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Coral Embroidered Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and fun coral embroidered pillow. Great addition to your boho chic inspired interiors. A
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Fabric

Coral Embroidered Pillow
Coral Embroidered Pillow
H 11 in W 11 in D 3 in
Contemporary Embroidered Pillow on Soft Pink Ultrasuede with Metallic Wheat
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning embroidered pillow with wheat motifs, ornately embroidered with gold, copper, and silver
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2010s Lebanese Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

British Royal Golf Club Blue and Gold Thread Embroidered Pillow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage British royal golf club blue and gold thread embroidered pillow. Hand embroidered in
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Contemporary Embroidered Pillow on Soft Pink Ultrasuede with Dove & Olive Branch
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful embroidered pillow with dove and olive branch motif, ornately embroidered in a
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2010s Lebanese Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

The Twist Embroidered Pillow 16"
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features The Twist Embroidered Tape with a knife edge finish. Satin stitched on linen
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2010s American Pillows and Throws

The Twist Embroidered Pillow 16"
The Twist Embroidered Pillow 16"
H 11 in W 16 in D 5 in
The Twist Embroidered Pillow 18"
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features The Twist Embroidered Tape with a knife edge finish. Satin stitched on linen
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2010s American Pillows and Throws

The Twist Embroidered Pillow 18"
The Twist Embroidered Pillow 18"
H 18 in W 18 in D 5 in
The Twist Embroidered Pillow 16"
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features The Twist Embroidered Tape with a knife edge finish. Satin stitched on linen
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2010s American Pillows and Throws

The Twist Embroidered Pillow 16"
The Twist Embroidered Pillow 16"
H 16 in W 16 in D 5 in
Pair of Crewel Work Embroidered Pillows
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
harmonious blend of elegance and tranquility. The pillows are adorned with a silk-embroidered trim banding
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws

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Linen, Silk

Floral Cushion Cover Hand Embroidered Pillow Case Pink Wool Scatter Cushion
Located in Hampshire, GB
hand embroidered pillow case pink wool Scatter cushion.
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Armenian Marash Embroidered Pillow Top
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare item in rather fine condition apart from a few small holes due to its age and use.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Antique Armenian Marash Embroidered Pillow Top
Antique Armenian Marash Embroidered Pillow Top
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H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 0.08 in
Schumacher Lula Embroidered Pillow In Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lula Embroidered Tape with a knife edge finish. With a profusion of flowers
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Pillows and Throws

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Linen

Contemporary Silk Hand Embroidered Pillow from Armenia
Located in Istanbul, TR
Embroidery on this piece as refined as it gets. The silk thread is coloured with natural dyes and the design comes from a Dagestan Kaitag embroidery. The backing is hand-stitched on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Suzani Pillows and Throws

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Silk

Contemporary Silk Hand Embroidered Pillow from Armenia
Contemporary Silk Hand Embroidered Pillow from Armenia
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H 21.66 in W 37.8 in D 0.4 in
Nima Embroidered Pillow in Tan 24 x 12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Nima Embroidered Cotton Linen with a knife edge finish.
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2010s American Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Pair of 19th C. Metallic Embroidered Pillows w/ Trim
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of pillows with 19th-century metallic embroidery on golden velvet, set against a burnt
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Antique 19th Century American Other Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Antique Nim Suzani Embroidered Pillows with Belgium Linen Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your interior with our exquisite pair of antique pillows, meticulously crafted from
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Antique 1890s Uzbek Arts and Crafts Pillows and Throws

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Fabric, Textile, Linen, Upholstery, Feathers

Suzani Textile Throw Pillow, 100% Silk Cushion Cover, Embroidered Pillow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
type of hand-embroidered and decorative tribal textile panel made in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and other
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Pillows and Throws

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Linen, Silk

Uzbek Floral Pattern Suzani Cushion Cover, Embroidered Pillow, All Silk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
advised. Suzani is a type of hand-embroidered and decorative tribal textile panel made in Uzbekistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Pillows and Throws

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Linen, Silk

Uzbek Suzani Fabric Cushion Cover, 100% Silk Embroidered Pillow Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
type of hand-embroidered and decorative tribal textile panel made in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and other
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Pillows and Throws

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Linen, Silk

Floral Patterned Cushion Cover, All Silk Hand Embroidered Pillow Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Suzani cushion cover featuring hand embroidered silk on silk background, flowers and
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Pillows and Throws

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Linen, Silk

Antique Embroidered Pillow from Eastern Europe, Bulgaria, Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back Dry clean only.
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Early 20th Century Bulgarian Suzani Pillows and Throws

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Silk

Contemporary Large Embroidered Pillow with Green and Gold Leaves on Linen
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning large pillow with leaves, ornately embroidered in a combination of coloured and metallic
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2010s Lebanese Pillows and Throws

