Anthracite speech balloon doormat See available sizes product image (primary)
Top-down lifestyle view of a dark anthracite rectangular doormat with visible looped speckled texture, two left-side rounded corners, a small blue fabric tag on the upper right edge, and a pair of tan flats placed near the top-right on the mat.

Couper Croiser

Anthracite Speech Balloon Doormat See Available Sizes

CA$155.00CAD
In Stock

This is a speech-balloon-shaped entryway doormat made from rugged, absorbent 8 mm polypropylene with a non-skid rubber backing. It is designed for use at entryways to capture dirt and moisture, and is available in three sizes: 32 x 46 inches (81 x 117 cm), 32 x 64 inches (81 x 163 cm), and 32 x 78 inches (81 x 198 cm). The mat is handmade in Montreal from repurposed carpet scraps and is made to order, with a shipping time of approximately 1 to 3 weeks.

Color
Anthracite
Material
polypropylene with rubber backing
Style
modern, contemporary, playful
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Door Mats

Color

Black

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGE

Specifications

Entryway doormat made from repurposed polypropylene with a playful speech balloon shape, non-skid rubber backing, and eco-friendly design.

Rugged, absorbent polypropylene material; non-skid rubber backing; easy-care; playful speech balloon design; available in three sizes.

Color
Anthracite · gray
Material
polypropylene with rubber backing
Secondary
rubber
Style
modern, contemporary, playful
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Door Mats

Additional Attributes

  • eco-friendly
  • repurposed carpet scraps
  • ultra modern design
  • playful speech balloon shape
  • non-skid rubber backing
  • absorbent
  • easy-care polypropylene
  • made in Montreal
  • available in multiple sizes

Product Insights

The Anthracite Speech Balloon Doormat by Couper Croiser is an award-winning, pop-art-inspired doormat that offers a wordless welcome through its speech-bubble silhouette, tempered by a sophisticated anthracite color. Its core promise is sculptural, design-forward entryway decor that coordinates with companion mats, but the tradeoff is a premium price of $155 CAD, fixed sizes requiring precise measurement, a rubber backing that degrades in direct sunlight or heavy rain, and potential edge lift due to the irregular shape.

Verified claims

Design
Founders won the new talent award at Quebec's Grands Prix du Design in 2008.
Shape concept
Speech-bubble shape channels pop art and offers a universal wordless welcome.
Competitive pricing
At $155 CAD, priced above shaped alternatives ($49–$52 CAD).
Symbolic shape
Cut speech balloon silhouette provides an immediate, wordless welcome.
Color character
Anthracite color tempers the comic shape with a modern, sober edge.
Pop art inspiration
Speech-bubble shape is an intentional pop-art and cult-film homage.
Color effect
Anthracite color gives the speech-bubble mat a sophisticated, contemporary edge.
Care
Polypropylene doormat can be vacuumed, shaken, or hosed off.
Weather resilience
Rubber backing degrades in direct sunlight or heavy rain.
Edge lift
Irregular speech balloon shape may cause slight edge lift in non-traffic areas.
Non-slip grip
Rubber backing prevents slipping on hard floors.
Outdoor durability
Rubber backing degrades in direct sunlight or heavy rain.
Size presence
The largest 32×78-inch Phylactère is the most door-spanning and sculpturally ambitious piece in the Couper Croiser shaped-mat collection.
Material
Polypropylene top with rubber backing is water-resistant and can be hosed off, unlike coir doormats.
Size flexibility
Unlike trimmable mats, the Phylactère comes in three fixed lengths that require precise measurement.
Color styling
Anthracite color gives the playful shape a sophisticated edge.
Collection role
The speech balloon mat is the most sculpturally ambitious shaped mat in the collection.
Companion collection
Coordinates with three companion shaped mats for an entryway set.

Product record

Title
Anthracite Speech Balloon Doormat See Available Sizes
Brand
Couper Croiser
Price
155 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Anthracite speech balloon doormat See available sizes product image (primary)
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Product

Top-down lifestyle view of a dark anthracite rectangular doormat with visible looped speckled texture, two left-side rounded corners, a small blue fabric tag on the upper right edge, and a pair of tan flats placed near the top-right on the mat.

