Modern Pillows and Throws
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Style: Modern
Color: Beige
Schumacher Freeform Black Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 20" x 20" pillow features Freeform in black, paired with Piet Performance Linen in Noir on the back. Freeform features a dynamic scrolling, curvilinear pattern print...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Cino Merino Handloom Throw / Blanket In Neutral Shades of Cream & Brown
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Cino merino throw or blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Maharam Pillow, Amulet by Sonnhild Kestler
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Amulet
001 garnet
Amulet is based on a hand-printed silk scarf Kestler designed for S.K. Hand-Druck. Its pattern began with a study of military epaulet tapestri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Nylon, Cotton
Schumacher Josef Frank Citrus Garden Primary Color Linen Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This archival Josef Frank print, created in 1947, bears the signature whimsy, color and personality for which the designer is known. The hand-drawn p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Maharam Pillow, Borders by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Borders by Hella Jongerius
001 Natural
Borders stems from Hella Jongerius's interest in traditional Central American backstrap weaving, in which the loom is tethe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Polyester
Maharam Pillow, Names by Alexander Girard
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Names by Alexander Girard
001 Crimson on White
In his design work, Alexander Girard repeatedly explored an interest in the characters and symbols that comprise langu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Schumacher Josef Frank Exotic Butterfly Spring Color Two-Sided 18" Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A faithful reproduction of a never-before-seen design by Josef Frank, this pattern bears the designer's signature modernity, whimsy and warmth. A signature Schumacher pattern now fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Josef Frank Citrus Garden Pool Blue Linen Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This archival Josef Frank print, created in 1947, bears the signature whimsy, color and personality for which the designer is known. The hand-drawn p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Fox Hollow Document Natural Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Fox Hollow, a linen and cotton blended fabric, in Document Natural. Based on an archival pattern, Fox Hollow is a classic botantical print...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Couple Happy Pillow Beige and White Velvet with Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The contrasting chromatic scheme characterizing these couple of cushions lends it a distinct luxe yet restrained allure. It features soft padding in polyester fiber, while its rectan...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Boucle Wool Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Firm polyfill stuffed ball pillow covered in warm white boucle. Can be customized in size and fabric. Ask about current availability of shown ball.
Measu...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Bouclé
21st Century Wahi Cushion in Fabric and Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Cushion in fabric. Leather band and buckle. Piping in leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Leather
Schumacher Wentworth Embroidery Rust Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 12" x 24" pillow features Wentworth Embroidery in rust paired with Piet Performance Linen in Flax on the back. Wentworth Embroidery is an elegant cross-stitching on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Maharam Pillow, Darning Sampler by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Darning Sampler Plaid
001 Eggshell
Small motifs comprise several overlapping rectilinear planes, each rendered in its own weave s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Nylon, Polyester
Maharam Pillow, Darning Sampler Large by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Darning Sampler plaid
003 gild
Darning Sampler large retains the organizational feel of Darning Sampler but presents a shift in sca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Nylon
Schumacher Celerie Kemble Bouquet Toss Floral Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher, Celerie Kemble
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Bouquet Toss, a linen and cotton blended fabric, in pink lemonade. Inspired by a vintage dress beloved by designer Celerie Kemble, this spirited, sligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Cotton
Schumacher Baudin Butterfly Chintz Blush Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 18" pillow features Baudin Butterfly in Blush. Inspired by the illustrations of the 17th century German naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian, butterflies and caterpillars make ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Sheep Pillow by Studio Ahead
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep Pillow designed by Studio Ahead in a collaboration with JG SWITZER.
Textured like stones smoothed by water the felted wool fabric is a mix of loca...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Silk, Felt
Sage Handloom Throw In Organic Cotton In Pastel Green Cream Shades
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Sage is a organic cotton throw / blanket handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Schumacher Montana Wool Plaid 22" Pillow in Neutral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Montana Wool Plaid with a knife edge finish. Montana Wool Plaid in neutral is a fine, tightly woven houndstooth check with an overstripe that adds lovely depth a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Janis Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Janis Velvet with a self welt finish. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Pill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Rolling Hills 18" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rolling Hills with a self welt finish. Charming animals gambol within a naïve landscape in this whimsical full-coverage print. This design preserves the rustic s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Heraldic in Spezzatura 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Heraldic by Happy Menocal for Schumacher with a self-welt finish. A delightful small-scale print by Happy Menocal, Heraldic breathes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Janis Velvet 18" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Janis Velvet with a self welt finish. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Pill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Hendrix Embroidery Black Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Hendrix Embroidery fabric in Black, paired with Piet Performance Linen in Noir on the back. A floral ogee pattern stitched on a cotton-line...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Schumacher Palmetto Beach Embroidery Green Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 20" pillow features Palmetto Beach Embroidery in Green trimmed with Zoe Linen Ruche in Flax. Stylized palms embroidered in a variety of techniques on a linen ground lend i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Polyester
Bespoke set of 3 Handwoven Throw Pillows
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of bespoke pillows is handmade from 100% natural materials in the maker's studio in Brooklyn, NY.
The wool is sourced from a village south Oaxaca, a blend of merino and chu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Schumacher Chevron Velvet 20" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chevron Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous combination of plush ombré and delicate accent stripes, this luxe chevron has a dynamic presence. Pillow incl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Beasts Pillow in Multi on Ivory, 22"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Beasts Indoor/Outdoor by Happy Menocal. Happy Menocal's Beasts Indoor/Outdoor is animated by a carnival of exotic creatures and fanc...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Handloom Chestnut Color Block Merino Throw In Shades Of Orange & Cream
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, CHESTNUT merino throw / bedspread / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth-frien...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Rosewood Dusty Pink Handloom Throw / Blanket in Stripe Design
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Rosewood throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth-friendly dyes.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities to restore and revive ancient techniques by exploring custom modern designs in textile based products.
