From pillows to chairs to ottomans and more- pieces covered in delightful needlepoint are beautiful. And those pieces are a wonderful way to instantly bring a sense of heirloom style to your home. In some rooms, a small touch like a needlepoint or petit point pillow is all it needs to warm it up and in other rooms- a pair of beautiful chairs covered in floral needlepoint can take the space from pretty to beyond in a snap. Today we are talking vintage needlepoint pieces and how to get the look.
Beautiful Needlepoint
Admittedly, I am obsessed with vintage floral needlepoint everything. And when I say everything- I mean- Everything. Bring on the little footstools wearing old threadbare needlepoint fabric. Give me all the old chairs with dainty needlepoint covers and don’t get me started on the amount of those beautiful pillows I feel belong in the house. They just might compete with the amount of needlepoint chairs I feel are necessary. And that is saying a lot.
Really though, those old pieces of needlepoint are like artwork. They bring patterns to life with texture and color and when they are well worn they are merely well loved and even more lovely in my opinion.
I have recently brought home a couple of new to me vintage chairs wearing delightful needlepoint fabrics for a project I am working on (more on that coming your way) and I must say, I don’t think I have met a needlepoint covered chair I didn’t like.
Blush, navy blue, apple green, yellow, – you name the color- those chairs are delightful.
Needlepoint Chairs
Where do you place a needlepoint chair? Anywhere. While some of the chairs may not be usable due to fragile fabrics- they make a beautiful vignette and accent in a room either way. And the ones that are usable- well, enjoy them anywhere you would like them.
Needlepoint Stools
If you don’t have the space for a chair- an old charming stool covered in needlepoint can be perfect. I love little footstools and ottomans because they are usually covered in charming carvings or a sweet little shape and when you add in an old needlepoint covering- they are even more delightful. Plus, they are small and so easy to tuck under a coffee table when not using.
Needlepoint Pillows
Something I am always falling for because you can plop a pillow anywhere and call it good. These pillows are also usually in the form of a cover- which I love because it makes design changes and storing pieces so easy. A bonus with the pillows- they make quite a few reproductions that are lovely like an antique if you are looking for instant charm.
Get the Look
Shopping vintage is always such a fun way to sort through and find treasures. Stop at your local thrift stores and take a closer look at the pillow section. I also have picked up several vintage single chairs with at the thrift stores and the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. You can also check marketplace and other online shopping avenues.
For new get the look options- I was able to find some beautiful pillow options- click the photos below to shop. *affiliate links
I am thrilled, thrilled to see your post on needlepoint. I have loved it for years, and treasured family pieces. all my dining chairs are needlepoint, footstools, even a cornish board in bargello. I took a class in college (as an elective) for needlepoint and never looked back! thank you for this post in perhaps reviving a lovely trend of the past.
Courtney, I absolutely love needlepoint! I have done quite a few needlepoint pictures over the years. I have my Grannie’s small footstool which she had done in needlepoint. How I treasure that precious piece.
I just love that picture of your precious little dog sitting on your settee. I know you really miss her. We sure miss our little “Princess” who went to Doggie Heaven a year ago.