Simons Maison
Ceramic Popcorn Bowl
CA$12.00CAD
In Stock
This is a ceramic popcorn bowl with embossed lettering that spells 'POPCORN' around the upper band. It has a gloss finish and is safe for dishwasher and microwave use. The bowl holds up to 1.25 liters (5 cups) and measures 7.5 inches (19 cm) in diameter and 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) tall.
- Material
- Ceramic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Serveware
Color
White
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A ceramic popcorn bowl with embossed lettering and gloss finish, dishwasher and microwave safe, holds up to 5 cups.
Dishwasher and microwave safe; holds up to 5 cups (1.25 L).
- Material
- Ceramic
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 7.5x7.5x3.75 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Serveware
Additional Attributes
- monochromatic design
- embossed lettering
- gloss finish
- dishwasher and microwave safe
- holds 5 cups
Product Insights
This ceramic bowl holds half a bag of microwave popcorn, serving one or two people, and its non-porous glaze resists butter stains, odors, and dishwasher etching while protecting embossed lettering that won't wear off. At $12 CAD, it pays for itself after two cinema popcorns, but it is microwave safe only, not oven safe.
Verified claims
- Serving size
- Bowl holds half a bag of microwave popcorn.
- Embossed lettering
- Embossed lettering is sealed under the glaze and will not wear off with washing.
- Odor resistance
- Non-porous glaze blocks butter stains and resists odor absorption.
- Durability
- Glaze resists dishwasher detergent etching and microwave thermal shock.
- Value
- Pays for itself after two home movie nights versus theatre popcorn.
- Oven use
- Microwave safe but not oven safe.
- Capacity
- Holds half a microwave popcorn bag, enough for one or two people.
- Cost effectiveness
- At $12 CAD, the bowl pays for itself after two cinema popcorns.
- Cleanliness
- Glossy ceramic bowl resists absorbing popcorn oil odors, butter stains, and greasy film.
- Thermal stability
- Microwave-safe ceramic bowl resists thermal-shock damage.
Product record
- Title
- Ceramic Popcorn Bowl
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 12 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Serving size and real-world use
- A standard microwave popcorn bag pops 10–13 cups, so this 5-cup bowl holds roughly half a bag — enough for a generous solo snack or a light share for two.
- Typical individual popcorn servings range from 3 to 4 cups, making this bowl a properly sized personal vessel that aligns with a reasonable single-sitting snack rather than encouraging overeating.
- Most decorative popcorn bowls marketed for family use hold 8–12 cups; this 5-cup bowl differentiates itself as an individual server, ideal for solo viewing or a date night where each person has their own bowl.
Dishwasher and microwave wear over time
- The high-gloss, fully vitrified ceramic surface is non-porous, so butter and oil from popcorn cannot penetrate to form the stubborn, yellowed stains that commonly age plastic or unglazed stoneware bowls.
- Because the 'Popcorn' lettering is molded into the clay and then sealed under the continuous gloss glaze, there is no painted edge to fade, no applied sticker to peel, and no unglazed ridge to chip from utensil contact or stacking — the design's longevity is matched to the bowl's ceramic body itself.
- Gloss glazes are densely sintered during firing, making them more resistant to the micro-abrasion and chemical etching of modern dishwasher detergents than matte or soft-glaze alternatives, so the bowl's shine holds up over hundreds of cycles.
- The bowl's microwave-safe designation means it has been through standardized thermal-shock testing and can handle the rapid temperature swing of refrigerated butter-topped popcorn without developing the hairline crazing that eventually causes glaze spalling in non-microwavable ceramics.
How the price compares to similar bowls
- Ceramic is inherently microwave-safe and non-porous, so it resists absorbing popcorn oil smells that plastic bowls inevitably trap; for the $12 outlay, the buyer gets a serving piece that can also reheat leftovers and won't develop the greasy residue that makes plastic alternatives unpleasant over time.
- At $12 CAD, the bowl costs approximately the price of two large popcorns at a typical Canadian movie theatre; it pays for itself after two home movie nights, making it a near-zero recurring cost for anyone who regularly makes popcorn at home and wants a dedicated serving vessel.
- Because the 'POPCORN' text is embossed into the ceramic body rather than printed on the glaze, the $12 secures a design element that will not scratch, fade, or peel off in the dishwasher — a longevity that printed bowls at any price cannot guarantee and that makes this bowl a one-time purchase for its decorative function.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A tapered cream ceramic bowl with an upper widened band embossed with the word POPCORN, shown filled with popped popcorn overflowing above the rim.
