Carrière Frères began in 1884, when the Carrière brothers bought the royal wax works now known as Trudon. Their idea was to take candles beyond religious use and make them decorative objects for the dinner table. That idea won them a gold medal at the 1889 Universal Exhibition. The candles are still made by hand at the Trudon factory in Normandy. That shared history is why the two brands sit side by side on our floor.
The collection reads like a botanist's field journal. Every candle is named for one plant, and the label gives its Latin name and the story of the species. That's how Cedrus Atlantica, Lavandula Angustifolia and Lycopersicon Esculentum end up on the same shelf. Yes, that last one is tomato, and it smells like the vine. The wax is 100% plant-based, made from organic European rapeseed, and the boxes are 100% recycled FSC-certified cardboard. When the candle is done, the recycled-glass jar rinses clean and works as a bud vase or a catch-all for your desk.
For places a candle can't go, there are Botanical Palets. These are octagonal scented wax tablets, each with a green cotton ribbon for hanging and a real botanical pressed into the wax. Hang one in a closet or on a door handle, or tuck it into a drawer. Each box holds two tablets in the same scent, and the fragrance lasts about six months. You'll find both on our floor on Reading Road, with testers out so you can smell a scent before you take it home.
In-Store Pickup (Confirm at Checkout)
Usually ready in 2 hours
Mon, Wed–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 11am–4pm · Closed Tue
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Free shipping over $150
On all retail orders
14-Day Returns & Exchanges
For retail orders
Highly Trusted By
20 years of curation · 17,000 sq. ft. showroom · Trusted by design professionals nationwide.
Carrière Frères began in 1884, when the Carrière brothers bought the royal wax works now known as Trudon. Their idea was to take candles beyond religious use and make them decorative objects for the dinner table. That idea won them a gold medal at the 1889 Universal Exhibition. The candles are still made by hand at the Trudon factory in Normandy. That shared history is why the two brands sit side by side on our floor.
The collection reads like a botanist's field journal. Every candle is named for one plant, and the label gives its Latin name and the story of the species. That's how Cedrus Atlantica, Lavandula Angustifolia and Lycopersicon Esculentum end up on the same shelf. Yes, that last one is tomato, and it smells like the vine. The wax is 100% plant-based, made from organic European rapeseed, and the boxes are 100% recycled FSC-certified cardboard. When the candle is done, the recycled-glass jar rinses clean and works as a bud vase or a catch-all for your desk.
For places a candle can't go, there are Botanical Palets. These are octagonal scented wax tablets, each with a green cotton ribbon for hanging and a real botanical pressed into the wax. Hang one in a closet or on a door handle, or tuck it into a drawer. Each box holds two tablets in the same scent, and the fragrance lasts about six months. You'll find both on our floor on Reading Road, with testers out so you can smell a scent before you take it home.
Found Honestly.
Edited Relentlessly.
We don't buy objects just to fill shelves. We look for pieces that possess a soul; objects that have survived trends and remained essential.
Our collection is the result of 20 years of following our gut. Each piece is hand-inspected by Matt and the team in Cincinnati to ensure it meets our standard of permanent beauty.
FAQ
If you have a question that isn't here, just ask. That's what we're here for.
Good gifts under $100 are one well-made object rather than several small ones. A Mistral or Lineage candle, a pair of Clayton & Crume rocks glasses, Bandol glassware from Zodax or a Bergs Potter pot all fit. Each is something the person will use or put out the day they get it.
Candles, glassware, plant pots, soap, kitchen pieces and bar tools make up most of it. Trudon's La Petite candle is $58, Carrière Frères is $63 and Mistral's candle is $54.
Gifts under $50 are smaller and more casual, such as matches, soap and glassware. Gifts under $100 give you room for a candle from Trudon or Carrière Frères or a pair of heavy glasses. If you're between the two, start with the $50 page and move up if the person is someone you know well.
High St. is a lifestyle store at 1401 Reading Rd in Over-the-Rhine. We're open every day but Tuesday, 10am to 6pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm, and in-stock online orders are usually ready for pickup in about two hours.
We approach interior design the same way we approach our shop: with a deep reverence for history, texture, and objects that tell a story. Let us help you find yours.
Join our circle
Sign-up to be the first to hear about exclusive launches, news, offers and what's pouring at Rosemary's. It's your inside-track to beautiful living.
The High St. Promise
★ Best Interior Designer — CityBeat 2024
Every piece is hand-inspected at our Reading Road showroom before it leaves for your home.
