What is a bolster pillow used for?

Bolster pillows are harder than the typical bed pillow. These pillows offer firm support to the body. These pillows are used to relieve pressures and tight muscles, as placing a support under your knees while sleeping can be beneficial. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage bolster pillows.

Used Throw Pillows

Flemish Tapestry Pillows

Brocade Pillows

Fortuny Silk

Peacock Pillow

Vintage Textile Pillows

Beaded Pillows

Flemish Tapestries

16th Century Textiles

Black Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow

$59 / item

Black Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

A pillow made with a Turkish Mohair rug. Measures: 15” x 15”.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Mohair, Foam

Anglo-Indian Deer Hide Pillow

$595

Anglo-Indian Deer Hide Pillow

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Round handmade pillow crafted from the distinctive spotted chital or axis deer with a two button

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Mohair

E. 20thc Navajo pair of Pillows

$760Sale Price / set|20% Off

E. 20thc Navajo pair of Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Navajo pair of geometric pillows. Wonderful orange color with a beige /white background. Each

Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

17th Century Flemish Abstract Tapestry Pillow

$1,300

17th Century Flemish Abstract Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

A rare 17th century Flemish tapestry pillow constructed from an original Baroque era wool tapestry

Category

17th Century Belgian Baroque Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

17th Century Flemish Floral Tapestry Pillow

$1,500

17th Century Flemish Floral Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

An exceptional 17th-century Flemish tapestry floral pillow, created from an original handwoven

Category

17th Century Belgian Baroque Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Flemish Figural Tapestry Pillow

$1,600

17th Century Flemish Figural Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

A refined antique pillow crafted from a genuine 17th century Flemish tapestry fragment, featuring a

Category

17th Century Belgian Baroque Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry Pillow

$1,500

17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

A rare and highly collectible 17th century Flemish verdure tapestry pillow crafted from an original

Category

17th Century Belgian Baroque Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Black Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow

$159Sale Price|20% Off

Black Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

A pillow made with a Turkish Mohair rug. 1'3' x 1'3''

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Mohair, Foam

Navajo Indian Weaving Wool pillows -Pair

$940Sale Price / set|20% Off

Navajo Indian Weaving Wool pillows -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early Navajo Indian weaving pillows from a saddle blanket.The backing is in a soft red suede

Category

1920s American Folk Art Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Navajo Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pair

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Navajo Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine pair of striped Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket pillows are in great condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Navajo Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Linen, Wool

Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Pillows-Pair

$760Sale Price / set|20% Off

Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Pillows-Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of Navajo Indian weaving pillows are in amazing muted colors and have linen backings.The

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows, Pair

$1,196Sale Price / set|20% Off

Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These black and white with a grey ground are so unusual for Navajo weaving's. These pillows have a

Category

1940s American Adirondack Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Linen, Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows

$1,516Sale Price|20% Off

Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows in fine condition. The backing is in cotton linen

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Mexican Indian Weaving Black Bear Pillow

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

Mexican Indian Weaving Black Bear Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large black bear Mexican Indian weaving bolster pillow.The backing is in black suede leather.The

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -Pair

$1,180Sale Price / set|20% Off

Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows with mohair backings.These simple & geometric pillows

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Floral Pillow

$2,000

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Floral Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

An important and atmospheric 17th century Flemish tapestry pillow created from a genuine Baroque

Category

17th Century Belgian Baroque Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Antique 1900s Hand-Embroidered Suzani Pillow

$1,200

Antique 1900s Hand-Embroidered Suzani Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

A beautiful 1900s antique Suzani pillow showcasing vivid floral embroidery on a deep charcoal-gray

Category

20th Century Uzbek Suzani Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Mohair and Linen 4 Pillows

$1,036Sale Price / set|20% Off

Mohair and Linen 4 Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These fine robin egg blue mohair pillows have light blue cotton linen backings. The inserts are

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Trio of Vintage Beaded Pillows

$895 / set

Trio of Vintage Beaded Pillows

Located in New York, NY

Trio of elegant vintage beaded pillows with a new luxurious midnight blue velvet back with a hidden

Category

1960s American Hollywood Regency Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Beads

Antique 1900s Suzani Floral Embroidered Pillow

$1,200

Antique 1900s Suzani Floral Embroidered Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

A beautiful antique 1900s Suzani pillow hand-embroidered with vivid floral and vine motifs in

Category

20th Century Uzbek Suzani Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Vintage Uzbek Suzani Hand-Embroidered Pillow

