Simons Maison
Embossed Polka Dots White Mug
This ceramic mug features a slightly wavy silhouette and embossed polka dots below the rim, with a glossy white finish and beige rim detail. It holds 475 ml (16 oz.) and measures 3.5 inches in diameter by 4.5 inches tall. Safe for dishwasher and microwave use, and matching pieces are available separately.
- Color
- White
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Mugs
Color
Size
Specifications
A white ceramic mug with embossed polka dots and a wavy silhouette.
Shiny ceramic, dishwasher and microwave safe, 475 ml capacity.
- Color
- White · white
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- everyday, gift
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 3.5x3.5x4.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Mugs
Additional Attributes
- slightly wavy silhouette
- embossed decorative polka dots
- shiny ceramic
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- matching pieces sold separately
- 475 ml (16 oz.) fill capacity
- 3.5" (9 cm) diameter x 4.5" (11.5 cm) tall
Product Insights
The Embossed Polka Dots White Mug by Simons Maison offers a blend of aesthetic appeal and practicality with raised dots that provide subtle non-slip grip, especially when wet or hot, but demands careful maintenance: its high-gloss finish may dull in the dishwasher, requiring hand washing, and stacking can chip the glaze, necessitating upright storage; crevices need a soft-bristle brush for coffee oil buildup, and while microwave-safe, it is not oven-safe, with a matching large bowl available.
Verified claims
- Crevice cleaning
- Use a soft-bristle brush to clean coffee oil buildup from the dot crevices.
- Gloss retention
- Dishwasher use may dull the high-gloss finish; hand washing is recommended.
- Matching pieces
- Embossed Polka Dots Large Bowl is a confirmed matching piece.
- Care
- Stacking mugs can chip the raised dot glaze; store upright.
- Grip
- Raised dots add subtle non-slip texture, especially when wet or hot.
- Oven safety
- Microwave only; not safe for conventional oven use.
Product record
- Title
- Embossed Polka Dots White Mug
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 7.5 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Caring for embossed ceramic mugs
- The shallow recess where each polka dot meets the mug's wall acts like a micro-crevice that traps coffee oils and tea tannins, which can slowly dull the bright white finish; an occasional once-over with a soft-bristle brush lifts that residue and keeps the embossed pattern visually crisp against a clean background.
- When stacked inside another mug, the raised dots bear the full weight of the upper piece — at this mug's 475 ml capacity, a full-size vessel can create enough downward pressure and friction to chip the glaze at the high points; storing the mug upright and separated from other heavy tableware eliminates that risk entirely.
- Because the embossed dots stand slightly proud of the mug's body, they intercept the dishwasher's spray jets more directly than a flat surface would; placing the mug on the top rack — where water pressure is lower — and skipping the heated dry cycle reduces glaze abrasion on those high points, so the raised texture stays sharply defined rather than gradually rounding off.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Glossy white ceramic mug with a rounded tapered body, single curved handle, a narrow foot ring, and small raised dot embossing around the top rim with a thin warm-beige rimline; two similar mugs are stacked behind it and partially visible.
- Body shapeRounded, slightly tapered cylindrical body with a smooth curved profile and a narrow flat foot ring visible at the base
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.52 · w 0.35 · h 0.36 (high) - FinishHigh-gloss ceramic glaze covering the entire visible exterior surface, producing specular highlights and reflections
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.45 · w 0.35 · h 0.45 (high) - HandleSingle C-shaped handle attached at two points to the right side of the mug, rounded cross-section and glazed finish
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.53 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high) - Top rim detailRow of small raised circular embossments (polka dots) running just below the rim on the exterior, with a narrow warm-beige colored band along the rim edge
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.43 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high) - Stacked mugsTwo additional identical mugs stacked behind and to the right; one is tilted and resting inside the other so their rims and handles are partially visible
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.56 (high) - Interior appearanceInterior visible at the rim appears glazed and slightly darker due to shadow; no printed text or markings visible inside
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Product photographed in a textured recessed shelf with soft, diffuse lighting; neutral background and visible soft shadows; image shows three mugs arranged for styling; slight crop at left and right edges.
- Background and stagingMugs placed inside a rectangular recessed niche with a rough plaster texture and off-white color; shelf surface visible beneath mugs
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting from left producing gentle highlights on the glossy surfaces and soft shadows to the right and below the mugs
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.80 · h 0.70 (medium) - CompositionForeground mug centered lower in frame with two stacked mugs arranged behind it to the right; image is vertically oriented
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.68 · h 0.50 (high)
Colors
warm white· body exterior#F6F0F1warm beige· rim band and embossing dots#ECDBCCwarm white· stacked mugs exterior#F3EDEC- Body shapeRounded, slightly tapered cylindrical body with a smooth curved profile and a narrow flat foot ring visible at the base
- 02
Product
Close-up of two stacked white ceramic mugs showing a front mug with a C-shaped handle at right, an embossed row of small raised dots just below the rim, and a thin beige/gold glazed rim. A second mug is partially visible behind the first.
