Simons Maison
Charming Orchard Laminated Cork Placemats Set Of 4
Set of four rectangular laminated cork placemats featuring a botanical watercolor orchard pattern on a light cream background. Designed to protect tables during dining, they are heat resistant up to 90°C (194°F) and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Each placemat measures 11.5 x 15.75 inches (29 x 40 cm) and is constructed from laminated paper on solid MDF with a cork backing.
- Material
- Laminated paper on solid MDF with a cork backing
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware
Color
Size
Specifications
A set of 4 laminated cork placemats with a soft orchard-inspired design, heat resistant up to 90°C, and easy to clean with a damp cloth.
Heat resistant up to 90°C/194°F; wipes clean with a damp cloth; cork backing; laminated surface.
- Material
- Laminated paper on solid MDF with a cork backing
- Secondary
- paper, mdf
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware
Additional Attributes
- laminated
- cork backing
- heat resistant
- easy-care
- set of 4
- exclusive
Product Insights
The Charming Orchard Laminated Cork Placemats Set Of 4 from Simons Maison delivers Pimpernel-level design at $29 through an exclusive orchard print, combining a laminated MDF-cork build that remains flat thanks to cork's cellular rebound, offers stain resistance and moisture barrier, and provides a non-slip, insulating cork backing that withstands up to 200°C, with the main tradeoff being that the laminated top is rated only to 90°C, requiring a trivet for stove-hot cookware, while matching napkins are available separately for coordinated styling.
- Art value
Simons Maison exclusive orchard print offers Pimpernel-level design at $29.
Why this is supported
The Simons Maison placemats are an exclusive orchard print designed in Canada. Compared to Pimpernel's art placemats, such as those priced at
$64.99 $52.99
britanniahome.caand described as
Exclusive art prints sealed under a hard glaze
britanniahome.ca, these offer a comparable design at $29 CAD—roughly half the price.
- Coordinated styling
Matching Charming Orchard napkins are sold separately for a coordinated look.
Why this is supported
The product description indicates matching pieces are sold separately. Research confirms
Matching napkins sold separately
modesens.com, allowing customers to extend the botanical watercolor aesthetic across the place setting.
- Price per area
At $29 CAD, offers the lowest per-cm² price among MDF-cork sets.
Why this is supported
At $29 CAD for four 1,160 cm² placemats, the per-unit area price is $0.0062/cm², lower than competing MDF-cork sets: the Coconut Creek set is priced at
$38.00
shopcoconutcreek.cafor 1,239 cm² per placemat ($0.0077/cm²), and the Best in Show set at
Reg: $39.95
linenchest.comwith dimensions
8.27" x 11.42" x 0.19"
linenchest.com(609 cm² per placemat, $0.0164/cm²). The Simons set uses the same coated MDF top with cork backing as confirmed by
Material: Coated MDF top with cork backing
minimax.com.auand
Material: Cork Backed MDF, 12”x 16”
shopcoconutcreek.ca, so the lower price does not compromise on build quality.
- Heat resistance
Rated to 90°C/194°F with cork backing up to 200°C.
Why this is supported
The product's Q&A states
These placemats are heat resistant up to 90°C/194°F
Can these placemats withstand direct contact with hot pots and pans straight from the stove, or are they only meant for warm plates?, so they handle warm plates but not direct stove heat. Additionally, the cork backing itself can tolerate higher temperatures:
Reports show that cork can withstand temperature changes up to 200°C.
xinshihome.com, providing a thermal buffer even when plates approach the rated limit.
- Material
Laminated MDF-cork build: flat, stain-resistant, sustainably harvested cork.
Why this is supported
The cork backing is non-slip and leaves no marks (
The cork backing is non-slip and designed to stay put on various surfaces without scratching or leaving marks.
Does the cork backing leave marks or residue on the table surface, and does it provide enough grip to prevent the placemat from sliding?). The laminated surface is easy to clean:
the laminated surface is easy-care and wipes clean with a damp cloth, which makes it resistant to common spills like wine, tomato sauce, and coffee when cleaned promptly.
Are the laminated surfaces resistant to staining from common spills like wine, tomato sauce, or coffee?. The MDF core keeps placemats flat:
These placemats are made with solid MDF and a cork backing, so they lay flat and do not curl at the edges.
Do the placemats lay flat, or do they tend to curl at the edges due to the laminated paper and MDF construction?. The cork's cellular structure ensures dimensional recovery: it
thanks to its cellular structure, displays high acoustic and thermal insulation properties, good damping capabilities, and excellent dimensional recovery.
mdpi-res.comafter compression. The laminated top seals the MDF:
The surface finish is what transforms MDF from a raw material into a commercial-grade placemat. It's the armor.
myya-home.com, blocking spills and condensation. Moreover, the cork backing is sustainably harvested:
Cork trees are harvested every 9 years and aren’t cut down or damaged during the process.
oldcityunltd.comand contributes a
CO2 sink (Carbon Negative)
amorimcorksolutions.comfootprint.
- Design
Exclusive orchard print design with matching napkins available.
