
Simons Maison
Purple-Hued Speckles Small Plate
This is an 8.5-inch round ceramic small plate with a hand-applied reactive glaze, featuring a purple-speckled interior, glossy brown rim, and matte gray exterior. It is suitable for serving or everyday dining and is both dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Due to the hand-applied glaze, each piece is unique; matching pieces are available separately.
- Color
- Purple-Hued Speckles
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Plates
Color
Size
Specifications
A small ceramic plate with a unique purple-hued speckled design and reactive glaze.
Shiny ceramic; reactive glaze; hand-applied; dishwasher and microwave safe; 8.5 inches in diameter.
- Color
- Purple-Hued Speckles · purple
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Plates
Additional Attributes
- original kitchen piece
- draw compliments
- pretty contrast edging
- shiny ceramic
- reactive glaze
- hand-applied
- unique
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- matching pieces sold separately
- 8.5 inch diameter
- purple-hued speckles
Product Insights
Simons Maison's Purple-Hued Speckles Small Plate offers a unique, artisanal look thanks to a hand-applied reactive glaze that creates variation in color and speckle density across plates. At $10, it is lightweight and safe for microwave and dishwasher, but buyers often wait for sales due to perceived high price. The glaze demands careful handling: avoid abrasive cleaners, metal utensils, stacking without padding, and prolonged contact with acidic foods, as these can damage or etch the surface. Sudden temperature changes risk cracking. While each plate's individuality appeals for character, the need for extra stacking space and protective padding makes everyday use cumbersome.
Verified claims
- Glaze variation
- Hand-applied reactive glaze creates variation in speckle density and color between plates
- Glaze effect
- Reactive glaze creates contrast edging and color variation through fluid flow and hand application.
- Uniqueness
- Each plate is unique, appealing for artisanal character but with potential variation between pieces.
- Care
- Abrasive cleaners, metal utensils, and stacking without padding damage the reactive glaze.
- Acidic foods
- Acidic foods left on the plate can etch the reactive glaze.
- Thermal shock
- Sudden temperature changes can crack the ceramic plate.
- Stacking
- Buyers report these plates are difficult to stack and require extra space between pieces; using soft padding between stacked plates helps prevent glaze scratches.
- Weight
- Lighter than stoneware, making handling easier.
- Price value
- The $10 price is often considered high, with buyers waiting for sales to purchase.
- Artisan finish
- Hand-applied reactive glaze makes each ceramic plate unique.
- Everyday use
- Lightweight ceramic safe in microwave and dishwasher, but stacking is cumbersome.
- Glaze variation preview
- A buyer notes that seeing two plates side by side helps judge whether the glaze variation is appealing.
Product record
- Title
- Purple-Hued Speckles Small Plate
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 10 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A shallow round ceramic plate with a glossy dark brown rim and a matte light speckled interior; shown flat with an eggplant resting on top and a second plate partially visible in the foreground.
- Overall shapeRound, shallow plate with a gently sloped inner surface and a slightly raised outer rim.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Rim finishGlossy dark brown glazed rim that forms a continuous band around the plate's edge.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.56 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high) - Interior surfaceMatte light gray interior with fine speckling visible across the flat central area.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.58 · w 0.56 · h 0.14 (high) - Partial additional plateSecond plate partially visible in the lower-left foreground showing a similar dark brown rim and a muted purplish interior finish.
- Occluding propA whole eggplant rests across the top half of the main plate, partially obscuring the plate's upper interior.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.36 · w 0.48 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Lifestyle-styled scene with a vertical wood panel background, a light stone tabletop, a wooden-handled butter knife prop, and soft directional lighting coming from the left.
- BackgroundVertical wood panel occupying the upper half of the image with visible wood grain texture.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.48 (high) - SurfaceFlat light-colored stone or concrete tabletop surface on which the plate and props rest.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 1.00 · h 0.52 (high) - Knife propA butter knife with a wooden handle and metal blade lies in front of the main plate, oriented diagonally from lower-left toward center.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.58 · h 0.10 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the left produces mild shadows beneath the eggplant and along the plate rim; overall even exposure.
- Image crop and compositionProduct centered in lower-middle of frame with top of eggplant and surrounding scene fully visible; clean studio-style composition.
Colors
gloss dark brown· rim#453B4Alight speckled gray· interior#DBDDE3- Overall shapeRound, shallow plate with a gently sloped inner surface and a slightly raised outer rim.
- 02

Product
Close-up view of two ceramic plates showing a light purple-speckled plate dominant at top and a partial darker purple-speckled plate at bottom; visible glossy brown glazed rim on the top plate.
