Simons Maison
Black Cat Plate Halloween Collection
This is a round ceramic plate from the Simons Maison exclusive line, designed in Canada. It features a black cat illustration on an off-white glaze with a contrasting black trim, and the cat motif becomes more visible as food is consumed. The plate measures 7.5 inches (19 cm) in diameter, is dishwasher and microwave safe, and has matching pieces sold separately.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Style
- playful, whimsical
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Plates
Color
Size
Specifications
A mysterious black cat plate with contrasting black trim, made of shiny ceramic. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Features a black cat design that appears as you eat. Contrasting black trim. Shiny ceramic finish. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Matching pieces sold separately. Diameter 7.5 inches.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Style
- playful, whimsical
- Occasion
- halloween, party
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Plates
Additional Attributes
- Simons Maison exclusive
- designed in Canada
- black cat design
- contrasting black trim
- shiny ceramic
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- matching pieces sold separately
- 7.5 inch diameter
Product Insights
The Black Cat Plate from Simons Maison is a microwave-safe, 7.5-inch ceramic plate that conceals a cat illustration revealed as food is eaten, ideal for single-serving dishes that fully cover the plate. It is not oven-safe and requires careful handling—prone to chipping and scratching, with a glossy surface that shows marks, and hand washing recommended despite dishwasher safety. A matching Black Cat Mug is available separately.
- Reveal coverage
Best cat reveal when plate is fully covered by a single-serving dish.
Why this is supported
The plate's compact size and design mean that for the hidden cat to be fully obscured and then revealed, it should be covered by a single-serving dish at the start. As Catalog's research noted,
the plate works most dramatically when a single-serving dish covers most of the 7.5-inch surface at the outset
What a 7.5-inch plate is best for — cat_reveal_design_and_food_coverageIts 7.5-inch diameter is smaller than a dinner plate,
sized for a side salad, a couple of cookies, or a child’s portion rather than a full adult entrée
What a 7.5-inch plate is best for — 7_5_inch_salad_dessert_plate_classAdditionally, it
doubles as a reheat dish for a single serving of soup, a slice of pizza, or a small bowl’s worth of leftovers
What a 7.5-inch plate is best for — single_portion_microwave_convenience, making leftover meals an easy way to achieve the reveal.
- Heat safety
Microwave-safe only; not oven-safe for baking or broiling.
Why this is supported
The plate is dishwasher and microwave safe, but it is not specified as oven-safe. A Q&A response confirms:
The plate is labeled as dishwasher and microwave safe, but it is not specified as oven-safe.
Is the plate oven-safe in addition to being microwave-safe?- Matching accessories
Matching Adorable Black Cat Mug available separately.
Why this is supported
A matching mug is available to extend the theme. A Q&A response mentions
matching Adorable Black Cat Mug available separately from Simons Maison. It shares the same black cat design and shiny ceramic finish
Are there other matching pieces (like bowls or mugs) available in this Halloween collection?- Serving purpose
Ideal for side salads, desserts, or one-dish meals that unveil the cat.
Why this is supported
The plate's 7.5-inch diameter is half the area of a 10-inch dinner plate, placing it in the salad/dessert plate range.
The hidden cat design is revealed as food is eaten, making the plate ideal for single-dish meals that cover it initially.
The hidden black cat design only becomes visible as food is eaten, so the plate works most dramatically when a single-serving dish covers most of the 7.5-inch surface at the outset
What a 7.5-inch plate is best for — cat_reveal_design_and_food_coverageThis evidence confirms the plate is optimized for smaller portions with a visual reveal.
- Matching set
Matching Black Cat Mug available separately.
Why this is supported
A matching mug is sold separately, as confirmed by the brand.
Yes, there is a matching Adorable Black Cat Mug available separately from Simons Maison. It shares the same black cat design and shiny ceramic finish, and is also dishwasher and microwave safe.
Are there other matching pieces (like bowls or mugs) available in this Halloween collection?This suggests the plate is part of a coordinated Halloween tableware set.
- Reheat utility
7.5-inch microwave-safe plate, ideal for single servings, not oven-safe.
Why this is supported
At 7.5 inches, the plate fits compact microwaves and is explicitly labeled microwave safe, making it suitable for reheating single servings.
the plate fits easily into compact microwaves and is explicitly labeled microwave safe, so it doubles as a reheat dish for a single serving of soup, a slice of pizza, or a small bowl’s worth of leftovers
What a 7.5-inch plate is best for — single_portion_microwave_convenienceIts 7.5-inch diameter also places it in the standard salad or dessert plate range, optimizing portion size for single servings. However, it is not recommended for oven use as high heat could damage the ceramic.
- Cat reveal
Hidden cat illustration is revealed as food is eaten during microwaved meals.
Why this is supported
The hidden black cat design becomes visible as food is eaten, turning a microwaved single-serving meal into an interactive reveal experience.
The hidden black cat design only becomes visible as food is eaten, so the plate works most dramatically when a single-serving dish covers most of the 7.5-inch surface at the outset
What a 7.5-inch plate is best for — cat_reveal_design_and_food_coverage- Matching mug
Matching Black Cat Mug available separately; same design and care
Why this is supported
The product Q&A confirms that a matching mug is sold separately and shares the same design and care instructions:
Yes, there is a matching Adorable Black Cat Mug available separately from Simons Maison. It shares the same black cat design and shiny ceramic finish, and is also dishwasher and microwave safe.
