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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Gray
Schumacher Paul Poiret Hydrangea Document Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Hydrangea, a linen and cotton blended fabric, in Document. In this large-scale design, which Paul Poiret created exclusively for Schumacher in 1930, cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Audrey Stripe Navy Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 24" pillow features Audrey stripe in Navy. Charming and casual, this stripe is full of sweet details that are sure to delight time and time again. Feather/down insert incl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Amour Stripe Charcoal White Linen Two-Sided 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Amour is an especially lovely stripe created by Schumacher's Design Studio. Printed on fine linen, its delicate lines and subtle colorations have a c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Papillion Velvet Pewter Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features our lively Papillon Velvet print, with whimsical butterflies silhouetted within an ogee trellis. Finished with Turkish Corners...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Flo Grey Throw Handwoven in Merino
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, FLO grey throw / blanket is a beautifully handwoven and carefully hand embroidered piece by master weavers in Nepal , and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Two of Spade
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 Assembled Check by Paul Smith
By Paul Smith, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Assembled Check by Paul Smith
004 Posy
A direct translation from the runway, Assembled Check is based on a printed silk blouse from Paul Smith’s Spring/Summer 2015 Bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Schumacher Persephone Celestial Two-Sided Cotton Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow Features Persephone in celestial with Gustave silk lip cord narrow in peacock. This distinctive brocatelle weave features a colorful scrolling pomegranate patte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Nylon, Polyester, Cotton, Linen
Green Khaki Beige Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow we made from a vintage Turkish Kilim.
16'' x 18''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Schumacher Hickox Blue Indoor/Outdoor Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" indoor/outdoor pillow features Hickox in blue. It's hard to believe that natural linen can be weather-proof, but this stylish medium-scale stripe resists fading, moist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock Floral Chintz Indigo Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features our Pyne Hollyhock print, one of Schumacher's most iconic and sought-after designs. Shown here in Indigo and finished with self welt edges, this chintz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Jahanara Carpet Jade Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The leafy vines, delicate flowers and intricate medallions in our Jahanara carpet pattern evoke the artistry of an antique carpet. Printed on chunky linen, it's featured here as an 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Tie Dye Color Rag Rug Turkish Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rag rug
16'' x 17''
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Foam
Moonlight Classic Handloom Throw / Blanket in Pure Soft Merino Twill Weave
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Moonlight Merino throw / blanket is handwoven ethically by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 100% merino yarn.
Moonlight is plush & can be used as a bed spread...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Accent Ball Pillow in a Striped 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 Dutch Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Maharam Pillow, Eden by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Eden by Hella Jongerius
001 Dew
Designed by Hella Jongerius, Eden is characterized by a bold use of line, scale and composition; a mix of representational styles; an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Handmade Velvet Herringbone Pillows
Located in High Point, NC
Hand sewn pillows in a blue and green herringbone pattern and contrasting blue velvet cording. Hidden zippers. Feather inserts are removable. Made in North Carolina.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Wool Snowball Cloud Pillow
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Our tactile 12" snowball is made from our Shetland cloud heritage breed Shetland, local and imported merino wool and milled here in West Sonoma County at our workshop. The ball is fi...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
BORO Blue Shade Handloom Throw / Blanket In Pure Soft Merino Twill Weave
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Boro Throw is handwoven ethically by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 100% merino yarn.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities globally to restore and revive ancient techniques by exploring classic modern designs in textile based products for interiors.
The design is made up of subtle twill weave that creates a soft weave. Twill weave with dual color yarns gives a softer visual appeal to the plush merino yarn used in this handloom throw. Neat short fringes give this throw/blanket a clean classic and modern appeal, also making this throw / blanket reversible to arrange and for multiple use in interior space.
Our textiles are incredibly soft to touch and wear well over time. Requiring attention to detail and finishing, this piece luxuriously combines heritage value and high quality craftsmanship.
For Boro, we are using only the highest quality of soft natural hand-spun merino yarn, which is later hand-dyed with earth friendly dyes, free of toxic chemicals. Our certified eco friendly Swiss dyes are specifically engineered to promote the lifespan of each throw. Completely 100% 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: 83" x 43" (210 cm x 110 cm)
Material: 100% soft plush merino from Australia.
Colors: Soft pastel blue and canvas twill weave.
Artisan base: Ethically & responsibly handwoven by artisans in Nepal.
Wash care: Gently hand wash using gentle detergents. Hang dry in cool shaded place or delicately dry clean only.
Packaging: Each piece comes with its individual envelope shaped pouch made with canvas cotton and natural wood buttoned closure. This is also made by our artisans to keep the production inclusive. This sustainable packaging also ensures longer life for the handwoven scarf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Maharam Pillow, Mela by Sonnhild Kestler
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Mela
002 Ash
Kestler’s collections from her travels, such as painted masks, toys, and adornments have had a distinct impact on her creative process at large. Eac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Nylon, Polyester
Schumacher Birds and Butterflies 20" Pillow in Multi
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pilllow features birds and butterflies, our celebrated and ever-popular pattern derived from a hand printed 1960s wallcovering in the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Maharam Pillow, Palio by Alexander Girard
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Palio by Alexander Girard
002 Sky
Palio by Alexander Girard, 1964 draws its motifs, colors and name from the famous bareback horse race held semi-annually in Siena, I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Nylon
Double Sided Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim.
