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Large Cushion or Pillow cover Traditional Hand-Worked Indian Vintage
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a dazzling colorful large, 24 x 24 inch pillow or cushion cover ( or wall hanging) all hand
Category

20th Century Indian Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Handwoven 'Altitude Cent II' Bauhaus Merino Wool Large Cushion Pillow
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
combination of weave structures, this unique cushion draws inspiration from the Art Deco and Bauhaus movements
Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Handwoven 'Altitude Cent I' Bauhaus Merino Wool Large Cushion Pillow
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
combination of weave structures, this unique cushion draws inspiration from the Art Deco and Bauhaus movements
Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

GAN Spaces Lan Large Cushion with Wool in Indigo by Neri&Hu
By GAN Rugs, Neri&HU
Located in New York, NY
moveable back cushions. The seat element is composed of poufs as well as a small wooden surface which can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Turkoman Cushion Cover
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1127 - Large cushion cover with a whole beautiful old Turkoman carpet. Also perfect for the
Category

Late 20th Century Turkmen Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Turkoman Cushion Cover
Turkoman Cushion Cover
H 18.9 in W 29.14 in D 5.91 in
HOLLYHOCKS Large Velvet Cushion - Autumn
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
romance of cottagecore, this large cushion is made in Britain from superbly soft velvet.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

HOLLYHOCKS Large Velvet Cushion - Autumn
HOLLYHOCKS Large Velvet Cushion - Autumn
H 23.63 in W 3.94 in D 23.63 in
Large Kuba Cloth Cushion
Located in Houston, TX
Large Kuba cloth cushion: Face is made from vintage Kuba cloth (raphia palm with cut pile to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Feathers, Hemp, Raffia

Large Kuba Cloth Cushion
Large Kuba Cloth Cushion
H 20 in W 20 in D 7 in
Toyine Sellers Leather & Fabric Pillow Cushions, Lyon, France
By Toyine
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
. Measurements as follows: Larger cushion: Length: 19.7 in (50 cm) x Width: 13 in (33 cm) x Depth: 3 in (8 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Toyine Sellers Leather & Fabric Pillow Cushions, Lyon, France
Toyine Sellers Leather & Fabric Pillow Cushions, Lyon, France
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H 3.15 in W 13 in D 19.69 in
Pierre Frey Large Bolster Cushion
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful handcrafted bolster cushion in classic fabric by The House of Pierre Frey. The
Category

2010s Danish Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

ARTEMIS Large Velvet Cushion - Black
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
This luxury British velvet cushion features the intricate ARTEMIS print, a design that pays homage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

ARTEMIS Large Velvet Cushion - Black
ARTEMIS Large Velvet Cushion - Black
H 23.63 in W 3.94 in D 23.63 in
SABER Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Gold
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your sofa from simple to statement with this large gold velvet cushion. Featuring SABER
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

SABER Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Gold
SABER Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Gold
H 23.63 in W 3.94 in D 23.63 in
SABER Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Pink
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
Work the big cat of the jungle into your interior with this plush velvet cushion. SABER the tiger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

SABER Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Pink
SABER Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Pink
H 23.63 in W 3.94 in D 23.63 in
SABER Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Midnight
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
interior with the SABER cushion in inky midnight-blue velvet. This Tibetan-inspired motif will add plenty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

SABER Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Midnight
SABER Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Midnight
H 23.63 in W 3.94 in D 23.63 in
SABER Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Teal
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
corners, this plush velvet cushion will add a touch of rock 'n' roll elegance to any space. House of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

SABER Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Teal
SABER Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Teal
H 23.63 in W 3.94 in D 23.63 in
Large Nobsa Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Nobsa cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand
Category

2010s German Modern Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Large Nobsa Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Large Nobsa Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.4 in
ARTEMIS Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Blush
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
An homage to legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland's 'Garden in Hell' room, this ARTEMIS cushion is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

ARTEMIS Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Blush
ARTEMIS Large Tassel Velvet Cushion - Blush
H 23.63 in W 3.94 in D 23.63 in
Large 18th Century Tapestry Cushion or Pillow
Located in London, GB
A massive and very decorative feather & down-filled cushion or pillow, made of an Aubusson tapestry
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Silk

Large 18th Century Tapestry Cushion or Pillow
Large 18th Century Tapestry Cushion or Pillow
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 9.85 in
WILD SABER Large Tassel Jacquard Cushion - Butterscotch
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
cushion, which unites two of our favourite wild things: our House icon, SABER the tiger, and the WILD CARD
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pillows and Throws

