Simons Maison
Tortoiseshell Wine Glasses Set Of 2
CA$25.00CAD
In Stock
These tortoiseshell wine glasses are a set of two soda-lime glass goblets with a mottled brown and amber pattern, designed for serving wine and other beverages. Each glass has a 450 ml (15 oz.) fill capacity and measures 3.5 inches in diameter by 9 inches tall. They are dishwasher safe but not microwave safe.
- Color
- tortoiseshell
- Material
- soda-lime glass
- Style
- classic, vintage
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Stemware
Color
Patterned Brown
Size
SET/2
Specifications
Set of two tortoiseshell wine glasses made of soda-lime glass, dishwasher safe with a 15 oz fill capacity.
Dishwasher safe; 15 oz fill capacity; Set of 2; Matching pieces sold separately
- Color
- tortoiseshell · brown
- Material
- soda-lime glass
- Style
- classic, vintage
- Occasion
- everyday, party, date-night
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 3.5x3.5x9 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Stemware
Additional Attributes
- tortoiseshell motif
- soda-lime glass
- dishwasher safe
- do not put in the microwave
- set of 2
- matching pieces sold separately
- 450 ml (15 oz.) fill capacity
- 3.5" (8.75 cm) in diameter x 9" (22.5 cm) tall
Product Insights
The Tortoiseshell Wine Glasses Set Of 2 by Simons Maison offers an affordable ($25) entry to visually distinctive stemware, with a mottled brown-amber pattern printed on soda-lime glass that varies between glasses, creating unique marbling. This pattern masks lower brilliance and thickness compared to crystal, and while dishwashing safe, the glass is sensitive to thermal shock (avoid microwave, 40°C change can crack). The 15 oz, 3.5-inch diameter bowl suits both red and white wines with a 5 oz pour, but the surface-printed pattern reduces clarity for wine viewing, presenting a trade-off between aesthetic appeal and visual transparency.
Verified claims
- Appearance
- Mottled brown-amber pattern covers the whole bowl, matching photos with slight variation per glass.
- Value
- Pattern printed on soda-lime glass enables the $25 CAD set price.
- Marbling variation
- Slight marbling differences exist between the two glasses in the set.
- Care
- Microwave can crack the bowl; dishwashing safe for glass and printed pattern.
- Visual character
- The tortoiseshell pattern masks lower brilliance and gives each glass unique marbling.
- All-purpose design
- The 15 oz capacity and medium bowl suit both red and white wine pours with swirl room.
- Wine compatibility
- 15 oz bowl and 3.5-inch diameter accommodate both white and red wines.
- Pattern
- Surface-printed tortoiseshell pattern varies between glasses and reduces clarity for wine viewing.
- Look and feel
- Soda-lime glass is thicker, less clear than crystal; pattern hides this and varies per glass.
- Wine performance
- 15 oz bowl and 3.5 diameter suit both red and white wine with a 5 oz pour.
- Thermal shock
- Do not microwave; a 40°C temperature change can crack the glass.
Product record
- Title
- Tortoiseshell Wine Glasses Set Of 2
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 25 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How soda-lime glass performs for daily wine drinking
- Soda-lime glass cracks under temperature differentials as small as 40°C, which is why the glasses are dishwasher-safe (gradual heating) but not microwave-safe — rapid microwaving can create flash thermal stress across the thin bowl that exceeds the material's tolerance.
- Soda-lime glass lacks the brilliant refractive index of lead crystal, so these glasses won't sparkle like formal stemware, but the tortoiseshell pattern covers the entire bowl, making optical clarity irrelevant and the textured design the visual focal point instead.
- Soda-lime glass is a highly cost-effective, mass-produced material, which is how Simons Maison can offer a set of two tortoiseshell-patterned wine glasses at $25 CAD — a price point that would be impossible for hand-blown crystal or high-borosilicate with comparable surface design.
15 oz bowl: which wines work best
- With a 15 oz fill capacity, the glass falls within the 12–16 oz range that wine-sizing guides define as the universal/all-purpose sweet spot, built to hold a standard 5 oz wine pour with a headspace ratio that lets you swirl vigorously—whether the pour is a tannic Cabernet or a lively Sauvignon Blanc—without spilling.
- At 3.5 inches wide, the bowl sits at the narrower end of white wine glass diameters (typically 3.5 to 4.5 inches) and just under the 3.8-inch mark of a classic Bordeaux glass, giving it a balanced surface area that aerates medium reds like Merlot sufficiently while preserving the cool-temperature focus and delicate aromatics of whites—making it a true all-rounder shape.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Two stemmed wine glasses made of translucent glass with a tortoiseshell-like mottled pattern on the bowls, long tapered stems and round flat bases; both glasses are upright and evenly lit with visible internal highlights and gloss reflections.