15'' x 24''
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Schumacher Albizia Embroidery Blue Green Linen Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Albizia Embroidery in blue and green. Pattern meets texture in Albizia Embroidery with its fresh take on a traditional tobacco leaf motif. Stitched on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Cotton
Schumacher Hickox Natural Indoor/Outdoor Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" indoor/outdoor pillow features Hickox in Natural. Made with natural linen, this small-scale woven resists fading, moisture, stains, and mildew. Indoor/outdoor syntheti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Schumacher Zimba Large Scale Graphic Print Charcoal White Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
One of our most loved designs, zimba makes a graphically stylish statement. It is a memorable exuberant pattern that makes a modern and contemporary accent to any interior or setting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Cotton
Modern Earthy Striped Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a Tibetan design with predominant Earthy Striped color.
Hand-made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pillow...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Brigitte Stripe 16" Pillow
By Schumacher
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
Fornasetti Silk Cushion Sardine Fishes on Red
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.
Cushion cover material: S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Fornasetti Cushion Silenzio from the Series Tema e Variazioni Cotton
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 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Rolling Hills 20" Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Rolling Hills in Blue, a whimsical full-coverage print that showcases charming animals frolicking in a naive landscape. This design preserves the rusti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Tortola Diamond Woven Indoor/Outdoor Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by basket designs, this concentric diamond pattern is woven from Dralon acrylic yarns. Textured and extremely durable, it is suitable for both indoor or outdoor decor settin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Acrylic
Maharam Pillow, Slumber
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Slumber
005 parfait
Slumber combines two types of chenille yarn – one solid rayon, one marled linen – to create a non-directional, speckled effect. A dense constr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Maharam Pillow, Pebble Wool
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Pebble Wool
016 Seamist
A perennial Maharam textile since 1999, Pebble Wool combines the purity and integrity of materials with elevated texture and durability. W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Nylon
Capuccino Silk Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cappuccino pillow illuminates the space with lustrous natural silk. Its delicate pattern is inspired by Francis Augustine photography who captured the precious intricacies of the...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Le Matelot Blue Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Le Matelot in blue. Cut velvet stripes pop on a crisp cotton ground, making this uniquely scaled and tonal pattern the epitom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Obsidiana Blue, Brick & Taupe 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 wit...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Linen Pillow with Leather Trimming and Tassel
Located in Dural, AU
It's the season of refreshing whites and soft natural textures, so why not style your interiors with this Cabana, natural white linen pillow. A captivating cushion made from 100% uph...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
White Bolster Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from modern Turkish Kilim.
11'' x 20''
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Schumacher Isla Hand Embroidery Sky Two-Sided Cotton Linen Silk Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Isla Hand Embroidery in Sky. With its chunky embroidered rosettes on an extraordinary cotton-linen ground, this fabric captures the imperfect perfectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
" Mina " 8'' White Boiled Wool Pillow Sphere by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
" Mina " 8" white boiled wool pillow sphere by Le Lampade
Color and sizes available upon request. Made in Italy.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Feathers, Wool
Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock Floral Chintz Charcoal Two-Sided 22" Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Persian carpet, this dramatically scaled, graphic print features silhouettes of flowers and leaves. In collaboration with Mary McDonald, this decorative accent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Maggiore Damasco Midnight Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Maggiore Damasco in Midnight, a high-contrast pattern that has all the hallmarks of a classic Italian Damask. It is the epitome of La Dolce Vita. Feath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Isolde Stripe 20" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Isolde Stripe with a Knife Edge finish. Isolde Stripe is a graphic sawtooth stripe matelassé that's just the right proportion for any kind of upholstery. Pillow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Royal Poppy Stripe 20" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Royal Poppy Stripe by Marie-Anna Oudejans for Schumacher. Inspired by Dutch simplicity and traditional Indian flower motifs, Jaipur, India–based decorative paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Velvet Plain Teal Coloured Cushion Whithout Frame
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new edition is focused on color being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional ac...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Eye Handembroidered Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Unique and special eye pillow
Handembroidered is a spectacular example og high craftsmanship
Handmade.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Cut Velvet Geometric Pillow
Located in Morristown, NJ
Geometric cut velvet knife-edge rectangular pillow (zippered case and down insert). Steel gray, navy and cream colorway; navy can read almost black in certa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile, Velvet, Feathers
Schumacher Paloma Embroidery Linen Blend Striped Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Paloma Embroidery with a knife edge finish. A graphic embroidered double stripe makes this cotton-linen weave appealingly modern. Subtle variations are part of i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Shumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Mineral
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
Hedgehog Pillow in Duck Egg Brown, 27x14"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Hedgehog by Neisha Crosland with a knife edge finish. Neisha Crosland was inspired by a botanical design on a Japanese ceramic plate...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Fornasetti Set of 2 Silk Cushions Grande Pesce Fish
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.
It is a set of two cushion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Custom Double Sided Toscana Shearling Pillow in Grey Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful custom double sided long hair Toscana shearling pillow in grey color. Very elegant in look and tangibly luxurious. It is made of genuine sh...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
Luna Hand-embroidered Accent Pillow with Colorful Pattern by CuratedKravet
Located in Woodbury, NY
A hand embroidered decorative accent pillow featuring a bright and colorful pattern of various colored boxes. Finished with a knife edge. Includes a f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Blue Cotton Matelasse Fan Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back.
Off-white embroidery thread.
Slim off-white zipper at the bottom seam.
Polyester fiber cushion filling included.
Approx weigh...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Schumacher Janis Velvet 18x12" Pillow in Moonstone
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 Iconic Leopard Sky Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Iconic Leopard, a 100% linen fabric, in Sky. This sexy pattern was first introduced in the 1970s and has remained relevant and chic for today's interio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Maharam Pillow, Quatrefoil by Alexander Girard
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Quatrefoil by Alexander Girard
001 Silver
Alexander Girard drew inspiration from his world travels, as well as from his fascination with traditional folk art. