Authentic antique rug fragment pillow

Antique Ziegler Mahal Rug Fragment Pillow

Exact details and fit

Product Details

Type
Antique Ziegler Mahal rug fragment
Design
Cypress tree motif
Colors
Terracotta, dark navy teal, powder blue, jade green, saffron yellow
Insert
Down
Cleaning
Professionally cleaned
Dimensions
Approximately 13" x 34" x 6"
Origin of assembly
Bedford, NY

What arrives

One pillow with down insert

Original rug fragment features

Design & Materials

Use as a decorative throw pillow to incorporate antique textiles into your space.

Shipping and returns

Order Information

Shipping

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight required. Includes tracking and full insurance. For cost and timing, see checkout.

Returns

30 day returns with no label or restocking fee. Item must be in transit within 3 days of receiving return label.
Antique Ziegler Mahal Rug Fragment Pillow showing a cypress tree design with terracotta, navy teal, powder blue, jade green and saffron yellow colors

Quiet pattern, storied hand

A long lumbar crafted from an antique Ziegler Mahal fragment—terracotta, dark navy teal, powder blue, jade, and saffron softened by time.

From field to sofa

Cypress in the room

One fragment, one pillow

Rooms often need warmth without noise. The Antique Ziegler Mahal Rug Fragment Pillow carries the hush of age and the depth of handwoven pattern in a slim, generous 13 x 34 silhouette. Its cypress tree motif and time-worn palette bring nuance to a bench, bed, or sofa without asking for attention.

Color that breathes

Made in Bedford, NY using an 1870 rug fragment, it bears honest signs of life—fade, foundation peeking through—each mark a note of character. Recently professionally cleaned and finished with a down insert, it’s ready to settle into daily use. The long profile invites the casual lean, the gathered conversation, the quiet read.

For the collector at home

Someone who lives with patina, pairs old stories with modern lines, and wants a singular lumbar pillow with down comfort.

Place and live with it

Set it across a sofa or at the center of a made bed to anchor the room’s palette and offer comfortable lumbar support.
Old New House® brand cover

Old New House® Maker Profile

Generations of Rug Expertise

Old New House® brings a generational eye to hand‑picked vintage and antique rugs. Dave draws on a four‑generation line on his mother’s side and a five‑generation lineage on his father’s side in designing, manufacturing and importing hand knotted rugs dating to the mid‑1800s. Together with Melissa—who photographs and edits every listing—they curate each textile and also make one‑of‑a‑kind furniture and pillows. Operating from a flagship showroom in the NYC suburbs and balancing family life with two young children, they prioritize quality, craftsmanship, and the decorative story behind each piece. If you want authentic hand‑knotted construction presented with thoughtful photography and considered editing, Old New House® offers highly curated, sustainable‑luxury choices that sit comfortably in modern interiors.
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Customer Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the approximate dimensions?
About 13 inches x 34 inches x 6 inches.
What insert is included?
It comes with a down insert.
Is the pillow ready to use on arrival?
Yes, it has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in‑home use.
Will there be visible signs of age?
Yes. As it’s made from an antique rug fragment circa 1870, you may see fade or areas where the foundation shows.
Where was it newly made?
Bedford, New York.