- Overall shapeTapered round ceramic bowl with a narrower base and a wider top rim forming two visual tiers: an upper widened band and a lower smooth skirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.42 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Finish and materialMatte or low-sheen ceramic surface in a warm off-white or cream tone visible across the bowl exterior.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.50 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high) - Embossed letteringRaised embossed letters spelling POPCORN around the upper band of the bowl, evenly spaced and in a simple sans serif style.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.40 · w 0.68 · h 0.22 (high) - ContentsThe bowl is filled and slightly heaped with popped popcorn, pieces extending above the bowl rim.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Kernel fragmentsScattered small brown toasted kernel fragments visible among the popcorn pieces.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium) - Lower seamA subtle horizontal seam or ridge marks the join between the upper band and the lower skirt around the midsection of the bowl.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.56 · w 0.56 · h 0.08 (medium) - Front-facing viewProduct is shown from a near-frontal slightly elevated angle so both the inner rim and exterior band are visible.
- Front text transcription“POPCORN”
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.40 · w 0.68 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a tiled surface with a vertical wood panel background; soft directional lighting from upper left produces a soft shadow to the lower left.
- BackgroundVertical wood-grain panel occupying the top portion of the frame behind the bowl.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.50 (high) - Supporting surfaceGrey-green square tiles with visible grout lines form the surface beneath the bowl.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.50 · w 1.00 · h 0.50 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from above-left creating a diffuse shadow of the bowl toward the lower-left quadrant of the image.
- Shot compositionCentered composition with the bowl placed slightly below image midline and cropped with space above the popcorn heap.
Colors
cream· bowl exteriorwhite· popped popcorn#F5ECEAtoasted brown· kernel fragments#724729- Overall shapeTapered round ceramic bowl with a narrower base and a wider top rim forming two visual tiers: an upper widened band and a lower smooth skirt.
- 02
Product
Glossy white ceramic bowl with a flared upper band that has raised embossed lettering; visible interior is smooth and reflective. The body tapers down to a narrower flat base and shows a horizontal seam where the upper band meets the lower skirt.
- Overall shapeSingle-piece ceramic bowl with a wide circular opening and a tapered skirt narrowing toward a flat base; upper rim flares outward slightly.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Upper bandProminent raised band around the bowl near the rim that is visually distinct from the lower skirt and appears slightly thicker.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.36 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - Embossed lettering“Raised embossed letters around the upper band; visible fragment reads 'RN. POPCOR'.”Partial
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high) - Interior finishSmooth glossy interior glaze with visible specular highlights from studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Lower skirt finishLower portion has same glossy ceramic finish but appears uninterrupted and plain without decoration; a subtle horizontal seam separates it from the upper band.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high) - Lighting reflectionsMultiple bright specular reflections and soft highlights on the rim and interior indicating a glossy glaze and directional overhead lighting.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a dark stone-tile surface with a vertical wood-grain panel background; even studio lighting casts soft shadows and visible reflections; image is well framed and centered on the bowl.
- Background surfaceDark gray stone tile surface with grout lines visible beneath and around the bowl.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.70 · w 0.88 · h 0.28 (high) - Background panelVertical wood-grain panel occupying the top portion of the image behind the bowl.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.36 (high) - ShadowingSoft shadow cast to the left and slightly forward of the bowl consistent with overhead-right lighting.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (medium) - Shot compositionFrontal centered product shot showing majority of the bowl's front and interior; slight top-down angle so interior is visible.
Colors
warm white· upper band and interior#FAF1E8warm white· lower skirt#E5DAD4- Overall shapeSingle-piece ceramic bowl with a wide circular opening and a tapered skirt narrowing toward a flat base; upper rim flares outward slightly.
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Q&A
3 answered- Is the embossed lettering printed on the surface or carved into the ceramic? Will it wear off over time with washing?
- The lettering is embossed, meaning it is raised from the surface of the ceramic, not printed on top. Since the bowl is ceramic with a gloss finish and is dishwasher safe, the embossed lettering is part of the ceramic body and should not wear off with normal washing.
- Does the bowl have any handles or grips on the sides?
- No, the bowl does not have handles or grips on the sides. The product description lists dimensions (7.5" diameter) and capacity but makes no mention of handles, and the image shows a simple round bowl without handles.
- Is the bowl oven-safe? Can it be used for baking as well as microwaving?
- The bowl is labeled as microwave safe but not oven-safe. We do not recommend using it for baking as the product information does not list oven safety, and typical glazed ceramic bowls without an oven-safe designation may not withstand high heat.