Simons Maison
Animal Print-Effect Vase
This decorative vase features a bulbous silhouette and a savanna-inspired animal print pattern on a shiny terracotta finish. Designed exclusively for Simons Maison in Canada, it serves as a standalone accent piece or for displaying dried or fresh flowers. Dimensions: 8.25 inches (21 cm) high, 6.25 inches (15.5 cm) diameter, with a 1.25-inch (3 cm) opening.
- Color
- shiny terracotta
- Material
- shiny terracotta
- Style
- animal-themed
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Vases
Color
Size
Specifications
A bulbous vase with a savanna-inspired animal print pattern in shiny terracotta.
Bulbous shape with savanna-inspired animal print pattern in shiny terracotta.
- Color
- shiny terracotta · brown
- Material
- shiny terracotta
- Style
- animal-themed
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 6.25x6.25x8.25 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Vases
Additional Attributes
- Simons Maison exclusive
- designed in Canada
- bulbous shape
- savanna-inspired animal print pattern
- shiny terracotta
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Animal Print-Effect Vase is an affordable terracotta accent with a warm brown tone and painted animal-print pattern, but the pattern is surface-applied rather than molded, making it less durable, and the unsealed terracotta requires a water liner and silica gel during storage to prevent musty odors, while felt pads on the base protect tabletops from scuffing.
Verified claims
- Water resistance
- Unsealed terracotta needs a liner for water and silica gel for storage.
- Pattern durability
- Pattern is painted-on, less durable than if molded.
- Pattern application
- Animal-print pattern is painted or printed onto the glazed surface, not molded into the clay.
- Scratch prevention
- Felt pads prevent the terracotta base from scuffing polished tabletops.
- Care
- Buff with a dry microfiber cloth after damp cleaning to restore shine.
- Interior drying
- Thoroughly dry the interior after cleaning to prevent musty odors.
- Base protection
- Apply felt pads to the base to prevent scuffing on tabletops.
- Color tone
- Brown tone is warm, typical of natural terracotta.
- Humidity control
- Dry the interior thoroughly and include a silica gel packet to prevent mold and musty odors during storage.
Product record
- Title
- Animal Print-Effect Vase
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Terracotta glaze and water resistance
- The shiny fired glaze resists fingerprints and daily dust, but its mirror-like finish exposes every water spot; buffing with a dry microfiber cloth after any damp cleaning restores the full, unblemished shine with minimal effort.
- The exposed terracotta base ring, while stable, has a subtly abrasive texture that can scuff polished tabletops; applying self-adhesive felt pads to the bottom eliminates scratch risk and adds a soft, non-slip contact point that complements the vase's weighty, tip-resistant shape.
- The 1.25-inch opening makes interior air circulation nearly impossible; dropping a silica gel packet inside before off-season storage absorbs residual humidity, preventing musty odors or mildew on untested interior surfaces.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A freestanding ceramic vase with an oval, slightly flattened body, a short narrow cylindrical neck, and an irregular dark brown spot pattern on a pale cream ground visible on the front face.
- Overall shapeRounded oblong body with a flattened front plane and a short narrow cylindrical neck centered on top.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.55 (high) - Neck and rimShort, slightly tapered cylindrical neck with a narrow circular opening and animal-print pattern continuing onto the neck.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Surface patternIrregular, dense dark brown spots and blotches distributed across the vase surface forming an animal-print effect on a pale cream base.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.51 (high) - Finish and textureSmooth painted or glazed surface with small specular highlights and soft shadowing indicating a low to medium sheen.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.51 (medium) - Visible occlusionFront face of the vase is fully visible and centered; backside and bottom edge are not visible due to perspective and pedestal edge.
Other
Studio-style product shot showing the vase centered on a white textured cylindrical pedestal against a neutral wall with directional lighting from the left producing a soft shadow to the right.
- Pedestal surfaceMatte white cylindrical pedestal with fine textured finish; top surface visible with elliptical highlight and shadow from the vase.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (high) - BackgroundNeutral warm gray vertical wall behind the vase with a subtle darker corner on the right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.58 (high) - Lighting and shadowDirectional light from the left producing a soft cast shadow to the right of the vase and a highlight on the left front curve.
- Shot compositionCentered product framing, vertical crop, even negative space above the vase, minimal props.
Colors
pale cream· base ground#EAE5E2dark brown· printed spots#2B1B14- Overall shapeRounded oblong body with a flattened front plane and a short narrow cylindrical neck centered on top.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the upper portion of a glazed ceramic vase showing a short cylindrical neck, rounded shoulder, and an irregular dark brown animal-print pattern on a warm beige background with slight surface texture.
