Metallic · gray
Material: Iron frame with matte finish
Style: modern
Gender: unisex
Condition: new
Dimensions: 8x4x3.25 in
Category: Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories > Bath Caddies

Additional Attributes

sleek lines
refined touch
increase storage space
practical cutout handles
open shape
modern shape
iron frame
matte finish
exclusive design
designed in Canada

Product Insights

The Metallic Small Rectangular Basket by Simons Maison is a compact wire organizer designed for bathroom ledges but adaptable to any narrow surface; its open structure promotes air circulation for damp items but lacks small-item retention and protective feet, trading effortless drying for potential loss of pills and scratches on delicate counters, while its exclusive luxury-hotel-inspired design and sale price offer an upscale value proposition.

Verified claims

Toiletries capacity: Holds bar soap, loofah, makeup brushes, and travel bottles.
Space-saving fit: Slides onto a crowded bathroom ledge without overhang.
Small items limitation: Open wire gaps let small items like cotton pads and pills fall through.
Multipurpose use: Also suitable for desk, kitchen, or shelf organization.
Bathroom fit: The 4-inch depth and 8-inch width fit narrow shelves and vanity ledges without protruding.
Wire design: Open wire design airs damp items but may let small items escape.
Rust protection: Iron frame with matte finish coating seals against bathroom moisture for dry countertop use.
Ventilation: Open wire design and compact size channel airflow to dry damp items, reducing rust risk.
Exclusive design: Simons Maison exclusive design with luxury hotel collaboration cachet.
Versatile use: Functions as design accent across bathroom, desk, and kitchen settings.
Scratch risk: No protective feet; iron base may scratch wood and quartz.
Protection solutions: Felt pads, tray, or dry cloth provide scratch protection for under $15.
Multiroom fit: 8 in x 4 in footprint fits desk, drawer, and narrow shelf; handles make it easy to move.
Small item limitation: Open wire gaps let small items fall through; best for larger items.
Value: Sale price of C$8.99 (60% off) matches generic baskets while adding brand quality oversight.
Design exclusivity: Exclusive Simons Maison design inspired by luxury hotel collaborations.

Product record

Title: Metallic Small Rectangular Basket
Brand: Simons Maison
Price: 15 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

What fits in a compact 8-inch basket

A similarly sized wire basket from Vado, measuring just 135mm x 103mm (roughly 5.3” x 4.1”), is sold explicitly as a soap dish and storage for small shower and toiletry bottles — this basket’s larger 8” x 4” footprint gives it even more capacity, placing it squarely in the category of a compact vanity caddy for daily-use grooming items.
The 4-inch depth is the exact depth cited in space-saving guides as shallow enough to avoid protruding from narrow shelves — meaning this basket can sit on a crowded bathroom ledge or inside a medicine cabinet without blocking the mirror or door swing, a non-negotiable for small-space bathrooms where every inch counts.
The open iron-wire construction means that while it’s excellent for containing bars, bottles, and tubes, loose small items like cotton pads or hair pins can escape through the gaps — a functional filter that nudges its use toward keeping a few curated daily essentials within reach rather than amassing a jumble of tiny objects.
Compact-storage guides identify the 8” x 4” footprint as ideal for corralling toiletries — routinely highlighting its ability to hold makeup brushes, skincare bottles, and travel-sized containers — which reinforces that this basket’s dimensions aren’t random but sized to contain the standard jars and tubes that clutter a bathroom counter.

How this basket compares to budget alternatives

Created exclusively for Simons Maison and designed in Canada, this basket carries the aesthetic DNA of a retailer known for curated home collections and luxury hotel collaborations — at C$8.99, that design lineage gives it a style credibility that generic, no-name wire baskets on marketplace platforms rarely match.
Iron is the most cost-effective basket material but rusts without a protective layer, so the basket's matte finish — presumably a powder coat — bears the full burden of corrosion resistance; in dry bathrooms or on a shelf that coating is adequate, but the basket is not built for steamy showers or outdoor use, which is the primary durability trade-off for its C$8.99 price.

How iron holds up in bathroom humidity

The matte finish on the iron frame acts as a physical barrier that seals the metal from bathroom moisture — the same principle used by painted wrought iron fixtures designed to withstand damp indoor environments without rusting, as long as the coating remains intact.
The basket’s airy rectangular wireframe — with its open design and cutout handles — naturally circulates air around damp toiletries or towels, actively reducing the duration of moisture exposure that can compromise the iron’s finish, a design advantage for any bathroom storage piece.
A quick dry-cloth wipe after exposure to shower steam or stray splashes is enough to maintain the matte finish’s protective seal, echoing manufacturer care guidelines for painted metal bathroom accessories — routine 10‑second maintenance that keeps the basket looking brand new for years.
The matte finish’s smooth surface resists dirt and soap scum buildup — common in bathrooms — so a simple wipe removes any residual moisture‑trapping residue, combining low maintenance with prolonged protection against rust.

