Simons Maison
Embossed Trim Small Ceramic Tray
This embossed trim ceramic tray is a small, rectangular accessory dish with a scalloped rim and a raised edge. It has a glossy pale pink finish on the exterior and a matte interior with a subtle concentric crackle texture. Suitable for jewelry and small items, it measures 5 x 7.75 inches (13 x 20 cm) and is a Simons Maison exclusive.
- Material
- ceramic
- Style
- vintage, classic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Decorative Trays
Color
Size
Specifications
Small ceramic tray with embossed trim, featuring a Victorian twist and shiny finish.
Shiny ceramic, embossed trim, Victorian-inspired design, ideal for jewelry and small everyday items.
- Material
- ceramic
- Style
- vintage, classic
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Decorative Trays
Additional Attributes
- embossed trim
- Victorian twist
- shiny ceramic
- exclusive Simons Maison design
- designed in Canada
- 5" x 7.75" (13 x 20 cm)
Product Insights
The Embossed Trim Small Ceramic Tray (13×20 cm, 49 CAD) is a Simons Maison exclusive in Canada, offering nearly double the surface area of a typical 12 cm dish. Its glazed ceramic resists scratches and water stains, while the Victorian-inspired embossed trim and raised lip prevent small items from sliding off. The price per square centimeter matches Simons' own smaller tray, and the design—featuring a Meadows Pottery mark—ties directly to Victorian majolica's functional ornament tradition, ensuring a timeless aesthetic that avoids mass-market dilution.
- Value
Per-square-centimeter price matches Simons' own smaller tray.
Why this is supported
The per-area calculation shows the tray costs about $0.19 per square centimeter, aligning with Simons' 12×9 cm bee tray at
C$19
poshmark.caand contrasting with the printed seasonal tray at
C$12 C$15
poshmark.caand imported ceramic trays at
£16
notonthehighstreet.comand
$19.60
shopmy.us. This consistent per-area pricing indicates the premium reflects the larger size and sculpted finish rather than per-area overcharging.
- Size
At 13×20 cm, it provides nearly double the area of a typical 12 cm square dish.
Why this is supported
With dimensions of 13×20 cm (38.75 sq in), the tray offers considerably more space than a standard ceramic jewelry dish, which typically measures
4.75 x 4.75 inches
creativemomco.com, confirming that its larger footprint enables comfortable arrangement of multiple small items.
- Durability
Glazed ceramic resists scratches and is impervious to water stains.
Why this is supported
The glazed ceramic features a vitreous overcoat that provides a surface hardness of 5H–6H, making it highly resistant to scratches from metal objects (
comparable glazed ceramics typically achieve 5H–6H due to the vitreous overcoat.
moolwan.com). Additionally, the vitrification process ensures water absorption is practically zero (
being vitrified, water absorption is practically zero. It won’t stain, change colour or absorb limescale.
reformasconarte.es), so the tray withstands steamy bathrooms and cleaning agents without damage.
The glazed ceramic construction is highly durable;
Additionally,
This ensures the tray remains hygienic and maintains its appearance over time.
- Exclusivity
Available only through Simons Canadian stores, avoiding mass-market dilution.
Why this is supported
As a Simons Maison exclusive, the tray is sold only through Canadian channels, which distinguishes it from globally distributed alternatives. As the research notes,
this tray sidesteps the global mass-market distribution that dilutes the novelty of similar-looking ceramic trays from H&M Home or Anthropologie
Price comparison with similar ceramic trays — canadian_exclusive_design_as_a_differentiator. This scarcity helps explain the premium for buyers seeking unique home décor.
- Majolica inspiration
Glossy glaze and colours are directly based on Victorian majolica.
Why this is supported
The shiny ceramic glaze and embossed trim
surfaces moulded in relief, vibrant translucent glazes
en.wikipedia.orgdirectly reference Victorian majolica. The colour variants—Off White, Green, and Burgundy—map onto the majolica spectrum, which included
varying shades of turquoise, pink, lavender, emerald green, sea green, gold, red, sapphire blue, brown and orange
apps.jefpat.maryland.gov. Additionally, Argenta ware, a style of majolica, is described as having
painted low relief molded designs against the natural cream-colored body
apps.jefpat.maryland.gov, which parallels the Off White option.
- Vanity ritual
Continues Victorian tradition of ceramic vanity accessories.
