Simons Maison
Nuanced Red Bowl
This shallow bowl is made of porcelain with a hand-applied reactive glaze, resulting in a glossy, speckled surface with a distinct red rim. Measuring 9 inches (23 cm) in diameter and 1.75 inches (4.5 cm) tall, it is dishwasher and microwave safe. Suitable for serving individual portions or as a decorative accent piece, each bowl is unique due to the hand-applied glaze.
- Color
- Nuanced Red
- Material
- Porcelain with lustrous finish
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Bowls
Color
Size
Specifications
A hand-glazed porcelain bowl with a unique, reactive finish, perfect for dinner parties.
Dishwasher and microwave safe, hand-applied reactive glaze for unique look.
- Color
- Nuanced Red · red
- Material
- Porcelain with lustrous finish
- Occasion
- party
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 9x9x1.75 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Bowls
Additional Attributes
- unique charm
- good for dinner parties
- porcelain with lustrous finish
- hand-applied reactive glaze
- unique piece
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- matching pieces sold separately
- 9 inch diameter
- 1.75 inch tall
Product Insights
This porcelain bowl from Simons Maison fires to a glassier, more lustrous state than stoneware, yet costs about a quarter of artisanal alternatives per square inch. Its reactive glaze makes each piece unique and enhances plated food, but it scratches easily, requiring wooden utensils and cloth stacking. The 9-inch size suits short pasta and brothy dishes, and it pairs with a matching small plate—though hand-glazing may cause noticeable color variation between pieces. Everyday-friendly due to lightweight, dishwasher‑ and microwave‑safe design, the main tradeoff is balancing premium appearance and value with careful handling and potential mismatch in the set.
Verified claims
- Glaze
- Reactive glaze is relatively delicate; use wooden utensils and cloth between bowls to avoid scratches.
- Material
- Porcelain base fires to a denser, glassier state that amplifies luster beyond stoneware.
- Cost efficiency
- At $35 for a 9-inch bowl, per-square-inch cost is about one-quarter of artisanal porcelain bowls.
- Serving ideas
- Suited for short pasta and brothy dishes; matches the Nuanced Red small plate.
- Presentation
- Reactive glaze makes each piece unique and enhances the color of plated food.
- Everyday use
- Dishwasher and microwave safe, lightweight for everyday dining.
- Care
- Porcelain body is durable but glaze scratches easily.
- Daily use convenience
- Lightweight, dishwasher and microwave safe, and space-saving.
- Pasta suitability
- 9-inch diameter suits individual pasta servings, especially short shapes.
- Value
- At $35, this porcelain bowl sits between stoneware and studio pottery, costing 75% less per inch.
- Expandable set
- Matching 6.75-inch small plate in the same line enables a curated two-piece set for about $55.
- Matching pieces
- Matching 6.75-inch small plate complements the bowl for individual servings.
- Color consistency
- Small plate may have a noticeably different red shade from the bowl due to hand-glazing.
Product record
- Title
- Nuanced Red Bowl
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 35 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Shallow glazed ceramic bowl shown from a front/top oblique angle; interior shows a speckled gradient from pale lavender at the rim to a warmer pink near the center with a darker pink/magenta rim; glossy finish with visible highlights and a gently rounded foot visible at the base edge.
- Overall shapeShallow, wide circular bowl with gently sloping sides and a moderately narrow rounded foot visible beneath the base edge.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.84 · h 0.32 (high) - Interior finishInterior glazed surface has a smooth glossy finish with a fine speckled texture and a subtle radial gradient from a pale lavender near the rim toward a warmer pinkish area near the bowl center.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.23 (high) - Rim color and trimThin darker pink / magenta band runs along the top rim, providing a distinct edge contrast to the paler interior glaze.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.53 · w 0.66 · h 0.05 (high) - Exterior appearanceExterior visible portion shows a paler, slightly warm-toned glaze (pale pink to beige) with a glossy finish consistent with the interior.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.62 · h 0.12 (high) - Surface highlightsNoticeable specular highlight on the right interior reflecting the light source, confirming a shiny glazed surface.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.55 · w 0.14 · h 0.09 (high)
Other
Product staged on a wooden plank surface with a neutral textured wall background; soft directional lighting from upper right creates gentle shadow beneath bowl.
- Supporting surfaceReclaimed-style wooden plank table with visible grain, knots, and narrow gaps between boards, running horizontally across the image.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.64 · w 0.90 · h 0.32 (high) - BackgroundNeutral, slightly mottled beige wall occupying the upper portion of the image and providing low-contrast backdrop.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.56 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper right produces a bright highlight on the right interior rim and a soft shadow beneath and slightly left of the bowl.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.70 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high) - Image crop and focusBowl is centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the frame; foreground and product are in sharp focus while background is softly defocused.
Colors
warm rose pink· interior mid-to-center#D39BBDpale lavender· interior near rim#CBB5C9magenta rim· top rim trimpale warm pink· exterior side- Overall shapeShallow, wide circular bowl with gently sloping sides and a moderately narrow rounded foot visible beneath the base edge.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the bowl's side showing a glossy red rim, a lighter glazed interior with subtle swirl pattern, and a textured speckled exterior surface.
- Rim profile and finishNarrow raised rim with a glossy saturated red glaze that catches a specular highlight along the top edge.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.42 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Interior glazeInterior surface visible behind the rim shows a lighter, pale lavender-lilac glaze with soft, broad swirl streaks and a smooth glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.62 · h 0.20 (medium) - Exterior textureExterior side wall has a fine, slightly granular speckled appearance in a muted mauve/purple tone with a satin sheen.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.52 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (high) - Base footLow raised foot ring of the bowl is visible at the bottom edge, slightly recessed from the outer wall.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.75 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Image is a close-up, shallow-depth shot of the bowl placed on a wooden surface with a softly blurred neutral background and soft directional lighting creating highlights and shallow shadows.
- Shot compositionTight low-angle close-up focusing on the bowl's side and rim, with much of the bowl cropped out of frame.
- Supporting surfaceWooden tabletop with visible grain and warm brown tones under the bowl.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.75 · w 0.90 · h 0.24 (high) - BackgroundUniform softly blurred neutral background in a warm beige-gray tone, out of focus.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.45 (high) - Lighting and reflectionSoft directional lighting from the right creates a bright specular highlight on the rim and gentle shadow under the bowl.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.42 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
gloss red· rimpale lilac· interior#C4B3C4speckled mauve· exterior#6B4C52- Rim profile and finishNarrow raised rim with a glossy saturated red glaze that catches a specular highlight along the top edge.