Simons Maison
Glass Bottle Match Holder Set Of 50
This glass bottle match holder includes 50 long matches and features a cork cap with a striker located underneath. The bottle measures approximately 2.75 inches (7 cm) in diameter and 7.5 inches (19 cm) tall, with each match about 4 inches (10 cm) long. It serves as a functional and decorative storage and dispensing solution for matches.
- Material
- Glass bottle with cork cap
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Decorative Bottles
Color
Size
Specifications
A glass bottle match holder with a cork cap and striker underneath, including 50 long matches.
Striker underneath, cork cap, includes 50 long matches (4 inch), glass bottle design.
- Material
- Glass bottle with cork cap
- Secondary
- cork
- Occasion
- gift, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 2.75x2.75x7.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Decorative Bottles
Additional Attributes
- glass bottle
- cork cap
- striker underneath
- includes 50 long matches
- charming decor accent
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Glass Bottle Match Holder, priced at 39 CAD and available in a set of 50, is a decorative piece from the in-house label of La Maison Simons (founded 1840). Its patterned black glass conceals fingerprints and scatters light for a satin glow and sculptural presence, distinguishing it from clear jars. Designed as a visual accent, it holds standard 4-inch safety matches (not strike-anywhere) and seals with a durable cork stopper that resists rot and humidity. The primary tradeoff is that the glass is not heat-resistant, limiting use to match storage only—dropping a lit match can cause shattering from thermal shock. The bottle's striker may wear out over time, but a replacement adhesive striker pad can extend its life, and refills with compatible safety matches are available separately.
- Match safety
Safety matches that require the bottle's striker; replace only with safety matches of similar length, not strike-anywhere.
Why this is supported
The vendor's Q&A confirms:
The included matches are safety matches that require the striker on the bottle to ignite, not strike-anywhere matches.
Are the included matches strike-anywhere or safety matches, and can standard household matches be used as replacements?The same response clarifies:
Any standard safety match of similar length (approximately 4 inches) can be used as a replacement, but strike-anywhere matches should not be used as they pose a fire hazard and could ignite unintentionally.
Are the included matches strike-anywhere or safety matches, and can standard household matches be used as replacements?- Heat resistance
Glass bottle is not heat-resistant; dropping a lit match can cause shattering from thermal shock.
Why this is supported
The product page Q&A reveals that the bottle is made of standard soda-lime glass, which is not heat-resistant or tempered. Dropping a lit match or hot ember into the bottle can cause thermal shock at temperatures as low as 70°C, leading to possible shattering.
- Striker durability
The bottle's striker may wear out; a separate adhesive striker pad can be used as replacement.
Why this is supported
The manufacturer notes that the integrated striker may wear out, but a separate striker pad (such as the one supplied with Old Green match refills) can be used:
A 2cm diameter circular striker will be supplied with the matches that can be stuck to the base of your pot to turn any vessel into your own match pot.
oldgreen.co.uk- Fingerprint masking
Patterned black glass conceals fingerprints and smudges for a cleaner appearance.
Why this is supported
The raised pattern on the glass creates texture that effectively masks fingerprints and smudges that would be glaringly obvious on smooth glass, so the bottle maintains a crisp appearance without requiring constant wiping — a practical aesthetic benefit for everyday handling.
- Visual presence
Patterned black glass scatters light for a satin glow and sculptural look, standing out from smooth jars.
Why this is supported
The Patterned Black finish allows the bottle to visually recede against dark backgrounds during the day, only catching light when struck by lamp or firelight, making it a quiet accessory that reveals its texture primarily in use. The raised ridges break up its visual mass, preventing it from reading as a dark void and instead adding a sculptural quality. The patterned surface scatters ambient light, giving the glass a soft satin-like glow that makes the bottle feel more intentional on a shelf or mantel. This contrasts with smooth glass match jars described as, for example,
This simple glass bottle is filled with long length matches
oliverbonas.com, which emphasize the matches inside, whereas the Patterned Black bottle turns the vessel itself into the decorative object, so it holds visual weight even when empty.
- Cork stopper durability
Cork stopper resists rot and friction, seals tightly, and retains shape over repeated use.
