Simons Maison
Sleeping Kitten Small Tray
This is a decorative ceramic tray featuring a sculpted sleeping kitten figure integrated at one end. It is designed for holding jewellery and small everyday items, with a shiny ceramic finish and an oval shape. The tray measures 3.5 x 5.25 inches (9 x 13.5 cm) and is a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada.
- Material
- ceramic
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Color
Size
Specifications
A small shiny ceramic tray featuring a sleeping kitten design, perfect for holding jewelry and small items.
Shiny ceramic; exclusive design; designed in Canada; perfect for jewelry and small everyday items.
- Material
- ceramic
- Style
- modern
- Occasion
- everyday
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Additional Attributes
- sleeping kitten design
- shiny ceramic
- exclusive
- designed in Canada
- perfect for jewelry and small everyday items
- small tray
Product Insights
The Sleeping Kitten Small Tray by Simons Maison, an exclusive from a 176-year-old Canadian retailer, offers a restful aesthetic with its sleeping kitten motif and muted tones, finished in a glossy, durable ceramic glaze that resists stains and scratching. At $12 CAD, it is a low-cost alternative to other ceramic cat trinket trays, sized at 3.5x5.25 inches to fit narrow ledges without obstructing the surface. However, its ceramic base lacks bottom padding and non-slip grip, risking scratches on delicate surfaces and sliding on polished surfaces, and it is incompatible with modern smartphones due to shallow depth, making it best suited for jewelry and keys. Not dishwasher or microwave safe, and not intended for food use.
- Aesthetic
Sleeping kitten and muted tones create a restful, non-playful aesthetic.
Why this is supported
The tray's sleeping kitten motif creates a
nap-time aesthetic that reads as cozy rather than playful
How this compares to other cat trinket trays — sleeping_kitten_motif, with the kitten
depicts a single sleeping kitten in a restful pose
How this compares to other cat trinket trays — sleeping_kitten_motif. Unlike trays featuring
Mischievously playful cat eyes
danicastudio.comor a
Trinket tray with persian cat icon design
cottonon.com, this design
fits naturally into a calming bedroom or bathroom vignette
How this compares to other cat trinket trays — sleeping_kitten_motif. The warm cream and muted red tones further contribute to the subdued mood.
- Finish
Ceramic tray with glossy non-porous glaze resists stains and keeps its shine.
Why this is supported
The glossy ceramic glaze provides a
highly reflective and exceptionally smooth surface
battrangexport.comand offers
Maximum Stain Resistance
battrangexport.comthanks to its
non-porous glass surface
battrangexport.com. The finish is described as
a material choice that keeps the price at 12 CAD while still delivering a glossy, wipe-clean finish suitable for a decorative jewelry dish.
How this compares to other cat trinket trays — shiny_ceramic_vs_fine_chinaThis ensures the tray's calm aesthetic endures with simple cleaning.
The glossy ceramic surface is sealed with a vitrified glaze that forms a glass-like, non-porous barrier.
The shiny surface is a vitrified glaze that forms a glass-like, non-porous seal, preventing cosmetic residue, lotions, and metal tarnish from absorbing into the ceramic and causing permanent stains
Durability of the glossy ceramic glaze — vitrified_gloss_barrierThis means the tray remains stain-free even with regular use of jewelry that may have lotions or tarnish, confirming its suitability for daily jewelry storage.
- Value
At $12 CAD, it costs less than other ceramic cat trinket trays.
Why this is supported
At $12 CAD, this tray undercuts the
$20.00
spode.comSpode cat tray and the
$14.95
kckitty.comKC Kitty cat tray, making it the most wallet-friendly option among ceramic cat trinket trays.
- Padding
Tray has no bottom padding and may scratch delicate surfaces.
Why this is supported
The Q&A notes that given the tray's size and ceramic material it
Given its small size (3.5" x 5.25") and ceramic material, it likely does not have any added padding or grip features.