$395

Vintage Uzbek Suzani Hand-Embroidered Pillow

Located in Delray Beach, FL

pillow. This unique decorative accent showcases the timeless beauty of traditional Uzbek craftsmanship

Category

20th Century Uzbek Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Plaid Blanket Pillows or Pair

$556Sale Price / set|20% Off

Plaid Blanket Pillows or Pair

By Pendleton Woolen Mills

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These burnt orange and black wool blanket pillows are in fine condition. The have black cotton

Category

Early 20th Century American Country Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Cotton

Handwoven Saddle Blanket Pillows, Four

$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off

Handwoven Saddle Blanket Pillows, Four

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This collection of the four handwoven saddle blanket pillows are in fine condition with a grey

Category

20th Century American Country Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Linen, Wool

Antique 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

$1,800

Antique 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

A fine Aubusson tapestry pillow, France, circa 1850. This piece displays a richly woven grape

Category

Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Aubusson Pillow, Circa 1850

$1,800 / item

19th Century Aubusson Pillow, Circa 1850

Located in Los Angeles, US

An elegant Aubusson tapestry pillow, handwoven in France circa 1850. This piece features a bold

Category

Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Flemish Abstract Tapestry Pillow

$1,400

17th Century Flemish Abstract Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

An authentic 17th century Flemish tapestry fragment mounted as a decorative pillow, woven in wool

Category

17th Century Belgian Baroque Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Fragment Pillow

$1,500

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

and presented as a decorative pillow. Hand woven in wool the front panel reflects the refined

Category

17th Century Belgian Baroque Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -Pair

$1,180Sale Price / set|20% Off

Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows in large size.The inserts are down & feather fill.The

Category

1930s American Adirondack Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Collection of Vintage Lambs Wool Pillows -3

$1,036Sale Price / set|20% Off

Collection of Vintage Lambs Wool Pillows -3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These amazing lambswool hand made pillows from a vintage lambswool throw are in pristine

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Lambskin

Pair of French Petit Point Pillows

$960 / set

Pair of French Petit Point Pillows

Located in Chicago, IL

These hand-crafted pillows were designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Silk

16th Century Flemish Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$2,200

16th Century Flemish Brussels Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

pillow. The panel features a masterfully woven still life of grapes and fruit against a richly layered

Category

16th Century Belgian Baroque Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Malachite Green Down Filled Pillows

$450 / set

Vintage Malachite Green Down Filled Pillows

Located in Tampa, FL

A striking pair of custom made vintage pillows in a bold malachite green pattern, dating to the

Category

1980s English Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Cotton, Down

Vintage Boho Leopard Velvet Lumbar Pillow

$395

Vintage Boho Leopard Velvet Lumbar Pillow

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage leopard print lumbar pillow exudes the bold, sophisticated spirit of Hollywood Regency

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Blue and White YSL Yves Saint Laurent Woven Throw Blanket

$900

Blue and White YSL Yves Saint Laurent Woven Throw Blanket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Beautiful blue and white woven vintage Yves Saint Laurent blanket. This piece features blue and white woven wool fabric with the YSL logo on one side against a white background.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Cotton

Handsome Schumacher tasseled hunting dog pillows/pair

$295

Handsome Schumacher tasseled hunting dog pillows/pair

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a handsome pair of hunting dog cotton print pillows. This handsome cotton print is in

Category

2010s Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Cotton

19Thc Faded Grey Ticking Pillows - Pair

$620Sale Price / set|20% Off

19Thc Faded Grey Ticking Pillows - Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Faded early grey ticking / linen pillows. Inserts are down & feather fill.Sold as a pair.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Linen

Antique Belgian Wool Tapestry Pillow w Tassels

$650

Antique Belgian Wool Tapestry Pillow w Tassels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Belgian wool tapestry pillow with tassels and velvet back. Feather and down insert.

Category

Early 1900s Belgian American Classical Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

17th Century English Needlework Lion Pillow

$2,000

17th Century English Needlework Lion Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

17th Century English Needlework Lion Pillow 13" X 8", handmade 17th century piece

Category

17th Century English Baroque Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool, Feathers

16th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$2,200

16th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

front. This pillow offers an elegant Old World presence and pairs beautifully with both traditional and

Category

16th Century Belgian Renaissance Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool, Feathers

16th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$2,200

16th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

antique front. This pillow brings Old World European character and texture to any space. A rare

Category

16th Century French Empire Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Feathers

Vintage Cut Velvet Leopard Print Pillow

$450

Vintage Cut Velvet Leopard Print Pillow

Located in Tampa, FL

1980s single cut velvet silk and cotton pillow with down and feather filling. Very luxurious.

