Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Brussels 16th Century Pillow - 19" X 9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Experience the timeless elegance of the Brussels 16th Century Pillow, measuring 19 x 9. This exquisite piece captures the essence of historical charm, adding a touch of sophisticatio...
Category
16th Century Belgian Antique Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Brussels 16th Century Pillow - 19" X 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Elevate your space with the Brussels 16th Century Pillow a 19 x 10 masterpiece of timeless design. Bring a touch of historical elegance to your décor
Category
16th Century Belgian Antique Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 17" X 8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Add classic charm to your space with the English Needlework Pillow, measuring 17" x 8". This intricately crafted piece showcases timeless elegance in every stitch
Category
Mid-18th Century Unknown Antique Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pair of Cushions in Josef Frank Hawaii Pattern Textile
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
A pair of cushions featuring vintage fabric by Austrian designer Josef Frank. Each cushion displays a design motif from Josef Frank's "Hawaii" patter...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Down, Feathers
Vintage Costal Blue Floral Down Throw Pillow
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage Coastal throw pillow. A beautiful printed blue and white floral on a linen cotton upholstery fabric. Down filled insert. Two pillows available on my Chairish page....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery
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 its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture.
Handwoven on a dobby loom in our studio using soft merino lambswool and a traditional extra weft weaving technique, each cushion is meticulously made by hand.
The cushion is backed with handwoven Harris Tweed and comes with an optional cushion insert filled with British fleece, making this a completely sustainable product.
One-off piece.
**Please note orders outside of the UK will be sent without the British Fleece insert. The shipping cost on the listing for orders outside of the UK is for the cushion cover only. If you would like to purchase the cushion with the insert you will need to request a shipping quotation..**
Front: Handwoven British-sourced Merino Lambswool
Back: Handwoven Harris Tweed in Mid Grey with zip
Optional Cushion Insert: 100% cotton cambric cover with zip filled with British Dorset Horn fleece
Care: Dryclean or handwash gently in cool water...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Handwoven 'Ixelles' Geometric Merino Wool Cushion Pillow, Scarlet /Burgundy/Grey
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Inspired by decorative stone and iron work, the Ixelles cushion takes its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture.
Handwoven on a dobby loom in our studio using soft merino lambswool and a traditional extra weft weaving technique, each cushion is meticulously made by hand.
The cushion is backed with handwoven Harris Tweed and comes with an optional cushion insert filled with British fleece, making this a completely sustainable product.
This colour way is a one-off piece.
Also available in indigo, piccalilli yellow and graphite grey.
A bespoke option is available in colours / size of the client's choice.
**Please note orders outside of the UK will be sent without the British Fleece insert. The shipping cost on the listing for orders outside of the UK is for the cushion cover only. If you would like to purchase the cushion with the insert you will need to request a shipping quotation..**
Front: Handwoven British-sourced Merino Lambswool
Back: Handwoven Harris Tweed in Charcoal grey with zip
Optional Cushion Insert: 100% cotton cambric cover with zip filled with British Dorset Horn fleece
Care: Dryclean or handwash gently in cool water...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pair of Vintage Fortuny Manzianno Fortuny Pattern Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with aqua blue & white Manzianno Fortuny fronts and aqua blue velvet backs. Self cording, down inserts, zipper closures.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Checkerboard Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century moroccan small runner with the ever recurring archetypical checkerboard design made in this case from industrial yarns. The traces of wear create a kind of double la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan runner coming from the hinterland of the Atlantic coast, quite likely the Doukkala or Abda region between the cities of Safi + El Jadida. The pile is made from indus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Wild Vintage Moroccan Abstract Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th century Moroccan small accent rug with a wild abstract motif on a striated bubble gum pink ground. This piece is pretty wild and fun. If you are in love take a dive and ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Brown Leather Patchwork Turtle Pillow with Zipper
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute and curious turtle made from patchwork leather with plastic eyes and zipper on the belly. Can be decoration, throw pillow or small pouf. In original condition with visible wear...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
Vintage Mid Century Modern Thayer Coggin Geometric Upholstery Fabric
Located in Garnerville, NY
