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We found a Simons Maison metallic paper towel holder in black that shares the same matte metal finish [1], but we haven't seen different-sized book stands in this collection.","q":"Which matching items are available in this collection? Are there similar stands in different sizes?"}],"reviews":[{"date":"March 4, 2026","title":"Just what I needed… the","rating":5,"content":"Just what I needed… the right size for my cookbooks","reviewer_name":"Sarah R."},{"date":"October 17, 2024","title":"Tel que décrit","rating":5,"content":"Conviens parfaitement à mon livre et est parfait pour économiser de l'espace de comptoir, je le recommande !","reviewer_name":"SANDRA S."},{"date":"December 7, 2025","title":"Solide","rating":5,"content":"Ne prend pas trop de place. Retiens bien livre et feuillets culinaire","reviewer_name":"Dorothee B."},{"date":"November 28, 2024","title":"Mauvais choix, devait être utilisé","rating":3,"content":"Mauvais choix, devait être utilisé pour un I pad mais l’angle est inadéquat pour la lecture","reviewer_name":"Martine B."},{"date":"October 4, 2024","title":"Très pratique !","rating":5,"content":"Pratique et solide. Je m'en sert même pour ma tablette.","reviewer_name":"Sylvie T."},{"date":"May 18, 2024","title":"The front of the stand","rating":1,"content":"The front of the stand is too low to keep the books upright. I am tempted to return it.","reviewer_name":"Maureen S."},{"date":"February 9, 2026","tags":["Size"],"title":"Perfect just the right size!","rating":5,"content":"Perfect just the right size!","reviewer_name":"mary c."},{"date":"December 26, 2024","title":"petit","rating":5,"content":"ne prends pas de place","reviewer_name":"Lise F."},{"date":"May 23, 2024","title":"Bien","rating":4,"content":"Bien","reviewer_name":"Laurence B."},{"date":"May 31, 2024","title":"Déçue","rating":2,"content":"Il ne convient pas pour les livres à couverture souple, ça ne tient pas.","reviewer_name":"Maryse F."},{"date":"December 23, 2024","title":"Parfait","rating":5,"content":"Simple et parfait","reviewer_name":"Jean-Michel R."},{"date":"January 22, 2026","title":"Great cookbook stand","rating":5,"content":"I bought this to use for my cookbook in the kitchen. I like the minimal design as it doesn't take up a lot of counter space.","reviewer_name":"T D."},{"date":"December 17, 2024","title":"Évaluation","rating":2,"content":"Peu satisfaite \nTrop étroit ,le livre tient mal","reviewer_name":"Marie M."},{"date":"January 11, 2026","title":"Book holder","rating":3,"content":"This is fine for what it is. However my intended use was to use with books larger than this stand accommodates.","reviewer_name":"Michael M."},{"date":"January 31, 2025","title":"Très beau","rating":5,"content":"Très beau","reviewer_name":"Jennifer P."},{"date":"December 12, 2024","tags":["Appearance"],"title":"Useful","rating":5,"content":"Plain design goes with any type of room decor.","reviewer_name":"Loreen K."},{"date":"March 29, 2026","title":"Works great even with big","rating":5,"content":"Works great even with big books","reviewer_name":"Carolina I."},{"date":"January 13, 2026","title":"Bon support","rating":5,"content":"Bon support","reviewer_name":"Jacqueline M."},{"date":"April 8, 2025","title":"as expected","rating":5,"content":"as expected","reviewer_name":"Guest"},{"date":"December 8, 2025","title":"Bons articles","rating":5,"content":"Livraison rapide.","reviewer_name":"Jean B."},{"date":"April 11, 2026","title":"Never got it","rating":1,"content":"Was not in my bag when I picked up my order. All men underwear were accounted but not the book holder","reviewer_name":"Alexandre L."},{"date":"March 16, 2026","tags":["Durability","Value"],"title":"Great products","rating":5,"content":"Great products","reviewer_name":"Margaret W."}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/kitchen-dining/serveware/baskets-trays/metallic-book-holder--11213-1241350?colourId=0","deep_research":{"dimensions":{"painted_metal_durability":{"title":"Long-term care for the matte painted finish","entries":{"chip_induced_rust_risk":"The black matte paint acts as a moisture barrier; if the layer is scratched through to bare metal (usually steel), humid kitchen air and occasional splashes can trigger rust at that spot, which is reversible with a dab of enamel paint but preventable by avoiding abrasive contact and drying the stand after splashes.","acidic_food_splatter_etching":"Kitchen ingredients like tomato juice or lemon can be mildly acidic enough to dull matte paint if left to dry on the surface, so prompt spot-cleaning with a damp cloth preserves the even, dark finish better than rigorous weekly scrubbing.","matte_finish_scratch_masking":"Because a matte coating scatters reflected light, shallow scuffs and fingerprints blend into the surface more readily than on a glossy painted finish, so the book holder maintains its clean look between wipedowns with less visible daily wear.","friction_wear_on_the_resting_rim":"The area where a heavy cookbook's spine and lower edge contact the stand becomes a constant friction point, and over time the matte paint may lightly wear to a smooth patina there—an inherent character trait of painted metal recipe stands that does not affect function."}},"competitive_budget_comparison":{"title":"How this stand compares to other budget cookbook holders","entries":{"collection_coherence":"Unlike most budget cookbook stands sold as isolated accessories, this one belongs to a Simons Maison line that includes a matching paper towel holder in the same matte black finish, letting you build a coordinated countertop set without mixing clashing finishes — a rare option at $12 CAD.","compact_footprint_for_small_kitchens":"At 5 x 4.25 inches, the base takes up less counter space than the typical 7–9-inch wide stands, yet the 4-inch height and open back still accommodate standard cookbooks — a space-saving design for apartment kitchens or crowded prep areas where every inch counts.","round_silhouette_vs_rectangular_norm":"The round, modern shape is an outlier among the nearly uniform rectangular cookbook stands in the sub-$20 segment, making this piece double as subtle countertop sculpture — especially relevant for open-plan kitchens where the stand lives on the counter full-time rather than hidden in a cabinet.","solid_metal_construction_at_entry_price":"Most cookbook stands under $15 CAD use wire-frame or lightweight acrylic designs; the all-metal painted build here provides a heavier, more stable base that resists tipping when holding a typical 1–2 lb hardcover cookbook, an advantage for a tool used near hot zones and splashes."}}}},"handle":"metallic-book-holder-11213-1241350","storefront_path":"/en/kitchen-dining/serveware/baskets-trays/metallic-book-holder--11213-1241350","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/kitchen-dining/serveware/baskets-trays/metallic-book-holder--11213-1241350"}}