  • Overall shapeRectangular floor mat with the two left-side corners visibly rounded and the right-side corners appearing squared; mat fills a central vertical area of the image.
    1 regionx 0.13 · y 0.12 · w 0.75 · h 0.78 (high)
  • Pile and surface textureDense, looped or low-pile fibrous surface with a fine speckled appearance of lighter and darker fibers across the mat.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.73 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Blue fabric tagSmall rectangular blue fabric tag sewn to the upper right edge of the mat; any printed text on the tag is too small to read at this resolution.
    1 regionx 0.79 · y 0.07 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Placed footwearA pair of tan/beige pointed-toe flats placed on the mat near the top-right quadrant, partially overlapping the mat surface.
    1 regionx 0.68 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Shadow patternRectangular banded shadows from an external light source create lighter rectangular shapes across the mat surface, oriented vertically in the image.
    1 regionx 0.17 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.55 (high)

Other

Lifestyle top-down shot showing the mat placed on a light wood floor in front of a closed wooden door, with a white radiator at the left and soft directional lighting casting shadows across the scene.

  • Shot compositionTop-down camera angle centered on the mat with the door at the top edge and floor visible around the mat.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Background and propsLight wood plank flooring surrounds the mat; a white cast-iron radiator is visible along the left edge and a wooden door with threshold is visible at the top edge.
    2 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.35 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.12 (high)
  • LightingSoft directional daylight from the left produces clear shadows and a bright band across the mat and floor.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)

Colors

dark anthracite· mat background#242423light speckled gray· mat flecking#848483royal blue· fabric tag
Anthracite speech balloon doormat See available sizes product image 2
02

Product

Close-up of the upper-left corner of a dark loop-pile doormat showing coarse curled fibers, a sewn blue fabric brand tab, and a single metal rivet attaching the tab.

  • Pile textureDense looped and curled fiber surface with visible lighter gray fiber flecks throughout, creating a coarse textured appearance.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.20 · w 0.61 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Corner geometryVisible rectangular corner of the mat with a straight, clean cut edge running diagonally across the image from near the top-left toward the lower center.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.90 (medium)
  • Brand fabric tabSmall woven blue fabric tab sewn into the mat edge, folded under and secured with a visible metal rivet.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Metal rivetRound silver-colored rivet visible on the fabric tab near the mat edge, reflecting highlight.
    1 regionx 0.29 · y 0.16 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Tab stitching detailWhite printed or woven characters visible on the blue tab arranged in two short lines.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Tab textCOUPER CROISER
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high)

Other

Mat placed on a light wood-grain surface photographed from above at an angle; even soft lighting with mild shadow along the mat edge; image is a cropped close-up focusing on the mat corner.

  • Background surfaceLight tan wood-grain floor visible under and to the left of the mat with horizontal grain lines.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Shot compositionAngled top-down close-up framing that crops the mat so only the upper-left portion is visible and extends beyond the image at the right and bottom edges.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with a subtle shadow along the mat edge and a specular highlight on the metal rivet.

Colors

anthracite charcoal· pile#2C2C2Broyal blue· fabric tabsilver metal· rivet
Anthracite speech balloon doormat See available sizes product image 3
03

Product

Three flat, solid black rounded-rectangle mat silhouettes arranged vertically on a white background; each silhouette has a single rounded corner on the upper-right and a rounded lower-left corner visible.

  • Top mat silhouetteSolid black rounded-rectangle silhouette with rounded upper-right corner and rounded lower-left corner; centered near the top of the image and appears as a flat 2D shape with no texture or pattern visible.
    1 regionx 0.27 · y 0.04 · w 0.46 · h 0.15 (high)
  • Middle mat silhouetteSolid black rounded-rectangle silhouette larger than the top one, with a rounded upper-right corner and rounded lower-left corner; centered in the middle third of the image.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.34 · w 0.84 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Bottom mat silhouetteLargest solid black rounded-rectangle silhouette with rounded upper-right corner and rounded lower-left corner; positioned near the bottom of the image and spanning most of the image width.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.64 · w 0.90 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Top size label32″ x 46″
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Middle size label32″ x 64″
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.56 · w 0.14 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Bottom size label32″ x 78″
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.92 · w 0.14 · h 0.03 (high)

Other

White background with three vertically stacked black silhouettes and small centered size labels beneath each silhouette; even diffuse lighting with no visible shadows or props.

  • BackgroundUniform white background filling the image with no texture or props visible.
  • CompositionThree black shapes stacked vertically with consistent left-right alignment and small equal vertical gaps between them; size labels are centered beneath each shape.
  • Image qualityHigh contrast between black shapes and white background; edges of silhouettes are crisp and clearly defined.

Colors

black· top mat silhouette#000000black· middle mat silhouette#000000black· bottom mat silhouette#000000

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/rugs/area-rugs/up-to-9-x-12/anthracite-speech-balloon-doormat-see-available-sizes--17567-24070401?colourId=0
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