Unique antique textile pillow

Buy the Antique Ziegler Mahal Rug Fragment Pillow

Exact Details

Product Details and Fit

Material
Antique Ziegler Mahal rug fragment
Motif
Large central cypress tree
Pillow Size
Approximately 24" x 24" x 8"
Insert
Down filled
Production
Newly made pillow using a vintage rug fragment
Condition Notes
Shows foundation wear, fading, and thread bare area
Cleaning
Professionally cleaned
Made In
Bedford, NY

What arrives

One pillow with down insert

Fit and Size

Dimensions and Design

Place on sofas, armchairs, or beds for accent and comfort

Shipping and Returns

Delivery and Return Policies

Shipping Details

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground; freight shipping arranged as needed. Shipments include tracking and insurance. See checkout for exact rates.

Returns Policy

30 day returns accepted; no label or restocking fee. Return label required and item must be in transit within 3 days of receiving label.
Antique Ziegler Mahal Rug Fragment Pillow showing large central cypress tree design

A quiet heirloom

Antique Ziegler Mahal Rug Fragment Pillow, 24" square, newly made in Bedford, NY with a down insert—its cypress tree motif softened by time and careful cleaning.

Time, stitched

A fragment that knows how a room should feel

Singular by history

Rooms can feel finished yet forgettable. The Antique Ziegler Mahal Rug Fragment Pillow brings lived-in richness—the deep ground, rusted florals, and central cypress drawing the eye without noise. Its age shows in gentle wear and a threadbare note that reads as character, not flaw. You get patina and presence in one move.

Calm, patterned gravity

Made newly from an 1870 rug fragment and professionally cleaned, it arrives ready for the sofa where conversations actually happen. The down insert settles softly, inviting a lean as well as a look. At 24 x 24 x 8 inches, it anchors a corner or layers easily with quieter solids. The story is visible, so the room doesn’t have to shout.

For the collector at home

Someone who loves antique textiles and wants a single, storied accent to ground a living room, reading chair, or bed.

Where it lands

Set it on a deep sofa or library chair as the focal cushion, letting its cypress motif center the palette of rust, indigo, and soft cream.
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Craft and Heritage

About Old New House®

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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Product Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the approximate dimensions?
About 24" x 24" x 8".
What filling does it include?
It comes with a down insert.
Is it ready to use on arrival?
Yes, it has been recently professionally cleaned and arrives ready for in‑home use.
Will there be visible wear?
Yes. As a reclaimed antique rug fragment circa 1870, it may show foundation, fade, and a threadbare area—all part of its character.
Where was it made into a pillow?
It was newly made in Bedford, NY from the antique rug fragment.