Why this is supported
The orchard pattern is a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, placing it in the curated art-tableware space typically occupied by brands like Pimpernel (priced at
$64.99 $52.99
britanniahome.caCAD). This set offers an unusually low entry point for such design. Additionally,
Matching napkins sold separately
modesens.comin the same print are available for a coordinated tablescape.
- Sustainability
Cork backing is harvested on a 9-year cycle and is carbon-negative.
Why this is supported
The cork backing is sourced from living cork oak trees.
Cork trees are harvested every 9 years and aren’t cut down or damaged during the process. It is remarkable that the trees live for roughly 270 years!!!
oldcityunltd.comBecause the trees absorb CO2 throughout their long lifespan, cork is a
CO2 sink (Carbon Negative)
amorimcorksolutions.commaterial, offering an advantage over synthetic foams.
- Flatness
Cork's 40M cells/cm³ rebound to keep placemat flat for years.
Why this is supported
Cork’s cellular structure—with over 40 million cells per cubic centimeter—provides exceptional dimensional recovery, so the placemat rebounds after compression and stays flat.
Cork is composed of numerous tiny cells, exceeding 40 million per cubic centimetre.
link.springer.comThis property prevents permanent dents or curling.
These placemats are made with solid MDF and a cork backing, so they lay flat and do not curl at the edges.
Do the placemats lay flat, or do they tend to curl at the edges due to the laminated paper and MDF construction?The sealed laminated surface further protects the MDF core from moisture, maintaining stability.
because dry MDF is dimensionally stable, this sealed construction maintains flatness through daily use and repeated wipe-downs.
Durability of the laminated surface — laminated_surface_on_solid_mdfAdditionally, the cork backing can withstand temperatures up to 200°C, safeguarding against heat deformation.
Reports show that cork can withstand temperature changes up to 200°C.
xinshihome.com- Heat rating
Heat-resistant to 90°C; trivet needed for stove-hot cookware.
Why this is supported
The product states a heat resistance of 90°C:
These placemats are heat resistant up to 90°C/194°F
Can these placemats withstand direct contact with hot pots and pans straight from the stove, or are they only meant for warm plates?This covers warm plates, baked dishes, and hot mugs, but not stove-hot cookware—those need a trivet. The explicit temperature is clearer than less specific claims, as noted:
this set specifies a 90°C/194°F limit
How it stacks up against similar placemats — 90_c_heat_rating_disclosure- Cork backing insulation
Cork backing withstands up to 200°C and insulates table from heat.
Why this is supported
The cork backing’s thermal insulation comes from its unique cellular structure—
Cork is composed of numerous tiny cells, exceeding 40 million per cubic centimetre.
link.springer.com—enabling it to withstand up to 200°C, as sourced:
cork can withstand temperature changes up to 200°C.
xinshihome.comThis protects the table from heat that passes through the laminated surface.
- Grip
Cork backing provides non-slip grip and lays flat without curling.
Why this is supported
The manufacturer's Q&A confirms the cork backing grips the table:
The cork backing is non-slip and designed to stay put on various surfaces without scratching or leaving marks. It provides good grip to prevent sliding during use.
Does the cork backing leave marks or residue on the table surface, and does it provide enough grip to prevent the placemat from sliding?The flatness is also assured:
These placemats are made with solid MDF and a cork backing, so they lay flat and do not curl at the edges. The rigid construction keeps them stable on the table.
Do the placemats lay flat, or do they tend to curl at the edges due to the laminated paper and MDF construction?And cork's cellular structure ensures dimensional recovery, maintaining flatness over time.
- Table protection
Cork backing won't scratch tables and adds heat protection; laminated top blocks spills.
Why this is supported
The Q&A response confirms the placemat will not scratch table surfaces:
The cork backing is non-slip and designed to stay put on various surfaces without scratching or leaving marks.
Does the cork backing leave marks or residue on the table surface, and does it provide enough grip to prevent the placemat from sliding?Deep research reveals cork withstands temperatures up to 200°C:
Reports show that cork can withstand temperature changes up to 200°C.
xinshihome.comWhile the laminated top is rated for 90°C, the cork provides an additional thermal buffer for the table. The laminated surface also seals the MDF against moisture; one source describes it as:
It's the armor.
myya-home.com.
- Stain resistance
Laminated surface resists staining from common spills when wiped promptly.
Why this is supported
The manufacturer’s Q&A states that
the laminated surface is easy-care and wipes clean with a damp cloth, which makes it resistant to common spills like wine, tomato sauce, and coffee when cleaned promptly.
Are the laminated surfaces resistant to staining from common spills like wine, tomato sauce, or coffee?The lacquered finish
helps prevent staining.
Are the laminated surfaces resistant to staining from common spills like wine, tomato sauce, or coffee?Thus the surface resists stains and is easy to wipe clean.
- Moisture barrier
Laminate blocks moisture, preventing MDF swelling and edge curling.
