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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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.

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Style: Modern
Color:  Beige
Schumacher Chevron Velvet 22" Pillow in Champagne
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Sona Lumber 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 &...
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2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Chevron Velvet 18" Pillow in Champagne
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Green Aqua Black Stripey Animalesque Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece) Measurements: Outside: 12”Dia. x 12”H Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials...
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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...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn

Schumacher Elsa 20x14" Pillow in Sandstone
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Jasmine I/O 24x12" Pillow in Neutral
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jasmine Indoor/Outdoor by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Inspired by traditional Indian block prints, Jasmine Indoor/Outdoor in neutral by...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Janis Velvet 18x12" Pillow in Champagne
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Shumacher Margarete 18" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Buena Vista 22" Pillow in Indigo
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Buena Vista with a knife edge finish. A wonderful, blanket-like woven stripe that's simple yet sophisticated, Buena Vista in indigo ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Buena Vista 22" Pillow in Wheat
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Buena Vista with a knife edge finish. A wonderful, blanket-like woven stripe that's simple yet sophisticated, Buena Vista in wheat has...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Shumacher Margarete 22" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Shumacher Santa Monica Ikat 22" Pillow in Leaf Green
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Toad
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Polyester

"Rimini" Merino Wool Pillow
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Rimini" oblong pillow is handwoven and tufted using Merino wool, suitable for lumbar support when sitting. The pillow insert is feather and down and h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Custom Genuine Shearling Pillow in White
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18" square genuine shearling pillow in white color. Custom orders are available for different sizes and colors.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Schumacher Sun Rise Hand Block 20" Pillow in Rose & Copper
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sun Rise Hand Block with a knife edge finish. A linen, rose-and-copper fabric with a simplified pattern of repeating lines and orbs, Sun ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Reyti Ochre Yellow Minimal Pattern Handloom Throw / Blanket in Organic Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Reyti Ochre Throw is a 100% organic cotton throw woven by improvising an ancient technique of handloom weaving originating from Western part of India. Reyti means mud / sand in Hindi language, and this particular throw with its natural dye gives an effect of the shades of mud and sand in the habitat of the artisan's village in India. The edges are hand rolled and two panels are first individually hand woven and then hand embroidered together forming a unique design element. Requiring attention to detail and finishing, Reyti throw uses organic cotton that has been cultivated by using rain water...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn

Schuamcher Summer Hydrangea 22" Pillow in Blue Hydrangea
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Summer Hydrangea with a self welt finish. A classic floral with a painterly look, Summer Hydrangea in blue hydrangea is beautifully printed on a soft textured co...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Italian Merino Wool Tufted and Gathered in a Nautical Pattern
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian merino wool tufted and gathered in a nautical pattern on thin wale corduroy. Feather and down insert with hidden zipper. Made in Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Wentworth in Rust Embroidery 22" Pillow 
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Wentworth Embroidery with a Knife Edge finish. The embroidery has an elegant cross-stitching on jute and linen with subtle tonal variations that lend a wonderful...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Bellini I/O 16" Pillow in Sand
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Lashes Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ball pillow is covered in a colorful Romo fabric with wispy fringe detail giving it a playful appearance, texture and a 3-Dimensional effect. Can be custom...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Polyester

Schuamcher Deco Flower Embroidery 20" Pillow in Multi
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Acanthus Stripe 30" Pillow in Natural
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Acanthus Stripe by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. This pattern is a stylized stripe based on a classic ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Turkish Step 20" Pillow in Brown
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Turkish Step by David Kaihoi for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Designed by David Kaihoi, Turkish Step in brown is a handsome, low-pile chenille fabric tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pink Stripe Tie Dye Linen Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece) Overall: 20”W x 12”D x 20”H Price As Shown: $550 as a pair Customization may change the price. How We Work: Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design a...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Feathers

Schumacher Brigitte Stripe 16" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Brigitte Stripe with a fringe finish. The perfect thin stripe, not too casual and not too dressy. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Polka Dot Pony 18" Pillow in Olive
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Polka Dot Pony. Inspired by a midcentury pattern in our archive, Polka-Dot Pony in olive is a charming, whimsical design with modern appeal. Rows of stylized equ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Polka Dot Pony 18" Pillow in Natural
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Polka Dot Pony. Inspired by a midcentury pattern in our archive, Polka-Dot Pony in natural is a charming, whimsical design with modern appeal. Rows of stylized e...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Georgia Wildflowers 22" Pillow in Neutral
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Georgia Wildflowers with a knife edge finish. Inspired by a midcentury pattern in our archive, Georgia Wildflowers in neutral is a stylized silhouette design printed on cotton-linen union cloth. This appealing mid-scale botanical, with its delicate grid of flowers, has the graphic simplicity and artisanal quality of a hand-printed textile. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper closure. *If out of stock...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Piña Cove I/O 18" Pillow in Coconut
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Piña Cove Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. Based on hand-drawn artwork from our studio, Pina Indoor/Outdoor in coconut is a charming pineapple pattern wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Fancy Beasts I/O 18" Pillow in Coral Cheetah
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Fancy Beasts Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. An imaginative take on familiar motifs, this stylish fabric features a chic combination of bamboo lattice a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Le Moderne Cut Velvet 20" Pillow in Neutral
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Le Moderne Cut Velvet by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A geometric floral motif with an Art Deco echo, Le Moderne Cut Velvet in neutral...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Summer Hydrangea 22" Pillow in Blush
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Summer Hydrangea with a self welt finish. A classic floral with a painterly look, Summer Hydrangea in blush is beautifully printed on a soft textured cotton-line...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Casablanca Floral I/O 20" Pillow in Coral
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Casablanca Floral Indoor/Outdoor. Based on original hand-painted artwork, Casablanca Indoor/Outdoor in coral is an open mid-scale floral that evokes Hollywood Regency glamour. Pillow is finished with a welt in Eubie Lip Cord...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Striped Happy Frame Pillow Outdoor with Piping Yellow and White Water Repellent
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Transform your patio furniture easily by adding bright, luxury, water repellent outdoor cushions. The perfect finishing touch for outdoor living, your garden sofa and sun lounger, an...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Acrylic

