Pair of French Checked Cotton Pillows from Chanteduc Provence

A coordinating small decorative pillow and bolster from 'Le Marin' guestroom at Chanteduc, Patricia and Walter Wells’s Provençal home. Patricia explains, “We had these made here about 30 years ago. I don’t think you can find people who do this kind of work anymore. The artisan’s daughter now makes costumes for the opera!” Covered in a soft checked fabric on a warm cream ground with rose and olive lines, the pair feels both fresh and gently time mellowed. The square pillow is neatly piped, while the slender bolster is finished with meticulous gathered rosette ends outlined by concentric piping, a hallmark of handwork. The textile is a finely woven cotton or cotton blend, inviting to the touch. Condition is very good, with light, even wear consistent with age, reflecting careful use in a beloved guestroom. Gracefully scaled for a bed, window seat or reading chair, these pieces bring subtle color and artisanal texture to an interior. Their palette sits easily alongside natural linens, wicker, or painted wood, and their provenance from Chanteduc adds a note of lived-in refinement. Place the pair together for a composed look, or separate them to echo Patricia’s intelligent simplicity throughout the home.