Simons Maison
Contrasting Polka Dots Tumbler
CA$12.00CAD
In Stock
This is a ceramic tumbler with a contrasting polka dot design, featuring a drinking spout and a separate straw slot. It is suitable for serving both hot and cold beverages, and is safe for use in the microwave and dishwasher. The tumbler measures 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter and 4 inches (10 cm) tall.
- Material
- Ceramic
- Style
- retro
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Barware
Color
Patterned White
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A retro-style ceramic tumbler with contrasting polka dots, designed in Canada, featuring holes for drinking with or without a straw.
Shiny ceramic; dishwasher and microwave safe; various holes for drinking with or without a straw.
- Material
- Ceramic
- Style
- retro
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 3x3x4 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Barware
Additional Attributes
- Simons Maison exclusive
- designed in Canada
- retro silhouette
- shiny ceramic
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
Product Insights
Simons Maison's Contrasting Polka Dots Tumbler marries 1950s diner nostalgia with modern functionality: its squat silhouette, high-contrast polka dots, and multiple drinking openings evoke post-war novelty cups while enabling sip-and-straw use without lid swapping. The Canadian-designed, microwave- and dishwasher-safe ceramic body resists fading and imparts no metallic taste, keeping hot drinks warm and cold ones condensation-free. At 15 ounces, it holds a pint's worth of coffee or iced tea, delivering retro charm without sacrificing everyday convenience.
Verified claims
- Retro silhouette
- Squat 3x4 silhouette and glossy feel recall 1950s diner glassware.
- Polka dot pattern
- High-contrast polka dots evoke post-war diner aesthetics and resist fading.
- Drinking holes
- Multiple drinking openings recall 1950s novelty cups while allowing sip-and-straw use.
- Exclusive Canadian design
- Simons Maison exclusive, designed in Canada — distinct from generic barware.
- Microwave safety
- Microwave safe for reheating coffee or tea, unlike many decorative ceramics.
- Dual drinking
- Sip hot coffee and use a straw for iced tea without swapping lids.
- Novelty
- Design inspired by 1950s novelty straw cups, making it a conversation piece.
- Material
- Ceramic body integrates drinking holes and is dishwasher safe.
- Flavor
- Does not impart metallic taste to acidic drinks
- Thermal insulation
- Keeps hot drinks warm, prevents condensation, gradually warms hands.
- Design and usability
- Dual openings for hot and cold drinks; weighted ceramic body with smooth rim.
- Durability
- Pattern is fired into ceramic glaze, resisting fading and peeling from dishwasher use.
- Capacity
- Holds 15 ounces, equivalent to a standard pint glass.
- Design story
- Simons Maison exclusive Canadian-designed retro diner tumbler with tactile ceramic finish.
- Functionality
- Tumbler with multiple drinking holes, condensation resistant, 15 oz capacity.
- Exclusivity
- Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, distinct from generic barware.
- Drinking design
- Rim includes separate openings for direct sipping and straw use without swapping lids.
Product record
- Title
- Contrasting Polka Dots Tumbler
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 12 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Styling the retro silhouette
- The ceramic body is punctuated with multiple holes designed for drinking with or without a straw, a tactile feature that directly recalls the 1950s craze for novelty straw cups and children's diner sets — an unexpected addition that elevates the tumbler from a simple printed piece into a conversation-starting retro object.
- The tumbler's compact 3-inch diameter by 4-inch height mirrors the squat, wide-mouth glassware used in mid-century diners for milkshakes and fountain drinks, a deliberately nostalgic proportion that anchors a retro tablescape or bar cart more convincingly than a standard straight-walled glass.
- Contrasting polka dots on a glossy white ceramic ground were a defining graphic motif of post-war interiors and American diner dishware, and their use here at an accessible CAD $12 price point lets a buyer channel the cheerful, optimistic aesthetic of the era without the hunt for vintage originals.
Why ceramic for a tumbler
- Unlike some stainless steel vessels that can lend a metallic tang to acidic drinks like orange juice or soda, the non-reactive ceramic surface preserves the pure, intended taste of your beverage — the only personality comes from the contrasting polka dots.
- The multiple drinking holes let you sip hot coffee directly through one opening and switch to iced tea with a straw through another — all without swapping lids, so you get the practical versatility of a typical plastic tumbler without giving up ceramic's thermal and tactile advantages.
- When filled with ice water or a chilled spritz, the ceramic wall resists sweating because its insulating character keeps the exterior above the dew point, avoiding the wet rings and slippery grip typical of metal or glass tumblers on a desk or nightstand.
- Ceramic's low thermal conductivity means hot coffee or tea stays warm longer than in a single-wall glass or metal tumbler, and the outer wall warms gradually — so you can wrap your hands around the glossy body comfortably without a sleeve even when the drink inside is fresh from the microwave.
- At 10 cm tall and made of shiny ceramic, this tumbler has a reassuring weight and a smooth, glass-like lip feel that recalls tableware rather than a disposable-looking vessel, elevating the everyday drinking ritual.