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Linen

19"x21" 100% Silk Embroidered Pillow Sham, Handmade Throw Pillow, Suzani Cushion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Embrace the bohemian spirit and let this suzani hand embroidered silk throw pillow cover take center stage
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Pillows and Throws

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Linen, Silk

18"x24" Embroidered Pillow Case, Handmade Silk Cushion Cover, Linen Throw Pillow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
they are widely used for home decoration in a very stylish way. This gorgeous pillow cushion cover will
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Pillows and Throws

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Linen, Cotton, Silk

Indian Embroidered Pillow Case, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Suzani Indian Rugs

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Silk

Indian Embroidered Pillow Case, Mid-20th Century
Indian Embroidered Pillow Case, Mid-20th Century
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W 25.99 in L 24.81 in
Antique Embroidered Pillow Case, Europe, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.
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Early 20th Century French Western European Rugs

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Linen

Embroidery Pillow
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th Century Hand embroidered pillow (Late 1800's).
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Antique 19th Century Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Embroidery Pillow
Embroidery Pillow
H 10 in W 24 in D 24 in
Mira Starburst Pillow, Light Brown Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fill the room with this modern abstract embroidered pillow. Adds instant glamour and luxury to any
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2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Aunti Hand Embroidered Beige Linen Pillow Cover
By Jackie Villevoye
Located in Middelburg, NL
fast-paced fashion industry. Aunti, a charming hand embroidered pillow cover with a fresh color
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2010s Indian Pillows and Throws

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Linen

Aunti Hand Embroidered Beige Linen Pillow Cover
Aunti Hand Embroidered Beige Linen Pillow Cover
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H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 0.4 in
Antique Embroidered Nim Suzani Pillows with Black Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Crafted meticulously using antique embroidered Nim Suzani textile fabric, these pillows epitomize classic
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Antique 1890s Uzbek Arts and Crafts Pillows and Throws

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Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Feathers

Mira Starburst Pillow, Ivory Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fill the room with this modern abstract embroidered pillow. Adds instant glamour and luxury to any
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2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Dahli Brown Pillow Hand Embroidered on Handwoven Organic Cotton by Artisans
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Dahli Brown is a fully embroidered pillow , with one of a kind beautiful handwork highlighting the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Maze Brown Pillow Hand Embroidered on Handwoven Organic Cotton by Artisans
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Maze is a fully hand embroidered pillow , with one of a kind beautiful handwork highlighting the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Dahli Cora Pillow Fully Hand Embroidered on Handwoven Organic Cotton by Artisans
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Dahli is a fully embroidered pillow , with one of a kind beautiful handwork highlighting the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Maze Coral Pillow Fully Hand Embroidered on Handwoven Organic Cotton by Artisans
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Maze is a fully hand embroidered pillow , with one of a kind beautiful handwork highlighting the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Embroidered Silk Pillow
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/2449 - Beautiful pillows: one with a light blu background, the other all clear: SOLD _ They are
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Pillows and Throws

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Silk

Embroidered Silk Pillow
Embroidered Silk Pillow
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in
Embroidered Silk Pillow
Located in New York, NY
An embroidered silk pillow in gold, green and persimmon. Backed with 100% wool fabric.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Silk

Embroidered Silk Pillow
Embroidered Silk Pillow
H 12 in W 24 in D 6 in
Silk Embroidered Signed Pillow
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Brown silk cushion with hand embroidery in silk threads: modern or classic, but beautiful!. (I forgot designer 's name..)
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2010s English Other Pillows and Throws

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Silk

Silk Embroidered Signed Pillow
Silk Embroidered Signed Pillow
H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Embroidered Silk Pillows
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of embroidered silk elegant pillows with brick, yellow, orange, Bordeaux shades: to give a new
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2010s English Aesthetic Movement Pillows and Throws

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Silk

Pair of Embroidered Silk  Pillows
Pair of Embroidered Silk  Pillows
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 3.94 in
Embroideres Floral pillow
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a floral pattern
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Embroideres Floral pillow
H 2.37 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Silk Embroidered Large Italian Pillow
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant pure silk large Italian pillow, with flower embroidered: in the centre of Your sofa
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Movement Pillows and Throws

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Silk

Silk Embroidered Large Italian Pillow
Silk Embroidered Large Italian Pillow
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 5.91 in
Embroidered Cotton and Chenille Pillows
By Bolsters
Located in High Point, NC
Limited edition design pillows which is handmade in North Carolina. All USA materials. The pillow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Chenille, Cotton

Vintage Linen Hand Embroidered Suzani Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hand Embroidered Linen Pillow
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Early 2000s Pillows and Throws

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Linen

Vintage Linen Hand Embroidered Suzani Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hand Embroidered Linen Suzani Pillow
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Early 2000s Pillows and Throws

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Linen

Lost City Hand Embroidered Roses Pillow
By Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Located in Brooklyn, NY
EMBROIDERED BY HAND INSPIRATION Pierre-Joseph Redoute’s paintings of roses (1817–24) are hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Silk