Vintage Thayer Cogging velvet upholstery fabric. Sumptuous deep gold and scarlet red upholstery fabric sample. Grade and Pattern number: H-2027. The piece measures 53" wide x 36.5". ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Frameworks by Brendan Bass Pillow in Neutral Green Multi Vintage Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Frameworks by Brendan Bass pillow in Neutral Green Multi Vintage Fabric. Down Fill.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Down
Frameworks by Brendan Bass Pillow in Blue Multi Tweed Vintage Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Frameworks by Brendan Bass Pillow in Blue Multi Tweed Vintage Fabric. Down Fill.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Down
Frameworks by Brendan Bass Pillow in Neutral Camel Vintage Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Frameworks by Brendan Bass Pillow Neutral - Caramel. Down Fill.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Down
Frameworks by Brendan Bass Pillow in Grey Mushroom Velvet Vintage Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Frameworks by Brendan Bass Pillow in Grey Mushroom Velvet Vintage Fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Down
Handmade Swedish Midcentury Geometric Inspired Needlepoint Pillow.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handmade fabulous midcentury geometric inspired needlepoint pillow with linen back. Tones with green, orange, red and brown. From Sweden with love.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Skye Geometric Multicolour Velvet Cushion
Located in London, GB
The Skye cushion is inspired by the traditions of Japanese origami. Playing with block sequence patterns and colours the result is a vibrant printed velvet cushion. The rich, bold co...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Abe Check Blue Velvet Cushion
Located in London, GB
Abe is inspired by the geometric forms found in mid-century modern architecture, something that’s reflected through the blocked design.
The cushion is crafted in Britain and printed...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Red White and Cobalt Blue Cotton Floral Print Mid Century Modern
By Studio M
Located in Englewood, CO
Welcome to Studio M where your yearn for luxury meets your need for sustainability. Every year we convert thousands of pounds of scrap designer textiles from the interior design indu...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Handwoven 'Uccle' Block Geometric Merino Wool Cushion Pillow, Indigo/Blue/Grey
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Drawing inspiration from the color and pattern found in stain glass work, the Uccle cushion takes its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture.
Handwoven...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Handwoven 'Ixelles' Geometric Merino Wool Cushion Pillow, Graphite Grey
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Inspired by decorative stone and iron work, the Ixelles cushion takes its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture.
Handwoven on a dobby loom in our stud...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Dorsey Geometric Stripe Pink Velvet Cushion
Located in London, GB
The Dorsey cushion was designed after a trip to Palm Springs, seeing the cities streamlined mid-century architecture set within the desert. The inspiration for the striped geometric ...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Animal Print le Tiger Lumbar Pillow with Down Fill Custom Variations Available
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Animal motif Tiger Print lumbar pillow. Multiple available. Front features gorgeous thick velvet animalia print. Back features a crisp cream. Down filled. Knife edge with zipper. In ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Down
Elmer Abstract Geometric Linen Cushion
Located in London, GB
The Elmer cushion draws its inspiration from Cubist paintings, with geometric forms mimicking a soft and muted movement. The design was hand-painted then printed onto a linen base, c...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Linen
Agnes Geometric Pink Velvet Cushion
Located in London, GB
Agnes is inspired by an exploration into mid-century architectural rendering, reflecting on the multitudes of angles, lines and colours captured within a single drawing. The focus wa...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Ada Geometric Ochre Velvet Cushion
Located in London, GB
The Ada cushion is inspired by the steel-framed houses built by architect Donald Wexler in Palm Springs in the 1960s. The iconic ‘butterfly’ roof creates a beautiful V-shape that sits proudly on top of its modular homes...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Grover Linen Piped Cushion
Located in London, GB
Grover has been created through an exploration of collage, playing with colour and shape. Printed onto linen the earthy tones reflect nature, finished with an orange and white braide...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Velvet
Ada Geometric Pink Velvet Cushion
Located in London, GB
The Ada cushion is inspired by the steel-framed houses built by architect Donald Wexler in Palm Springs in the 1960s. The iconic ‘butterfly’ roof creates a beautiful V-shape that sits proudly on top of its modular homes...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Agnes Geometric Ochre Velvet Cushion
Located in London, GB
Agnes is inspired by an exploration into mid-century architectural rendering, reflecting on the multitudes of angles, lines and colours captured within a single drawing. The focus wa...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Gray Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a floral design with predominant Vintage gray color.