Materials

Jacquard

ANACONDA Large Tassel Cut-Velvet Cushion - Petrol
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
Evocative of the Garden of Eden, the ANACONDA cushion writhes with snakes, our House symbol of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Large Zebra Print Pillow Cushion Cover 23x23"
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
embrace the beauty of a zebra print while preserving the wild zebra animal. The large zebra cushion
Category

2010s Australian Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Animal Skin

Large Zebra Print Pillow Cushion Cover 23x23"
Large Zebra Print Pillow Cushion Cover 23x23"
H 0.79 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Large Pair of Red Strié Cut Velvet Cushions
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stunning large pair of dark "tomato red" strié velvet down-filled cushions. Measures: 20" W x 16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Tapestry Woven Panel of Figure Group Aubusson Style, French Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
large cushion / pillow or small throw etc. The design depicts a gathering of four adults and a child
Category

20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Large Pair of Tapestry Pattern Cushions with Fringe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of verdure tapestry style down-filled cushions with fringe. Measures: 23 inches square.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Beautiful Large Vintage Gypsy Oriental Embroidery Pillow Cushion, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous oriental pillow, cushion or seat pillow. Original vintage cushions made from Oriental rugs
Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Large White Moroccan Hand Embroidered Ottoman, Cushion or Pouf
Located in Plainview, NY
A large handwoven Moroccan white ottoman, cushion or pouf in a square shape. This eye-catching
Category

1990s Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Large Irish Linen Pillow Cushion Vintage White Natural Patchwork
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
A custom made luxury contemporary pillow (cushion) of 100% pure Irish linen. A signature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

Handwoven 'Uccle' Geometric Large Merino Wool Cushion Pillow, Piccalilli/Greys
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Drawing inspiration from the color and pattern found in stain glass work, the Uccle cushion takes
Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Handwoven 'Uccle' Geometric Large Merino Wool Cushion Pillow, Papaya/Grey
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Drawing inspiration from the color and pattern found in stain glass work, the Uccle cushion takes
Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Petite Friture Week-End Large Seat Cushions in Anthracite, 2019
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Large Seat Cushions in Anthracite by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2019 The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Polyester

Contemporary Golden Editions Large Textured Cushion Handwoven Cotton Kente Ochre
Located in Barcelona, CT
Woven Kente cushion 1-Step: Warm and delicate Colours: Gold Are you looking for contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ghanaian Bauhaus Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Contemporary Ethnic Large Textured Cushion Handwoven Cotton Kente Black Green
Located in Barcelona, CT
Woven Kente cushion 1-Step: Warm and delicate Colours: Herb Are you looking for hand crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ghanaian Bauhaus Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Antique Turkmen Bokhara Hand Knotted Sewn Large Pair of Cushions
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Still vibrant high quality antique Turkmen Bokhara plush pair of hand sewn cushions with elephant
Category

Vintage 1920s Turkmen Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Large Memory Square Cushion or Throw Pillow by Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Beautiful cushion in exclusive Kvadrat fabric. The Memory cushion makes the perfect addition to a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Feathers

Handcrafted T'nalak Diamond Large Weave Cushion Cover in Camel
Located in LONDON, GB
Handcrafted cushion cover made with naturally dyed and delicately woven T’nalak cloth from Abaca
Category

2010s Philippine Pillows and Throws

Materials

Other

Leather Cushion, Made with Exclusive Pirarucu Fish Leather Green Large Size
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Pirarucu fish leather cushion. Pirarucu fish comes from Brazilian food industry, it is the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Leather

Leather Cushion, Made with Exclusive Pirarucu Fish Leather Black Large Size
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Pirarucu fish leather cushion. Pirarucu fish comes from Brazilian food industry, it is the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Leather

Large Bohemian Vintage Tribal Moroccan Handmade Floor Cushions, Poof or Pillow
Located in Plainview, NY
A Boho Chic oversized, large floor cushion, poof, or pillow crafted from a handwoven vintage
Category

20th Century Bohemian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Large Block Geometric Merino Wool Cushion Pillow, Papaya/Red/Grey
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Drawing inspiration from the color and pattern found in stain glass work, the Uccle cushion takes
Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Nanimarquina Wellbeing Large Light Cushion in Ivory by Ilse Crawford
By Nani Marquina, Ilse Crawford
Located in New York, NY
Wellbeing is an organism of comforting textile products that support the human experience. All the items focus on tactility, materiality, craft and quality. They add warmth, softness...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pair of Large Linen Pillow Cushions - Coromandel pattern - Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Coromandel" designed by Antoinette Poisson with
Category