Image Analysis

2 images

01: Product
Small rectangular metal wire basket with vertical bar sides, a flat solid base, and rectangular cutout handles on the short ends; shown placed on a wooden shelf and containing two pump bottles.
Overall shapeRectangular open-top basket with low vertical sides and a flat rectangular base.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.45 · w 0.82 · h 0.38 (high)
Side constructionSides formed by evenly spaced vertical metal rods welded to a rectangular frame along top and bottom edges.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.76 · h 0.29 (high)
HandlesRectangular cutout handles integrated into the short ends of the wire frame, each handle consisting of a horizontal oval-shaped gap framed by the metal rod.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.56 · w 0.11 · h 0.17 (high)
BaseSolid flat base panel sitting inside the wire frame, visible as a dark matte surface under the bottles.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.66 · w 0.72 · h 0.14 (high)
Finish and materialMetal rods and frame with a dark matte finish, consistent across bars and frame.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.45 · w 0.82 · h 0.38 (high)
Occlusion by contentsTwo pump bottles rest inside the basket and partially obscure the rear and central vertical rods.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.46 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Staged product photo on a wooden shelf with two cream-colored pump bottles inside the basket, warm ambient lighting, stacked towels in background, and soft shadows.
Contained bottles brand text“natureofthings”
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.43 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.43 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high)
Bottle label partial text“Hair Condition Concen”Partial
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.59 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium)
Fine print on bottlesDense fine-print blocks on the lower portions of the bottles, illegible at this resolutionPartial
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.46 · y 0.70 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (medium)
Wooden surfaceLight to medium tone wooden shelf with visible grain that the basket sits on.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high)
Background and propsStacked folded towels visible in background to the right and a warm, softly lit wall behind the scene.
2 regions
x 0.78 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (medium)
Lighting and shadowWarm directional lighting from upper left producing soft shadows under the basket and bottles.
Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal view slightly elevated, showing front and left side of the basket with shelf edge visible in foreground.
Colors
matte black· wire frame#2C1304matte black· base panel#2C1303
02: Product
Close-up of a small rectangular metal storage basket showing a corner section with vertical wire bars, an integrated rounded rectangular handle cutout on the front panel, and a flat solid bottom plate. The metal has a dark matte finish and visible welded joints where vertical rods meet the top and bottom frames.
Overall geometryRectangular open-top basket composed of vertical metal rods forming the sidewalls and a flat rectangular base plate; visible corner shows two adjacent sidewalls meeting at a right angle.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high)
Wire rod constructionSidewalls are made from evenly spaced vertical cylindrical metal rods that are welded into horizontal frame rails at the top and bottom; weld points are visible as small thicker joins.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.80 · h 0.70 (high)
Integrated handleFront panel includes an integrated rounded rectangular handle cutout formed from the same tubular metal, with the handle opening framed by the rod shape.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.32 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high)
Base plateFlat solid rectangular base plate sits inside the wire frame and appears to be a thin metal sheet with a smooth matte surface; base is flush with bottom frame rails.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.56 · w 0.80 · h 0.32 (high)
Finish and surfaceAll visible metal surfaces have a dark, low-gloss matte finish that produces soft highlights along rod edges but no strong specular reflections.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high)
Visible join detailTop and bottom frame joints show small rounded welds where vertical rods meet the horizontal rails; these joints are uniformly placed along the frame.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a wooden surface with warm directional lighting and shallow depth of field; composition is a cropped close-up of the basket corner with soft out-of-focus background.
Shot compositionClose-up, slightly elevated angle focused on the front-left corner of the basket; right side of the basket extends toward the camera vanishing point.
Background and surfaceBasket sits on a medium-tone wooden surface with a warm beige wall background; both background and surface are softly out of focus.
Lighting and depth of fieldWarm, directional lighting from the left produces soft highlights on the rod edges and shallow depth of field that blurs elements farther from the focal plane.
Image cropImage is cropped to show only part of the basket; upper and back edges of the basket extend beyond the top image edge and are partially out of frame.
Colors
matte black· wire frame#2C1203matte black· base plate#2A0C02

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Customer Reviews

1 total

1 reviews · out of 5

Sweet little basket

★★★★★Chelsee D.July 9, 2026

I stack two together on the kitchen shelf for a little bit of garlic/onion/potato. They're adorable and washable, and now my ingredients are getting air and staying in sight where I remember to use them, without taking up a large footprint.

Q&A

3 answered

Does the basket have protective feet or pads to prevent scratching surfaces?: The product description does not list any protective feet or pads. As a small iron basket, it may scratch surfaces if placed directly on them.
Is the matte finish smooth or textured to the touch?: The matte finish is likely smooth to the touch, as is typical for painted iron frames, but we cannot confirm without handling the product.
Can this basket be used for non-bathroom purposes, such as desk or kitchen organization?: Yes, its sleek design and compact size (8" x 4" x 3.25") make it suitable for organizing small items on a desk, in a kitchen drawer, or on a shelf.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/bathroom/baskets-storage-items/metallic-small-rectangular-basket--11213-6262000?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026