Vintage Aubusson Boston Terrier Needlepoint Pillow with Down Fill

A wonderfully distinctive vintage Aubusson-style needlepoint pillow featuring a seated Boston Terrier at center, framed by scrolling foliate decoration, shells, and small naturalistic motifs. The beautifully muted palette of warm ochre yellow, cream, charcoal, soft gray, and earthy brown gives this piece that collected, old-world character that works especially well in an English country or traditional interior.

Handworked in needlepoint, the pillow is finished with an elaborate coordinating passementerie border and generously scaled tassel trim. A plush down-filled insert gives it the substantial, beautifully relaxed shape expected of a quality decorative pillow. The Boston Terrier subject makes this an especially charming find for the dog lover without feeling overly novelty-driven.

CONDITION
Gorgeous vintage condition with age-appropriate wear and patina consistent with a handmade textile. The gently aged character of the needlepoint and trim is part of its appeal.

SIZE
Approximately 18" L × 18" W

PROVENANCE
Vintage. Aubusson-style handmade needlepoint decorative pillow.

MATERIAL
Handmade needlepoint textile, decorative passementerie and tassel trim, down-filled insert.

STYLING SUGGESTIONS
This is exactly the sort of pillow that can make an entire chair. Style it alone on a worn leather club chair, tuck it into an English country reading nook, or layer it with tartan, velvet, and antique textiles on a traditional sofa. The warm yellow ground is particularly good against dark woods, tobacco leather, olive, camel, and deep green.