Small minimalist polished ceramic vase product image (primary)
Front-facing small cylindrical ceramic vase with a short narrow neck and small circular top opening, placed upright on a flat surface.

Simons Maison

Small Minimalist Polished Ceramic Vase

4.5/5 (39)
CA$6.99CA$9.50-26%
In Stock

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

WhiteSage GreenBurgundyDusky PinkOrange

Size

ONE 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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Small minimalist polished ceramic vase product image (primary)
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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 regionx 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.
    1 regionx 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.
    1 regionx 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.
    1 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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

Customer Reviews

39 total
4.5

39 reviews · out of 5

Nice Neutral Colour

Kim M.

Matches two other vases I purchased in the series. Looks good in a group with the others.

vraiment beau

Wendy S.

vraiment beau

Simplicité aussi,

Marie B.

Simplicité aussi,

Jolie

Marie-Josee C.

Beau petit vase, belle qualité

Vase infusion de thé

Jocelyne L.

Trop petit.

Vase céramique infusion de the

Geneviève G.

Très beau, bon prix

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Linda B.

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Beau

Sana C.

Beau j’aime bien

Parfait

Christiane F.

Exactement ce que je desirais

Make note of the size, it is small

Tegan p.

Good enough when on sale

Adorable !

Louise C.

Il est important de savoir que ce vase est très petit.

Petite déco minimaliste

Marie-France B.

Très polyvalente dans un décor épuré

En plein ce que je voulais

Helene S.

J'en ai commandé un deuxième

Cute item

Holly L.

Small. Good quality.

parfait

CHANTAL B.

parfait

Reliable and cute

Haley M.

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

Réjeanne F.

Trop petit et trop léger

Petit vase très mignon

Karina L.

J’aime beaucoup et j’aime le prix!

Élégant

Christiane G.

Élégant

Très beau petit vase!

Denise G.

Très beau petit vase!

Très mignon

Élizabeth L.

Très joli vase, un beau blanc perle, pour le prix, on ne peut s'en passer.

Perfect

Chris S.

This small black vase is just the right size to hold a small bouquet of dried flowers!

Minuscule

Audrey L.

Le vase a l’aire d’avoir une bonne dimension sur l’image .. trompeur il est minuscule.

Great small vase

Michelle W.

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

Sylvie S.

Bonne qualité

Mignon

Martine S.

Un peu plus petit que je pensais mais joli :)

Minuscule

Camille G.

Très petit mais joli

Cute but very yellow

Lesley H.

Exactly what we wanted except much yellower/harsher than the soft mustard we were looking for. Still cute!

Tea Infusion Ceramic Vaxe.

SHEILA J.

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

Sylvie B.

Parfait pour une décoration centrale de table.

Perfect size vase for a narrow shelf

Marni W.

Exactly as pictured.

Perfect vase

Kathleen M.

Perfect for a little stem. Very happy with quality.

mignon

Sylvie R.

mignon

Vase

Judy D.

Little smaller than I thought but I do like it Fits the spot perfectly

X

Sophie P.

X

Nice piece of the core

Cidalia W.

Looks great

Toujours de très jolis produits

Anne Z.

Toujours de très jolis produits de qualité !!

Very impressed!

Jane E.

Very impressed!

Très petit

Leclerc 4.

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.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/decor/vases/small-minimalist-polished-ceramic-vase--11213-3191301?colourId=10
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