Simons Maison
Small Modern Grooved Bowl
The Small Modern Grooved Bowl is a Simons Maison exclusive ceramic bowl designed in Canada, featuring a hand-applied reactive glaze and vertical exterior grooves for a unique finish. It measures 6.25 inches (16 cm) in diameter by 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall. Safe for dishwasher and microwave use, it is suitable for serving or as decorative tableware.
- Material
- Ceramic
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Bowls
Color
Size
Specifications
A small modern ceramic bowl with a reactive glaze and embossed pattern, designed in Canada.
Dishwasher and microwave safe; hand-applied reactive glaze creates a unique finish; matching pieces available separately.
- Material
- Ceramic
- Style
- modern
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 6.25x6.25x2.75 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Bowls
Additional Attributes
- Simons Maison exclusive
- designed in Canada
- modern hue
- embossed pattern
- reactive glaze
- hand-applied
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- matching pieces sold separately
- small
- grooved
Product Insights
Simons Maison’s Small Modern Grooved Bowl, priced at 9.50 CAD, is a hand-glazed 6.25 x 2.75-inch piece from the house line of fifth-generation family-owned Quebec retailer Simons (founded 1840). Its reactive glaze creates deliberate color development: deepest inside, fading at rims and relief edges, with matte grooved exterior against a glossy interior, so hand-dipping makes every piece vary even within White, Taupe, or Green – roles that run neutral base, warm neutral, and accent respectively. Buyers report the clean bowl reads as both sturdy daily-use ware (dishwasher and microwave safe, not oven-safe) and a decorative accent for open shelves, while noting it runs large for a Small label. The same grooved family extends to large 8.75-inch shallow bowls and Grooved Blue, making matching easy.
Verified claims
- Color development
- Color break is engineered: the reactive glaze pools in the bowl's embossed grooves and fades on raised ribs, so the recessed pattern reads deeper than the high points rather than as a uniform wash.
- Glaze uniqueness
- White, Taupe and Green are shade ranges, and hand-dipping makes even same-color pieces from one order differ.
- Matching collection
- Matching pieces include the 8.75-inch Large Modern Grooved Bowl and a Grooved Blue Bowl in the same hand-glazed family.
- Colorway fit
- White blends into neutral settings, taupe suits wood tables, green is the deliberate color accent.
- Matching pieces
- Grooved Blue and the large 8.75-inch shallow bowl extend the same fine grooved pattern, while Broad Grooves carries the same embossed ceramic idiom at a larger groove scale.
- Sizing
- Buyers report the 6.25 x 2.75-inch bowl runs large for the Small label
- Provenance
- Simons Maison is the in-house tableware line of La Maison Simons, a family-owned Quebec City retailer founded in 1840
- Glaze depth
- Hand-applied reactive glaze pools in the bowl's grooves, so color visibly varies across each piece
- Texture contrast
- Grooved exterior contrasts with glossy interior; glaze shading shifts with dip time and kiln heat, so each piece is unique.
- Decorative presence
- Buyers report the clean, minimal bowl integrates into their home decor and draws compliments.
- Durability
- Dishwasher and microwave safe; buyers report sturdy daily-use build; not oven-safe.
- Variant size
- Every colorway is the same 6.25 x 2.75-inch bowl; reviewers find it a little large for a Small label.
- Capacity
- Simons Maison does not list an official capacity, but the 6.25-inch diameter x 2.75-inch tall bowl falls in the standard cereal-bowl range, roughly 18–24 oz (about 2¼–3 cups) when filled close to the rim.
- Stacking
- The embossed groove pattern is decorative on the outside, and the smooth interior lets the bowls nest and stack without the ridges catching or causing instability; for long-term nested storage, a soft cloth or paper liner prevents faint rub marks on the glazed interior.
- Acidic food safety
- The reactive glaze is food-safe after firing; 'reactive' refers to kiln reactions, not reactions with food, so tomato sauce, citrus, or coffee will not cause leaching or flavor transfer.
- Dishwasher care
- Dishwasher-safe means the bowl is rated for normal cycles, but repeated hot alkaline detergents and water pressure can gradually dull the hand-applied reactive glaze or fade its color; a gentle cycle, top rack, and mild detergent or hand-washing best preserves the finish.
Product record
- Title
- Small Modern Grooved Bowl
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 9.5 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 6 reviews
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A shallow cylindrical ceramic bowl with vertical exterior grooves and a glossy inner glaze; rim is rounded and the exterior shows a lighter vertical-rib pattern contrasting with a darker glossy interior.
- Overall shapeLow, straight-sided cylindrical bowl with a flat base and a slightly rounded rim visible from a near-top-front angle.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Exterior surface finishMatte-to-satin glazed exterior with closely spaced vertical grooves (ribbing) running from rim to base, the groove faces appearing lighter than the raised ribs.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.62 · w 0.66 · h 0.28 (high) - Interior finish and colorGlossy inner glaze that is darker and more saturated than the exterior, with visible highlights and a faint circular reflection near the left interior wall.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.50 · h 0.22 (high) - Rim profileRounded rim with the interior glaze flowing slightly over the inner edge; rim thickness appears uniform all around in the visible portion.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (medium) - Visible join / baseFlat base is visible where the bowl meets the tablecloth; base color is continuous with the exterior glaze and shows a slight shadowing at the contact edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.82 · w 0.46 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Styled tabletop scene showing additional matching plate, utensils, an amber drinking glass, and a textured brown tablecloth; warm directional lighting casts distinct shadows.
- Matching plateA round plate with the same green glaze and a raised rim with subtle ribbing is partially visible to the right of the bowl.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Amber glassA translucent short tumbler in amber/orange positioned behind the bowl, casting an elongated shadow toward the lower right.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.04 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (high) - UtensilsA pair of knives with pale handles resting on a small green saucer or plate near the upper-left corner; utensils cast soft shadows on the tablecloth.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Tablecloth and lightingBrown textured fabric tabletop that fills the frame; warm directional lighting from the upper-left produces soft highlights on glazed surfaces and defined shadows to the lower-right.
- Crop and perspectiveImage framed with the bowl in the lower-central foreground and supporting objects partially cropped near the image edges, photographed from a slightly elevated oblique angle.
Colors
muted forest green· exterior ribs and raised side#64634Bpale olive green· groove faces (vertical lines)deep teal· interior glaze- Overall shapeLow, straight-sided cylindrical bowl with a flat base and a slightly rounded rim visible from a near-top-front angle.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Sturdy
Beautiful bowls that look like they can handle anything. Very pleased.
Very Minimal and Clean
These are perfect for someone wanting minimal and clean. I would highly recommend, they go so well with my home and have gotten compliments already!
Nouvelle vaiselle
Je l’adore.
Good quality
A little too big for the small size but very classy and good quality
Très joli!
Très joli!
Beautiful bowl
Love the colour and size of this bowl