Simons Maison
Forest Birds Laminated Cork Placemats Set Of 4
CA$29.00CAD
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These Forest Birds Laminated Cork Placemats from Simons Maison are a set of four rectangular placemats (29 x 40 cm) featuring watercolor-style bird and foliage illustrations on a white laminated surface. Each placemat is constructed of laminated paper over solid MDF with a natural cork backing, offering heat resistance up to 90°C (194°F) and easy cleaning with a damp cloth. The set is designed in Canada and can be paired with matching pieces sold separately.
- Material
- Laminated paper on solid MDF with a cork backing
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware
Specifications
Set of 4 laminated cork-backed placemats featuring a forest birds design, heat resistant up to 90°C, and easy to clean.
Heat resistant up to 90°C/194°F; easy-care that wipes clean; laminated paper on solid MDF with cork backing; set of 4 per package; matching pieces sold separately; dimensions 11.5" x 15.75" (29 x 40 cm).
- Material
- Laminated paper on solid MDF with a cork backing
- Secondary
- paper, mdf
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware
Additional Attributes
- heat resistant up to 90°C/194°F
- easy-care
- wipes clean with a damp cloth
- laminated paper on solid MDF with cork backing
- set of 4
- matching pieces sold separately
- Forest Birds design
- exclusive design in Canada
- dimensions 11.5" x 15.75"
Product Insights
These laminated cork placemats protect tables from heat up to 90°C and condensation, with a stable MDF core and cork backing that grips surfaces and prevents heat rings, but they require careful maintenance: MDF edges swell when water penetrates, and the cork can delaminate if soaked, so spills must be wiped promptly.
Verified claims
- Edge moisture
- MDF edges swell when water penetrates them.
- Laminate durability
- The clear laminate resists scuffs and water penetration.
- Cork backing
- Cork base absorbs condensation and insulates heat but can delaminate if soaked.
- Heat resistance
- Heat resistant up to 90°C/194°F: warm plates, serving bowls, and typical casseroles are safe, but oven-hot or cast-iron cookware can exceed the rating and needs a trivet.
- Spill resistance
- Wipe-clean laminated cork placemats with non-slip cork backing and heat protection up to 90°C/194°F: the sealed top, cork backing, and stable core resist everyday spills and condensation.
- Edge care
- Avoid soaking to prevent MDF swelling and cork detachment.
- Insulation
- The cork backing helps prevent heat rings on wooden tabletops for table-served hot dishes up to 90°C/194°F; very hot cookware still needs a trivet.
- Stability
- Laminated paper on MDF with cork backing: the cork grips tables and absorbs condensation, while the MDF adds weight and resists warping.
- Moisture resistance
- Wipe-clean only; not waterproof or dishwasher-safe. Water pooling at edges causes permanent swelling, so wipe spills promptly to protect the MDF edges and cork backing.
- Cleaning method
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth only; do not soak, do not put in the dishwasher, and avoid abrasive cleaners.
- Print longevity
- Printed artwork stays vibrant under normal use, sealed under durable laminate.
- Layered look
- Placemat size anchors a layered tablescape with matching napkins and runner.
- Design coordination
- Matching napkins and runner share the placemats' bird-and-foliage motif and color palette.
- Cork backing grip
- Non-slip natural cork backing grips most table surfaces to help keep the placemat from sliding during use and helps prevent heat rings.
- Food contact
- These placemats are intended for table protection under plates and utensils, not for direct food contact.
- Stain resistance
- The laminated surface is non-porous, so most spills—including tomato sauce and wine—wipe up easily when cleaned promptly; strongly pigmented foods left to sit near the edges are the main staining risk.
- Thickness and feel
- These are rigid mats—laminated paper over solid MDF with a cork backing—so they sit flat and firm on the table rather than feeling thin or floppy like cloth or vinyl mats.
Product record
- Title
- Forest Birds Laminated Cork Placemats Set Of 4
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 4 sourcesProduct comparison
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| Forest Birds Laminated Cork Placemats Set Of 4: Choose this if you want a nature-inspired table setting: each of the four rectangular placemats (11.5 by 15.75 inches) features watercolor-style birds on branches printed on a white laminated face with a cork backing. The surface wipes clean with a damp cloth and is heat resistant up to 90 °C (194 °F), so it suits everyday meals, though the merchant specifies it is designed in Canada as a Simons Maison exclusive and matching pieces are sold separately.[1,2] | Nature Landscape Laminated Cork Placemats Set Of 4: Choose this if you want a set of four placemats with a nature-inspired look—each shows a printed landscape with green trees and mountains on a smooth laminated surface, with a cork backing and rounded corners. They measure 11.5 by 15.75 inches (29 x 40 cm), wipe clean with a damp cloth, and are heat resistant up to 90 °C (194 °F), so very hot cookware may exceed what they are rated for. Matching pieces are sold separately if you want to coordinate your table.[3] | Strawberry Thief Laminated Cork Placemats Set Of 4: Choose this if you want a William Morris Arts & Crafts statement piece for everyday meals or dressier occasions—reviewers describe the bird-and-botanical pattern as elegant enough for fine china and holiday tables, while the wipe-clean laminate and cork backing stand up to daily spills and heat up to 90 °C/194 °F. Each set includes 4 rectangular placemats measuring 11.5 inches by 15.75 inches with a non-slip cork underside that one reviewer found stable even for lap dining. Note that reviewers say the print leans sage green and off-white rather than olive (which may not match existing William Morris linens), and the mats can feel compact if you are used to oversized cork placemats.[4] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Four rectangular laminated placemats with rounded corners, each showing a white background printed with watercolor-style bird illustrations, branches and leaves; two placemats fully visible in the left column and two in the right column (right column partially cropped).
