Simons Maison
Metallic Book Holder
This metallic book holder is a freestanding book stand designed to hold cookbooks and other reading material upright while cooking. It features a minimalist bent-metal construction with a matte black painted finish and a compact footprint. Dimensions: 5 x 4.25 x 4 inches (12.5 x 11 x 10 cm); it is a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada.
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Metal
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 5x4.25x4 in
Product Insights
The all-metal Metallic Book Holder from Simons Maison at $12 features a round silhouette that breaks from rectangular stands, serving as subtle countertop art while saving space with its compact 5x4.25 base that resists tipping with standard cookbooks. However, its fixed angle and compact base do not securely hold tablets or e-readers, and while the matte finish masks scuffs, it requires prompt wiping of acidic splashes and soft cloth cleaning to avoid rust from scratches. The round shape coordinates with a matching paper towel holder.
Verified claims
- Finish
- All-metal build at $12 price resists tipping with standard cookbooks.
- Design
- Round shape breaks from rectangular stands and matches Maison countertop collection.
- Space efficiency
- Compact 5x4.25 base holds standard cookbooks without tipping.
- Device compatibility
- Compact base does not securely hold tablets or e-readers.
- Style and coordination
- Round silhouette doubles as art and matches a paper towel holder.
- Round shape
- Round silhouette functions as subtle countertop art while saving space.
- Coordinated decor
- Matching paper towel holder available for countertop coordination.
- Angle adjustability
- Fixed angle preserves the round silhouette.
- Matching collection
- Matching paper towel holder available in same matte black finish.
- Care
- Requires prompt wiping of acidic splashes and cleaning with soft cloths only.
- Durability
- Matte finish masks scuffs and develops a friction patina, but scratches to metal risk rust.
- Tilt adjustment
- The stand has a fixed angle and is not adjustable.
- Tablet compatibility
- Cannot securely hold tablets or e-readers.
Product record
- Title
- Metallic Book Holder
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 12 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Long-term care for the matte painted finish
- The black matte paint acts as a moisture barrier; if the layer is scratched through to bare metal (usually steel), humid kitchen air and occasional splashes can trigger rust at that spot, which is reversible with a dab of enamel paint but preventable by avoiding abrasive contact and drying the stand after splashes.
- Kitchen ingredients like tomato juice or lemon can be mildly acidic enough to dull matte paint if left to dry on the surface, so prompt spot-cleaning with a damp cloth preserves the even, dark finish better than rigorous weekly scrubbing.
- Because a matte coating scatters reflected light, shallow scuffs and fingerprints blend into the surface more readily than on a glossy painted finish, so the book holder maintains its clean look between wipedowns with less visible daily wear.
- The area where a heavy cookbook's spine and lower edge contact the stand becomes a constant friction point, and over time the matte paint may lightly wear to a smooth patina there—an inherent character trait of painted metal recipe stands that does not affect function.
How this stand compares to other budget cookbook holders
- Unlike most budget cookbook stands sold as isolated accessories, this one belongs to a Simons Maison line that includes a matching paper towel holder in the same matte black finish, letting you build a coordinated countertop set without mixing clashing finishes — a rare option at $12 CAD.
- At 5 x 4.25 inches, the base takes up less counter space than the typical 7–9-inch wide stands, yet the 4-inch height and open back still accommodate standard cookbooks — a space-saving design for apartment kitchens or crowded prep areas where every inch counts.
- The round, modern shape is an outlier among the nearly uniform rectangular cookbook stands in the sub-$20 segment, making this piece double as subtle countertop sculpture — especially relevant for open-plan kitchens where the stand lives on the counter full-time rather than hidden in a cabinet.
- Most cookbook stands under $15 CAD use wire-frame or lightweight acrylic designs; the all-metal painted build here provides a heavier, more stable base that resists tipping when holding a typical 1–2 lb hardcover cookbook, an advantage for a tool used near hot zones and splashes.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A black bent-metal wire book stand made from a single continuous rod formed into a rear triangular support and a front low cradle with two parallel bends; matte dark finish is visible.
- Rear support geometrySingle continuous metal rod formed into a triangular/angled rear leg that leans back to support a vertical object; the rod is round in cross-section and bent at the top to meet the front cradle.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.42 · h 0.60 (high) - Front cradle geometryLow front cradle made from the same rod with two closely spaced horizontal bends that form a shallow U-shaped support for the book's lower edge.
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x 0.56 · y 0.74 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Material and finishDark metal rod with a smooth matte finish consistent with powder-coated or painted metal.
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x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.82 · h 0.64 (medium) - Visible jointsRod appears seamless where bent; no welds or fasteners are visible on the exposed faces.
Other
Photographic context shows the stand holding a vertically displayed yellow book on a wooden shelf with warm studio lighting and soft shadows; image is a tightly framed product shot from a low oblique angle.
- Displayed item (not product)Yellow hardcover book with visible printed text and an orange fruit illustration placed in the stand (the book is a prop and not part of the product description).
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.70 · h 0.84 (high) - Surface and backgroundLight-colored wooden shelf surface with a neutral, softly lit background that fades to pale warm tones; soft shadow from the stand falls on the shelf and background.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.74 · w 1.00 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.74 (medium) - Shot composition and angleLow-angle three-quarter oblique shot from the front-left, cropping the top of the book and showing the stand in profile and partial front view.