Why this is supported
Deep research reveals that
. The Q&A confirms that the placemats
lay flat and do not curl at the edges
Do the placemats lay flat, or do they tend to curl at the edges due to the laminated paper and MDF construction?. The sealed construction also
maintains flatness through daily use and repeated wipe-downs
Durability of the laminated surface — laminated_surface_on_solid_mdf- Matching napkins
Matching orchard-print napkins sold separately
Why this is supported
Matching napkins are sold separately per the merchant description:
Matching napkins sold separately
modesens.com. The orchard pattern is exclusive to Simons Maison, designed in Canada; comparable art-print hardboard placemats from Pimpernel are described as "
Exclusive art prints sealed under a hard glaze
britanniahome.ca" and are priced at "
$64.99 $52.99
britanniahome.ca", so the matching napkins complete a curated, design-first set.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular placemats with rounded corners showing a botanical watercolour orchard pattern printed on a light cream background. Two placemats are fully visible and others are partly visible under tableware.
- Shape and layoutRectangular placemat panels with slightly rounded corners and a flat laminated surface; arranged in a grid on a wooden table with one placemat centered near the bottom, one at top right, and partial placemats at top left and bottom left.
4 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.46 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.50 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.46 · h 0.40 (medium) - Surface finishSmooth, slightly glossy laminated surface visible from specular highlights and uniform print edges.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.46 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high) - PatternAll-over botanical watercolor print combining fern fronds, branches, leaves, pears and round fruit motifs in a scattered composition across the placemat surface.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.46 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.44 (high) - Edge detailThin, slightly rounded visible edge where the print meets the table, no visible stitched or raised border.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.46 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (medium) - Occlusion by tablewareTop-right placemat is partially covered by a stack of light-speckled ceramic plates with stainless cutlery lying on top; bottom-left placemat is partially covered by a wooden bowl and wooden spoon.
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.34 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Wood tabletop staging with ceramic plates, stainless flatware, wooden bowl and spoon; warm directional lighting from upper left producing soft shadows; partial view of wooden chair at right edge.
- Table surfaceMedium-toned wood tabletop with visible grain running predominantly vertically in the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Props - ceramic stackStack of three light-speckled ceramic plates placed near the top center with three stainless forks and a knife resting across the top plate.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Props - wooden bowl and spoonRound wooden bowl at lower left with a turned-handle wooden spoon resting inside, both showing natural wood grain and a satin finish.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high) - Chair cropPartial view of a wooden chair or bench visible at the right edge of the image, showing curved seat edge and metal circular hardware.
1 region
x 0.88 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (medium) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from upper left creating soft shadows beneath dishes and bringing out table grain and placemat gloss highlights.
Colors
cream· placemat backgroundolive green· fern frondsmuted yellow· yellow fruit#E4D4C5muted coral red· red/pink fruitdeep plum· dark berry clusters- Shape and layoutRectangular placemat panels with slightly rounded corners and a flat laminated surface; arranged in a grid on a wooden table with one placemat centered near the bottom, one at top right, and partial placemats at top left and bottom left.
- 02
Product
Close-up of two stacked rectangular placemats: a top plain cork placemat with rounded corners resting on a printed laminated placemat showing watercolor orchard motifs on a light background.
- Top surface materialFlat cork sheet with a uniform fine-grain cork texture and a matte finish forming the entire visible top placemat.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.01 · w 0.72 · h 0.63 (high) - Top placemat edgeRounded outer corner and thin exposed edge of the cork placemat visible where it overlaps the printed placemat beneath.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high) - Printed placemat surfaceWhite laminated placemat beneath the cork, printed with watercolor-style orchard motifs including fruit, leaves, fern fronds, and branches.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.65 (high) - Watercolor appleRound reddish-pink watercolor apple motif with lighter highlight areas, located near the overlap of the two placemats.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.37 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (high) - Watercolor fig or teardrop fruitOval teardrop-shaped fruit with a multicolored watercolor fill (purple, teal, yellow) visible near the bottom center of the printed placemat.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.75 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Fern frond motifBrown-green fern frond silhouettes printed across the white laminate, showing fine serrated leaflets.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Image is a cropped close-up shot showing the placemats on a wood-grain surface with directional studio lighting creating soft shadows.
- Background surfaceWood-grain tabletop visible at the right and lower edges of the image with diagonal wood texture lines.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.70 · w 0.30 · h 0.29 (high) - Shot compositionTight detail crop focused on the overlapping corner area of two placemats; top cork placemat occupies the upper-left while printed placemat is underneath to the right and bottom.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper left produces a subtle shadow along the cork edge and gentle highlights on the laminated printed surface.
Colors
natural cork tan· cork surface#B47B4Coff-white· laminate backgroundwatercolor pink-red· apple motifolive green watercolor· leaf motifpurple-teal watercolor· teardrop fruit motifmuted brown-green· fern motif- Top surface materialFlat cork sheet with a uniform fine-grain cork texture and a matte finish forming the entire visible top placemat.
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Pretty place mats
I like cork for managing heat and being non slip. They usually last a long time. Hope these do too. Fair price, pretty pattern
Love these!
These placemats have a wonderful garden feel and work beautifully on my outside garden table.