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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Black
Maharam Pillow, Small Dot Pattern by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Small Dot Pattern by Charles & Ray Eames
006 Document Reverse
Small dot pattern offers an alternate scale of Dot Pattern, Ray Eames' 1947 design for the Museum of Mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Fur Body Pillow, Black, Real Toscana Sheep Fur
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Real fur you can feel good about. Front is finished in 100% upcycled Toscana sheep fur from Spain, made from "leave behind" pieces from an Italian glove ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur
Maharam Pillow, Unisol by Verner Panton
By Maharam, Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Unisol by Verner Panton
001 black/white
Created by Verner Panton in 1965, Unisol is a graphic pattern featuring rows of black ellipses on a white round. The ellipses ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Maharam Pillow, Velvet Stripe by Paul Smith
By Paul Smith, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Velvet stripe by Paul Smith
006 Charcoal
Velvet stripe introduces a luxurious, low-pile cotton velvet construction to Paul Smith’s ongoi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Fornasetti Silk Cushion Peccato Originale Original Sin
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti cushions will add to each room an unexpected detail thanks to the most iconic Italian atelier designs.
The decoration features a snake holding the forbidden fruit in its jaws, and surrounded by hand painted leaves. It is inspired by the biblical original sin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher David Kaihoi Tutsi Green Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher, David Kaihoi
Located in New York, NY
This 24" x 14" pillow features Tutsi in Green, a hardwearing yet sophisticated velvet with a cut and loop pile for added texture and depth. African motifs and subtle striations heighten its visual appeal. Feather/down fill insert included; Turkish corners...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Lapin Pillow in Anthracite Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rabbit fur pillow in anthracite color with heather wool backing. Modern and delightful pillows with luxurious comfort. It is made of genuine rabbit fur with a zipper enclos...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
Ebony Handloom Organic Cotton Throw In Minimal Motifs & Shades Of Earthy Brown
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Ebony throw / bedspread / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in India and dyed entirely with earth-friendly dyes developed locally to artisan c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Maharam Throw, in Passel 003 Rosella
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Throw
Passel
003 Rosella
Adapted from Maharam's eponymous upholstery textile, Passel Throw is woven in France on the same looms used to produce many Chanel suiting mate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Acrylic
Maharam Pillow, Bavaria by Studio Job
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Bavaria by Studio Job
001 Unique
Based on a limited-edition Studio Job collection from 2008 consisting of five pieces of Indian rosewood furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Schumacher Iconic Leopard Animal Print Ink Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. Iconic leopard is endlessly chic and versatile. Now featured as a Schumacher decorative accent, this is sure to bring timeless sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Kala Silk Color Block Pillow in Black Gold
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Kala pillow , our bestseller , is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusiv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Alei Handloom Throw / Blanket In Charcoal Black , Stripes Pattern
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, ALEI throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth-friendly dyes & soft merino yarn that is hand spun. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities to restore and revive ancient techniques by exploring classic designs in textile based products.
The design is made up of subtle textured stripes that create a soft, neutral gradient effect. Edges of each stripe pattern...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
AAKAR MOR Color Block Silk Pillow in Indigo Black
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, AAKAR MOR pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Snakes
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
Maharam Pillow, Checker Split by Alexander Girard
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Checker Split by Alexander Girard
001 Black/White
Checker Split exemplifies Alexander Girard’s lifelong exploration of geometric motifs. Designed for the Herman Mill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Accent Ball Pillow in Blue Fabric
Located in Utrecht, NL
One might not realize it, but decorative, or accent pillows are among the most important home accessories. Pillows are the easiest and fastest way to transform an entire home decor. They can add pops of colour, texture, and luxury despite their relatively small size. Furthermore, they can be changed easily according to seasons and trends.
This geometric accent pillow...
Category
2010s European Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Zebra Black Cushion
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This glamorous cushion of sartorial value, the simplicity of a square profile gets counterbalanced by the richness of a Zebra-inspired contrasting pattern. This square pillow is a pe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Polyester
Schumacher Montana Wool Plaid 22" Pillow in Burgundy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Montana Wool Plaid with a knife edge finish. Montana Wool Plaid in burgundy is a fine, tightly woven houndstooth check with an overstripe that adds lovely depth ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Magical Bunny black print Velvet Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
The colorful version of the Magical Bunny pattern against a black background, brings life and positive vibes to any space.
Bring contemporary graphic design to a new level of comfort...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Magical Bunny II black print Velvet Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
The colorful version of the Magical Bunny pattern against a black background, brings life and positive vibes to any space.
Bring contemporary graphic design to a new level of comfort...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Zebra Velvet Pillow in Silver Blue, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zebra Velvet by Neisha Crosland with a knife edge finish. A graphic abstract animal pattern by Neisha Crosland, Zebra Velvet is a dynamic, textural take on a cla...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Marion Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Sepia
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marion Velvet Tape with a knife edge finish. A scrolling leaf pattern in jacquard cut velvet gives this champagne-colored accessory a luster that's positively lu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Christmas Happy Pillow Black Velvet and White Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Elegant and refined Christmas pillow.
Made of soft velvet with cotton trimmings, it looks like an original Christmas gift, which certainly does not go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Schumacher Edirne Silk Velvet in Sky & Black 20" x 16" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Edirne 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
Happy Pillow Snowflake Velvet Brown With Beige 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
Loom Woven Cotton Throw Blanket, Navy & Mustard Coverlet, 54 x 72, Last Piece!
