Simons Maison
Contrasting Trim Speckled Mug
This 400 ml (14 oz) ceramic mug features a hand-applied reactive glaze, making each piece unique. It measures 3.5 inches (9 cm) in diameter and height, with a speckled beige exterior, contrasting dark brown rim and base, and a cream-colored interior. The mug is dishwasher and microwave safe and is designed for hot beverages such as coffee or tea.
- Material
- Ceramic
- Style
- handmade
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Mugs
Size
Specifications
A charming ceramic mug with contrasting trim and reactive glaze, hand-applied for a unique look.
Dishwasher and microwave safe. 400 ml fill capacity. Shiny ceramic with contrast edging.
- Material
- Ceramic
- Style
- handmade
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Mugs
Additional Attributes
- reactive glaze
- hand-applied
- unique
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- shiny ceramic
- contrast edging
- speckled
- 400 ml capacity
Product Insights
The Contrasting Trim Speckled Mug from Simons Maison delivers a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted look through reactive glaze and hand application, hiding coffee stains and resisting deep staining, all at a fraction of the cost of boutique alternatives. It is dishwasher and microwave safe, holds a generous 400 ml, and feels substantial yet comfortable. The main tradeoff is that its unglazed bottom is rough and can scratch wooden surfaces, and the protruding handle prevents neat stacking, requiring more shelf space and a coaster for protection.
Verified claims
- Uniqueness
- Each mug is one-of-a-kind due to reactive glaze and hand application.
- Stain resistance
- The mottled reactive glaze makes minor coffee residue far less visible between washes, and the shiny, micro-smooth surface releases stains readily during cleaning.
- Value
- CAD 9.50 is one-third the price of boutique reactive glaze mugs.
- Care
- Dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe, stain-resistant glaze, durable trim.
- Aesthetic
- Reactive glaze makes each mug unique with a handcrafted boutique look.
- Heft
- Weighs 340–400 g, typical for premium ceramic mugs.
- Durability
- The dark rim and reactive glaze are baked on during firing, so the mug is dishwasher-safe, though repeated high-heat cycles could eventually cause subtle fading or wear over many years.
- Surface feel
- Ceramic mug: smooth-glazed body and handle, rough unglazed bottom.
- Hand feel
- Buyers find the mug comfortable to hold; a 400 ml ceramic mug of this size typically weighs about 340–400 g.
- Capacity
- 400 ml capacity: a generous daily mug size, about 15% larger than the Forest mug's 350 ml.
- Stackability
- Not designed to stack neatly due to the protruding handle and slightly tapered shape; it may stack loosely but regular stacking risks scratches or chipping.
- Display aesthetics
- Contrasting trim and speckled design make it a statement piece for open shelving.
- Gift potential
- Near-wholesale price and unique look make it a practical gift.
- Surface protection
- Because one buyer found the bottom a little rough, a mug mat may be required to protect wooden tables.
- Scratch risk
- One buyer reports the bottom is a little rough and worries it could scratch a wooden table.
- Storage footprint
- Requires more horizontal shelf space due to protruding handle and wide diameter.
- Thermal shock resistance
- Boiling water safe; not for freezer-to-microwave.
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- Dishwasher and microwave safe despite low price.
- Glaze texture
- The reactive glaze creates a shiny, smooth finish with a slightly bumpy texture characteristic of reactive glazes, but the surface feels smooth to the touch.
- Stain removal
- For rare coffee stains that survive the dishwasher, a baking soda paste scrubs away discoloration without abrading the glossy reactive glaze or dimming its shine.
Product record
- Title
- Contrasting Trim Speckled Mug
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 9.5 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Right-facing ceramic mug with a cylindrical body, contrasting darker rim and base, and a large D-shaped handle attached at mid-height.
- Overall shapeCylindrical straight-sided mug with nearly vertical walls and a slightly recessed foot area.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Surface finishGlossy glazed ceramic surface on the body showing subtle vertical streaking and light reflections.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.26 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - Rim detailContrasting darker rounded rim glaze that encircles the top edge and shows a reflective highlight.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Handle geometryLarge D-shaped handle attached to the right side with a rounded outer edge and visible glaze variation darker at the outer edge.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.34 · w 0.24 · h 0.44 (high) - Base bandLower band at the foot with a matte-looking darker brown finish that contrasts with the glazed body above.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high) - InteriorVisible interior rim and upper inside wall with same glaze as exterior but darker toward the top edge.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral matte surface with soft directional lighting from the left producing a shadow toward the front-left and gentle highlights on the mug glaze.
- Shot compositionSingle mug centered in frame with the handle on the right and moderate cropping of negative space above and below.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, warm directional light from the left creating a cast shadow extending toward the front-left and glossy reflections on the rim and handle.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.76 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (medium) - BackgroundSmooth neutral taupe background and surface with even tone and no visible props.
- Image qualitySharp subject focus with shallow depth of field; no legible printed text visible on the product or in the scene.
Colors
speckled beige· body#A28C75dark brown· rimmatte brown· base band#63554Colive brown· handle outer edge#73645C- Overall shapeCylindrical straight-sided mug with nearly vertical walls and a slightly recessed foot area.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the mug's upper body and handle showing a speckled beige exterior glaze, contrasting dark brown rim, cream interior, and a handle with greenish shading and brown edging.
- Handle shapeC-shaped ceramic handle attached at two points with a narrow gap to the body; inner curve visible and rounded profile
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.58 (high) - Handle finishGlazed finish on handle showing greenish speckling toward the outer face and a narrow dark brown edge along the outer rim of the handle
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.58 (high) - Rim trimThin dark brown glazed trim around the cup lip, forming a continuous band on the top edge
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.02 · w 0.70 · h 0.18 (high) - Interior color and finishSmooth cream-colored glazed interior with glossy finish and slightly darker rim fade
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.04 · w 0.68 · h 0.38 (high) - Exterior body textureSpeckled beige exterior glaze with subtle vertical striations and a matte-to-satin appearance
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.28 · w 0.52 · h 0.60 (high) - Base ringVisible lower rim/base band with darker brown glaze encircling the bottom of the mug
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close crop with neutral background, soft directional lighting from upper left creating soft shadow to lower right; image tightly cropped around mug so only part of the body, handle, and top interior are visible.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing focusing on the mug's handle and upper body, left side of handle nearly touching left image edge
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting from upper left producing gentle highlight on rim and handle and a soft shadow cast to the lower right
- BackgroundNeutral smooth background in pale beige/gray, out of focus and unobtrusive
- Image cropLower portion of mug base and far right side of mug are slightly cropped out of frame
Colors
speckled beige· exterior bodycream· interiordark brown· rim trim#735E45greenish speckle· handle outer edge#948472mid brown· base ring#5A4534- Handle shapeC-shaped ceramic handle attached at two points with a narrow gap to the body; inner curve visible and rounded profile
Customer Reviews
10 total10 reviews · out of 5
Perfect size
Love these mugs. They are beautiful and the perfect size. Quite large.
J'adore!!
J'adore!! Magnifique! Elle est d'excellent qualité et une beauté dans ma déco de cuisine! :)
Super belle tasse
Super belle tasse
excellent
recommandé
Superbe tasse
Format plus grand que standard : super!
My daily mug
This is my favorite daily mug; so pretty and comfortable to hold
Très belle
Bonne qualitèe.
Belle et confortable
Un peu petite à mon goût
Decent
-nice size, look, and feel -a little rough on the bottom so am concerned it will scratch my wooden table. . . a mug mat may be required
Super cute, assez grande.
Super cute, assez grande.