Does the tray have a non-slip or padded bottom to prevent scratching surfaces?so it may scratch delicate surfaces if moved without a felt pad.
- Size and usable area
Rectangular 3.5x5.25 in tray fits narrow ledges without obstructed surface.
Why this is supported
At 3.5 x 5.25 inches, it is longer than the Danica Studio tray's
Dimensions: W3.75 x L3.5in
danicastudio.comfootprint. Its uninterrupted basin, unlike the Cotton On tray where
The raised tail isn't just cute either - it doubles as a ring holder
cottonon.comleaves the entire surface usable for larger items like a wristwatch.
The rectangular 3.5x5.25-inch profile
fits easily on a narrow ledge or crowded vanity where a square or smaller round dish might be less efficient.
How this compares to other cat trinket trays — 3_5_x_5_25_inch_profileCompared to competitors, it is
slightly narrower than the square 5-inch Spode design and slightly longer than the Danica Studio tray (3.75 x 3.5 inches)
How this compares to other cat trinket trays — 3_5_x_5_25_inch_profile- Design motif
Sleeping kitten motif offers a calm aesthetic distinct from competitors' playful motifs.
Why this is supported
The sleeping kitten motif sets a calm, restful tone in contrast with the Danica Meow Meow tray's
Mischievously playful cat eyes
danicastudio.comand the Cotton On tray's
Trinket tray with persian cat icon design
cottonon.com.
- Brand heritage
Simons Maison exclusive from a 176-year-old Canadian retailer.
Why this is supported
This tray is a Simons Maison exclusive, described as
A Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada
modesens.com. It is backed by the heritage of Simons,
La Maison Simons was founded in 1840 in Quebec City by John Simons.
honestbrandreviews.comand is part of
their in-house brand: Simons Maison.
honestbrandreviews.com.
- Fit
Tray is too short for any modern smartphone; ideal for jewelry and keys.
Why this is supported
Deep research on smartphone compatibility confirms:
At only 5.25 inches long, the tray cannot contain any current iPhone—the smallest modern iPhone, the iPhone 13 Mini, measures 5.18 inches long and would still overhang
What items actually fit in this tray — smartphone_overhangThis length also makes the footprint less than half that of a typical valet tray, positioning it as a dedicated ring or key dish rather than a full pocket-dump station.
Typical valet trays for nightstands range from 6 x 9 inches and up, so this tray's 3.5 x 5.25 inch footprint is less than half that area, positioning it as a dedicated ring or key dish rather than a full pocket-dump station.
What items actually fit in this tray — valet_tray_comparisonDespite the compact size, the uninterrupted ceramic surface can accommodate small jewelry such as hoop earrings and a wristwatch.
the Simons tray offers a full 3.5-by-5.25-inch uninterrupted ceramic surface that accommodates everything from small hoop earrings to a wristwatch without obstruction
How this compares to other cat trinket trays — uninterrupted_dish_surfaceThe product description further states it is designed for jewelry and small everyday items.
This tray is designed for jewelry and small everyday items
Is the ceramic food-safe, or should it only be used for non-food items like jewelry?Thus, the tray is verified as best for small jewelry and keys, not for smartphones or larger items.
- Item compatibility
Unobstructed basin fits rings, keys, and wristwatches but not smartphones.
Why this is supported
The tray's footprint is only
less than half that area
What items actually fit in this tray — valet_tray_comparisonof a typical valet tray, and it
cannot contain any current iPhone
What items actually fit in this tray — smartphone_overhang. However, its full 3.5-by-5.25-inch basin is free of dividers and
accommodates everything from small hoop earrings to a wristwatch without obstruction
How this compares to other cat trinket trays — uninterrupted_dish_surface- Bottom grip
Ceramic base lacks non-slip padding; slides on polished surfaces and may scratch.
Why this is supported
The tray has no non-slip or padded bottom, so it can slide on polished surfaces and scratch tabletops; a felt pad is recommended for stable placement.
- Glaze durability
High-fired vitrified glaze resists scratching, staining, and gloss loss.