- Front mug bodyGlossy white ceramic body of a mug filling the lower-left and center of the frame, curved cylindrical wall visible with vertical subtle reflections.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.66 · h 0.68 (high) - Embossed polka dot bandSingle horizontal row of small raised rounded dots embossed into the ceramic just below the mug rim, dots are evenly spaced and match rim glaze color.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.22 · w 0.56 · h 0.07 (high) - Rim glazeThin glazed band along the top rim with a warm beige to light gold tint contrasting the white body; the glaze is continuous around the visible rim.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.18 · w 0.58 · h 0.06 (high) - Handle shapeC-shaped ceramic handle attached at the upper right of the front mug, glossy finish and smooth rounded profile with a highlight on its outer curve.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.32 · w 0.34 · h 0.44 (high) - Rear mugPartial second mug stacked or positioned behind the front mug, visible upper rim and handle blurrier and slightly out of focus, also shows the same embossed dots and rim glaze.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.00 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up on a neutral light surface with soft directional lighting producing gentle shadows and reflections; shallow depth of field keeps the front mug sharp and the rear mug slightly blurred.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing with the front mug occupying the lower-left quadrant and the handle toward the right center; top of front mug is cropped slightly.
- Background and surfaceNeutral off-white or light beige background and surface that is softly textured and out of focus in the distance.
- Depth of fieldShallow depth of field with the front mug in sharp focus and the rear mug and background noticeably softer and blurrier.
Colors
gloss white· mug bodywarm beige· rim and embossed dots#BCAEA2- Front mug bodyGlossy white ceramic body of a mug filling the lower-left and center of the frame, curved cylindrical wall visible with vertical subtle reflections.
- 03
Product
Stack of white glazed ceramic tableware arranged in a recessed shelf: stacked plates at bottom, a large bowl above them containing a vertical stack of smaller bowls, and two stacked mugs to the right. All visible pieces share a raised dot (embossed polka dot) decorative band near rims and a narrow slightly darker rim line.
- Overall arrangementMultiple white ceramic pieces arranged in a single stack: a low stack of round plates at the bottom center, a large shallow bowl seated on the plates, a vertical stack of smaller bowls inside the large bowl leaning slightly left, and two mugs stacked one above the other to the right edge of the bowl.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.44 · w 0.84 · h 0.47 (high) - Material and finishSmooth glossy glazed ceramic surfaces producing soft specular highlights and reflected light on curved faces.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.36 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high) - Embossed polka-dot bandA horizontal band of evenly spaced raised round dots runs just below the rim of each visible bowl and mug; dots are the same glaze color and create a tactile dotted border.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.28 · w 0.59 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.48 · w 0.24 · h 0.32 (high) - Rim detailingNarrow slightly darker/beige colored trim line runs along the very top edge of rims of bowls and mugs, visible where light catches the rim.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Plate edge detailStacked plates show a scalloped or ridged edge visible on the stack fronts, creating a subtle wavy silhouette around plate circumference.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.76 · h 0.17 (high) - Mug handlesTwo ceramic mug handles are visible on the right side; the upper mug handle is partially visible behind the mug body, the lower mug handle is partially cropped at image right.
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.46 · w 0.14 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Photographed inside a shallow recessed shelf or niche with a textured neutral wall background; soft directional lighting from upper left casts gentle shadows and highlights; image shows full product group with slight left lean of inner bowl stack.
- Shot compositionProduct placed in a rectangular recessed niche occupying most of the frame, centered horizontally with negative space above and to the right.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 1.00 (high) - Background textureMatte textured plaster or stucco wall in a warm light gray or off-white tone forming the backdrop and shelf interior.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional light from upper left creates highlights on glossy surfaces and soft shadows on the right and under the stacked pieces; overall high-key exposure.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the ceramic surfaces with visible fine detail in embossing and plate edges; no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
warm white glaze· main body of bowls and mugs#F5F1F1pale beige trim· rim trim and dot accents#E1D9D3- Overall arrangementMultiple white ceramic pieces arranged in a single stack: a low stack of round plates at the bottom center, a large shallow bowl seated on the plates, a vertical stack of smaller bowls inside the large bowl leaning slightly left, and two mugs stacked one above the other to the right edge of the bowl.
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Tsse
Je ne les aimes pas très déçu
Beautiful mug
Looks great, large capacity which I love but handle was somehow uncomfortable. Not usually a problem for me but I knew I'd never reach for this mug because of it. Sadly returned
Q&A
4 answered- What specific matching pieces are available for this mug (e.g., saucer, dessert plate)?
- The product listing notes matching pieces are sold separately, but doesn’t name them. A retailer page shows an “Embossed Polka Dots Large Bowl” in the same Simons Maison collection, so a bowl is likely available. We don’t have a full list of matching items such as saucers or dessert plates.
- Are the embossed polka dots purely decorative or do they provide any grip texture?
- The polka dots are described as “embossed decorative polka dots,” so they are primarily aesthetic. However, because they are raised, they do add a subtle tactile texture to the surface.
- Does the shiny ceramic finish maintain its gloss after repeated dishwasher cycles?
- The mug is labeled dishwasher safe, indicating it’s designed to withstand regular cycles. However, the listing does not address long-term gloss retention. Like most glossy ceramic finishes, repeated dishwasher use may gradually reduce shine over time, but hand washing will best preserve the gloss.
- Can this mug be used in an oven for warming beverages?
- No, this mug is not listed as oven safe. It is safe for microwave use only. Using it in a conventional oven could cause thermal shock or damage to the ceramic and glaze.