Simons Maison
Pastel Speckles Small Plate
5/5 (1)
CA$10.00CAD
In Stock
This small plate is a stoneware dish with a hand-applied reactive glaze, featuring a pastel speckled matte finish and a contrasting beige rim. It is safe for dishwasher and microwave use, and measures 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) in diameter. Ideal for serving appetizers, side dishes, or desserts, and pairs with matching pieces sold separately.
- Color
- Pastel Speckles
- Material
- Stoneware with a glazed finish
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Plates
Color
Mint/Pistachio GreenPink
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A lovely pastel speckled stoneware plate with reactive glaze, dishwasher and microwave safe.
Dishwasher and microwave safe; reactive glaze applied by hand.
- Color
- Pastel Speckles
- Material
- Stoneware with a glazed finish
- Occasion
- everyday
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Plates
Additional Attributes
- reactive glaze
- hand-applied
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- unique
- pastel speckles
Product Insights
Simons Maison translates runway trends into a hand-glazed reactive-glaze plate at CAD 10, where no two pieces share the exact same speckle pattern, offering artisanal uniqueness typically costing more. The 8.5-inch plate serves as a side or small dinner plate, multipurpose for dining, storage, and microwave reheating, and doubles as a reusable microwave lid replacing plastic wrap. It belongs to a matching collection for building a set, with pieces that stack and complement dinner plates. The stoneware is dishwasher and microwave safe with heating caution—not oven safe—and gets hot when microwaved but keeps food warmer longer; handwashing is recommended to preserve the chip-resistant finish.
Verified claims
- Reactive glaze
- No two plates have the exact same speckle pattern.
- Value
- At CAD 10, this hand-glazed reactive glaze offers artisanal uniqueness typically costing more.
- Appearance consistency
- Speckles appear as prominently as in the product photos.
- Heat safety
- Microwave-safe with heating caution; not oven-safe.
- Versatility
- Multipurpose 8.5-inch plate for dining, storage, and microwave reheating.
- Design story
- Simons Maison translates runway trends into a reactive-glazed plate at CAD 10.
- Sizing
- 8.5-inch diameter works as side plate or small dinner plate.
- Collection
- Matching Pastel Speckles pieces available to build a set.
- Microwave cover
- 8.5-inch plate is a reusable microwave lid that eliminates plastic wrap.
- Hand-finished glaze
- Each plate has a unique, hand-applied reactive glaze pattern.
- Heat retention
- Gets hot when microwaved but keeps food warmer longer.
- Matching set
- Matching larger plates, bowls, mugs available; 8.5-inch stacks and complements dinner plates.
- Care
- All pieces: stoneware, dishwasher/microwave safe, chip-resistant; handwash recommended; not oven safe.
- Design variation
- Each plate is hand-glazed with a reactive glaze, so the speckle pattern varies from piece to piece.
- Oven safety
- Microwave safe only; do not use in oven.
Product record
- Title
- Pastel Speckles Small Plate
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 10 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it compares to plates under $15
- The reactive glaze affects the kiln chemistry to create a natural speckled pattern, and because each plate is hand-glazed, no two are identical — an artisanal process that usually pushes ceramic prices well above the budget tier, yet here it's just CAD 10.
- Simons Maison is the in-house home brand of Canadian fashion retailer Simons, known for translating runway trends into accessible home goods; this plate's speckled pastel aesthetic taps into the popular stoneware trend seen at higher-end boutiques, delivered here at a mass-market price.
- The 8.5-inch size straddles the boundary between a side plate and a small dinner plate, making it suitable for salads, desserts, appetizers, or a modest main course — one plate that covers multiple courses, stretching its CAD 10 value across more meals.
- Stoneware's high-fire density translates to chip resistance and thermal durability, and the manufacturer's explicit dishwasher and microwave certification means this plate handles daily use without babying — at this price, it's a low-maintenance staple that can go from microwave to table to dishwasher without hesitation.
How to use an 8.5-inch plate
- Because the plate is microwave safe and wider than most cereal or soup bowls, it can double as a reusable, splatter-proof lid for reheating, removing the need for single-use plastic wrap — a practical utility that extends its role from dining surface to daily kitchen tool.
- The 8.5-inch diameter stacks cleanly in shallow cupboards and fits into compact dishwashers and microwaves, so adding four or six of these plates minimally impacts storage space while dramatically expanding serving capacity for apartment dwellers or those with limited cabinetry.
- At 8.5 inches, the plate bridges the gap between a 6–7-inch bread plate and a 10+ inch dinner plate, making it the default choice for salad, dessert, or a light lunch, and it will naturally complement larger dinner plates in any casual or semi-formal table setting without looking oversized.
The unique character of reactive glaze
- The 'reactive' in reactive glaze refers to metallic oxide pigments that chemically interact during firing, producing variegated speckles and subtle color shifts that can't be reproduced identically — the pastel speckles on this plate emerge from that chemical dance, not from a printed decal, so every piece carries a natural, one-of-a-kind distribution of color.
Matching pieces in the Pastel Speckles collection
- Because the small plate is stoneware and matching pieces are sold as part of the same collection, you can expect them to share the same sturdy material, making the set consistently dishwasher-safe and more chip-resistant than typical earthenware.
