The Solar carnation that is peach pink and has been the France Collection's most layered decision.
French country decor includes the carnation — the flower that appears in old botanical illustrations and in the cut flower traditions of the south of France, which has been growing carnations for export and for markets for several centuries. The Peach Pink Solar Carnation is a handmade ceramic wall flower from the France Collection, kiln-fired in Toronto in a peach pink glaze, shaped in the Solar cultivar — a carnation form with the ruffled, layered petals that give the Solar its particular textural character.
The ruffled warmth of a collection that appeared in French Vogue
Chive interprets the French Vogue feature as an endorsement. The Solar carnation is the France Collection piece with the most surface texture — the ruffled petals create significant visual complexity that reads differently at close range than from across the room, and the peach pink glaze distributes across the ruffled surface in ways that create variation between the petal peaks and the recesses. The carnation has been grown in the south of France for centuries, particularly in the region around Nice, which produces more carnations than almost any other area of Europe. The peach pink Solar carnation is the France Collection's acknowledgement of this. French Vogue ran it. The Nevada Museum of Art carries it.
The Nevada Museum of Art carries the France Collection. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts stocks it. The San Diego Museum of Art carries it. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show awarded Chive the 5-star booth award — the highest rating given — for 13 consecutive years. Western US art museums have independently decided this collection belongs in their gift shops. Chive has been designing and making ceramic flowers in Toronto since 1999.
A gift for someone who appreciates surface texture and the specific warmth of peach pink
The Peach Pink Solar Carnation ships in a Chive gift box. It hangs with one screw in 90 seconds. The Nevada Museum of Art carries it. The person who appreciates surface texture and the specific warmth of peach pink receives the France Collection's most ruffled piece from the same collection French Vogue chose to feature.
Product Detail:
Material: Ceramic
Glaze finish: Glossy
Mounting: Keyhole for Wall Hanging
Packaging:
Glaze Variation: Natural variation between pieces
Year Designed: 2025
3.50 inches diameter, 1.75 inches tall
Wall hanging
Choose your spot — works on drywall, plaster, or wood panelling.
Hammer a small nail at a slight upward angle (about 30°).
Slide the keyhole slot on the reverse onto the nail head.
Adjust to level. Rests flat with no visible hardware.
Table & shelf display: Equally beautiful propped on a shelf, mantle, or side table. Pair with books, candles, or a small pot.
Dust with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush. Do not use wet cloths or liquid cleaners.
Keep away from direct moisture, steam, and outdoor conditions. Indoor display only.
Handle by the base or stem — avoid pressure on individual petals.
If storing, return to original gift box with foam insert for protection.