How the price compares to similar tumblers
- Based on its listed 3-inch diameter and 4-inch height, the tumbler holds approximately 15 fluid ounces — equivalent to a standard bar pint glass — so the compact-looking silhouette still accommodates full-sized cold or hot beverages without sacrificing portion.
- While many decorative ceramic cups incorporate metallic glazes that restrict them to cold drinks only, this tumbler's glossy finish is explicitly microwave safe, allowing it to function as a mug for reheating coffee or tea — a practical versatility that broadens daily use beyond its retro appearance.
- Because the contrasting polka dots are part of the ceramic glaze rather than a surface decal or print, they are dishwasher safe and resist fading or peeling through repeated wash cycles, ensuring the retro pattern remains vibrant over time unlike many screen-printed glass tumblers.
- As a store-exclusive designed in Canada, the tumbler carries an intrinsic differentiation from generic mass-market barware — it cannot be found at competing retailers, giving the 12 CAD spend a modest uniqueness that usually commands a premium in home decor accessories.
- The tumbler features 'various holes for drinking with or without a straw' — a rim design with separate openings that turns a simple drinking vessel into an interactive novelty, executed in durable ceramic rather than the thin plastic typical of such playful concepts.
How the polka dots hold up in the dishwasher
- The fact that this Simons Maison tumbler is explicitly labeled dishwasher safe points to an underglaze decoration—meaning the contrasting polka dots are fired into the ceramic beneath the glossy coating, so the design resists fading, peeling, or scratching through countless wash cycles.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A glossy white cylindrical tumbler with evenly spaced large black polka dots and a scooped pouring indentation at the rim; interior is glossy off-white and the surface shows specular highlights.
- Overall shapeCylindrical upright tumbler with straight vertical sides and a flat circular base visible at bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.32 · w 0.60 · h 0.59 (high) - Surface finishHigh-gloss glazed surface producing bright specular highlights on the rim and curved sides.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium) - Polka dot patternLarge circular black polka dots distributed in vertical columns over the exterior surface; dots are solid, high-contrast and consistently sized.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.36 · w 0.53 · h 0.56 (high) - Rim detailTop rim has a semicircular scooped indentation on the front-right side forming a shallow pouring spout; rim edge is rounded.
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x 0.43 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - InteriorVisible interior shows the same glossy finish and an off-white color distinct from the exterior pattern area.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.08 · w 0.27 · h 0.16 (medium) - Base contact shadowThin shadow and slight darkening around the base where the tumbler meets the surface.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.83 · w 0.39 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a seamless light-blue background with soft directional lighting from upper-left producing a cast shadow to the right; image is vertically framed with the tumbler centered horizontally near the lower half.
- BackgroundEven light-blue seamless background occupying the full frame behind the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper-left creates highlights on the left rim and a soft cast shadow extending to the right and slightly downward.
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x 0.58 · y 0.52 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - FramingProduct centered horizontally and positioned in the lower two-thirds of the image with visible negative space above.
Colors
glossy white· exterior body#F3F2ECdeep black· polka dots#1C1B1Coff-white· interior- Overall shapeCylindrical upright tumbler with straight vertical sides and a flat circular base visible at bottom edge.
- 02
Product
A glossy white cylindrical tumbler with regularly spaced dark circular polka dots, a rounded rim with an oval straw slot, and a translucent pale pink straw inserted; green liquid visible inside the cup.
- Body shapeCylindrical vertical tumbler with slightly rounded top rim and straight sides visible from an elevated oblique angle.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.76 (high) - Surface finishSmooth glossy ceramic surface with specular highlights along the rim and sides.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Polka dot patternEvenly spaced solid dark circular dots arranged in vertical staggered columns covering the visible exterior and continuing onto the top rim area.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.82 · h 0.64 (high) - Top rim and openingRounded rim with a large open drinking aperture on the left and a separate elongated oval straw slot near the right-front of the rim.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Straw insertionTranslucent pale pink straight straw inserted through the oval slot at an oblique angle toward the upper right, with visible internal reflections.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.40 (high) - Interior liquidShallow pool of green liquid visible through the open aperture on the left side of the rim, with a slightly frothy surface texture near the rim.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a solid light blue background with soft directional lighting from the upper left producing gentle shadows; close-up detail framing crops parts of the tumbler and straw.
- BackgroundUniform light blue backdrop with even tone across the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up cropped composition showing the upper two-thirds of the tumbler at an oblique angle; right edge of the straw extends out of frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper left producing subtle highlight on rim and faint shadow on lower right of the tumbler.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (medium)
Colors
off-white· tumbler body#F3F1ECvery dark navy· polka dots#05131Cpale pink translucent· strawolive green· interior liquid- Body shapeCylindrical vertical tumbler with slightly rounded top rim and straight sides visible from an elevated oblique angle.
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Q&A
1 answered- Is this tumbler suitable for hot beverages like coffee or tea, or only cold drinks?
- Yes, the tumbler is both dishwasher and microwave safe, which means it can withstand heat from hot beverages like coffee or tea, as well as cold drinks.