Why this is supported
practically rot-resistant
amorim.comhighly resistant to friction
amorim.comCork is naturally elastic, allowing it to compress and expand within the neck of a bottle. This creates a tight seal
simplyglassbottles.co.ukthe stopper won't wear down or loosen over many cycles of opening and closing
How the cork stopper holds up over time — elasticity_and_compression_memory.
- Match refills
Standard 4-inch safety matches fit; Old Green and Matchpaper.co.uk sell refills with striker pads; cork seals for reuse.
Why this is supported
The product's Q&A confirms that
Any standard safety match of similar length (approximately 4 inches) can be used as a replacement
Are the included matches strike-anywhere or safety matches, and can standard household matches be used as replacements?, and warns that
strike-anywhere matches should not be used as they pose a fire hazard and could ignite unintentionally
Are the included matches strike-anywhere or safety matches, and can standard household matches be used as replacements?. Old Green provides refill bundles of 10 cm safety matches and a
2cm diameter circular striker will be supplied with the matches that can be stuck to the base of your pot to turn any vessel into your own match pot.
oldgreen.co.ukMatchpaper.co.uk offers
Luxury long matchesPerfect refill packs for match pots and glass jars
matchpaper.co.uk. The cork stopper is
practically rot-resistant and highly resistant to friction
amorim.comand
naturally elastic, allowing it to compress and expand within the neck of a bottle
simplyglassbottles.co.uk, so the bottle remains sealed and durable for refilling.
- Brand heritage
Simons Maison is the in-house label of La Maison Simons (1840) with exclusive Le Germain Hotels home collection.
Why this is supported
Simons Maison is the in-house label of La Maison Simons,
founded in 1840 by John Simons as a small dry goods store in Quebec City.
greenlitcontent.comThe brand has grown to over 15 locations and partners with luxury hotels:
Simons stocks an elegantly curated lineup of homewares covering every room alongside exclusive collabs with luxury hotel chains like Quebec's Le Germain brand.
expertbeacon.comThis places the match holder in a design ecosystem with nearly two centuries of curation.
- Decorative intent
Simons Maison treats its match holders as decor pieces, with the container designed as a visual accent.
Why this is supported
Simons Maison describes its match holders as
, emphasizing the container's role. In contrast, competitors often describe the matches as the focus:
Glass bottle of matches with a chequerboard
oliverbonas.com. This difference shows that Simons Maison treats the holder itself as a decorative accent.
- Patterned glass
Patterned black glass resists fingerprints, diffuses light, and recedes in daylight to reveal texture only when lit.
Why this is supported
The raised pattern on the black glass was examined in product imagery and compared to solid-color alternatives. The vertical ridges visually break up the dark mass and scatter ambient light, preventing the bottle from appearing as a solid void. The texture also naturally obscures smudges and fingerprints, so the bottle retains its intended crisp contrast without frequent wiping. In product styling, the black finish lets the bottle blend into darker mantel backgrounds during the day and become a subtle accent when struck by firelight, aligning with a refined hearth aesthetic.
- Glass pattern
Raised pattern masks fingerprints that are visible on clear glass.
Why this is supported
Unlike clear smooth-glass match jars that foreground the matches, Simons Maison's patterned black bottle prioritizes the vessel's silhouette and surface.
Glass bottle of matches with a chequerboard designed in the OB creative studios.
oliverbonas.comThis simple glass bottle is filled with long length matches
oliverbonas.comThe raised pattern also masks fingerprints that would show on smooth glass, and the glass pattern diffuses light for a soft glow, as supported by product material analysis.
- Design curation
Simons Maison, founded in 1840, offers a curated line of match holders in multiple finishes.
Why this is supported
Simons Maison is the private home label of La Maison Simons, a Canadian department store with a design heritage.
Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons as a small dry goods store in Quebec City.
greenlitcontent.comThe brand offers an exclusive collaboration with Quebec's 5-star Le Germain Hotels, and also offers multiple match holder formats, indicating a deliberate design investment in the category.
