Chive glass peacock ornament with a fanned turquoise tail and glittered feather eyes.
Chive glass peacock ornament with a dimension diagram showing its wide fanned shape.
Chive glass peacock ornament with a fanned turquoise tail and glittered feather eyes.
Chive glass peacock ornament with a dimension diagram showing its wide fanned shape.

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Peacock Ornament

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$23.95
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There's No Such Thing as Just One Ornament

Pick a favorite. Then accept that "just one" was never really an option.

The peacock ornament is blown glass shaped into a bird in full display — tail feathers painted in blues and greens that catch light the way the actual peacock catches attention, which is to say completely and without reservation. Hand-blown, hand-painted, finished with its cap and hook: the whole piece reads on a branch the way the bird reads in a garden. The peacock decided long ago that modesty was not a strategy worth pursuing and has the plumage to prove it. It spreads the tail and the tail is an argument, and the argument is that being extraordinary at something means you do not owe anyone a quieter version of yourself. My colleague enters rooms this way — presence first, explanation never — and everyone who has worked with her knows exactly who this piece is for. Consider it the Royal Ontario Museum's natural history wing rendered in miniature: all spectacle, zero regret, entirely correct.

Product Detail
  • Material: Glass
  • Composition: Hand-blown borosilicate glass
  • Finish: Hand painted
  • Hardware: pre-strung with a minimalist cord
  • Year Designed: 2024
Dimensions
  • 3.94 inches long, 1.42 inches wide, 3.31 inches tall
Ornament Care Instruction

Remember, treat these ornaments like you would a friendship with someone who brings good wine: gently. Keep them in a safe spot when not in use, avoid introducing them to toddlers or cats, and they'll be around for many holidays to come.
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Shipping

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  • International Ships: to 40 countries — rates at checkout
  • Packaging Ships: in outer box to protect gift box

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Returns

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery on unused items in original packaging. If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with a photo and we will replace it at no charge.

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What people are saying our 0rnaments

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Gift to someone with actual taste

Give the gift of good taste (finally). These vintage-inspired glass ornaments say “I know style” without screaming it. Perfect for friends who hate basic.

Upgrade your tree with vintage vibes

Your tree deserves better than plastic sparkle. These handcrafted glass ornaments bring retro charm and serious glow-up energy to every branch.

Get your tree looking insta-worthy

Ready for your tree’s close-up? These ornaments deliver vintage glam and photo-ready sparkle. Just add twinkle lights and watch the likes roll in.

The Story Behind This Ornament

The peacock at the botanical garden stood on a stone wall near the entrance and spread its tail every eighteen minutes with the regularity of a performer who understood that the audience rotated and each new group deserved the full show. I timed it. I sat on a bench with a notebook because I was supposed to be writing something else entirely and the peacock was a better use of my afternoon. The tail went up, the iridescent eyes caught the light, and people stopped — always, every time, without exception. The three-year-old dropped her juice box. The man on the phone ended his call. The woman with the stroller simply stood there and let the stroller roll six inches, which she corrected without looking away from the bird. Nobody decides to watch a peacock. The peacock decides you are watching it, and then you are. We designed this ornament in that spirit — the full display, the painted greens and blues, the posture that does not accommodate indifference. The glass catches light the way the tail catches attention: completely, from every angle, with the quiet certainty that looking away was never the plan. Hang it and the tree has a centerpiece. The peacock would expect nothing less.

Care Tips

Storage Do’s and Don’ts:

(Because Yes, They’re Fragile)

  • Do wrap each ornament individually in soft tissue paper, bubble wrap, or a gentle cloth. (No, shoving them in a shoebox with tinsel does not count.)
  • Don’t let them clink around in a box together. That’s a recipe for heartbreak and glittery shards.
  • Do store them in a sturdy container (plastic bins with dividers = chef’s kiss) and keep it in a cool, dry place — no attics or sketchy basements, please.

Pro Tip: Label the box like your life depends on it.

Write it on every side, not just the top, since nobody unloading a truck reads the top first. If you're storing these for next year, do future you a favor and note what's inside beyond just "ornaments." A little specificity now saves a lot of bubble wrap archaeology in eleven months.

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Chive Studio began in 2004 with a bet that people would pay attention to objects built with personality, not just precision. Two decades on, the catalog runs from ceramic floral stems through planters, vases, and seasonal seed assortments to a winter run of blown-glass ornaments shaped like the creatures and curiosities that really fill the houses they hang in. Our designers draw every piece; glassblowers shape it over open flame; painters finish it with a brush in their hand and nothing else. A Christmas tree, we have always believed, should be as specific as the family who decorated it. The peacock is for anyone whose presence is always the first thing noticed and the last thing forgotten.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy a peacock ornament online?

Chive sells the Peacock ornament directly at chive.com with flat-rate US shipping. My sister-in-law found it while searching for something with color and presence and said it was like the peacock had been waiting for her specifically, which is exactly how a peacock would describe the encounter. The blues and greens show up vivid out of the box.

Is the Peacock ornament right for yankee swap?

It makes a standout yankee swap selection because the painted feathers catch light immediately — whoever unwraps it will hold it up and the room will react, which is the peacock's entire philosophy applied to a gift exchange. It occupies the price point comfortably and delivers beyond it. The steal rate will be high. Budget for admiration.

Is the Peacock ornament a good hostess gift idea?

It is an ideal hostess gift because it combines color, craft, and a certain refusal to be understated, which is what a good hostess gift should communicate: I noticed your home deserves something beautiful, here it is. The peacock sits on a tree branch the way a real peacock sits on a garden wall — with the posture of belonging.

Is the Peacock ornament hand painted glass or plastic?

The Peacock ornament is hand-painted glass, not plastic — shaped by a glassblower over an open flame and painted by hand with the traditional methods that give the blues and greens their depth. The iridescent quality comes from the painter's technique, not from a coating. Hold it up and the tail proves the craft.

Is the Peacock ornament too heavy for tree branches?

The Peacock ornament measures 3.94 inches long, 1.42 inches wide, and 3.31 inches tall — proportioned to display the tail without overwhelming the branch. My mother tested it on six different branches before declaring the one at eye level correct, which took twenty minutes and involved a step stool. The peacock approved the final placement silently.

What is the best way to store the Peacock ornament?

Wrap the ornament in tissue or a soft cloth and store it in a padded box with a lid, keeping the tail feathers away from heavier ornaments that might press against the painted detail. The glass is resilient but the peacock's dignity is best preserved with a little buffer space around it. One layer of tissue does it.

Do you have more animal ornaments like the Peacock?

Chive makes a full range of animal ornaments — pugs, whales, owls, hedgehogs, lobsters, and a dinosaur that looks genuinely delighted about existing in glass. The collection treats animals the way the animals treat their households: with absolute seriousness and complete personality. Browse and assemble the menagerie your tree has always been missing.

Can the Peacock ornament be shipped directly as a gift?

The Peacock ornament does not ship in a presentation gift box — it arrives in secure transit packaging built to protect the glass during shipping. You are the gift-wrapping department, and the job requires about sixty seconds and a strip of tissue. The peacock arrives safe and thoroughly prepared for its close-up.
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