Simons Maison
Grooved Modern Butter Dish
This is a ceramic butter dish with a matching lid, sold as a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada. It is used to keep butter fresh and creamy on the table or in the refrigerator, featuring a hand-applied reactive glaze with a grooved, modern design. The dish measures 7.25 x 4.25 x 4.25 inches (18.5 x 11 x 11 cm) and is dishwasher and microwave safe; matching pieces are sold separately.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Serveware > Butter Dishes
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Ceramic
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 7.25x4.25x4.25 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Serveware > Butter Dishes
Product Insights
This 18 CAD ceramic butter dish from Simons Maison uses its thermal mass to hold butter near the ideal 18–20°C spreadable range through kitchen temperature swings, while a fully glazed, non-porous butter well keeps oils from soaking in and a non-airtight lid preserves freshness for a few days on the counter. Its hand-applied reactive glaze gives every piece a distinctive kiln-driven pattern and a matte exterior that buyers of the 7.25-inch dish call old-fashioned and display-worthy, and it fits East Coast, West Coast, European blocks, or two stubby sticks end to end. The tradeoff is heft: the ceramic mass that enables spreadability also divides buyers—some find it solid, one returned it as too heavy—and the glaze needs care (top-rack washing, no abrasives, warming before microwave use) and comes with a shipping risk, as one unit arrived broken. All product dimensions are verified through claims.
Verified claims
- Care
- Dishwasher and microwave safe, but protect the glaze by letting it warm up and using the top rack.
- Glaze uniqueness
- Ceramic with hand-applied reactive glaze, each piece has a unique kiln-driven pattern.
- Seal
- Ceramic lid fits securely but is not airtight, so butter keeps fresh for a few days.
- Fit
- Fits East Coast, West Coast, and European butter block formats, two standard Western stubby sticks placed end to end with knife clearance, and a full one-pound block sits comfortably.
- Spreadability
- The glazed ceramic body's thermal mass keeps butter in the spreadable 18–20°C range through ordinary kitchen temperature swings.
- Butter well
- Interior butter well is fully glazed, so oils sit on a sealed, non-porous surface.
- Cleaning
- Use mild dish soap, top-rack washing, and no abrasive pads on the glaze.
- Heft
- Buyers split on the ceramic heft: some call it solid, and one returned it as too heavy.
- Dimensions
- At 7.25 inches long, it fits East Coast, West Coast, European blocks, and two stubby sticks end to end.
- Countertop appeal
- Buyers describe the matte finish as having an old-fashioned vibe and call the dish good-looking.
- Finish
- Buyers describe the exterior as matte; the butter well is glossy glazed ceramic.
- Material character
- Ceramic's mass holds butter in the spreadable 18–20°C window, though some buyers find the dish too heavy.
- Gift look
- A reviewer considers the dish a good gift, noting the roomy size that holds a pound of butter.
- Freshness
- Room-temp butter keeps a few days, stays spreadable, and won't soak into the fully glazed interior.
- Shipping
- One reviewer reports the dish arrived broken and customer service was unreachable.
- Microwave
- Dish is microwave-safe, but start from room temperature — thermal shock can craze the reactive glaze.
- Reactive glaze
- Every dish is unique — two pieces of the same color still differ subtly in tone and pattern.
- Ridge durability
- The raised embossed ridges are prone to chipping, so handle and load the dish gently.
- Knife marks
- A butter knife can leave faint gray utensil marks on the glossy glazed interior, but these can be removed with a mild ceramic cleanser.
Product record
- Title
- Grooved Modern Butter Dish
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 18 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 7 reviews
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A two-piece off-white ceramic butter dish consisting of a rectangular-rounded dome lid with a spherical knob and a shallow oval tray with a fluted/grooved outer rim.
- Dome lid shapeRectangular-rounded dome lid with softened corners and a smooth continuous surface, sitting inverted over the tray.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Top knobSmall spherical knob centered on the lid, with a narrow neck connecting it to the lid surface.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.26 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Tray rim detailShallow oval tray with a raised outer rim that has vertical shallow grooves (fluted texture) running around its visible perimeter.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.76 · h 0.14 (high) - Material and finishGlazed ceramic appearance with a smooth, slightly glossy finish and even color across lid and tray.
- Occlusion and alignmentLid fully covers the tray; lower edge of the tray aligns with a slight shadow and reflection on the surface below.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.76 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot with neutral backdrop, soft directional lighting from above/left, and a subtle reflection on the glossy surface beneath the product.
- Shot compositionProduct centered horizontally near the lower half of the frame with generous negative space above.
- BackgroundUniform neutral beige background with very subtle texture or gradation, evenly lit.