- Neck shapeShort, slightly tapering cylindrical neck with a rounded lip and visible inner rim opening.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.04 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high) - Body geometryRounded, bulbous shoulder visible beneath the neck, showing a continuous curved profile of the vase body.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - Surface finishGlossy glazed surface with subtle irregularities and shallow dimpling in the glaze visible across the beige areas.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (medium) - Animal-print patternIrregular, organic-shaped dark brown spots distributed densely across the visible shoulder and neck, with varied sizes and uneven edges.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.38 (high) - Pattern textureDark brown pattern appears slightly raised or thicker than the beige glaze and has a satin to metallic sheen in places where light reflects.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.38 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up photograph with a neutral dark gray background, soft directional lighting from the left creating highlights and mild shadowing on the right; image is tightly cropped to show the vase upper body and neck.
- Background and lightingNeutral dark gray seamless background with soft directional lighting from the left producing highlights on the left side of the vase and softer shadow on the right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionTight detail crop framing the top two thirds of the vase, centering the neck and upper shoulder; lower base is cropped out of frame.
- Reflections and shadowsSpecular highlights on the glazed surface and soft cast shadow toward the right side of the object.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium)
Colors
warm beige· base glaze#F4DCC3dark brown· animal-print spots#6C4C34- Neck shapeShort, slightly tapering cylindrical neck with a rounded lip and visible inner rim opening.
- 03
Product
Several decorative vases are arranged on plinths and a wooden surface; visible examples include a horizontal oval spotted vase, a tall textured white vase, a small brown handled jug, a mottled two-handled amphora, and a dark irregular bowl.
- Horizontal spotted vaseOval vase lying on its side with a round open mouth facing left; overall beige base with dense irregular dark brown/black spotted pattern covering its visible surface; smooth glazed finish evident from subtle highlights.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Tall textured white vaseTapered neck vase standing upright with flared lip and pronounced rough, stucco-like textured surface in an off-white/cream color; thin branch with small red berries placed inside.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.09 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high) - Small handled jugSingle-handle jug with narrow neck and rounded body sitting on wooden surface; surface shows matte, coarse texture in a warm mid-brown with lighter speckling.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Mottled amphoraRound two-handled amphora placed on front-right of wooden surface with heavily weathered, mottled surface showing white, light grey, brown and ochre patches; open top rim visible and interior appears dark.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.62 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Dark sculpted bowlLow bowl with irregular ruffled rim and carved surface texture in a dark brown to near-black matte finish, sitting atop a white cube pedestal at right mid-height.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Left cylindrical plinthTall round white plinth with smooth matte surface supporting the tall white vase and the horizontal spotted vase; top surface visible with subtle rim shadow.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.42 (high) - Right cube plinthSmall square white pedestal with smooth matte finish supporting the dark sculpted bowl, positioned against the wall at mid-right.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.40 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio lifestyle composition with neutral wall, soft directional lighting from left, cast shadows, and wooden surface foreground; image shows careful staging and no visible packaging.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter view of a cornered interior with objects arranged on two white plinths and a dark wooden table occupying lower foreground; camera framed vertically.
- Background and lightingSmooth off-white wall and inner corner visible; soft directional light from left produces gentle shadows on plinths and cast shadows of branches and objects.
- Wooden surfaceFlat dark brown wooden rectangular surface in the foreground with visible wood grain and matte finish supporting two vases.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 0.66 · h 0.28 (high) - Decorative branchThin branching stems with many small reddish-brown buds or berries extending upward and leftward from the tall white vase.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (medium)
Colors
beige with dark brown spots· horizontal spotted vase bodyoff-white cream· tall textured vase surface#ECE3DBwarm mid brown· small handled jug#968B82mottled white and brown· mottled amphora body#CCC2BCdark brown· dark sculpted bowl- Horizontal spotted vaseOval vase lying on its side with a round open mouth facing left; overall beige base with dense irregular dark brown/black spotted pattern covering its visible surface; smooth glazed finish evident from subtle highlights.
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Q&A
3 answered- Is the animal print pattern painted on or molded into the terracotta surface?
- The animal print pattern is painted or printed onto the shiny terracotta surface; it is not molded into the clay.
- Does the vase have a protective seal or glaze inside to make it water-resistant, or is it unfinished terracotta?
- The product information does not specify an interior seal or glaze. Since the vase is described as 'shiny terracotta' (likely glazed on the outside only) and terracotta is naturally porous, we recommend using a plastic or glass liner if you plan to add water.
- How does the actual color compare to the product photo—is the brown more warm or cool-toned?
- Based on the 'shiny terracotta' and 'brown' color description, the tone is warm – typical of natural terracotta clay. We recommend viewing the product photos for the most accurate representation.