- Lighting and shadowWarm directional lighting from the right creates soft highlights on the rod and a gentle shadow on the shelf to the left of the stand.
- Legible text on prop“MOMOFUKU”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.20 (high) - Legible text on prop (spine)“MOMOFUKU”
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x 0.02 · y 0.04 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high) - Legible author line“david chang and peter meehan”
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.42 (high) - Legible publisher text“potter”
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
matte black· metal rod- Rear support geometrySingle continuous metal rod formed into a triangular/angled rear leg that leans back to support a vertical object; the rod is round in cross-section and bent at the top to meet the front cradle.
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Product
A freestanding wire book holder made from bent tubular metal with two triangular A-frame side supports and a horizontal front lip bar; visible finish is matte black.
- Left A-frame supportBent tubular metal forming an isosceles-triangle shaped support on the left side; tube has rounded corners where it bends and sits flat on the surface at two contact points.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.34 · w 0.31 · h 0.50 (high) - Right A-frame supportMatching triangular tubular support on the right side with the same rounded bent profile; visible top apex is a short flattened curve in the tube.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.24 · w 0.34 · h 0.61 (high) - Front lip barHorizontal tubular front lip that connects the two side supports and angles slightly toward the viewer; ends of the lip bend upward into short vertical returns where they meet the supports.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.71 · h 0.22 (high) - Tube profile and finishCircular-section metal tubing with a smooth, matte black painted finish and slight specular highlights along edges from studio lighting.
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x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.65 · h 0.55 (medium) - Contact pointsFour small contact feet where the bent tube meets the shelf surface, two at the front lip returns and two at the rear base of each A-frame.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.76 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.82 · y 0.74 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-styled product shot on a light wood shelf against a neutral off-white wall with soft directional lighting that casts distinct shadows of the stand onto the wall and shelf.
- BackgroundSmooth off-white vertical wall with subtle texture visible; wall occupies the upper two-thirds of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.67 (high) - Shelf surfaceFlat light wood shelf with horizontal grain and a slightly reflective finish visible along the front edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.67 · w 1.00 · h 0.33 (high) - Shadows and lightingSoft directional lighting from the left-front casts clear, slightly softened shadows of the tubular frame onto the wall and shelf, indicating a single key light source.
- Image crop and focusProduct centered in frame with full visible front and side features; image is in sharp focus on the metal tubing with shallow depth showing slight falloff toward the background.
Colors
matte black· tubular frame#140D03none· nonePackaging- Left A-frame supportBent tubular metal forming an isosceles-triangle shaped support on the left side; tube has rounded corners where it bends and sits flat on the surface at two contact points.
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Customer Reviews
22 total22 reviews · out of 5
Just what I needed… the
Just what I needed… the right size for my cookbooks
Tel que décrit
Conviens parfaitement à mon livre et est parfait pour économiser de l'espace de comptoir, je le recommande !
Solide
Ne prend pas trop de place. Retiens bien livre et feuillets culinaire
Mauvais choix, devait être utilisé
Mauvais choix, devait être utilisé pour un I pad mais l’angle est inadéquat pour la lecture
Très pratique !
Pratique et solide. Je m'en sert même pour ma tablette.
The front of the stand
The front of the stand is too low to keep the books upright. I am tempted to return it.
Perfect just the right size!
Perfect just the right size!
petit
ne prends pas de place
Bien
Bien
Déçue
Il ne convient pas pour les livres à couverture souple, ça ne tient pas.
Parfait
Simple et parfait
Great cookbook stand
I bought this to use for my cookbook in the kitchen. I like the minimal design as it doesn't take up a lot of counter space.
Évaluation
Peu satisfaite Trop étroit ,le livre tient mal
Book holder
This is fine for what it is. However my intended use was to use with books larger than this stand accommodates.
Très beau
Très beau
Useful
Plain design goes with any type of room decor.
Works great even with big
Works great even with big books
Bon support
Bon support
as expected
as expected
Bons articles
Livraison rapide.
Never got it
Was not in my bag when I picked up my order. All men underwear were accounted but not the book holder
Great products
Great products
Q&A
4 answered- Does this book stand have an adjustable angle to reduce glare or accommodate different reading positions?
- No, this book stand has a fixed angle and is not adjustable. Its shape is round and modern, designed to hold books at a single reading position.
- Is the matte metallic finish scratch-resistant and easy to clean? How does it hold up to regular kitchen use with splashes or dust?
- The matte metallic finish is painted metal, which is easy to clean with a damp cloth and resists everyday splashes. However, it may scratch if abrasive cleaners or scouring pads are used.
- Can this book holder also hold a tablet or e-reader securely, or is it designed only for printed books?
- This stand is designed for printed books only. With a small base (5" x 4.25"), it cannot securely hold most tablets or e-readers, which would be wider and risk tipping.
- Which matching items are available in this collection? Are there similar stands in different sizes?
- The product description mentions matching items are available. We found a Simons Maison metallic paper towel holder in black that shares the same matte metal finish [1], but we haven't seen different-sized book stands in this collection.