- Top plate interior finishFlat shallow dish area with dense fine speckling in very light gray with cool purple tones giving a textured visual grain across the interior surface
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high) - Top plate rimRounded raised rim with a glossy brown glaze that forms a continuous band around the plate edge
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high) - Lower plate partialPartial view of a second plate at the bottom right showing a darker purple-speckled interior and the same glossy brown rim, visible as an arc
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.72 · w 0.42 · h 0.26 (high) - Speckle gradient near rimSlight darkening of the speckle density and color toward the inside edge adjacent to the rim, creating a subtle ring of deeper tone
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (medium)
Other
Studio top-down detail shot on a textured neutral surface with soft directional lighting and shallow depth of field; two plates are cropped by the image edges.
- Shot compositionTop-down close crop focusing on the upper plate; lower plate appears partially at the bottom right and both plates are cropped by the frame
- Background surfaceNeutral light beige textured stone or concrete surface serving as the staging surface under the plates
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper left producing gentle highlights on the glossy rim and soft shadows along the lower right of the plates
- Image qualitySharp focus on the plate surfaces with visible ceramic texture and minimal noise
Colors
pale gray with purple speckle· top plate interior#E3E5EAglossy warm brown· rim glaze#524C4Ddeep mauve speckle· lower plate interior#53434C- Top plate interior finishFlat shallow dish area with dense fine speckling in very light gray with cool purple tones giving a textured visual grain across the interior surface
- 03

Product
Ceramic plates and a small bowl with a purple-speckled glazed interior, glossy brown rim, and light gray speckled exterior; a whole eggplant sits in the small bowl and a fork and knife with wooden handles rest on the stacked plates.
- Large plate interiorRound ceramic plate shown upright with a purple-hued speckled glaze concentrated toward the center forming a subtle gradient to a paler speckle near the middle.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.05 · w 0.45 · h 0.45 (high) - Glossy rimRaised glossy brown rim with a warm golden-brown outer edge visible on all plates and bowl.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.65 · h 0.33 (medium); x 0.45 · y 0.05 · w 0.45 · h 0.45 (medium) - Exterior finishExterior sides of plates and small bowl show a matte light gray speckled ceramic finish distinct from the purple interior.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.46 · w 0.35 · h 0.23 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.65 · h 0.33 (high) - Small bowlShallow cylindrical ceramic bowl with the same light gray exterior and brown rim; bowl contains a whole eggplant.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.46 · w 0.35 · h 0.23 (high) - EggplantSingle whole eggplant with glossy deep purple skin and green stem placed across the small bowl and leaning toward the large plate.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.45 · w 0.45 · h 0.25 (high) - Stacked platesTwo stacked round plates lying flat with visible purple-speckled interiors and glossy brown rims; top plate holds a fork and knife.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.65 · h 0.33 (high) - CutleryA fork and a knife with stainless metal heads and medium-brown wooden handles rest on the top stacked plate, aligned roughly parallel.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.74 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Cutlery handles detailHandles are smooth wood with a warm medium brown tone and rounded cylindrical shape tapering slightly toward the metal ferrule.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Lifestyle shot showing the product arranged on a light stone surface against a vertical wood panel background with soft directional lighting casting shadows.
- BackgroundVertical wood panel with visible grain occupying the upper-left to upper-right background area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.65 · h 0.45 (high) - SurfaceFlat light gray stone or concrete surface supporting the plates and bowl, occupying the lower portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.45 · w 1.00 · h 0.55 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the left creates gentle shadows to the right of objects and subtle highlights on glossy surfaces like the eggplant and rims.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter perspective lifestyle composition with one plate upright in back, stacked plates in front-right, and small bowl front-left partially cropped by image edge.
Colors
purple speckle· plate and bowl interiorglossy brown· plate and bowl rim#8C5334light gray speckle· plate and bowl exterior#CBCBCCdeep purple· eggplant skinmedium wood brown· cutlery handlesstainless silver· cutlery metal heads#C3C2C5- Large plate interiorRound ceramic plate shown upright with a purple-hued speckled glaze concentrated toward the center forming a subtle gradient to a paler speckle near the middle.
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Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Les 2 assiettes. . .
Le fini peut beaucoup varier. . . Montrer ces 2 assiettes permet de juger si on aime ou pas la variation du glacis. Très bien fabriquées, en céamique, plus léger que le grès.
Beautiful but difficult to stack
Love this item, but a pain to stack both in the cupboard and in the dishwasher, have to leave extra space inbetween.
Très jolies
Elle sont très belles. Je vais acheter les plus grandes lorsqu’elles seront réduites car je les trouve très dispendieuses.
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