Hand-made, using either ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Kilim Cushion Cover Sky Blue Traditional Wool Scatter Cushion Pillow
Located in Hampshire, GB
This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...
Category
Early 2000s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Textile Fabric Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double sided pillow made with a plaid pattern Turkish textile.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pink, Sage, and Blue Tweed Pillow, Single
Located in Munster, IN
Playfully pink, bring some Mid-Century Modern-inspired color into your living spaces with this adorable accent pillow. We love her tweedy texture and mixture of colors: pink, sage, a...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Polyester, Down, Feathers
Persian Soumac Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Soumac rug.
15'' x 17''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Moroccan Pouf Kilim Floor Pillow Cushion
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Moroccan floor cushion pouf pillow
Kilim Fabric bold color geometric design
21 x 21 x 7 h
Original vintage condition.
Refer to images.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Textile
Casa Cubista Gray & White Cotton Handmade Geometric Tapestry Blanket
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand made artisanal throw is made by hand in Southern Portugal. The striking gray geometric pattern is the perfect graphic addition to any living room. A bold statement while also being timeless. This home decoration blanket goes great with solid color throw pillows to add some dimension and visual interest to your modern couch or boho bed.
Made from 100% cotton, this textile is very special because the cotton in it is recycled from the fashion industry. Each of these artisan throws is a small step towards sustainability.
About the Artisans:
Rui and Fernanda are the talented couple behind the small family-owned mill that weaves these graphic tapestry patterned throw blankets...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Custom Made Orb Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the photos we used a fresh white with minimal texture to the fabric. These are completely custom made in your choice of fabric and or dimensions. They are heavy set and serve as g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
"Lido IIII" Wool & Linen Pillow by Le Lampade
By Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido IIlI" is a variation of the popular "Lido" pillow, featuring a white linen background with hand-tufted and hand-channelled black wool as contrast .Comes with a feather/down ins...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Linen
Yellow Velvet Cushion in Cotton with Double Tinsel Trim and Linen Back
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Yellow velvet cushion in high quality cotton with double black tinsel trim and linen back.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our in-house worksho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Boris Kroll Pillow
By Boris Kroll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boris Kroll Fabric sample made into a 16" square pillow with Black mohair Backing. Pillow comes with its Boris Kroll Fabric Label. Pillow Fabric dates to the late 1950's or early 60'...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Unique Striped Fortuny Textile Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Custom pillows made with printed stripe Fortuny Textile fronts and silk backs. Self cording. Zipper closures.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Unique Pair of Cushions with Floral Cotton Velvet Fabric, Spain
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of unique cushions with floral cotton velvet fabric, Spain.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Knoll Oyster Velvet Pillow
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of luxury to your home with our down-filled throw pillows. Fashioned in black velvet and delicately trimmed with oyster velvet detailing, they're the perfect statement fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Down
Filikli Angora Rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Filikli ( Filik being the name of baby goat ) are probably the most basic rustic rugs from Anatolia of Turkey. These were the basic utilitarian rugs of daily life used as covers, mat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Angora
"Lido IIII" Wool & Linen Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido IIlI" is a variation of the popular "Lido" pillow, featuring a white linen background with hand-tufted and hand-channelled black wool as contrast .Comes with a feather/down ins...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Linen
Handwoven 'Saint Gilles' Merino Wool Cushion Pillow, Piccalilli Yellow/Greys
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Drawing inspiration from the color and pattern found in stain glass work, the Saint Gilles cushion takes its name from an area of brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture.
Ha...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made with a Turkish Mohair rug.
Measures: 15'' x 22''.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Mohair, Foam
Yellow Velvet Cushion
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Yellow velvet cushion.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Feathers
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 its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture.
Handwoven on a dobby loom in our studio using soft merino lambswool and a traditional extra weft weaving technique, each cushion is meticulously made by hand.
The cushion is backed with handwoven Harris Tweed and comes with an optional cushion insert filled with British fleece, making this a completely sustainable product.
One piece available. Further pieces can be made to order.
A bespoke option is available in colours / size of the client's choice.
