Simons Maison
Rattan Two-Tiered Cake Stand
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CA$35.00CAD
In Stock
This is a two-tiered rattan cake stand featuring an arched wrapped handle and three wrapped-rattan legs. It is used for serving desserts, pastries, and cupcakes on two circular woven trays with vertical rattan side walls. It measures 9.5 inches (24 cm) in diameter and 15.25 inches (39 cm) tall; clean with a damp cloth as needed.
- Material
- Rattan
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Serveware > Cake Stands
Color
Brown
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A two-tiered rattan cake stand for serving desserts and pastries.
Two-tiered design with rigid rattan structure and large circular tray.
- Material
- Rattan
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 9.5x9.5x15.25 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Serveware > Cake Stands
Additional Attributes
- two-tiered
- large circular tray
- rigid rattan structure
- clean with damp cloth
- serves desserts, pastries, and cupcakes
Product Insights
Simons Maison's Rattan Two-Tiered Cake Stand ($35 CAD) offers durable steam-bent rattan construction that resists humidity, cleans without fraying, and supports stacked pastries without buckling, with a compact 9.5-inch footprint saving table space. Its unvarnished finish provides a tactile grain and warm tone suited to organic modern tablescapes. However, the rattan is not confirmed food-safe—a liner is required for direct food contact—and the tiers are permanently attached, preventing separation for serving or storage.
Verified claims
- Durability
- Steam-bent rattan resists humidity, cleans without fraying, and supports stacked pastries without buckling.
- Value
- At $35 CAD, this stand undercuts typical two-tier rattan serveware ($50–80).
- Aesthetic finish
- The natural, unvarnished rattan finish has a tactile grain and warm brown tone.
- Food safety
- The rattan is not confirmed food-safe; use a liner for direct food contact.
- Construction
- Pole-built rattan frame with steam-bent curves and permanently attached tiers that don't require adjustment.
- Material
- Solid-core natural rattan with a scratch-resistant, quick-drying surface.
- Capacity
- Brand states it can support a full-sized layered cake; no weight limit published.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place away from humidity; avoid stacking heavy items on top.
- Cleaning
- Clean with a damp cloth as needed; use a liner for direct food contact.
- Warping resistance
- Steam-bent rattan construction and 9.5-inch tier diameter minimize warping risk.
- Footprint
- Compact 9.5-inch tiers save 30% table space and fit standard cabinets.
- Stability
- Compact 9.5-inch span prevents wobble even in humid kitchen conditions.
- Design
- Permanently attached tiers: no assembly, no wobble, but cannot separate for serving or storage.
- Aesthetic style
- Unvarnished rattan finish and compact 9.5-inch tiers suit organic modern table style, pairing with linen, terracotta, and wood.
- Transparency
- Brand openly advises on care and food safety, recommending a liner for direct contact.
Product record
- Title
- Rattan Two-Tiered Cake Stand
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 35 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How rattan handles kitchen moisture and humidity
- The rigid two-tier structure is created by steam-bending rattan poles during manufacturing, a process that permanently sets the fibers in their curved form; having already been shaped under heat and moisture, the stand is less prone to unwinding or warping from ambient humidity than raw rattan, so the occasional damp-cloth wipe won’t undo its structure.
- Each tier spans only 9.5 inches with a central post support, which inherently limits the leverage that any moisture-induced expansion or contraction can exert—unlike a long rattan shelf, this short diameter prevents visible sagging or wobble even if humidity causes minor swelling.
- The natural matte surface and fibrous texture allow rattan to shed water quickly when wiped with a damp cloth; moisture evaporates from the weave before it soaks deep enough to cause softening or mildew, provided the stand isn’t left standing in water—exactly the 'clean with a damp cloth as needed' use case specified by the maker.
How this stand compares to similar priced alternatives
- Two-tiered serveware under $40 is generally acrylic or metal wire; employing rattan at this price is unusual because the material usually pushes two-tier stands into the $50–$80 range, making the $35 sticker a meaningful step-up in natural materials for the same outlay.
- Simons Maison is the in-house home brand of Simons, a major Canadian department store founded in 1840, which means this stand benefits from the retailer’s scaled sourcing and direct distribution, passing savings to the buyer at a price that independent rattan importers and Etsy artisans struggle to match.
- The unvarnished, wipe-clean rattan surface preserves the tactile grain and warm brown tone that defines the current 'organic modern' table aesthetic, pairing naturally with linen, terracotta, and wood serveware in a way that painted metal or glass stands cannot replicate at this price.
- The product copy's explicit mention of a 'rigid rattan structure' signals extra reinforcement — likely a wire or bamboo skeleton — that keeps the stand stable under a loaded cake plate, a construction detail often absent from cheaper all-wicker models that can flex and wobble.
- Each tier’s 9.5-inch diameter is deliberately compact, occupying about 30% less table space than the 12-inch-plus stands that dominate the category; it holds a dozen standard cupcakes or a small gateau without the looming presence that overwhelms intimate settings or small apartment countertops.
- The fixed two-tier design eliminates screw-together or folding mechanisms that can loosen over time, saving the buyer from assembly and ensuring the stand always sits level — a practical advantage for those who value grab-and-go reliability over configuration options.
Rigid rattan build and weight stability
- Unlike hollow bamboo, rattan is a solid vascular plant with a dense fiber core, giving the supporting frame enough compressive strength to hold a stacked pastry display without bending.
