Simons Maison
Embossed Polka Dots Small White Bowl
This small white ceramic bowl features a slightly wavy silhouette and an embossed polka-dot pattern around the rim. It is dishwasher and microwave safe, and measures 5.75 inches (14.5 cm) in diameter by 3 inches (7.5 cm) in height. Matching pieces are available separately, making it part of a coordinated dinnerware collection.
- Color
- White
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Bowls
Specifications
A small white ceramic bowl with embossed polka dots and a slightly wavy silhouette. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Dishwasher and microwave safe; embossed decorative polka dots; shiny ceramic finish; wavy silhouette.
- Color
- White · white
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 5.75x5.75x3 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Bowls
Additional Attributes
- embossed
- polka dots
- shiny ceramic
- wavy silhouette
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- matching pieces sold separately
- small
Product Insights
The Embossed Polka Dots Small White Bowl is a $9.50 CAD Simons Maison piece sold by the piece within a set whose matching white plates carry the same raised dots at $14.00 for the large, and its defining gesture is a thickened wavy rim drawn from French faience bistro ware, shaped to resist chipping in heavy daily use. The glossy glaze resists stains and metal-cutlery marks and tolerates dishwashing, while the polka dots are embossed in the glaze rather than applied as a metallic band, so nothing arcs in the microwave; the ceramic is rated microwave-safe only after passing the ASTM C554 325°F thermal-shock test, and microwaves pass through the body so the food heats while the bowl stays only comfortably warm. That microwave safety is scoped to reheating one to five minutes rather than extended cooking, and the embossed dots and wavy walls create hot spots that call for stirring mid-reheat. The deep tapered profile holds about 1 L to the brim, leaving a generous single portion for soup, cereal and chili but not for wide flat foods like pasta. The tradeoffs are nesting and chemistry: the wavy rim nests loosely so short stacks hold while tall stacks can wobble, and acidic lemon, vinegar and tomato slowly etch the glaze, dimming its shine without leaving a visible stain; a penetrating sealer must be avoided because it dries to a cloudy haze on this glossy surface, and glazed ceramic can chip on a hard knock, so stacking and unstacking take care. It is in stock and carries one review.
Verified claims
- Collection continuity
- Sold by the piece as part of the Embossed Polka Dots coordinated collection: the large white plate (10.75"/27.5 cm) at $14.00 carries the same raised dots and is still available, while the small white plate is listed discontinued/out of stock.
- Design heritage
- The thickened wavy rim comes from French faience bistro ware, built to resist chipping.
- Stacking
- The wavy rim nests loosely; tall stacks can wobble, short stacks hold.
- Acid resistance
- Lemon, vinegar and tomato slowly etch the glaze, dimming its shine without a visible stain.
- Sealing
- Do not use penetrating sealer — on this glossy glaze it dries to a cloudy haze.
- Glaze
- Glossy glaze is non-porous, resists stains and repeated dishwashing; metal cutlery can leave grey surface marks that usually buff off with a mild abrasive.
- Care
- Glazed ceramic can chip on a hard knock, so stack and unstack with care.
- Thermal shock
- Rated microwave-safe only after passing the ASTM C554 325°F thermal-shock test
- Heat handling
- Microwaves pass through the ceramic, so the food heats while the bowl stays only warm.
- Heating evenness
- Embossed dots and wavy walls create hot spots, so stir mid-reheat.
- Microwave
- Embossed dots, not a metallic band — the bowl will not arc in the microwave.
- Reheating scope
- Microwave safe for reheating one to five minutes, not extended cooking.
- Capacity
- Capacity is not published; at 5.75 inches in diameter and 3 inches in height it holds roughly 1 L to the brim, but the tapered walls reduce usable volume below that.
- Portion fit
- Deep tapered profile suits spoonable dishes like soup and cereal; the tapered walls reduce usable volume below the brim capacity.
- Chip resistance
- The thickened wavy rim is shaped to resist chipping in heavy daily use.
- Oven safety
- Rated for microwave and dishwasher use only; not safe for a conventional oven.
- Food safety
- As food-contact ceramic dinnerware, the glaze must meet Canadian and US lead and cadmium leaching limits; no batch-specific lab report is published.
- Cleaning
- The embossed dots are on the exterior; the interior eating surface is smooth glazed ceramic, so sauces and food won't collect in the pattern.
Product record
- Title
- Embossed Polka Dots Small White Bowl
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 9.5 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 1 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Embossed Polka Dots Small White Bowl: Choose this if you want a small ceramic serving bowl with character: it has a slightly wavy silhouette, a glossy white glaze, and a band of embossed polka dots just below the rim with a faint warm beige tint. Measuring 5.75 inches in diameter and 3 inches tall, it works for sides, snacks, or small portions, and it is dishwasher and microwave safe. Note that matching pieces in the same dotted design are sold separately, so this listing is for the bowl alone.[1,2,3] | Slightly Speckled Small Bowl: Choose this if you want a small, modern ceramic bowl for sides, dips, or serving, in an off-white speckled glaze with straight sides and a rounded rim; it measures about 5.5 inches in diameter and 2.25 inches tall and is dishwasher and microwave safe. Note that while the merchant page describes a shiny ceramic finish, photo analysis shows a smooth matte, low-sheen glaze, so it may look less glossy in person. Matching pieces are sold separately, so buy additional pieces if you want a full set.[4,5,6,7] | Purple-Hued Speckles Small Bowl: Choose this if you want a small, low ceramic bowl in the Plum colorway for everyday serving, with a speckled light-gray exterior, darker purple-gray speckled interior, and a narrow glossy brown-rust rim. It measures 5.5 inches (14 cm) in diameter and 2.25 inches (5.5 cm) tall, and is dishwasher and microwave safe. Note that the hand-applied reactive glaze makes each piece unique, so it may vary slightly from the photo, and matching pieces are sold separately.[8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A small glossy ceramic bowl with a rounded tapered profile and an embossed row of small raised dots along the rim; interior and exterior surfaces are glazed and reflective. A matching plate with the same dotted rim is partially visible behind the bowl.