Why this is supported
The tray continues the 19th-century tradition of ceramic toiletry items for jewellery and small accessory storage. Historical sources list
Toiletry vessel forms included dresser sets, ash trays, smoking sets, trinket boxes, spittoons and match holders
apps.jefpat.maryland.gov, placing the tray within a broader category of Victorian dressing-table accessories.
- Timeless aesthetic
Victorian-inspired trim ensures the tray remains stylish beyond trends.
Why this is supported
The Victorian-inspired embossed trim distances the tray from trend-driven ceramic decor, positioning it as a classic staple that can remain stylish on a vanity for years. This design longevity justifies a higher price per square centimetre compared to generic decorative trays.
- Sizing
Length fits a full-size watch; depth suits nightstands and shelves.
Why this is supported
The tray's dimensions are verified to fit specific items and surfaces: its 7.75-inch length
easily accommodates a full-size watch or a set of keys laid end to end
What fits in this tray and how to style it — 5_7_75_inch_footprint, while the 5-inch depth
keeps the tray narrow enough for nightstands, bathroom shelves, and windowsills — a size that interior stylists specifically recommend for bedside and vanity surfaces
What fits in this tray and how to style it — 5_7_75_inch_footprint. Another styling source confirms that
Small trays are perfect for a bedside table or bathroom shelf
henandhorsedesign.com.
- Surface area
Surface area nearly doubles typical dishes and supports rule-of-three groupings.
Why this is supported
The tray's surface area provides a significant increase over typical trinket dishes. As one source explains,
While many small ceramic trinket dishes are 4–5 inches square, this tray’s 38.75 square inches provide nearly double the staging area of a 4.75-inch square dish
What fits in this tray and how to style it — more_surface_area_than_common_trinket_dishes, making it possible to arrange multiple items together. This capacity supports the design rule of three:
The rule of three says items arranged in odd formations are more visually appealing and interesting, encouraging the eye to move naturally between them
suzieandersonhome.com.
- Edge lip
Embossed trim lip keeps rings and earrings from sliding off.
Why this is supported
The tray's trim offers a functional benefit:
The Victorian-inspired embossed trim that edges the tray doubles as a subtle raised rim — just enough to keep a ring or a set of stud earrings from sliding off a glossy vanity top
What fits in this tray and how to style it — embossed_trim_as_a_subtle_lip.
- Design
Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, not a mass-market reproduction.
Why this is supported
This tray is a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, giving it
a distinct North American design pedigree that merges Victorian ornament with the clean, modern sensibilities of a contemporary Canadian brand.
Victorian influence in this tray's design — simons_maison_canada_exclusive_designBecause of this exclusivity, it
sidesteps the global mass-market distribution that dilutes the novelty of similar-looking ceramic trays from H&M Home or Anthropologie
Price comparison with similar ceramic trays — canadian_exclusive_design_as_a_differentiator. The tray continues the Victorian dressing-table tradition,
making it feel less like a generic organizer and more like a historically informed dressing-table piece.
Victorian influence in this tray's design — victorian_vanity_ritual- Victorian aesthetic
Victorian-inspired embossed trim in three classic colours, with a raised rim to prevent sliding.
Why this is supported
The tray features Victorian-inspired embossed trim,
offering a classic aesthetic that can stay on a vanity for years
Price comparison with similar ceramic trays — victorian_embossing_as_a_timeless_design_asset. The three colour options (Off White, Green, Burgundy) reference the Victorian majolica palette. Additionally, the trim
doubles as a subtle raised rim — just enough to keep a ring or a set of stud earrings from sliding off a glossy vanity top
What fits in this tray and how to style it — embossed_trim_as_a_subtle_lip.
- Edge retention
Raised lip prevents small items from sliding off, unlike flat printed trays.
Why this is supported
The embossed trim creates a subtle raised lip that keeps rings and stud earrings from sliding off the glossy surface, a finding backed by deep research. This practical boundary is deliberately low-profile, so the tray retains its shallow elegance. By contrast, cheaper printed ceramic trays (e.g., Simons’ own
C$12 C$15
poshmark.caversions) lack this barrier, giving the embossed tray a functional advantage at its price point.
- Historical context
Trim echoes Victorian majolica’s functional ornament tradition.
