Hair-On Whitetail Deer Hide Lumbar Pillow - Filled
Hair-On Whitetail Deer Hide Lumbar Pillow - Filled
Genuine hair-on whitetail deerskin, wild-harvested in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Professionally tanned, handmade, and finished as a one-of-a-kind accent piece for cabin, lodge, or home.
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Bring the Northwoods into your home with a genuine hair-on whitetail deerskin pillow, handmade from wild-harvested deer taken in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Each hide is professionally tanned and hand-cut, then sewn into a finished accent pillow by our friends at Driftless Tannery in Argyle, Wisconsin.
Because every hide is unique, varying in color from warm tawny brown to cool winter grey, no two pillows are exactly the same. No mass-production techniques or spray-on patterns are used in our crafting process.
Note: Natural hides may also carry small character marks such as a minor scar, a variation in coat density, or a subtle color shift from neck to flank. These are features of a genuine wild animal product.
Product Details
Product Details
The deer hair itself is hollow (a natural insulating trait of whitetails), which makes these pillows best suited for display and light use: a couch, a reading chair, a cabin bed. Not recommended for high-traffic seating where the hair would be constantly compressed or rubbed.
Care Instructions
- Spot clean only. Do not machine wash
- Shake or gently brush to refresh the coat
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Keep away from prolonged moisture
Material Origin
Material Origin
All hides are sourced directly from Deer's Meat Locker in Deer Park, WI - a family-owned wild game processing facility serving the Midwest since 1952.
Shipping Policy
Shipping Policy
Ships within 3 business days. Call ahead for bulk orders.
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Common Questions
How do whitetail deer hide pillows compare to axis deer pillows?
Axis deer pillows are exceedingly popular thanks to their distinctive white-spotted pattern. They read as exotic and tend to skew toward Western lodge or ranch-house aesthetics. Whitetail hair-on pillows have a different appeal: the tonal variation runs from warm tawny browns to deep grays, with a subtler, more versatile texture that fits rustic, modern-cabin, and even neutral-palette interiors without competing with other elements in the room. The other major difference is sourcing. Most axis hides are imported from Texas ranches or South America with limited traceability. Our whitetail hides come from our own closed-loop supply chain, right here in Wisconsin.
Will a hair-on deer hide pillow shed?
This is a common concern people have with deer hair-on products. Deer hair is hollow, which means it can break and shed if the hide wasn't tanned properly. The quality of the tan is everything. Our hides are tanned by hand at Driftless Tannery in Argyle, WI, which locks the hair follicles in place far more effectively than home or budget tanning methods. You should expect minimal loose hairs when the pillow is brand new, but a properly tanned whitetail pillow will not progressively shed the way a poorly processed hide does.
Do hair-on deer hide pillows have an odor?
Our natural, bark-tanned hides should have little to no animal smell. You may notice a faint, natural leather scent when the pillow first arrives which most people find pleasant, similar to a quality leather jacket. If a hair-on product has a strong or unpleasant odor, that's typically a sign of incomplete tanning or poor processing. If you're sensitive to scent, simply air the pillow in a well-ventilated room (out of the sun) after unboxing.
How do I care for a hair-on deer hide pillow?
Keep it simple: avoid direct sunlight and excess moisture, and you're 90% of the way there. For regular maintenance, brush lightly with the grain of the hair using a soft-bristle brush to remove dust. If something spills, blot immediately with a dry cloth. Never soak the hide or use water-based cleaners. For a deeper refresh, lightly dust with cornstarch or a small amount of borax powder, let it sit for a few minutes, then gently vacuum with a soft brush attachment. Hair-on hides are naturally resistant to dust mites and don't trap allergens the way fabric upholstery does. With basic care, these pillows age beautifully and last for years.
Where do your deer hides come from? Are they ethically sourced?
Every hide we sell is a byproduct of wild-harvested whitetail deer processed for venison at Deer's Meat Locker in Deer Park, Wisconsin. Nothing is raised or harvested specifically for the hide, we recover a material that would otherwise go to waste from the game processing supply chain. From there, hides are sent to our American tanning partners. We can proudly trace every hide from the field to your living room!