Ikat Fabric Handmade Rectangular Pillow In Uzbekistan
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Handmade pillow made of Ikat fabric; the front side is silk velvet with vivid shaded colors and geometric decorations, and the backside is white silk with a blue geometric pattern. The pillow is a unique and unrepeatable piece, it was made between 2005 and 2009 in small workshops in southern Uzbekistan with the "baghmal" ikat silk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Striped Happy Pillow Outdoor with Fringes White and Yellow Water Repellent
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Transform your patio furniture easily by adding bright, luxury, water repellent outdoor cushions. The perfect finishing touch for outdoor living, your garden sofa and sun lounger, an...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Acrylic

Striped Happy Pillow Outdoor with Piping Beige and White
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Transform your patio furniture easily by adding bright, luxury, water repellent outdoor cushions. The perfect finishing touch for the outdoor living or your garden sofa and sun loung...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Acrylic

Spring Paeonia Bouquet Embroidered Beige Cotton Pillow with Corded Trim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant hues of silk threads are hand embroidered into an elegant botanical bouquet. Fuchsia poppies , pastel blue lilies and irises bloom on the beige heavy cotton with geometric na...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Trimming, Feathers

Schumacher Brigitte Stripe 18" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Brigitte Stripe with a fringe finish. The perfect thin stripe, not too casual and not too dressy. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

"Ostia" White and Black Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Rovigo" Off-white wool pillow by Le Lampade 100% merino wool handwoven, hand knotted and channeled white pillow featuring feather insert and concealed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Cushions In Hand Woven Silk Pleated Basket Weave Pattern Color Oyster
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated, basket weave pattern, back panel plain silk, hand woven silk Bruno triplet taffeta #63 col. Oyster, size 35 x 50cm,...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Tiger Embroidered Natural Heavy Cotton Accent Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This decorative heavy cotton cushion is hand embroidered using silk and metallic vibrant threads. The portrait of a tiger and the unique use of neon accents have quickly become signa...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Feathers

Schumacher The Wave 22" Pillow in Camel
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features The Wave Velvet by Miles Redd for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Pierre Cardin and Yves Saint Laurent designs from...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Safira Mustard Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wi...
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2010s Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Temara Embroidered Print Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Temara Embroidered Print with a knife edge finish. This exotic beauty is printed by hand on a linen-jute ground and embellished with hand-guided embroidery. Back...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Blair Silk Épinglé 16" Pillow in Wythe Rose
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Blair Silk Épinglé with a knife edge finish. A truly extraordinary velvet derived from a fragment of an 18th-century men's suit worn in Williamsburg, Wythe rose-...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Striped Dog Bed - Lilac
Located in Westfield, NJ
We are so excited to offer dog beds in our handcrafted textiles! And they double as floor cushions! Our dog beds are ethically hand woven by artisans in Ra...
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2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Schumacher Hyacinth I/O 30x14" Pillow in Leaf Green
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Hyacinth Indoor/Outdoor by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Inspired by traditional Indian block prints, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Schumacher Fremont Indoor/Outdoor 22" Lumbar Pillow in Neutral
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Fremont Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. Don’t be fooled by this rich, geometric woven stripe—it’s as durable as it is chic. With rustic blanket co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Acrylic, Polyester

Schumacher Ashoka 18" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ashoka Tape with a Knife Edge finish. With a winding, embroidered floral design accentuated with French Knots, Ashoka Tape adds an element of handcrafted beauty....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Marianne Square Black Hand Embroidered Modern Geometric Throw Pillow Cover
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region. The purchase ...
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2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Marianne Rectangle Black Hand Embroidered Modern Geometric Throw Pillow Cover
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region. The purchase ...
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2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Blah Blah Square Hand Embroidered Modern Geometric Throw Pillow Cover
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region. The purchase ...
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2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Schumacher Brigitte Stripe 14" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Brigitte Stripe with a fringe finish. The perfect thin stripe, not too casual and not too dressy. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper cl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

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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