Milk Teal Poppy
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Description
Poppy flower meaning covers more territory than almost any other flower — sleep, remembrance, oblivion, roadside weed, bagel topping — which says something about the poppy's approach to staying on brand, which is that it doesn't. Milk teal achieves a color that exists at the exact border between teal and something else, and this piece at Chive Ceramics Studio translates it into ceramic without softening it. The poppy form here is the garden variety's fragile open cup, not Flanders fields — held in ceramic for far longer than the three days a fresh poppy actually cooperates. Year-round display with no water and no vase arrangement — it mounts flat against any wall or rests on a surface and continues being milk teal indefinitely. Artisans shape these pieces by hand at Chive Ceramics Studio, and the milk teal glaze varies slightly across each piece in the way a color this specific has to. The Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. carries Chive ceramic wall art in its museum shop.
Dimensions
Product Detail
- Year Designed: 2023
- Material: Ceramic
- Finish: Glazed
- Keyhole for Wall Hanging
Looks Great on Tables
Originally destined for tabletops, fate intervened when two domestic goddesses - Oprah and Martha themselves - declared these babies belonged on walls. Who could argue with that kind of decorating royalty?
Pretty Boxes
Each delicate ceramic blossom nestles in a box worthy of its artistry, wrapped with the kind of care that makes gift-givers beam with pride. Making others look thoughtful comes naturally around here.
Can be Used on a Wall
One discovers the most elegant of solutions: a humble keyhole adorns the reverse, yearning for nothing more than a single screw. Into drywall it slides, defying both gravity and common sense. Voilà - sweet victory.
Crafted by Hand, Designed by Heart
Every ceramic bloom in our collection is lovingly shaped by hand, reflecting our commitment to artisan craftsmanship and thoughtful design. Our design-forward approach ensures each piece isn't just decorative—it's a carefully considered work of art that elevates your everyday spaces. These handcrafted flowers bring lasting beauty to your home, because the most meaningful moments deserve surroundings as thoughtfully made as the memories they hold.
Chive?€?s Pretty Little Book of Flowers???€? the cutest catalogue you didn?€?t know you needed (but totally do). This petite powerhouse is packed with full-color photos of every single ceramic flower ever designed by Chive. Yup, the whole blooming bunch!
Whether you're a longtime fan of Chive?€?s quirky floral creations or just love anything that makes your home look a little more joyful, this pretty little book is pure eye candy. Flip through pages of vibrant ceramic flowers ?€? from bold statement blooms to soft, delicate petals ?€? and fall in love all over again (or for the first time).
Endless Combinations
One might imagine the English Garden ceramic flower collection emerged from some divine intervention, each piece destined to complement another like arranged marriages in a Jane Austen novel. The designers, those smug bastards, eliminated all possibility of aesthetic disaster. What generous gods, taking away the burden of poor taste. But now comes the true hell: drowning in an ocean of endless perfection, where every choice leads to another equally magnificent possibility. Standing there, paralyzed by beauty, cursing those clever devils who removed all traces of ugliness, leaving nothing but an endless maze of flawless combinations.
How to Hang
One discovers these flowers, each bearing a secret: a tiny keyhole nestled in the back, waiting for its destiny. The ritual feels almost predetermined - reaching into that dusty jar of orphaned screws, the ones squirreled away over countless home projects. Those odd bits of metal, collected like precious coins, finally finding their purpose. A quick twist of the drill, and there hangs beauty, supported by hardware whose previous life remains a mystery.
Bloom in Style
There’s no better way to show off your flowers than in a Chive vase. Sleek, playful, and never boring—our vases are like the cool best friend who makes everyone look better. Whether it’s a single stem or a full-on bouquet, Chive turns your floral game from “meh” to masterpiece. Your flowers did the blooming—let us handle the flexing.
