Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13

Vintage Hermès Eiffel Tower Paris Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow

About the Item

Rare vintage Hermès Eiffel Tower Paris silk scarf and Irish linen cushion pillow black red blue The ‘crème de la crème’ of scarves, this beauty is a one-of-a-kind custom made luxury cushion (pillow) from an exquisite and rare vintage silk themed Hermès fashion scarf designed by Sefedin Ibrahamim Alamin (Kwumi) in 2004, illustrating the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and named ‘La Tour Eiffel S’Envole’ translating into English as ‘The Eiffel Tower takes off’. The color-way is so striking with bold colors and dramatic brush strokes in a painterly like quality, reminiscent of the Expressionist movement. Busy with multiple motifs magically appearing to swirl across the sky like shooting stars or rockets leaving beautiful trails behind. Note the iconic ‘Hermès Paris’ markings proudly placed throughout the design, along with ‘C Hermes’, ’Sedefin’ and the title/name of the piece ‘La Tour Eiffel S’Envole…’. The French company began in 1837 producing superior quality leather goods, harnesses and saddles, which makes sense that 100 years later the main theme on their luxury scarves is equestrian. Hermès scarves, known as ‘carre’ (squares), have become a symbol of French chic and are a highly desirable object across the globe that still continues to delight. Favored by the ‘jet-setters’ of the 1950s and 1960s and gaining iconic status by Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and even Queen Elizabeth II. Quality twill silk with beautiful texture. It was made using the ‘Lyonnaise technique’ silk screen process with each of its frames traditionally laid one by one by hand (the more complex patterns can go up to 42). Before being carefully unraveled to create our cushion, the edge was delicately hand rolled and hemmed, a distinctive French style finish of all Hermes scarves. Backed in new 100% pure Irish linen, the aristocrat of textiles and certified by the Irish Linen Guild, lined in a layer of natural bamboo wadding, filled with new plush duck feather insert and a concealed zip. The traditional oatmeal color (color) linen is a combination of the unbleached raw color of the natural flax plant on the weft intertwined with pristine white on the warp, resulting in a beautiful mélange effect. A contemporary cushion (pillow) constructed with antique elements by using fragments of precious fabric. A superb bijou accent to one’s interior. Handcrafted in Ireland By designer-maker Katie Larmour   This cushion is a one-of-a-kind and part of a sustainability project. It has been created from a repurposed, up-cycled, recycled fabric, used with the intentions on promoting an eco-friendlier environment. We both celebrate and cherish the past and take care with rare and precious vintage and antique materials. (this cushion frame can also be reversed back into a scarf and presented in a frame on request). Katie Larmour is a respected antique dealer and expert in Irish linen. Color: Black, charcoal, grey (gray), yellow, primary, red, turquoise, blue, green, orange and lemon. Tags: Modern, Modernist.
  • Attributed to:
    Hermès (Fashion House)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Belfast, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4959122618822
More From This SellerView All
  • Vintage Hermes Equestrian Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
    By Hermès
    Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
    Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Vintage Hermes Equestrian Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow The ‘crème de la crème’ of scarves, this beauty is a one-of-a-kind luxury cushion (pillow) created from an exquisite vintage silk Hermes fashion scarf in their festive ‘Les Rubans Du Cheval’ equestrian pattern by Joachim Metz in 1988. A variety of elaborate ribbon rosettes in vibrant, colourful hues - an ornament made of pleated material, gathered so as to resemble a rose and worn as a decorative badge to show ranking in a competition. The French company began in 1837 producing superior quality leather goods, harnesses and saddles, which makes sense that 100 years later the main theme on their luxury scarves is equestrian. Hermes scarves, known as ‘carre’ (squares), have become a symbol of French chic and are a highly desirable object across the globe that still continues to delight. Favoured by the ‘jet-setters’ of the 50s and 60s and gaining iconic status by Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and this particular elegant design even worn by Queen Elizabeth II. The name of the print along with the brand’s signature proudly features in the centre. The attractive equestrian design is a delicately detailed illustration of bridal equipment with buckles, leather straps, feminine mermaids holding up functional hoops and lions holding crests on other sections of the metal hardware adorning the elaborate piece. It features a display of two equestrian horse bride dressings symmetrical like a mirror image of each other. In a dramatic, busy picture of multicoloured ribbon colour way on a quality sumptuous twill silk with a beautiful texture. It was made using the ‘Lyonnaise technique’ silk screen process with each of it’s 13 frames traditional laid one by one by hand (the more complex patterns can go out to 42). Before being carefully unravelled to create our cushion, the edge was delicately hand rolled and hemmed, a distinctive French style finish of all Hermes scarves. We also have a couple of other similar stunning Hermes scarf cushions...
    Category

    Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

    Materials

    Linen, Silk

  • Vintage Hermès Turquoise Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
    Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
    Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and...
    Category