Why this is supported
The raised lip echoes Victorian majolica, where decorative relief on toiletry vessels helped contain accessories. As noted,
Toiletry vessel forms included dresser sets, ash trays, smoking sets, trinket boxes, spittoons and match holders
apps.jefpat.maryland.gov. Majolica is characterized by
surfaces moulded in relief, vibrant translucent glazes
en.wikipedia.org. Thus the embossed trim is rooted in a historically functional ornament tradition.
- Embossed mark
Embossed 'Meadows Pottery' mark ties the tray to Victorian majolica craftsmanship and supports its premium $49 price.
Why this is supported
The embossed 'Meadows Pottery' mark on the tray interior is a low-relief detail that directly mirrors the Victorian majolica technique of
surfaces moulded in relief, vibrant translucent glazes
en.wikipedia.org. This distinguishes the tray from Simons Maison's lower-cost printed ceramic trays that typically retail for
C$12 C$15
poshmark.ca, reinforcing the tray's premium positioning at $49.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A shallow, glossy pale pink ceramic tray with a decorative scalloped rim and a narrow raised border around the edge; photographed flat with the top surface visible and small jewelry items resting on it.
- Overall shapeRectangular tray with long sides that have a symmetrical scalloped contour and short ends that curve inward slightly, forming a decorative outline.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.33 · w 0.76 · h 0.49 (high) - Rim and trimNarrow raised rim that follows the scalloped perimeter, creating a subtle stepped profile between the flat interior and the outer edge.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.34 · w 0.72 · h 0.46 (high) - Top surface finishSmooth glossy glazed surface with specular highlights and soft reflections visible on the interior plane.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.45 · h 0.30 (high) - Interior planeFlat, shallow interior with very gentle slope toward the raised rim; no visible compartments or dividers.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.38 · w 0.53 · h 0.34 (high) - Visible occlusionSeveral small gold-tone jewelry pieces rest on the tray and partially obscure portions of the interior surface.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio-styled scene: tray on a tiled surface against a vertical wood-grain backdrop with directional lighting casting soft shadows; several gold jewelry props and visible cast shadows and reflections.
- Supporting surfaceGray-green square tiles arranged in a grid with visible grout lines; tray sits across multiple tiles.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.50 (high) - Background panelVertical medium-brown wood-grain panel occupying the upper portion of the image behind the tiled surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.32 (high) - Props - jewelryMultiple gold-tone jewelry items placed on the tray, including a short chain, a signet-style ring, a thin ring, and a pair of small hoop earrings; they serve as styling props.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowsDirectional warm light from upper left producing soft shadows under the tray and distinct reflections on the glazed surface and metal jewelry.
- Image crop and focusTray is fully within frame and in sharp focus; edges of tabletop and tiles are visible at the image borders.
Colors
pale blush pink· tray interior and rim#FAD6C1- Overall shapeRectangular tray with long sides that have a symmetrical scalloped contour and short ends that curve inward slightly, forming a decorative outline.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a shallow ceramic tray with a scalloped raised rim, matte textured interior with concentric crackle-like texture, and an embossed script mark near the center-right.
- Overall shapeShallow rectangular tray with gently rounded corners and an irregular scalloped outer rim forming soft waves along the perimeter.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.96 · h 0.68 (high) - Rim finishRaised rim has a glossy finish that catches highlights, slightly thicker than the tray floor and forming a narrow vertical lip.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.72 · w 0.96 · h 0.20 (high) - Interior surface textureMatte interior floor with fine concentric, crackle-like texture or subtle circular ridging radiating from near the tray center.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.66 · h 0.56 (high) - Embossed script markSmall raised script-style embossed marking located toward the center-right on the tray floor.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.40 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high) - Central circular markShallow circular indentation or kiln mark near the tray's center-left area, visible as a small round depression.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Embossed text transcription“Meadows Pottery”Partial
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.40 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Close angled studio shot showing the tray placed on a dark tiled surface with soft directional lighting from above-left producing gentle shadows and highlights; image is tightly cropped around the tray.
- Background surfaceLarge dark gray square tiles with visible grout lines beneath and around the tray.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.64 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up, slightly oblique top-down angle filling most of the frame with the tray; bottom-right corner of the tray crops to the image edge.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the upper-left creates mild highlights on the glossy rim and subtle shadows along the scalloped edges.
Colors
pale blush pink· tray body and rim#F4D6C1- Overall shapeShallow rectangular tray with gently rounded corners and an irregular scalloped outer rim forming soft waves along the perimeter.