- Placemat shapeRectangular placemats with rounded corners and a thin laminated surface visible as a low-gloss finish.
4 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.35 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.05 · w 0.35 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.35 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.50 · w 0.35 · h 0.42 (high) - Printed design - birdsWatercolor-style bird illustrations printed on each placemat; birds show painterly brush textures, splatter marks, and varied orientations (some perched, some angled downward).
- Printed design - foliage and branchesThin delicate branch lines and small rounded leaves in muted warm tones weave among the bird illustrations across each placemat.
- Visible accessories on productStainless-steel cutlery (forks and knives) is placed on two placemats; a blue ceramic plate with a yellow pear sits on the bottom-left placemat; a small brown cup rests on the top-right placemat.
3 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.25 (medium); x 0.20 · y 0.55 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium) - Surface finishPlacemat surfaces appear laminated with a slight reflective sheen where highlights fall on utensils and plate edges.
- Edge and corner detailRounded outer corners are visible on each placemat, with consistent narrow margins between the printed image and the physical edge.
Other
Top-down lifestyle shot of a wooden table with chairs; warm directional lighting casts soft shadows; image cropped so right column placemats extend to the frame edge.
- Shot compositionTop-down overhead composition showing a four-placemat arrangement on a rectangular wooden table; camera centered slightly left of table center so right column is partially cropped.
- Table materialMedium-dark wood tabletop with visible grain and a smooth finish occupying most of the image background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Props and stagingTwo wooden chair seats are visible at the left edge, and tableware (plate, cup, cutlery, pear) is used as styling props on placemats.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.05 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.50 · w 0.12 · h 0.45 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from above-right creates subtle shadows beneath plate, cup and cutlery and mild specular highlights on metallic surfaces.
Colors
white· placemat background#F4F1EDwatercolor blue· bird blue plumagewarm yellow· bird yellow/orange plumagemuted brown· bird brown/crest tonesdusty pink beige· leaf accents#C2BCB5- Placemat shapeRectangular placemats with rounded corners and a thin laminated surface visible as a low-gloss finish.
- 02
Product
Two laminated cork placemats are visible: one shows a natural cork surface with a rounded corner, the other shows a laminated printed face with watercolor-style bird and twig artwork on a white background.
- Cork surfaceFlat natural cork panel with uniform fine-grained granular texture and straight edges; top-right corner visible and rounded on the lower-right corner of the cork panel.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.00 · w 0.50 · h 0.72 (high) - Printed laminated placematWhite laminated placemat showing watercolor-style bird illustrations, branches and leaves; visible portion shows two bird heads and wing details with paint splatter marks.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.38 · w 0.50 · h 0.62 (high) - Rounded corner detailLower-right corner of the cork placemat is rounded and overlaps the printed placemat beneath it.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.58 · w 0.42 · h 0.30 (high) - Bird wing patternBlue and black patterned wing with stripe and spot details and small paint splatters near the wing tip.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Bird head colorsOne bird head with black and white facial markings and another bird with warm orange-yellow breast and black head markings, both in watercolor style.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.64 · w 0.42 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Image is a close top-down product shot on a wooden surface with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; composition shows overlapping placemats and wood floor visible in corners.
- Background surfaceDark wood surface visible at top-left and bottom-right edges under the placemats.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.26 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.86 · w 0.26 · h 0.14 (high) - Shot compositionTop-down close crop with placemats filling the frame and one placemat partially covering the other, leaving no visible packaging.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even diffuse lighting with faint shadow along the lower edge of the cork panel where it overlaps the printed placemat.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.68 · w 0.42 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
natural cork tan· cork surface#CC8D62matte white· printed background#F2ECEAmuted slate blue· blue wing accentscharcoal black· black markings#2A1D1Dwarm golden orange· orange-yellow breastmuted warm brown· twig and leaves- Cork surfaceFlat natural cork panel with uniform fine-grained granular texture and straight edges; top-right corner visible and rounded on the lower-right corner of the cork panel.