Why this is supported
The glaze is fired at high temperature to achieve exceptional hardness, which prevents marks from metal items like keys and rings.
Exceptional Mechanical Hardness: The high-temperature oxidation firing creates an impenetrable shield against severe impacts and sharp metal utensils.
battrangexport.comAdditionally, the glaze forms a non-porous glass seal that stops stains from cosmetics and tarnish from absorbing into the surface, as described in research on vitrified gloss:
Maximum Stain Resistance: The non-porous glass surface strictly prevents residual food absorption, ensuring effortless commercial cleaning protocols.
battrangexport.comThe glossy finish is chemically inert and dense, so it maintains its mirror-like shine over time, unlike organic coatings. Industry sources confirm that gloss glazes are among the most durable man-made materials:
Whereas a well-designed glaze is safe and in fact one of the most durable man-made materials.
ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com- Care instructions
Not dishwasher or microwave safe; hand wash and use felt pad.
Why this is supported
The product listing does not specify microwave or dishwasher safety. For glossy ceramic items, hand washing is recommended to preserve the finish. As per advice:
The product listing does not specify microwave or dishwasher safety. For decorative ceramic items with glossy glazes, hand washing is generally recommended to preserve the finish.
Is the tray microwave and dishwasher safe?Additionally, the tray has no built-in padding. To prevent scratching furniture, the Q&A suggests placing a felt pad underneath:
The product listing does not mention a non-slip or padded bottom. Given its small size (3.5" x 5.25") and ceramic material, it likely does not have any added padding or grip features. If surface scratching is a concern, you can place a felt pad underneath.
Does the tray have a non-slip or padded bottom to prevent scratching surfaces?- Food safety
Not intended for food use; decorative tray only.
Why this is supported
The tray is marketed as a catch-all for jewelry and small items, not for food. The glaze may be food-safe in theory, but it has not been tested for food contact, as noted in the Q&A:
This tray is designed for jewelry and small everyday items, not for food use. The ceramic is shiny glazed, which could be food-safe in theory, but the product is marketed as a decorative catch-all, so we recommend keeping it to non-food purposes.
Is the ceramic food-safe, or should it only be used for non-food items like jewelry?
Image Analysis
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Product
Glossy oval ceramic tray with raised rim, cream background and evenly spaced red polka dots; a small sculpted sleeping kitten figure is integrated at one narrow end. Two metal rings are placed on the tray surface as props.
- Tray shapeOval shallow tray with a continuous raised rim and gently rounded inner basin visible from a top-angled view.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.22 · w 0.82 · h 0.62 (high) - Surface finishSmooth glossy ceramic finish producing specular highlights and soft reflections on the basin surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - PatternEvenly spaced small circular red polka dots printed across the interior basin and rim.
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x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Integrated kitten figureSmall sculpted kitten figure lying at one narrow end of the tray, head and forepaws visible as if tucked under the dotted blanket formed by the tray surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.26 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Kitten detailsKitten has a pale peach/beige body with small pink inner ears and closed-eye facial markings in a darker color; appears glossy like the tray.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.27 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Props on trayTwo silver-colored metal rings placed on the basin surface; one ring near the right upper quadrant and one near the lower center.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.44 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.64 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Top-angled studio shot on a neutral textured surface with soft directional lighting from the upper right producing a pronounced shadow to the right of the tray.
- Shot compositionProduct centered in frame with the long axis running diagonally from lower left to upper right; generous negative space above the tray.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and surfaceSmooth neutral beige textured surface and backdrop, consistent across the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper right creating a distinct cast shadow of the tray toward the right edge of the image and subtle highlights on glossy surfaces.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.22 · w 0.36 · h 0.56 (high)
Colors
cream· tray basin and rimbright red· polka dotspale peach· kitten body and head#DAD3C3light pink· kitten ear accents- Tray shapeOval shallow tray with a continuous raised rim and gently rounded inner basin visible from a top-angled view.