
Simons Maison
Small Minimalist Polished Ceramic Vase
This is a small minimalist ceramic vase with a polished finish, designed for holding dried or artificial flowers. It measures 5 inches in height, 2.75 inches in diameter, with a 1-inch opening. The vase includes foam pads on the bottom to protect surfaces, and it is not suitable for use with water.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Vases
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Ceramic
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 2.75x2.75x5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Vases
Product Insights
The Small Minimalist Polished Ceramic Vase from Simons Maison is a single-stem vessel designed for dried botanicals, with a 1-inch opening and unglazed interior that absorbs water and causes damage, so only dry stems should be used. Its glossy finish shows fingerprints and water spots, requiring dry dusting, and it is prone to tipping with anything heavier than a light single stem. Priced at 9.5 CAD, the value shines when buying three vases in different colors to create a coordinated vignette for under $21, with pre-applied foam pads to protect surfaces. The slip-cast production and small size make it a fragile, purely decorative piece that prioritizes minimalist aesthetics over versatility.
Verified claims
- Water limitation
- The porous interior absorbs water, causing stains and cracks — use dry stems only.
- Exterior finish
- Glossy finish shows fingerprints and water spots; dry dusting recommended.
- Single-stem use
- 1-inch opening limits to one thin dried stem, ensuring stability and minimalist look.
- Material
- Ceramic with unglazed interior (no water) and glossy finish (shows fingerprints).
- Styling
- Three vases in different colors create a designer single-stem vignette for under $21.
- Surface protection
- Pre-applied foam pads protect surfaces from scratches when grouping multiple vases.
- Maintenance
- Glossy finish shows fingerprints; clean with a dry microfiber cloth only.
- Botanical pairings
- Each color has a recommended dried botanical pairing.
- Placement
- At 7 cm diameter and 12.5 cm height, it fits on narrow shelves and holds one or two dried stems.
- Value
- At $6.99 each, buying three to five creates vignette for under $35.
- Color pairings
- Each color option has specific dried botanical pairings.
- Stem fit
- Fits a single thin dried stem; pampas grass does not fit.
- Stability
- Prone to tipping with medium-heavy arrangements; stable only for single stems or light bunches.
- Production method
- Slip-cast in a mold, not hand-thrown.
- Unglazed interior
- Unglazed interior makes vase unsuitable for water.
Product record
- Title
- Small Minimalist Polished Ceramic Vase
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 9.5 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Why this vase isn’t meant for water
- Beneath the glossy polished exterior, the vase's interior is unglazed, leaving the ceramic body porous — water will seep into the clay, causing internal staining, potential efflorescence blooms on the surface, and stress cracks from moisture expansion, so only dried or artificial stems are safe to use.
- Because the unglazed ceramic can wick moisture even from a damp cloth, the vase must be cleaned exclusively with a dry microfiber cloth — any liquid contact risks permanent mineral deposits or surface blooms that would mar the minimalist aesthetic.
How to style dried arrangements in a small bud vase
- The 5-inch height and narrow 2.75-inch diameter fit on the smallest shelf, bathroom ledge, or desk corner, where a single dried lavender sprig or a wisp of ornamental grass delivers a biophilic touch without overwhelming the space — a principle rooted in small-space interior design.
- Pre-applied foam pads on the ceramic base protect delicate furniture finishes — wood, marble, lacquer — so the vase can sit directly on a nightstand beside a watch or jewelry without risking scratches, eliminating the need for a separate trivet or felt pad in a styled vignette.
- The 1-inch opening physically limits you to one or two thin dried stems at a time — this constraint eliminates visual clutter and naturally turns the vase into a pedestal for a single sculptural dried element such as a globe thistle or a branching dried wheat stalk.
- At $6.99 CAD per vase, buying three to five in different colors lets you stage a staggered mantle lineup or a long-table runner vignette for under $35 — a styling trick that borrows the repetition-and-rhythm technique from high-end interior installs, making the tiny vase read as a designer object rather than a single trinket.
- White with bleached grasses or white bunny tails reads crisp and modern; Sage Green with dried eucalyptus or preserved rosemary amplifies the earthy undertone; Burgundy with deep red celosia or preserved oak leaves creates an autumn vignette; Dusky Pink with blush dried hydrangea or pink strawflower feels soft and romantic; and Orange with safflower or golden craspedia adds a bold, harvest warmth.
Image Analysis
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Product
Front-facing small cylindrical ceramic vase with a short narrow neck and small circular top opening, placed upright on a flat surface.
- Overall shapeUpright rounded cylinder body with slightly rounded shoulders transitioning to a short straight neck and a small circular top opening.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.48 · w 0.26 · h 0.40 (high) - Material and finishSmooth ceramic surface with a low-sheen finish appearing uniform and without visible texture.
