Simons Maison
Crackle-Glazed Painted Flowers Planter 4.75 In
This shiny ceramic planter features a crackle glaze and painted flowers in natural tones, creating a romantic decorative accent. It is designed for decorative use only; do not plant directly in soil. Dimensions: opening width 4.75'' (12 cm), diameter 6.25'' (16 cm), height 5'' (13 cm).
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Style
- romantic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Vases
Color
Size
Specifications
A crackle-glazed ceramic planter with painted flowers in natural tones, for decorative use only.
Crackle glaze finish, painted floral design, shiny ceramic surface.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Style
- romantic
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 6.25x6.25x5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Vases
Additional Attributes
- crackle-glazed
- painted flowers
- natural tones
- shiny ceramic
- decorative-only
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Crackle-Glazed Painted Flowers Planter is an exclusive $18 decorative piece (minimally aged to $72 artisan comparable) from Canada's 185-year-old family-run department store. Each unit features an engineered, smooth-to-the-touch crackle glaze that develops uniquely over time—not a defect—and is limited to indoor use as a cachepot or dry vase/accessory holder due to intentional lack of drainage, staining risk, and thermal sensitivity. At 5 inches tall, it requires pH-neutral cleaning, no soaking, and immediate spill removal; its sealed base suits dry applications but prohibits direct soil or gravel.
Verified claims
- Crackle character
- Crackle finish is deliberately engineered; each planter has a unique, evolving pattern.
- Usage limitations
- Crackle glaze limits planter to decorative use; it has no drainage and is prone to staining and thermal stress.
- Surface feel
- Crackle finish is smooth to the touch despite visible crack lines.
- Cleaning
- Use a pH-neutral detergent and a dedicated microfiber cloth for cleaning.
- Water precautions
- Never soak, avoid thermal shock, and wipe spills immediately to prevent permanent stains.
- Use restrictions
- Indoor decorative use only; use as a cachepot without direct soil or gravel.
- Crazing progression
- Continuing crazing for months after purchase is a normal property, not a defect.
- Crackle pattern
- Each planter has a one-of-a-kind smooth crackle pattern that may continue to develop over time.
- Scale
- Height 5 inches; compact size accentuates the crackle and floral pattern.
- Care
- For decorative use only; use as cachepot, avoid liquids, and clean with pH-neutral detergent.
- Market position
- Price $18 CAD, exclusive to Simons and limited production, similar to a $72 artisan piece.
- Cachepot use
- Lack of drainage is intentional; use with a nursery pot.
- Non-plant uses
- Sealed base suits dry uses: dry-flower vase, cutlery caddy, or brush holder.
- Aging process
- Crackle develops after purchase; surface stays smooth.
- Intended use
- For display use only; crackle-glaze is traditionally non-functional.
- Brand heritage
- Simons, founded 1840, offers this planter via its exclusive private-label collection.
- Craftsmanship
- Crackle glaze uses an ancient ceramic technique, making each planter one-of-a-kind.
- Finish
- Each planter has a unique engineered crackle glaze that is smooth to the touch.
- Versatility
- At 5 inches tall, it suits bedside tables, cachepots, dry vases, and accessory holders.
- Brand reputation
- Simons Maison is the in-house brand of Canada's 185-year-old family-run department store.
- Crackle authenticity
- Crackle glaze is an intentional craft technique, not a defect.
- Use cases
- Indoor cachepot for plants or dry vase; ideal for small vignettes.
- Value
- Simons Maison: 185-year Canadian heritage; $18 vs. $72 for artisan piece.
- Drainage
- Adding gravel does not create drainage; use a nursery pot inside instead.
Product record
- Title
- Crackle-Glazed Painted Flowers Planter 4.75 In
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 18 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A short, rounded ceramic planter with a glossy crackle-glaze cream background, a flared lip with a darker brown rim, and an all-over painted botanical motif in green and brown on the body.
- Overall shapeShort, rounded jar shape with a gently curved body and a slightly flared lip at the top.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.64 · h 0.35 (high) - Surface finishGlossy glazed surface exhibiting visible crackle network across the cream background.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.35 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Top rimNarrow darker brown rim around the inner edge of the flared lip contrasting with the cream glaze.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.40 · w 0.38 · h 0.06 (high) - Botanical decorationPainted botanical motif wrapping the visible front of the planter composed of green leafy clusters and brown floral outlines and detailing.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.46 · w 0.50 · h 0.25 (high) - Visible glazing irregularitySlight variation in glaze near the lip where crackle pattern and gloss intensity change, visible as subtle darker lines and spots.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Image shows the planter staged on a round wooden stool with a trailing green plant inside; background is a soft, bright curtain with diffused lighting and gentle shadows.
- Staging surfaceRound wooden stool with visible wood grain and a natural finish supporting the planter.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.62 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high) - Plant propTrailing green succulent-like plant with rounded leaves spilling over the planter rim and extending outward; plant is used as a prop and not described as packaging.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Background and lightingVertical sheer curtains provide a bright, diffused backlight that creates soft highlights on the planter glaze and light shadows on the stool.
- Shot compositionCentered product composition with the planter occupying the middle of the frame and visible top and front surfaces; image is vertically oriented.
Colors
glossy cream· body backgroundmedium botanical green· painted leaves#84644Bwarm brown· painted floral outlines and rim#8D725D- Overall shapeShort, rounded jar shape with a gently curved body and a slightly flared lip at the top.
- 02
Product
Top-front view of a round, crackle-glazed ceramic planter with a rolled brown rim and painted floral motifs in green and brown on an off-white background; interior appears dark and unglazed.
- Overall shapeBulbous, rounded ceramic pot with a wide, circular top opening and a gently curved body tapering inward below the rim.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.03 · w 0.80 · h 0.94 (high) - Rim detailThick rolled top rim with a matte brown band around the lip that contrasts with the glazed body; rim interior shows several concentric shadow bands.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Interior finishInterior appears dark and unglazed or shadowed, creating a deep uniform dark brown to near-black cavity.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.05 · w 0.44 · h 0.38 (high) - Glaze textureCrackle-glaze surface visible across the exterior as a network of fine hairline cracks in the off-white glaze.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.42 (high) - Painted floral motif - greenClustered green painted leaves and flowers applied over the crackle glaze, with visible brush edges and slight color variation.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.52 · w 0.36 · h 0.31 (high) - Printed floral motif - brownBrown floral and leaf outlines printed or painted around the body, often overlapping the crackle pattern and some green elements.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.52 · w 0.42 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a wooden surface with a soft vertical white curtain background; soft, diffused lighting from above-left produces gentle highlights and subtle shadows.
- Supporting surfaceLight-to-medium toned wooden tabletop with visible grain and a knot near the lower-left of the frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.64 · w 0.66 · h 0.34 (high) - BackgroundOut-of-focus vertical white or pale curtain panels forming a soft neutral backdrop.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (medium) - Lighting and reflectionsDiffuse soft lighting creates glossy highlights on the glazed surface and gentle shadowing inside the rim; reflections of the light source visible as narrow specular streaks on the pot body.
- Crop and framingImage is a close crop showing the upper and front portion of the planter; lower base and full circumference are out of frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
antique off-white· body glazewarm brown· rimdeep leaf green· painted leaves and flowers#5A532Dmuted sepia brown· printed floral outlines#9A7B65very dark brown· interior cavity#271707- Overall shapeBulbous, rounded ceramic pot with a wide, circular top opening and a gently curved body tapering inward below the rim.