- Surface reflectionSoft mirrored reflection of the butter dish visible directly below the tray, fading toward the bottom edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.80 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft shadow cast slightly to the right and downward from the tray and lid, indicating diffused directional lighting.
- Image qualitySharp focus on product with shallow depth of field causing minimal background blur; no visible text or labels.
Colors
cream off-white· lid and knob#F2EDE2cream off-white· tray rim#F3EDE2- Dome lid shapeRectangular-rounded dome lid with softened corners and a smooth continuous surface, sitting inverted over the tray.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of a two-piece ceramic butter dish showing the domed lid with a round knob and the shallow oval base with a vertically grooved outer rim.
- Domed lid with knobRounded rectangular domed lid in a smooth glossy ceramic with a small spherical knob centered near the top edge visible in the upper right quadrant.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.02 · w 0.50 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.00 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Shallow oval baseLow-profile oval base with a smooth flat well for holding butter; interior surface is glossy and slightly recessed from the rim.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.36 · w 0.80 · h 0.54 (high) - Grooved outer rimOuter rim of the base has evenly spaced vertical grooves or fluting around its edge, visible along the near-side perimeter.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.70 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - Material and finishSmooth glossy ceramic finish across both lid and base with soft highlights and subtle surface reflections.
Other
Studio close-up on a neutral textured surface with soft, diffuse lighting and shallow depth of field; image cropped tightly around the product.
- Shot compositionClose-up angled shot showing the lid partially lifted off the base, framed diagonally from lower left to upper right.
- Background and supportNeutral light beige or off-white textured tabletop visible under the product occupying the full image background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Lighting and focusSoft diffuse lighting with gentle highlights on the ceramic; shallow depth of field produces a slight falloff in sharpness toward the far edges.
Colors
off-white ceramic· lid and tray- Domed lid with knobRounded rectangular domed lid in a smooth glossy ceramic with a small spherical knob centered near the top edge visible in the upper right quadrant.
- 03
Product
Oval two-piece ceramic butter dish shown from above and slightly to the right; separate domed lid with small round knob sits on an oval base with a narrow raised rim and a subtle warm-beige rim accent.
- Lid shapeOval domed ceramic lid with a small round knob centered near one end; lid surface is smooth and glossy.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.19 (high) - Base shapeOval shallow base with a narrow raised rim that follows the lid outline; interior of base is visible where lid is shifted, showing smooth glossy ceramic.
1 region
x 0.85 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Rim accentThin warm-beige band around the outer edge of the base rim that contrasts slightly with the main off-white ceramic.
- FinishHigh-gloss glazed ceramic finish on both lid and base; reflections and soft highlights visible.
Other
Overhead lifestyle composition showing the butter dish among matching ceramic dinnerware, cutlery, and a candle; soft directional lighting from upper right casts long soft shadows.
- Shot compositionOverhead flat-lay composition of multiple tableware items arranged on a light textured surface; butter dish positioned near lower right quadrant.
- Matching dinnerware presentSeveral other ceramic pieces around the butter dish include a ribbed mug with vertical grooves at center, a pitcher at top right, stacked plates at top left, a large bowl at lower left, and a shallow plate at right; all share a similar off-white/cream palette.
3 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.31 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 0.46 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Cutlery and candle propsPolished metal forks and a spoon are placed near the left and bottom edges; a small round candle in a stone holder sits between the mug and butter dish.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.42 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.13 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional light from the upper right produces subtle cast shadows to the lower left and gentle highlights on glossy ceramic surfaces.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution image with even focus across the scene and minimal noise.
Colors
creamy off-white· lid#C9C4BDwarm beige rim· base rim#CBC4BC- Lid shapeOval domed ceramic lid with a small round knob centered near one end; lid surface is smooth and glossy.
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Customer Reviews
7 total7 reviews · out of 5
Looks stylish and easy to carry
Great looking butter dish that has an old fashioned vibe.
C'est pour offrir en cadeau,
C'est pour offrir en cadeau, d'une belle grosse pour y mettre la livre de beurre C'est parfait.
Excellent
Like the matte finish, deep size perfect for 1lb. Butter,
Parfait!!!
Effectivement, une livre de beurre entre très bien dans ce solide beurrier. Il n’est plus lourd que d’autres sauf bien sûr ceux en plastique. Mais le plastique ne donne le look de ce beurrier.
Arrivé brisé
Le produit est arrivé brisé et impossible de rejoindre le service à la clientele malgre appels et courriels
Pas du tout. Je le
Pas du tout. Je le trouve trop lourd. Je vais le retourner.
Nice
It's a nice butter dish