**Please note orders outside of the UK will be sent without the British Fleece insert. The shipping cost on the listing for orders outside of the UK is for the cushion cover only. If you would like to purchase the cushion with the insert you will need to request a shipping quotation..**
Front: Handwoven British-sourced Merino Lambswool
Back: Handwoven Harris Tweed in Mid Grey with zip
Optional Cushion Insert: 100% cotton cambric cover with zip filled with British Dorset...
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 its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture.
Handwoven on a dobby loom in our studio using soft merino lambswool and a traditional extra weft weaving technique, each cushion is meticulously made by hand.
The cushion is backed with handwoven Harris Tweed and comes with an optional cushion insert filled with British fleece, making this a completely sustainable product.
One piece available, Further pieces can be made to order. A bespoke option is available in colours / size of the client's choice.
**Please note orders outside of the UK will be sent without the British Fleece insert. The shipping cost on the listing for orders outside of the UK is for the cushion cover only. If you would like to purchase the cushion with the insert you will need to request a shipping quotation..**
Front: Handwoven British-sourced Merino lambswool
Back: Handwoven Harris Tweed in mid grey or burgundy with zip
Optional cushion insert: 100% cotton cambric cover with zip filled with British Dorset...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Handwoven 'Ixelles' Geometric Merino Wool Cushion Pillow, Piccalilli /Greys
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Inspired by decorative stone and iron work, the Ixelles cushion takes its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture.
Handwoven on a dobby loom in our stud...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Filikli Angora Rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Filikli ( Filik being the name of baby goat ) are probably the most basic rustic rugs from Anatolia of Turkey. These were the basic utilitarian rugs of daily life used as covers, mat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Angora
Farnsworth Hand Embroidered Black Velvet Pillow Cover
Located in Middelburg, NL
Based in the Netherlands and India's Uttar Pradesh, Jupe by Jackie is an internationally renowned fashion brand born out of a desire to shine light on the art of hand embroidery: a d...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Very Rare Vintage Hermes French Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Blue
By Hermès
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
Title:
Very rare vintage hermes French silk scarf and Irish linen cushion pillow blue Equestrian
Description:
The ‘crème de la crème’ of scarves, this beauty is a one-of-a-kind luxury cushion (pillow) created from an exquisite vintage silk Hermes fashion scarf.
The French company began in 1837 producing superior quality leather goods, harnesses and saddles, which makes sense that 100 years later the main theme on their luxury scarves is equestrian. Hermes scarves, known as ‘carre’ (squares), have become a symbol of French chic and are a highly desirable object across the globe that still continues to delight. Favoured by the ‘jet-setters’ of the 50s and 60s and gaining iconic status by Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and this particular elegant design even worn by Queen Elizabeth II.
The name of the print, ’Clic Clac’ - alluding to the clattering of horses - along with the brand’s signature, ’Hermes’, and artist Julia Abadie’s name, ‘J. Abadie’, proudly feature within the picture. Note the text ‘Hermes Souris’, translating as Hermes ‘Mouse’ or ‘Mice’, and ‘Clic Clouc’. First designed in 1979, the attractive equestrian design is a delicately detailed illustration of elaborate bridal equipment - with various buckles, a pair of traditional leather blinkers, six old fashioned blackthorn horsewhips and pommels.
In a soft, delicate blue and subtle creamy beige tone with muted browns colour-way with an essence of Mid-Century Modern design.
It was made using the ‘Lyonnaise technique’ silk screen process with each of it’s 13 frames traditional laid one by one by hand (the more complex patterns can go out to 42). Before being carefully unravelled to create our cushion, the edge was delicately hand rolled and hemmed, a distinctive French style finish of all Hermes scarves. We also have a couple of other similar stunning Hermes scarf cushions...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Silk
Pair of Appliquéd Mohair Pillows by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom pair of pillows made with 19th century silk & metallic appliques combined with contemporary mustard colored mohair. Gray silk backs, down inserts, zipper closures.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metallic Thread
Filikli Angora Rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Filikli ( Filik being the name of baby goat ) are probably the most basic rustic rugs from Anatolia of Turkey. These were the basic utilitarian rugs of daily life used as covers, mat...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
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Angora
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