Are there other matching pieces (like bowls or mugs) available in this Halloween collection?This allows buyers to create a coordinated Halloween table setting.
- Oven use
Not recommended for oven use; high heat may damage the ceramic or design.
Why this is supported
The manufacturer explicitly advises against oven use. A Q&A response states:
We do not recommend using it in the oven, as high heat could damage the ceramic or the design.
Is the plate oven-safe in addition to being microwave-safe?This confirms that despite the plate being microwave and dishwasher safe, it is not intended for oven use.
- Microwave use
Microwave safe and fits compact microwaves for convenient single-serving reheating.
Why this is supported
The product description confirms it is microwave safe. Additionally, research notes:
At 7.5 inches, the plate fits easily into compact microwaves and is explicitly labeled microwave safe
What a 7.5-inch plate is best for — single_portion_microwave_convenienceThis makes it suitable for reheating single portions such as soup or pizza.
- Durability
Chips on drop, scratches from abrasives; glossy surface shows marks easily.
Why this is supported
The Q&A response to durability concerns states that
the shiny finish may show marks more readily
How resistant is the plate to scratching and chipping during normal use?and that
Ceramic dinnerware can chip or scratch if dropped or used with abrasive utensils
How resistant is the plate to scratching and chipping during normal use?. No specific durability test data is available, so care is recommended.
- Care
Dishwasher safe but hand washing recommended; not oven safe.
Why this is supported
The Q&A advises that while the plate is dishwasher safe,
care is still recommended
How resistant is the plate to scratching and chipping during normal use?. Additionally, regarding oven use:
high heat could damage the ceramic or the design
Is the plate oven-safe in addition to being microwave-safe?, so the plate should not be used in the oven.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Round ceramic plate with an off-white interior, a repeated black ivy-leaf border near the rim, and a central black silhouette illustration of a seated cat.
- Overall shapeRound shallow plate with gently sloped sides and a visible rim; photographed slightly rotated so the plate center sits a little below image center.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.76 (medium) - Main surface colorSmooth off-white or cream glazed interior surface with a satin sheen and soft specular highlights.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.25 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Central motifSingle black printed illustration of a seated cat centered on the plate; cat is filled black with minimal white details for eyes and whiskers.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.46 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high) - Border patternA repeating black ivy or vine motif printed close to the inner edge of the rim encircles the plate; motifs are evenly spaced and linked by thin curving tendrils.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.64 (medium); x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Rim outlineThin continuous black line follows the outer rim of the plate separating the patterned rim from the background.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.88 · h 0.68 (medium) - Surface finish detailGlazed ceramic finish shows soft reflections and a subtle circular shadow falloff toward the lower-right quadrant of the plate.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.34 · w 0.48 · h 0.46 (medium)
Other
Photograph shows the plate placed on a warm wood surface with directional warm lighting from the top-left producing soft shadows; image is cropped so part of the plate rim near the lower-right is close to the frame edge.
- Background surfaceHorizontal wood-grain tabletop with medium brown tones visible behind and beneath the plate.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from the top-left casts a soft shadow to the lower-right and creates a gradient of highlights across the plate surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Crop and compositionPlate is photographed from above at a slight angle; lower-right rim approaches the image edge and is nearly cropped.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium)
Colors
black· central cat illustration#342214black· ivy leaf bordercream· plate interiorblack· rim outline- Overall shapeRound shallow plate with gently sloped sides and a visible rim; photographed slightly rotated so the plate center sits a little below image center.
- 02
Product
Shallow round glossy white ceramic plate shown in a low side view with a thin black rim and a repeating small black cat silhouette pattern around the inner rim; plate sits on a low foot ring visible at the center-bottom of the visible area.
- Overall shapeShallow round plate with gently sloped sides and a low, slightly raised foot ring visible near the center-bottom of the image.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.54 · w 0.84 · h 0.32 (high) - Material and finishSmooth glossy ceramic surface producing specular highlights along the rim and interior slope.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high) - Rim detailThin solid black line running along the outer edge of the plate's rim.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.70 · h 0.10 (high) - Interior patternRepeated small black cat silhouettes printed in a near-continuous band close to the inner rim; motifs are upright and regularly spaced.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.62 · h 0.18 (high) - Partial motifLarger black cat silhouette partly visible at the right interior edge of the plate, cropped by the image frame.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Foot ringLow circular foot ring on the underside of the plate visible as a raised ring at the center-bottom when viewed from the side.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Edge reflectionNarrow bright highlight along the outermost rim edge indicating a glossy finish and directional lighting from the left.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.51 · w 0.60 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Side-profile studio shot with the plate positioned on a warm wooden surface and a dark, out-of-focus background; warm directional lighting from the left casts soft shadows and emphasizes surface gloss.
- Surface and supportPlate rests on a horizontal wooden surface with visible wood grain running horizontally across the lower half of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high) - BackgroundOut-of-focus dark background occupying the top portion of the image, providing high contrast to the white plate.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.52 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from the left creates a horizontal shadow beneath the plate and a warm tone on the wooden surface.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.64 · w 0.92 · h 0.20 (high) - Crop and framingImage is cropped so only the left-to-center portion of the plate is fully visible; rightmost interior motif is partially cut off by the frame.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.46 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
glossy warm white· plate basedeep black· rim and motifs#431D01- Overall shapeShallow round plate with gently sloped sides and a low, slightly raised foot ring visible near the center-bottom of the image.