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Schumacher Antelope Jade Pillow

This Luxury Linen Pillow with the classic Antelope Jade Design was drawn by Paul Poiret for Schumacher in 1930.

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this handcrafted cushion, featuring intricate piping detail and a generous 60cm x 60cm size that beautifully showcases the full pattern on each side.

Originally designed in 1930 by legendary French designer Paul Poiret, this exclusive print—Graceful Antelopes—captures sleek antelopes leaping through a whimsical, abstract forest. The design has been faithfully reproduced by Schumacher on high-quality, textured linen for a rich, tactile finish.

Perfectly soft to the touch, thanks to premium linen fibers, this Schumacher Antelope Jade Pillow brings both comfort and sophistication to your living room, bedroom, or office. Suitable for both residential and commercial interiors, it’s an easy-care piece—simply machine wash on a gentle cycle with like colours and line dry.

Elevate your décor with this unique designer pillow that blends classic artistry with modern luxury.

Paul Poiret: A Pioneer of Art Deco and Decorative Arts Innovation

Renowned as one of the most influential Parisian couturiers of the early 20th century, Paul Poiret played a key role in shaping the Art Deco movement. While celebrated for revolutionizing high fashion, Poiret also left a lasting impact on the decorative arts, blending bold creativity with refined design.

Deeply inspired by the Wiener Werkstätte—an Austrian collective dedicated to handcrafted, artist-driven design—Poiret founded the Atelier Martine in 1911. This groundbreaking school brought together talented 13-year-old girls, encouraging them to design freely based on nature and everyday life. The result was a vibrant collection of naively charming, boldly colored patterns used in fabrics, wallpapers, and home décor.

Poiret’s forward-thinking vision merged fashion, art, and interior design, making his legacy an enduring influence in both luxury textiles and modern design.

In the years following World War I, Poiret, out of touch with the new realities of modern living, fell out of favor as a fashion impresario. In 1929 the American textile manufacturer F. Schumacher & Co. commissioned him to produce a line of fabrics. His designs, such as Juin, featured bright, highly simplified floral imagery, greatly resembling the work of his early prodigies, the Martines.

La Maison Martine: Paul Poiret’s Legacy in Decorative Arts and Design

La Maison Martine, the home and textile division of the legendary House of Poiret, was a visionary extension of Paul Poiret’s creative empire. More than just an interior design label, it included École Martine, an innovative art school for working-class girls. There, students sketched animals, botanicals, and everyday objects—designs that were transformed into vibrant, hand-crafted textiles and wallpapers.

Inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, Poiret envisioned entire interiors filled with bold prints, rich colors, and artistic details. He collaborated with elite artisans to bring his designs to life: Defossé & Karth and Paul Dumas crafted his wallpaper collections; Adolphe Chanaux produced his custom furniture; Murano glassmakers in Venice hand-painted his exquisite glassware; and École Martine students created plush, hand-knotted carpets.

Poiret’s reign was cut short by World War I. After serving as a military tailor, he returned to Paris in 1919 to find his fashion house nearly bankrupt. As the fashion world embraced modern simplicity through designers like Coco Chanel, Poiret struggled to adapt. In a final bid to revive his creative legacy, he partnered with the American design house Schumacher in 1930.

This groundbreaking collaboration made Paul Poiret the first fashion designer to create a textile collection for Schumacher. The capsule featured nine original patterns—lush with feathers, ribbons, banana leaves, pineapples, florals, botanicals, and galloping antelopes—that celebrated his imaginative spirit.

Though Poiret died in poverty, his influence lives on. In 2007, the Metropolitan Museum of Art honored him with its annual Costume Institute Gala, themed “Poiret: King of Fashion.” In 2018, Schumacher reintroduced his original prints, revealing how timeless and relevant his designs remain. These reissued fabrics and wallpapers continue to bring joy, color, and sophistication to modern interiors—just as Poiret intended.

Product Details 

• Schumacher Antelope Pillow Size: 60cm x 60cm
• Fabric: 100% Linen
• Jade Green

Features: 

• Piping Detail.
• Hidden zipper.
• Beautifully overlocked.
• Feather Cushion Inner over size for perfect fit.

All cushions are made in house by a small team of individuals. Great care is taken to ensure you receive a comfortable and beautiful looking product.

This cushion is made to order. Please allow 3-4 days processing time. Print placement may vary on each cushion, each piece is unique in cut.