This textile's design is made up of subtle textured stripes. Edges of each stripe pattern on the throw is beautifully hand knotted on one side, and the edges on reverse side is kept clean, making this throw / bedspread / blanket reversible to arrange and use. Our textiles s are incredibly soft to touch and wear well over time. Requiring attention to detail and finishing, Rosewood luxuriously combines heritage value and high quality craftsmanship.
For this piece, we are using only the highest quality of soft natural hand-spun merino yarn, which is later hand-dyed with eco-friendly dyes, free of toxic chemicals, as stated above. Our dyes are specifically engineered to promote the lifespan of each throw. As this luxurious textile is completely handmade from start to finish, each piece is unique. Classic in design, this timeless throw / blanket will complement interior spaces and also support artisan communities ethically.
Size: 79" x 39" (200 cm x 100 cm )
Material : 100 % hand-spun merino.
Colors: Soft washed rose base...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Toad
By Toiletpaper, Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
Exceptional collection of tableware and objects born out of the collaboration between Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s magazine and the Italian design company Seletti. Black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Polyester
Bespoke set of Handwoven Throw Pillows
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of bespoke pillows is handmade from 100% natural materials in the maker's studio in Brooklyn, NY.
The wool is sourced from a village south Oaxaca, a blend of merino and chu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Custom Genuine Shearling Pillow in White
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18" square genuine shearling pillow in white color. Custom orders are available for different sizes and colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Sheepskin
Lunaria Pillow in Ochre, 18x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lunaria by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor, this unique print derives its clover forms and oval elements from l...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Buttercup
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marguerite Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Happy and humble, Marguerite Embroidery features a hand-stitched floral design on a linen ground. Subtle irregula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Gardenia Pillow in Rose, 16"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gardenia by Neisha Crosland. Inspired by 16th-century illustrations of the flora and fauna that explorer Ferdinand Magellan encountered in the New World, Neisha ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Centipede Stripe Pillow in Pumice, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Centipede Stripe by Neisha Crosland with a self welt finish. Created by Neisha Crosland, Centipede Stripe fabric is an imaginative scalloped stripe enlivened by ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Trickledown Pillow in Natural, 16x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Trickledown by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Trickledown has the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Gilded Star Block Print Pillow in Green, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gilded Star Block Print by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Gilded S...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Roxbury I/O Pillow in Coral, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A graphic large-scale design, Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor in navy is a bold geometric that invites pattern play. Pill...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Ra Pillow in Green, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ra by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and named for the Egyptian sun god, Ra is a dynamic geometric design that...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Trickledown Pillow in Natural, 18x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Trickledown by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Trickledown has the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Shumacher Santa Monica Ikat 22" Pillow in Leaf Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Santa Monica Ikat by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. This artisanally crafted pattern puts a fresh spin on an archival ikat. Pillow includ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Chevron Velvet 22" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chevron Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous combination of plush ombré and delicate accent stripes, this luxe chevron has a dynamic presence. Pillow incl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Ankara Silk Velvet in Black & Gold 20" x 16"Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Ankara Silk Velvet Pillow by Les Ottomans features handwoven fabric with a knife edge finish. Les Ottomans pillows are handmade in Istanbul, juxtaposing the traditional patterns ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Vasily Linen 16" x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vasily Linen with a self welt finish. Artfully abstracted, Vasily Linen in multi is based on a 1930s pattern with a quirky, sophisticated sensibility. Decorated ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Happy Pillow Elk Velvet Beige With Brown Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Sophisticated and elegant, the Winter Collection is the last outstanding fashioned creation. Velvet cushion with a sophisticated elk embroidered, with a contrasting colour fringe. Si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Schuamcher Deco Flower Embroidery 20" Pillow in Multi
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Deco Flower Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Deco Flower Embroidery in multi is a lovely loose floral design inspired by a hand-embroidered documentary fabri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Bespoke Overstuffed Throw Pillow
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bespoke pillow is handmade from 100% natural materials in the maker's studio in Brooklyn, NY.
The wool is sourced from a village south Oaxaca, a blend of merino and churro wool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Seytu Classic Black & White Throw in Wool, Organic Cotton, Silk Blend
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Seytu Throw is a slightly textured handwoven throw, where our artisans have skillfully blended handspun yarns like silk, wool and organic cotton. The b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Schuamcher Bellini I/O 16" Pillow in Sand
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bellini Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. Soft bouclé yarns give this chic small-scale scallop pattern its fabulous texture, unique dimension and lovely h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Adele Ivory Silver Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked ivory velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical silver foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Elsa 20x14" Pillow in Sandstone
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Elsa. A fanciful pattern enlivened by writhing stylized snakes, Elsa fabric in sandstone has sophisticated and seductive charm. Pillow is finished with a welt in Cedric Cotton Lip Cord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Shumacher Margarete 18" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Margarete with a knife edge finish. Margarete in ivory on charcoal redefines bouclé. Woven with a superior yarn that blends wool and cotton with extra body and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Chevron Velvet 18" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chevron Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous combination of plush ombré and delicate accent stripes, this luxe chevron has a dynamic presence. Pillow incl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Janis Velvet 18x12" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Janis Velvet with a self welt finish. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Pill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Sona Pillow, Gold Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sona pillow features a distressed water color print which is further enhanced with a distressed metallic foil print for added texture. Decorate with this pillow to bring glamor a...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Modern pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pillows and throws created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, cotton and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern pillows and throws made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pillows and throws, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, LO DECOR, Jhon Ortiz, and Studio Variously . It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for pillows and throws differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $33,930 while the average work can sell for $315.
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