Couldn't resist naming these little oblong dishes 'Soapless in Seattle!' They are the same size as the regular rectangular soap dishes, but have no bumps, nor the expectation of cradling bars of soap! They are just the thing for a dresser, table, or counter top to hold little odd things that seem to accrue there. And, with a soap rack insert, they can certainly work as an efficient soap dishes--if that is your pleasure.