Blue Italian Greyhound Embroidered Accent Pillow
By Paola Tacchini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Italian Greyhound dog, one of my favorite feline subjects, is finely embroidered with colorful
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Hand Embroidered Lion pillow
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a floral pattern
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Hand Embroidered Lion pillow
H 2.37 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Hand Embroidered Bear pillow
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a bear design cotton Velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Hand Embroidered Bear pillow
H 2.37 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Temara Embroidered Print Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Temara Embroidered Print with a knife edge finish. This exotic beauty is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Temara Embroidered Print Pillow
Temara Embroidered Print Pillow
H 22 in W 22 in D 5 in
Temara Embroidered Print Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Temara Embroidered Print with a knife edge finish. This exotic beauty is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Temara Embroidered Print Pillow
Temara Embroidered Print Pillow
H 16 in W 25 in D 5 in
Sage Green Italian Greyhound Embroidered Accent Pillow
By Paola Tacchini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Italian Greyhound dog, one of my favorite feline subjects, is finely embroidered with colorful
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Pair of Contemporary Ornately Embroidered Ottoman Pillows
Located in Toronto, ON
A pair of ottoman pillows with metallic floral embroidery and burgundy silk velvet back. Entirely
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2010s Hungarian Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Kulikovo Hand Embroidered Black Velvet Pillow Cover
By Jackie Villevoye
Located in Middelburg, NL
fast-paced fashion industry. Kulikovo, a hand embroidered black velvet pillow cover is a sixties
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2010s Indian Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Kulikovo Hand Embroidered Black Velvet Pillow Cover
Kulikovo Hand Embroidered Black Velvet Pillow Cover
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H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 0.4 in
Arakawa Hand Embroidered Black Linen Pillow Cover
By Jackie Villevoye
Located in Middelburg, NL
fast-paced fashion industry. Arakawa pillow cover, a strong tone on tone design, hand embroidered
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2010s Indian Pillows and Throws

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Linen

Hand Embroidered Suzani Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pillow made of hand embroidery silk, on cream color background, exceptional flowers and
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20th Century Uzbek Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Silk

Hand Embroidered Suzani Pillow
Hand Embroidered Suzani Pillow
H 8.5 in W 27 in D 5 in
Barberton Hand Embroidered Brown Velvet Pillow Cover
By Jackie Villevoye
Located in Middelburg, NL
fast-paced fashion industry. Barberton, a brown velvet pillow cover with superb colors caught in
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2010s Indian Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Barberton Hand Embroidered Brown Velvet Pillow Cover
Barberton Hand Embroidered Brown Velvet Pillow Cover
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H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 0.4 in
Yawkey Hand Embroidered Brown Velvet Pillow Cover
By Jackie Villevoye
Located in Middelburg, NL
fast-paced fashion industry. Yawkey pillow cover, an orignal guy in unique earthly colours all hand
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2010s Indian Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Yawkey Hand Embroidered Brown Velvet Pillow Cover
Yawkey Hand Embroidered Brown Velvet Pillow Cover
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H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 0.4 in
Ukiyo Hand Embroidered Brown Linen Pillow Cover
By Jackie Villevoye
Located in Middelburg, NL
fast-paced fashion industry. Ukiyo pillow cover, a refined tone on tone design in a warm shade of
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2010s Indian Pillows and Throws

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Linen

Eksteen Hand Embroidered Black Velvet Pillow Cover
By Jackie Villevoye
Located in Middelburg, NL
fast-paced fashion industry. Eksteen, a hand embroidered black silk velvet pillow cover is a 1960s
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2010s Indian Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Eksteen Hand Embroidered Black Velvet Pillow Cover
Eksteen Hand Embroidered Black Velvet Pillow Cover
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H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 0.4 in
Hand Embroidered Suzani Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pillow made of hand embroidery silk, on cream color background, exceptional flowers and
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20th Century Uzbek Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Silk

Hand Embroidered Suzani Pillow
Hand Embroidered Suzani Pillow
H 14 in W 23 in D 4 in
Hand Embroidered Suzani Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pillow made of hand embroidery silk, on cream color background, exceptional flowers and
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20th Century Uzbek Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Silk

Hand Embroidered Suzani Pillow
Hand Embroidered Suzani Pillow
H 15 in W 24 in D 5 in
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Embroidered Pillows For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of embroidered pillows available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct embroidered pillows — often made from fabric, silk and cotton — can elevate any home. There are 990 antique and vintage embroidered pillows for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 333 modern editions to choose from as well. Embroidered pillows have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Embroidered pillows are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Baroque and Rococo styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made embroidered pillows over the years, but those made by Leah Singh, Susann Eschenfelder and antique textiles galleries are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Pillows and Throws for You

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.

Questions About Embroidered Pillows
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