    20th Century French Pillows and Throws

    Materials

    Textile

  • Very Rare Vintage Hermes French Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Blue
    By Hermès
    Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
    Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Very rare vintage hermes French silk scarf and Irish linen cushion pillow blue Equestrian Description: The ‘crème de la crème’ of scarves, this beauty is a one-of-a-kind luxury cushion (pillow) created from an exquisite vintage silk Hermes fashion scarf. The French company began in 1837 producing superior quality leather goods, harnesses and saddles, which makes sense that 100 years later the main theme on their luxury scarves is equestrian. Hermes scarves, known as ‘carre’ (squares), have become a symbol of French chic and are a highly desirable object across the globe that still continues to delight. Favoured by the ‘jet-setters’ of the 50s and 60s and gaining iconic status by Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and this particular elegant design even worn by Queen Elizabeth II. The name of the print, ’Clic Clac’ - alluding to the clattering of horses - along with the brand’s signature, ’Hermes’, and artist Julia Abadie’s name, ‘J. Abadie’, proudly feature within the picture. Note the text ‘Hermes Souris’, translating as Hermes ‘Mouse’ or ‘Mice’, and ‘Clic Clouc’. First designed in 1979, the attractive equestrian design is a delicately detailed illustration of elaborate bridal equipment - with various buckles, a pair of traditional leather blinkers, six old fashioned blackthorn horsewhips and pommels. In a soft, delicate blue and subtle creamy beige tone with muted browns colour-way with an essence of Mid-Century Modern design. It was made using the ‘Lyonnaise technique’ silk screen process with each of it’s 13 frames traditional laid one by one by hand (the more complex patterns can go out to 42). Before being carefully unravelled to create our cushion, the edge was delicately hand rolled and hemmed, a distinctive French style finish of all Hermes scarves. We also have a couple of other similar stunning Hermes scarf cushions...
    Category

    Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

    Materials

    Linen, Silk

  • French Vintage Hermes Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Rare Purple Blue
    By Hermès
    Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
    Title: Vintage Hermes Equestrian Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Purple Blue Gold Description: The ‘crème de la crème’ of s...
    Category

    20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

    Materials

    Textile

  • Vintage French Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Cushions Pillows
    Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
    Unique custom made one-of-a-kind cushions (pillows) created from a stunning vintage silk 1960s fashion scarf in an eye catching multicolored geometric pattern. The design is reminisc...
    Category

    20th Century French Pillows and Throws

    Materials

    Textile

  • Vintage Lanvin Geometric Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
    Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
    Large custom made one of a kind cushion (pillow) created from a superb vintage silk Lanvin fashion scarf in a striking geometric pattern. A glorious dramatic power scarf depicting st...
    Category

    20th Century French Pillows and Throws

    Materials

    Textile

You May Also Like
  • Hermès, Hollywood Regency Style, Large Pillow, Vintage Silk Scarf, 1990s
    By Hermès
    Located in Stamford, CT
    Enormous Hollywood Regency style Hermes 'The Bull and Mouth Regents Circus' silk stuffed pillow. One out of a large collection of vintage throw or show pillows with the original Herm...
    Category

    Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Pillows and Throws

    Materials

    Silk

  • Vintage Hermes Paris Citrouilles & Coloquintes Burnt Orange Silk Pumpkin Scarf
    By Hermès
    Located in Philadelphia, PA
    A fine vintage silk scarf. By Hermes. Decorated with pumpkins & gourds and gardening tools. With a hand rolled edge and a "Made in France 100%" label stitched to one corner. Si...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws

    Materials

    Silk

  • Hermès, Hollywood Regency Style, Large Square Pillow, Vintage Silk Scarf, 1990s
    By Hermès
    Located in Stamford, CT
    Enormous Hollywood Regency style Hermes ''Grands Attelages'' silk stuffed pillow. One out of a large collection of vintage throw or show pillows with th...
    Category

    Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Pillows and Throws

    Materials

    Silk

  • Vintage Louis Feraud Paris Silk Scarf Red Blue and White
    By Louis Feraud, Hermès
    Located in North Hollywood, CA
    Gorgeous Louis Feraud Paris silk scarf in mint pristine condition. Designed by french artist Louis Feraud. Great gift 100 % silk, handcrafted, Made in France Signature of the bran...
    Category

    20th Century French Modern Collectible Jewelry

    Materials

    Silk

  • Hermès Custom Silk Scarf Pillow 'Hello Dolly' by Loic Dubigeon with Hermès Box
    By Hermès
    Located in McKinney, TX
    One-of-a-kind handmade custom luxury pillow crafted from a colorful and whimsical vintage "Hello Dolly" Hermès silk scarf designed by Loic Dubigeon. Fabricated using the entire scarf...
    Category

    20th Century French Modern Pillows and Throws

    Materials

    Silk

  • Pair of Linen Pillow Cushions - Marcel pattern - Designed and Made in Paris
    Located in Leesburg, VA
    Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Marcel" from Antoinette Poisson's domino papers collection. Duck Feather and Down insert with cotton cover. Made in Paris. A Par...
    Category

    2010s French Edwardian Pillows and Throws

    Materials

    Linen

Recently Viewed

View All