Category

1980s American Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Pair of Striped Mexican Indian Bolster Pillows

$552Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Striped Mexican Indian Bolster Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of striped wool Tex-coco pillows with beautiful blues, whites and browns. A great pair. Long

Category

1930s American Folk Art Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

14"x28" SET OF 2 - Kilim Cushion Covers. Hemp Toss Pillows. Lumbar Pillow Covers

$161Sale Price|30% Off

14"x28" SET OF 2 - Kilim Cushion Covers. Hemp Toss Pillows. Lumbar Pillow Covers

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Bring history and warmth into your home with this vintage handmade hemp cushion cover set. This pair of cushion covers is carefully crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims...

Category

1970s Turkish Kilim Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Hemp

Set of Five Navajo Sampler Pillows

$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Five Navajo Sampler Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of five random pattern Navajo wool sampler pillows. Each pillow has a custom made down and

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wool, Linen

Pair of Red And Black Plaid Pillows

$476Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Red And Black Plaid Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black and red wool plaid pillows with linen backing. Great deep colors and wonderful size. The

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Vintage Cut Velvet Leopard Print Pillows

$900

Vintage Cut Velvet Leopard Print Pillows

Located in Tampa, FL

A pair of 1980s single cut velvet silk and cotton pillows with down and feather fillings. They are

Category

1980s American Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Pair of Custom Blue Fortuny Style Pillows

$250 / set

Pair of Custom Blue Fortuny Style Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Fortuny style pillows, each swathed in a captivating teal blue, a color that conjures the

Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Down

17th Century Style Verdure Floral Tapestry Pillow

$1,600

17th Century Style Verdure Floral Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

Elegant antique Flemish verdure tapestry pillow featuring a dense foliate and botanical composition

Category

17th Century Belgian Baroque Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Feathers

Navajo Indian Weaving Two Grey Hills Pillow

$760Sale Price|20% Off

Navajo Indian Weaving Two Grey Hills Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow in a geometric pattern. The backing is in a black suede

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows

$2,220Sale Price / set|20% Off

Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows are in fine condition and are made from a bigger saddle

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Pair of Geometric Mexican Indian Bolster Pillows

$940Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Geometric Mexican Indian Bolster Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Early Mexican Indian weaving pillows in fine condition.The condition are very good.The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Pair of Down-Filled Silk Pillows

$695 / set

Pair of Down-Filled Silk Pillows

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A pair of nice down filled pillows. It is a cut velvet fabric.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Silk, Down

Navajo Indian Weaving / Eye Dazzler Pillow

$700Sale Price|20% Off

Navajo Indian Weaving / Eye Dazzler Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fine Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow with fine taupe faux-sheep skin backing.This eye dazzler

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Vintage hand woven tasseled Aubusson tapestry pillow

$285

Vintage hand woven tasseled Aubusson tapestry pillow

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a vintage handwoven tasseled Aubusson tapestry pillow. This vintage Aubusson tapestry

Category

2010s Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Tapestry

Mexican Indian Weaving Pictorial Pillows -Pair

$956Sale Price|20% Off

Mexican Indian Weaving Pictorial Pillows -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These amazing pictorial Mexican Indian weaving bolster pillows are in fine condition.The fish and

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Embroidered Textile Custom Pillow

$650

Antique Chinese Embroidered Textile Custom Pillow

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique Chinese embroidered textile made into a custom pillow. Antique pillow is made of Claremont

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Silk

Handmade Baby Blue 1960s Throw Wool Cotton Blanket Sofa Bed Armchair

$658

Handmade Baby Blue 1960s Throw Wool Cotton Blanket Sofa Bed Armchair

Located in London, GB

A large, baby blue blanket – that could be used as a throw, comforter, or piece of decorative wall

Category

1960s Greek Folk Art Used Throw Pillows

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Yarn

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Used Throw Pillows For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used throw pillows is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, cotton and linen, all used throw pillows available were constructed with great care. Used throw 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. Used throw pillows are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Baroque and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Used 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 Simeona Leona are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Pillows-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 Used Throw Pillows

What is a bolster pillow used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
Bolster pillows are harder than the typical bed pillow. These pillows offer firm support to the body. These pillows are used to relieve pressures and tight muscles, as placing a support under your knees while sleeping can be beneficial. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage bolster pillows.

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