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
LAST PIECE! Navy and ochre geometric print woven throw with fringe edge. Woven with recycled cotton on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Each throw measur...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Tortoise
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 18" Pillow in Emerald
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Woodland Leopard Velvet with a knife edge finish. A host of historic paintings and textiles served as source material for this fabulously stylized leopard and tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Shumacher Rolling Hills 16x12" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rolling Hills with a knife edge finish. Charming animals gambol within a naïve landscape in this whimsical full-coverage print. This design preserves the rustic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 20" Pillow in Tortoise
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Contemporary Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 18" Pillow in Tortoise
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Bianca 24x12" Pillow in Ivory Noir
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bianca Tape with a knife edge finish. An appealing combination of pinstripes and metallic dots gives Bianca Tape in ivory noir fun and fabulous flair. Body of pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Eclipse Velvet 16" Pillow in Spruce
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Eclipse Velvet with a knife edge finish. Its cut pile and loop construction makes Eclipse Velvet in spruce a fabulous multitextured fabric with a mod multidimens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Maharam Throw, in Passel 001 Coati
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Throw
Passel
001 Coati
Adapted from Maharam's eponymous upholstery textile, Passel Throw is woven in France on the same looms used to produce many Chanel suiting materi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Acrylic
Schumacher Loulou 18" Pillow in Smoky Quartz
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Loulou. An elegant abstract design inspired by classic bargello tapestries, Loulou fabric in smoky quartz is a textural tour de force that combines several different weave structures for a stunning effect. Pillow is finished with a welt in Gustave Silk Lip Cord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Shumacher Rolling Hills 18x12" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rolling Hills with a knife edge finish. Charming animals gambol within a naïve landscape in this whimsical full-coverage print. This design preserves the rustic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Java
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in java is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 22" Pillow in Java
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in java is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Loulou 18" Pillow in Opal
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Loulou. An elegant abstract design inspired by classic bargello tapestries, Loulou fabric in opal is a textural tour de force that combines several different weave structures for a stunning effect. Pillow is finished with a welt in Gustave Silk Lip Cord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Adele Charcoal Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked charcoal velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Luna Black Fur Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luna pillow features a luxurious fur in a simple yet elegant construction. Add this pillow to any room to bring some dimension & class to it when you decorate with this pillow.
...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur
Pair of Josef Frank Rectangular Cushions in the Hawaii Pattern
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
A set of two rectangular cushions featuring vintage fabric by Austrian designer Josef Frank. Each cushion displays a design motif from Josef Frank's "Hawaii" pattern.
Cushions may...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Down, Feathers
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 22" Pillow in Tortoise
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Shumacher Riley 20" Pillow in Black on Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Riley Embroidery with a self welt finish. A modern take on a classic vermicelli pattern, Riley features a loose meandering motif embroidered in fine thread on a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Sayra Lumber Pillow, Black Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Sayra Lumbar pillow features a plush black velvet base with an asymmetrical gold embroidered brush stroke. Perfect modern addition to any room.
Size: 14”x 20”
Features
Zipper...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Charco Handloom Throw / Blanket , Charcoal Black Organic Cotton Checks Pattern
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Charco is a organic cotton throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Vario...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Yarn
Shumacher Riley 18" Pillow in Black on Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Riley Embroidery with a self welt finish. A modern take on a classic vermicelli pattern, Riley features a loose meandering motif embroidered in fine thread on a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Angelica Floral 22" Pillow in Gold & Noir
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Angelica Floral with a knife edge finish. Sophisticated and sexy, Angelica in gold-and-noir is a foil-printed floral fabric with a shimmering metallic effect. Pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Shumacher Riley 22" Pillow in Black on Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Riley Embroidery with a self welt finish. A modern take on a classic vermicelli pattern, Riley features a loose meandering motif embroidered in fine thread on a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Luna Black Fur Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luna pillow features a luxurious fur in a simple yet elegant construction. Add this pillow to any room to bring some dimension & class to it when you decorate with this pillow.
...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur
Lux Black Fur Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With beautiful quilting rows of faux fur, the Lux pillow makes a subtle, yet comfortable statement.
Size: 22”x 22”
Features
Zipper closure
Quilting rows
Insert included
Shape: Square
Fabric: Faux Fur
Care Instructions...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Faux Fur
Custom Double Sided Merino Shearling Pillow in Black Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful custom double sided short hair Merino shearling pillow in black color. Very soft and luxurious in touch with modern appeal. It is made of genuine shearing with a zipper enc...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
Velvet Emma Shipley Velvet with Pink Velvet Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 9”W x 4”D x 9”H
Price As Shown: $650 as a pair
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design and manufacturing company The Tailored H...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Down, Feathers
Schumacher X Porter Teleo Binary Embroidery Black Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 20" x 20" pillow features binary embroidery in black with Barnett in Noir on the back. A stylish study of geometric shapes, this graphic black-and-white pattern by Porter Teleo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic
ARA Black Shibori Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Ara Black Pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. 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.
Ara Black pillow is luxurious and exquisite with its unique shibori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
NAAMI Black Shibori Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, NAAMI Black pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collabor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
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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