A charming, inviting and practical addition to the decor
modesens.comAdditionally, the patterned bottle is available in three finishes (black, white, blue), giving buyers a choice to suit their mantel aesthetic.
- Cork and refills
Natural cork stopper seals matches, and replacement 4-inch matches are available separately.
Why this is supported
The natural cork stopper is chosen for its material properties:
practically rot-resistant and highly resistant to friction
amorim.comand
Cork is naturally elastic, allowing it to compress and expand within the neck of a bottle. This creates a tight seal, helping to protect the contents from air exposure.
simplyglassbottles.co.ukFurthermore, replacement matches in the same 4-inch length are sold by Old Green and Matchpaper.co.uk, described as:
Designed to keep your match pot in use for years to come, encouraging reuse over replacement.
oldgreen.co.ukLuxury long matchesPerfect refill packs for match pots and glass jars
matchpaper.co.uk- Glass safety
Glass is not heat-resistant; use only for match storage, not ash disposal.
Why this is supported
Q&A on the product page clarifies that the standard soda-lime glass is not heat-resistant and can shatter if a lit match or hot ember is dropped inside. The bottle is designed exclusively for match storage and decorative display, not as an ash receptacle.
- Cork seal
Natural cork's elasticity creates a tight seal, protecting matches from humidity.
Why this is supported
Deep research on cork's material properties confirms its rot resistance and elasticity, allowing it to create a tight seal over many cycles of use, protecting matches from humidity in a fireplace environment.
- Match refill
Refill with standard 4-inch safety matches; spare striker pad extends bottle life.
Why this is supported
Q&A on the product page specifies that the included matches ignite only on the bottle's integrated striker, and any standard safety match of similar length (approximately 4 inches) can serve as replacement. Deep research reveals that Old Green and matchpaper.co.uk sell 4-inch safety match refill packs explicitly as match pot refills, ensuring the bottle can remain in decorative use long after the initial 50 matches are consumed. Additionally, Old Green refill bundles include a 2cm circular striker pad that can be affixed to any vessel, extending the bottle's life if the integrated striker wears down.
Image Analysis
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Product
A clear glass bottle with a short neck sealed by a cork stopper, filled with wooden matches having white tips and yellow/orange sticks; a decorative rectangular floral label is affixed to the front and one loose match lies on the surface in front of the bottle.
- Bottle shapeTransparent cylindrical glass bottle with a rounded shoulder and a short straight neck ending in a slightly flared lip.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.07 · w 0.44 · h 0.86 (high) - StopperCork stopper inserted into the neck, with a vertical paper label extending down from the top of the cork over the neck.
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x 0.48 · y 0.02 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Match fillBottle interior packed with wooden matches visible through the glass; match heads are white and match sticks are yellow/orange, arranged with heads toward the top.
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x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (high) - Front labelRectangular printed label on the front of the bottle with a scalloped white inner border, pink background, illustrated red/pink flowers and blue leaves, and a decorative band at the bottom containing text.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Loose match propSingle loose match with a white head and yellow stick lying on the flat surface in front of the bottle, casting a short shadow.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.82 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high) - Label small text“FLOWER POSTAGE”
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x 0.59 · y 0.65 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - Label headline text“MATCHES”
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x 0.33 · y 0.67 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high) - Label corner text“5c”
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.50 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium) - Vertical cork label text“MATCHES”
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.02 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Product shot on a flat light-colored surface with a soft directional light from the left and a muted green gradient background; visible shadows and a single prop match are present.
- BackgroundMuted green gradient backdrop occupying the top two thirds of the image behind the bottle.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.66 (high) - Surface and shadowLight neutral flat surface under the bottle with a soft shadow cast to the right of the bottle and the loose match.
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x 0.00 · y 0.66 · w 1.00 · h 0.34 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the bottle, centered vertically and slightly right of center in the frame, photographed with soft studio lighting.
Colors
white· match headswarm yellow· match stickslight cork brown· cork stoppersoft pink· label background#E34B64red pink· label flowers#DB3D5Bnavy blue· label text and leaves#4D5B49- Bottle shapeTransparent cylindrical glass bottle with a rounded shoulder and a short straight neck ending in a slightly flared lip.