Simons Maison
Grooved Blue Mug
This is a ceramic mug from the Simons Maison collection, designed in Canada. It features a hand-applied reactive glaze that gives each piece a unique midnight-blue finish, with vertical grooves on the exterior and a C-shaped handle. The mug holds 475 ml (16 oz), is dishwasher and microwave safe, and measures 3.5 inches in diameter by 4 inches high.
- Color
- midnight-blue
- Material
- shiny ceramic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Mugs
Specifications
Midnight-blue ceramic mug with reactive glaze, dishwasher and microwave safe, 475 ml capacity.
Dishwasher and microwave safe; reactive glaze hand-applied; 475 ml fill capacity
- Color
- midnight-blue · blue
- Material
- shiny ceramic
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 3.5 x 3.5 x 4 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Mugs
Additional Attributes
- exclusive designed in Canada
- midnight-blue hue
- shiny ceramic
- reactive glaze applied by hand
- unique variations
- dishwasher and microwave safe
- matching pieces sold separately
- 475 ml (16 oz.) fill capacity
- grooved
Product Insights
The Grooved Blue Mug by Simons Maison features a hand-applied reactive cobalt glaze that yields one-of-a-kind veining, marbling, and shade shifts, so each mug is unique and no two are identical. While dishwasher safe, the glaze may fade or lose shine over time, making hand washing the preferred method to preserve its finish. Matching pieces are available but sold separately, and due to the reactive glaze, each item has a distinct pattern and color tone, with shade variations between batches — buying multiples at once ensures the best color match.
Verified claims
- Uniqueness
- Reactive cobalt glaze, hand-applied and kiln-fired, creates unrepeatable veining, marbling, and shade shifts on every mug.
- Matching pieces
- Matching pieces in the Grooved Blue collection have distinct patterns, not a uniform set.
- Dishwasher safety
- Dishwasher safe but reactive glaze may fade over time; hand washing preserves finish.
- Dishwasher durability
- Despite being dishwasher safe, the reactive glaze may fade or lose shine over time; hand washing preserves the finish.
- Matching set
- Matching pieces are sold separately, each with a unique reactive glaze tone.
- Reactive glaze finish
- Blue tone varies from dark navy to lighter highlights due to kiln conditions.
- Color match
- Blue shade varies between batches; some mugs lean darker navy while others show lighter highlights.
- Pattern variation
- Each mug has unique marbling and pattern due to hand-applied glaze.
- Matching collection contents
- Matching pieces are sold separately, but the listing does not specify which pieces — such as dinner plates or bowls — are available.
Product record
- Title
- Grooved Blue Mug
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 9.5 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
A tableware accent with a pop of midnight blue
Simons describes this mug's dreamy midnight-blue hue as adding a wow factor to the dining room, making it a choice for serving drinks when you want your table setting to stand out. The look is a seller's promotional claim rather than a reported customer outcome.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Grooved Blue Mug: Choose this if you want a generously sized 475 ml (16 oz.) ceramic mug in a midnight-blue hue with a glossy finish, vertical grooves, and a dark interior rim, and you value the seller's view that it adds a wow factor to the table. It is dishwasher and microwave safe, and the hand-applied reactive glaze makes each piece unique. Note that because of that glaze, each mug may vary slightly from the photo.[1,2] | Broad Grooves Mug: Choose this if you want a glossy white ceramic mug with a delicate, fluted look: broad vertical grooves run around the exterior, while the interior, rounded slightly thickened rim, and large C-shaped handle stay smooth. It holds 340 ml (11.5 fl. oz), is dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe, and sits on a small raised foot. Matching pieces are sold separately, so this listing is for the mug alone.[3,4,5] | Minimalist Mug: Choose this if you want an elegant, minimalist ceramic mug for everyday meals, with a glossy glaze, a thin darker rim line, and a comfortable C-shaped loop handle. It holds 450 ml (15 oz), measures about 2.75 inches in diameter by 4 inches tall, and is dishwasher and microwave safe. It comes in one size in Off White or Hazelnut, so pick a color rather than a size to suit your set.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A glossy cylindrical ceramic mug with vertical external grooves, a C-shaped handle on the left, a dark interior rim, and a visible brighter blue band around the base.
- Overall shapeCylindrical mug with straight vertical sides, flat base, and a slightly rounded lip visible at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high) - Surface textureExterior surface covered in closely spaced vertical grooves running from the top rim down to the base.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - HandleRounded C-shaped handle attached at upper and lower points on the left side, with the same glossy finish as the mug exterior.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Interior rimInterior appears dark and glossy, creating a visible dark band at the top inner edge of the mug.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.36 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high) - Base detailNarrow brighter blue band or glaze accent around the very bottom edge of the exterior above the base.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.70 · w 0.36 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Product shot showing the mug on a beige textured tablecloth with a dark wood vertical-paneled background; soft directional lighting from the front-right creates highlights and a shadow to the right.
- BackgroundDark brown vertical wood-paneled backdrop occupying the upper portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (high) - Supporting surfaceLight beige textured tablecloth covering the lower portion of the frame, with the mug resting on it and a soft shadow cast to the right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.42 · w 1.00 · h 0.58 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the front-right producing specular highlights on the handle and upper right rim and a diffuse shadow extending rightward on the tablecloth.
- Shot compositionCentered subject with mug occupying lower-middle of frame; image is vertically oriented and tightly cropped around the mug and surrounding surface.
Colors
glossy dark navy blue· exterior bodylight tan accent· vertical grooves / groove edgesglossy black· interiorcobalt blue· base accent- Overall shapeCylindrical mug with straight vertical sides, flat base, and a slightly rounded lip visible at the top edge.
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Très bien
Très bien et belle couleur avec ensemble
Came in shattered
This item was shattered to pieces when I got it. Emailed customer service for refund and have not heard from them yet.