- Overall shapeRounded tapered bowl with a slightly flared lip and a narrow flat foot visible at the base.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.55 · w 0.50 · h 0.33 (high) - Rim detailSingle near-top band of evenly spaced small raised circular dots (embossed beads) running just inside the lip around the entire visible rim.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.47 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - FinishGlossy glazed ceramic on both interior and exterior, showing small specular highlights and some reflected light.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - FootNarrow flat foot ring at the base giving a small gap between shelf and bowl bottom at the very center front.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.79 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (medium) - Matching platePortion of a larger plate with the same raised-dot rim motif visible to the right behind the bowl.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.92 (high)
Other
Product staged on a textured recessed shelf or niche with soft directional lighting from the upper left; neutral plaster background and visible shadowing. No printed text or packaging visible.
- Background and surfaceTextured off-white plaster niche with a recessed ledge where the bowl sits; surface shows fine stucco texture and soft shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.72 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft directional lighting from the upper left producing subtle highlights on the bowl and a soft shadow to the right and below the bowl.
- Prop plate occlusionLarge plate behind the bowl partially cropped by the image right edge and acting as a prop; its rim overlaps the bowl's right side.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
glossy white· bowl bodywarm beige trim· rim beads and inner rim#BAAC9E- Overall shapeRounded tapered bowl with a slightly flared lip and a narrow flat foot visible at the base.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a glossy white ceramic bowl showing an embossed row of rounded polka-dot bumps just below the rim; interior is smooth and reflective and the exterior has a subtle warm tint on the raised dots and rim.
- Overall shapeRound bowl with gently sloping sides and a rounded rim visible in a close-up three-quarter view; interior is concave and smoothly glazed.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.20 · w 0.92 · h 0.66 (high) - Embossed polka-dot bandSingle horizontal band of evenly spaced raised circular bumps (polka dots) located just below the rim on the bowl exterior; each bump is rounded and glazed, casting slight shadows.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Rim detailRim has a faint warm beige tint distinct from the cooler white of the bowl body, visible along the outer edge and accenting the tops of the embossed dots.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Gloss and surface finishInterior surface shows glossy glaze with soft reflections and diffuse highlights; exterior also glazed but reflects less due to curvature and matte background lighting.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high) - Secondary bowl in backgroundPartial secondary bowl or plate positioned behind and above the primary bowl, visible as a blurred ring with matching embossed dot motif along its rim.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.00 · w 0.62 · h 0.36 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up photograph with shallow depth of field, soft diffuse lighting, and a textured light fabric surface beneath the bowl; background elements are blurred.
- Shot compositionClose-up three-quarter angle focusing on the upper rim and exterior detail of the bowl; framing crops the lower base and left side of the bowl.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and surfaceLight-colored textured fabric or paper surface under the bowl and a softly blurred neutral background, creating low-contrast, warm-toned staging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Depth of fieldShallow depth of field with foreground bowl in sharp focus and background bowl blurred, producing soft bokeh around the top edge.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused lighting from above-left producing subtle shadows beneath the embossed dots and a gentle highlight on the interior near the rim.
Colors
warm off-white· bowl bodysoft beige· embossed dots and rim tint#C6B9AD- Overall shapeRound bowl with gently sloping sides and a rounded rim visible in a close-up three-quarter view; interior is concave and smoothly glazed.
- 03
Product
A stack of glossy white ceramic dinnerware with an embossed polka-dot trim and a subtle beige rim, including a large bowl, smaller nested bowls, stacked plates, and two stacked mugs visible on the right.
- Large bowl shapeSingle large shallow round bowl with a smooth glossy interior and exterior, rim decorated with a continuous row of raised circular dots just below a thin beige-toned edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.46 · w 0.56 · h 0.29 (high) - Nested small bowlsFour smaller round bowls stacked inside each other and seated inside the large bowl; each small bowl shows the same raised polka-dot band near its rim and glossy white finish.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.24 · w 0.32 · h 0.29 (high) - Stacked platesMultiple round plates stacked beneath the large bowl; plate edges show a subtle scalloped or ridged profile and the same glossy white surface.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high) - Stacked mugsTwo tall white mugs stacked one on top of the other at the right side; each mug has a handle and the same raised polka-dot band near the rim and glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.44 · w 0.26 · h 0.46 (high) - Rim detailRaised circular dots form a continuous embossed band around the outer rim of bowls and mugs; dots are evenly spaced and sit immediately below a narrow beige-toned rim line.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.40 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (high) - Surface finishHigh-gloss ceramic finish producing soft reflections and highlights on bowl exteriors and mug sides.
Other
Product arranged on a shallow recessed shelf with a textured light-gray plaster background and soft directional lighting from upper left producing gentle shadows.
- Shelf and backgroundShallow inset shelf or niche with textured plaster surfaces visible on all sides; background is light gray and matte.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper left creating subtle highlights on glossy surfaces and soft cast shadows to the lower right of stacked items.
- Shot compositionVertical portrait framing centered on the stacked dinnerware with negative space above and to the right; image shows complete objects with small cropping at the lower front edge.
Colors
warm white· main body#F5F1F1soft beige· rim trim and embossed dots#DED9D5- Large bowl shapeSingle large shallow round bowl with a smooth glossy interior and exterior, rim decorated with a continuous row of raised circular dots just below a thin beige-toned edge.
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Customer Reviews
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