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x 0.37 · y 0.48 · w 0.26 · h 0.40 (high) - Top openingSmall circular rim visible at top of the short neck; interior of opening visible as a shallow cavity.
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x 0.48 · y 0.50 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high) - Base detailFlat rounded base with a subtle shadow at its lower edge indicating contact with the surface.
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x 0.39 · y 0.76 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio still-life composition with a warm gradient wall background and a brown flat surface; directional lighting from the left casts a long diagonal shadow to the right.
- BackgroundSmooth warm beige gradient wall occupying the upper portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.55 (high) - SurfaceFlat medium brown surface with a fine grain or texture visible near the foreground where the vase sits.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.55 · w 1.00 · h 0.45 (high) - Lighting and shadowStrong directional light from the left creates a clear hard-edged diagonal shadow extending rightward from the vase.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionProduct centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the frame with generous negative space above.
Colors
warm off-white· vase body and necknone· nonePackagingwarm brown shadow· shadow cast by vase#715E4Dnone· nonePackaging- Overall shapeUpright rounded cylinder body with slightly rounded shoulders transitioning to a short straight neck and a small circular top opening.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
39 total39 reviews · out of 5
Nice Neutral Colour
Matches two other vases I purchased in the series. Looks good in a group with the others.
vraiment beau
vraiment beau
Simplicité aussi,
Simplicité aussi,
Jolie
Beau petit vase, belle qualité
Vase infusion de thé
Trop petit.
Vase céramique infusion de the
Très beau, bon prix
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Beau
Beau j’aime bien
Parfait
Exactement ce que je desirais
Make note of the size, it is small
Good enough when on sale
Adorable !
Il est important de savoir que ce vase est très petit.
Petite déco minimaliste
Très polyvalente dans un décor épuré
En plein ce que je voulais
J'en ai commandé un deuxième
Cute item
Small. Good quality.
parfait
parfait
Reliable and cute
This is the second one I have. I have white and the minty green now. Love both! Great for dried flowers.
Trop petit et trop léger
Trop petit et trop léger
Petit vase très mignon
J’aime beaucoup et j’aime le prix!
Élégant
Élégant
Très beau petit vase!
Très beau petit vase!
Très mignon
Très joli vase, un beau blanc perle, pour le prix, on ne peut s'en passer.
Perfect
This small black vase is just the right size to hold a small bouquet of dried flowers!
Minuscule
Le vase a l’aire d’avoir une bonne dimension sur l’image .. trompeur il est minuscule.
Great small vase
I have bought several of these and use them as hostess gifts with small bouquets. They look good empty on a bookshelf too.
Bonne qualité
Bonne qualité
Mignon
Un peu plus petit que je pensais mais joli :)
Minuscule
Très petit mais joli
Cute but very yellow
Exactly what we wanted except much yellower/harsher than the soft mustard we were looking for. Still cute!
Tea Infusion Ceramic Vaxe.
This was a gift to my daughter in BC and it is her favorite color. When living in a small apartment, it fits in perfectly.
Parfait pour une décoration centrale
Parfait pour une décoration centrale de table.
Perfect size vase for a narrow shelf
Exactly as pictured.
Perfect vase
Perfect for a little stem. Very happy with quality.
mignon
mignon
Vase
Little smaller than I thought but I do like it Fits the spot perfectly
X
X
Nice piece of the core
Looks great
Toujours de très jolis produits
Toujours de très jolis produits de qualité !!
Very impressed!
Very impressed!
Très petit
Très petit
Q&A
4 answered- Is the ceramic body heavy enough to stay stable with a medium-sized dried flower arrangement, or does it tip easily?
- Given its small size (5" tall, 2.75" diameter) and 1" opening, this vase is designed for dried or artificial flowers. For a medium-sized arrangement, it may tip if stems are heavy; it's best suited for single stems or small bunches.
- What is the exact finish texture – is it glossy and fingerprint-prone, or more of a matte polish?
- It has a glossy polished ceramic finish — similar to 'shiny ceramic' seen on other Simons Maison items [1]. This glossy surface can show fingerprints and water spots more readily than a matte finish [2].
- Can this vase accommodate a single thick dried stem like pampas grass or eucalyptus branch, or is the opening too narrow?
- The opening is 1" (2.5 cm) in diameter. It can fit a single dried stem up to that thickness, but thicker stems like pampas grass may not fit. For thin eucalyptus branches it should work.
- Is this vase handcrafted (e.g., thrown on a wheel) or mass-produced in a mold?
- The description says it has a 'handcrafted look' but does not specify the production method. Many white ceramic vases at this price point are slip-cast in molds. We cannot confirm if it's wheel-thrown.