An assortment of antique silk throw pillows is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique silk throw pillows — often made from
fabric,
silk and
linen — can elevate any home. Find 1360 antique and vintage antique silk throw pillows at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 162 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Antique silk throw pillows have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Antique silk throw pillows bearing
Baroque or
Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique silk throw pillows have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
antique textiles galleries,
Atelier Lam and
Cartier are consistently popular.
Today, vintage pillows and throws are staples in interior decorating, especially in living rooms, bedrooms and guest rooms.
If eyes are the windows to the soul, then decorative pillows are the windows to the design aesthetic of one’s dreams. “They can be showpieces that are the last, final touch to an interior, like a jewel,” says Irish cushion designer Katie Larmour.
The use of pillows dates back thousands of years. However, the earliest examples were not the soft pillows of today as Mesopotamians and ancient Egyptians used headrests made of stone. Softer pillows became popular with the Romans and Greeks.
Contemporary, designer and vintage pillows and throws can tie in design elements from all parts of a room to contribute to a more cohesive aesthetic. Whether they incorporate the colors of the room’s curtains or rug, echo the room’s paint color or act as an accent on their own, pillows and throws fill up a space and create a cozy and put-together appearance.
There are throws and pillows to complement any design style. Whether seeking out intricately patterned mid-century modern pillows, simple designs or tribal-style wool pillows, 1stDibs has something for every home or collection.