2010s French Victorian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Pair of Large Linen Pillow Cushions - Beautiran pattern - Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Beautiran" designed by Antoinette Poisson with
Category

2010s French French Provincial Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Petite Friture Week-End Large Seat Cushions in Pearl Grey, 2019
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Large Seat Cushions in Pearl Grey by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2019 The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Polyester

Wool Scatter Cushion Uzbek Tribal Pillow Cover Handmade Large Brown Suzani
Located in Hampshire, GB
This unique tribal cushion cover is a larger piece suited to a bed or a sofa. Woven with a one of a
Category

1990s Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Large Crystal Field Square Cushion or Throw Pillow by Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Beautiful graphic cushion in exclusive Kvadrat fabric. Its beautiful geometric pattern and intense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Feathers

Pair of Large Irish Linen Pillows Cushions Vintage White Natural Patchwork
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
A pair of matching custom made luxury contemporary pillows (cushions) of 100% pure Irish linen. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

Pair of Large Linen Pillow Cushions - Flamme Indigo pattern - Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Flamme Indigo" designed by Antoinette Poisson
Category

2010s French French Provincial Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Pair of Large Linen Pillow Cushions - Rayures Provencale pattern - Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Rayures Provencale" designed by Antoinette
Category

2010s French Romantic Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Pair of Large Linen Pillow Cushions - Jardin Doeillet pattern - Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Jardin Doeillet" designed by Antoinette Poisson
Category

2010s French Louis XVI Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Pair of Large Linen Pillow Cushions - Carreaux Indigo pattern - Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Carreaux Indigo" designed by Antoinette Poisson
Category

2010s French Country Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Nanimarquina Wellbeing Large Light Cushion by Ilse Crawford, 1stdibs New York
By Ilse Crawford, Nani Marquina
Located in New York, NY
Wellbeing is an organism of comforting textile products that support the human experience. All the items focus on tactility, materiality, craft and quality. They add warmth, softness...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Handcrafted T'nalak Diamond Large Weave Cushion Cover in Light Grey 45x45cm
Located in LONDON, GB
Handcrafted cushion cover made with naturally dyed and delicately woven T’nalak cloth from Abaca
Category

2010s Philippine Pillows and Throws

Materials

Other

House of Hackney Grey and Beige Large Velvet Tigris Cushion, Pillow, UK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
House of Hackney draws on Far Eastern references for this grey Tigris cushion, adorned with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Large Pair of Silvery-Taupe and White "Carnavalet" Fortuny Cushions with Border
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Decorative pair of down-filled silvery-taupe and white Fortuny cushions with Fortuny border
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Large Vintage Jacques Heim French Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Large custom made one-of-a-kind luxury cushion (pillow) created from a rare vintage silk Jacques
Category

20th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

Pair of Large Linen Pillow Cushions - Coastal Red Coral pattern - Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Corail" designed by Antoinette Poisson with Ruth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shaker Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Small pair Fortuny Cushions
Located in Salisbury, GB
front of a larger pair of cushions ( now sold) to how they look as ‘dress’ cushions
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Feathers

Small pair Fortuny Cushions
Small pair Fortuny Cushions
H 11 in W 15 in D 4 in
Vintage Tribal Suzani Cushion Cover Pillow Handmade Wool Scatter Cushion
Located in Hampshire, GB
This truly unique tribal cushion cover is a larger piece suited to a bed or a sofa. Woven with a
Category

1990s Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Large Vintage Liberty of London Pink Orange Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Cushion
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Large vintage liberty of London pink and orange silk scarf with Irish linen cushion pillow This
Category

Mid-20th Century English Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

Italian Needlework Pillow Cushion
Located in New York, NY
patterning and borders and tassels, now hand applied to a large grey taffeta down and feather cushion. Italy
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Down, Feathers

Italian Needlework Pillow Cushion
Italian Needlework Pillow Cushion
H 15 in W 45 in D 9 in
Banana Leaf Pillows or Cushions
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Three large banana leaf cushions for the summer: large, comfortable, settable everywhere, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Natural Fiber

Banana Leaf Pillows or Cushions
Banana Leaf Pillows or Cushions
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 11.03 in
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Large Cushions For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of large cushions is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique large cushions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, textile and wool. There are 17 antique and vintage large cushions for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 35 modern editions to choose from as well. Large cushions have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Large cushions bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made large cushions over the years, but those made by Jover + Valls, Pamela Print and Ilse Crawford 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 Large Cushions
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