Everyday durability of stoneware
- Stoneware is typically fired to 1200–1300°C, which fully vitrifies the clay into a non-porous, glass-like body; this means the plate won’t absorb moisture or food residues even after hundreds of dishwasher cycles, staying hygienic and free of the musty odors that can develop in unvitrified earthenware.
- While certified microwave-safe, the plate’s stoneware body absorbs and retains radiant heat, so the rim and base can become hot enough to require a pot holder after reheating — that same thermal mass, however, keeps food warmer for longer at the table compared to a thinner porcelain plate.
- The dense, high-fired body gives stoneware significantly better edge strength than porcelain or earthenware, so this 8.5-inch plate is more forgiving of the bumps and scrapes of daily dinner service — it’s far more likely to outlast lighter ceramics in a household with tile floors or a crowded sink.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A single round shallow ceramic plate shown face-up with a lightly speckled matte interior and a narrow contrasting rim visible around the perimeter.
- Overall shapeRound, low-profile plate shown face-up with a gently sloped inner well and a slightly raised outer rim.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Interior finishInterior surface has a fine, subtle speckled texture and appears matte to low-sheen.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Rim detailNarrow continuous rim around the plate with a warmer beige/tan outline that contrasts with the cooler interior.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.34 · w 0.72 · h 0.32 (medium) - Profile and shadowPlate casts a soft shadow on the table beneath it and the plate edge shows a thin highlight on the upper-right side, indicating light from above-left.
Other
Image shows the plate placed on a wood-grain table with a softly blurred neutral backdrop and soft directional lighting from the upper-left.
- Supporting surfaceMedium to dark brown wood table with visible grain and knots that fills the lower half of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.52 · w 1.00 · h 0.48 (high) - BackgroundSoft, out-of-focus neutral beige background occupying the upper portion of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.48 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper-left produces a gentle highlight on the plate rim and a diffuse shadow beneath and slightly right of the plate.
- Image crop and focusProduct is centered horizontally and positioned in the lower-middle of the frame; background is intentionally blurred while plate and table are in focus.
Colors
light speckled gray· interior surface#B4ADA2warm beige rim· rim- Overall shapeRound, low-profile plate shown face-up with a gently sloped inner well and a slightly raised outer rim.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the upper-right quadrant of a shallow round plate showing a speckled matte glaze, a slightly raised rim with a narrow contrasting edge, and a soft highlight along the inner curve.
- Visible portionPartial top-down view of the plate showing the right-hand rim and interior; left and lower portions of the plate extend beyond the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.02 · w 0.74 · h 0.96 (high) - Rim profileNarrow raised rim with a thin contrasting outer lip that appears slightly warmer in tone than the interior glaze.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.96 (medium) - Glaze finishMatte or low-sheen glazed surface with a very fine, dense speckled pattern across the interior and rim area.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.90 (high) - Interior tonal variationSubtle concentric banding visible as a slightly darker ring nearer the rim and a lighter central area, likely from glaze application or firing.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.90 (medium) - Specular highlightSoft, elongated highlight running along the inner curve of the rim, indicating directional lighting from above-left.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.50 · h 0.25 (high)
Other
Plate is photographed on a warm wood surface with close-up framing and soft directional lighting from the upper-left; image is cropped so only part of the plate is visible.
- Background surfaceTextured wood table or board with horizontal grain visible across the visible area.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.00 · w 0.45 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionTight crop close-up focusing on the plate rim and interior; plate is positioned toward the left side of the frame with the right rim nearer the center-right.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper-left producing a gentle highlight on the rim and faint shadowing toward the lower-right.
- Image qualitySharp focus on plate surface and wood grain; no visible text or labels in the frame.
Colors
muted gray-green· interior glaze#C5C1B5warm beige· rim outer lip#A26C44- Visible portionPartial top-down view of the plate showing the right-hand rim and interior; left and lower portions of the plate extend beyond the frame.
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Q&A
4 answered- How durable is the reactive glaze? Is it prone to scratching or fading over time with regular dishwasher use?
- The listing states this plate is dishwasher safe, but reactive glazes can be more delicate than standard glazes. Handwashing is generally recommended to preserve the unique finish and prevent fading or scratching over time. Our product is labeled dishwasher safe, so occasional use on a gentle cycle with mild detergent should be fine, but for longevity, handwashing is best.
- Do the speckles appear as prominently in person as they do in the product photos, or are they more subtle?
- The speckles should appear as prominently as shown in the photos. However, because each piece is hand-finished with a reactive glaze, there will be natural variation — some plates may have slightly more or less speckling. The colours and pattern are true to the 'Pastel Speckles' description.
- What specific matching pieces are available? Are there larger plates, bowls, or mugs in the same pattern?
- The listing notes that matching pieces are sold separately but does not specify exactly which ones are available. Based on the collection, you can likely find larger dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, and mugs in the same 'Pastel Speckles' pattern. We recommend checking our website or contacting us for the full range.
- Is the plate oven-safe, or is it only microwave safe?
- The product is labeled microwave safe but not oven safe. Stoneware can sometimes withstand oven heat, but since the manufacturer only certifies microwave safety, we do not recommend using this plate in the oven. Doing so could damage the glaze or cause cracking.