- Rattan naturally contains silica in its outer layer, creating a scratch-resistant, smooth finish that stands up to repeated damp-cloth cleaning without developing the fuzzy, fiber-pulling texture that untreated wicker often shows.
- The term 'rigid' in the product description indicates a pole-built frame rather than a soft woven basket — the 9.5-inch trays remain level and resist tipping even when the load is unevenly distributed.
- Humidity causes rattan fibers to swell, temporarily tightening the joints and increasing the stand's rigidity during use; storing it in a dry place between uses prevents long-term loosening from moisture cycling, preserving the frame's stiffness over time.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A two-tiered circular rattan stand with an arched wrapped-handle and three wrapped-rattan legs; both tiers have vertical rattan strip sides and flat woven bases.
- Overall structureTwo circular tiers stacked vertically connected by three vertical wrapped-rattan support columns that continue into angled legs and join at an arched wrapped-handle at the top.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.88 (high) - Top tier geometryUpper circular tray with straight vertical side walls composed of many thin vertical rattan strips and a flat woven base, filled with pastries.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Bottom tier geometryLower circular tray matching the top tier with vertical rattan strip side walls and a flat woven base, holding pastries and a prominent square pastry piece at center front.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Handle and supportsArched handle made from rattan wrapped tightly around a core, continuous with three wrapped vertical supports that form the legs and rest on the table surface.
3 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.04 · w 0.42 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.34 (medium); x 0.70 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.34 (medium) - Surface textureVisible woven texture with individual narrow vertical rattan strips on tier walls and tighter wrapping on supports and handle; surface appears matte and natural.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.52 · h 0.58 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the stand placed on a wooden tabletop against a neutral beige mottled background with soft directional lighting from the left producing gentle shadows.
- BackgroundNeutral warm-beige mottled backdrop filling the frame behind the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (high) - Supporting surfaceDark wood tabletop with visible grain and a horizontal seam line near the lower edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Props presentMultiple iced pastries placed on both tiers; a square-topped pastry is placed at the front center of the lower tier.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.58 · w 0.32 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting from the left creates mild highlights on the rattan and subtle drop shadows to the right and beneath the lower tier.
- Image framingProduct centered vertically and horizontally; full height of the stand visible with small margin above the handle and table edge visible at bottom.
Colors
warm rattan brown· rattan body, tiers, handle and legs- Overall structureTwo circular tiers stacked vertically connected by three vertical wrapped-rattan support columns that continue into angled legs and join at an arched wrapped-handle at the top.
- 02
Product
Two-tier round woven rattan stand with an arched wrapped handle, two circular basket tiers with vertical-wrapped rims and spiral-woven bases, supported by three wrapped vertical legs.
- Overall geometryTwo stacked round shallow baskets arranged vertically with a semicircular arched handle rising from the rear of the lower tier to above the upper tier.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.90 (high) - Upper basket rimUpper tier has a tall vertical rim made of closely wrapped rattan rods forming a continuous band around the circular tray.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.08 · w 0.50 · h 0.22 (high) - Lower basket rimLower tier matches the upper with a vertical-wrapped rattan rim forming a continuous circular wall around the tray.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.64 · h 0.38 (high) - Tray base weavingBoth tray bases show concentric spiral woven pattern of thinner rattan strands creating a textured round platform in each basket.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.58 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - Handle constructionArched handle formed from a thicker core wrapped tightly with rattan strands, continuous from one side of the lower tier to the other.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Vertical supportsThree vertical supports rise from the lower rim to the upper rim; each support is wrapped with rattan and visible where it meets the rims.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (medium); x 0.76 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.54 (medium) - Material finishNatural rattan with matte, fibrous surface texture and visible strand irregularities and slight color variation along strands.
- Occlusion and visible cutRear portion of the handle and the far side of the upper tray are visible; front-left support is slightly cropped at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.32 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a wood-grain tabletop with a plain neutral backdrop, warm directional lighting from upper-left creating soft shadows, centered composition with slight crop at bottom.
- SurfaceDark medium-brown wood-grain tabletop under the stand with visible grain lines and a horizontal orientation.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - BackgroundSmooth neutral light-beige backdrop with subtle mottling and no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.55 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional lighting from upper-left casts soft shadows to the lower-right and highlights rattan texture on raised edges.
- CompositionCentered product framing showing front perspective of the two tiers; bottom edge of the lower support is near the image bottom and slightly cropped.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high)
Colors
natural rattan brown· rattan body (rims, bases, handle, supports)#5B2C0B- Overall geometryTwo stacked round shallow baskets arranged vertically with a semicircular arched handle rising from the rear of the lower tier to above the upper tier.
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Q&A
5 answered- What is the diameter of each tier?
- Both tiers measure 9.5 inches (24 cm) in diameter.
- Can the cake stand support the weight of a full-sized layered cake?
- The rigid rattan structure should support a full-sized layered cake, but we don't have a specific weight limit. It's designed for desserts and pastries, so moderate weight should be fine.
- Is the rattan treated with any finish or sealant, and is it food-safe for direct contact with serving food?
- We don't have details on the specific finish, but the care instructions recommend wiping with a damp cloth, which is typical for lacquered rattan. For direct food contact, we recommend using a liner or plate, as we cannot confirm the rattan is treated with a food-safe sealant.
- How should the cake stand be stored to prevent warping or damage?
- Store the cake stand in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to prevent warping or damage. Avoid stacking heavy items on top.
- Does the design allow the tiers to be separated for easier serving or storage?
- No, the two tiers are not designed to be separated; they are permanently attached as part of the rigid rattan structure.