- Overall compositionPair of upright wine glasses shown full height, bowls at top, long stems centered above round flat bases; glasses are separate with a small gap between them and aligned on the same baseline.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.03 · w 0.37 · h 0.94 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.03 · w 0.37 · h 0.94 (high) - Bowl shapeRounded goblet-style bowls that taper slightly inward toward the rim and widen toward the midsection, with smooth continuous curves.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.34 · h 0.43 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.05 · w 0.34 · h 0.43 (high) - Tortoiseshell patternIrregular mottled spots and elongated organic shapes across each bowl in darker brown over a warm amber background, creating a variegated translucent pattern throughout the bowl walls.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.05 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.05 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high) - Stem geometryLong slender stems that are slightly tapered toward the bowl and flare subtly at the base connection, smooth and cylindrical in profile.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.45 · w 0.10 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.45 · w 0.10 · h 0.45 (high) - BasesFlat circular bases with a thin rim visible in silhouette; bases reflect light and sit on a reflective surface producing a mirrored image below.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.79 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.79 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high) - Material and finishTranslucent glossy glass with specular highlights and internal reflections; glass walls show variable opacity due to patterning.
- Interior highlightsBright specular highlight spots near the lower interior of each bowl indicating studio lighting positioned in front and slightly below the bowls.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.66 · y 0.41 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium) - Pattern variation between glassesLeft bowl shows denser, darker spots while right bowl shows larger, slightly more translucent amber areas; overall patterning is similar but not identical.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.05 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.05 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral warm gradient background and reflective surface producing mirror reflections of the glasses; even frontal lighting with soft shadows and no visible props or packaging.
- BackgroundSmooth warm beige gradient backdrop, lighter near center and darker toward edges.
- Reflective surfaceGlossy reflective surface at bottom of frame showing clear mirrored reflections of stems and bases extending below the physical bases.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.82 · w 1.00 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven studio lighting producing soft shadows around the bases and distinct specular highlights on the glass surfaces; lighting appears frontal and slightly low.
- Cropping and framingBoth glasses fully visible within frame with small margins left and right and the tops of bowls slightly below the image top edge; symmetrical two-up composition.
Colors
dark tortoiseshell brown· bowl tortoiseshell pattern (dark spots)#541303warm amber· bowl tortoiseshell pattern (amber background)#AB5B03amber brown· stem and base- Overall compositionPair of upright wine glasses shown full height, bowls at top, long stems centered above round flat bases; glasses are separate with a small gap between them and aligned on the same baseline.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of the upper bowl and wall of a stemless wine glass made of translucent tortoiseshell-patterned glass showing the rim, curved wall, and glossy surface reflections.
- Bowl rimRounded glass rim visible at the top edge with a thin dark outline and bright highlight along the inner lip.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.66 · h 0.12 (high) - Curved wall profileTapered curved wall of a stemless glass shown in close-up, with the left side of the curve visible and the glass surface occupying most of the frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.05 · w 0.96 · h 0.92 (medium) - Tortoiseshell patternIrregular elongated oval and teardrop-shaped dark brown spots distributed over a warm amber translucent background, creating a mottled tortoiseshell effect.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.66 · h 0.78 (high) - Translucency and internal highlightsGlass is translucent with internal glowing highlights where light passes through the amber areas and darker cores in the brown spots; several bright streak reflections follow the curvature.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.58 · h 0.60 (high) - Surface gloss and reflectionsHigh-gloss finish with narrow specular reflections visible as bright linear highlights on the outer surface near the rim and along the right side.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.04 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio-style close-up with a neutral warm gradient background, soft directional lighting from the front-right, and tight crop focusing on the glass bowl.
- BackgroundSmooth warm beige gradient background with no visible props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.22 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionTight vertical crop that excludes the stem or base, focusing on the upper two thirds of the glass bowl.
- LightingSoft directional lighting creating warm internal glows in the amber glass and distinct highlights on the rim and outer surface.
Colors
amber· glass background#CD730Bdark brown· pattern spots#6C1301- Bowl rimRounded glass rim visible at the top edge with a thin dark outline and bright highlight along the inner lip.
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- Is the tortoiseshell pattern printed on the surface or embedded within the glass? Will it fade or scratch over time with regular dishwashing?
- The tortoiseshell pattern is applied to the surface of the glass. It is printed and should be durable — these glasses are dishwasher safe, so normal dishwashing won't cause fading or scratching under typical use.
- How does the tortoiseshell pattern appear in real life compared to the product photo? Is it more brown or amber, and is it uniform across the glass?
- In real life, the tortoiseshell pattern is a mottled mix of brown and amber tones, similar to what's shown in the product photo. The pattern is generally uniform across the glass, but each glass may have slight variations in the marbling.
- Are these glasses made of tempered soda-lime glass or standard soda-lime glass? Are they more resistant to breakage than typical wine glasses?
- These glasses are made from standard soda-lime glass, not specifically tempered. They are comparable to typical wine glasses in durability — handle with care to avoid breakage.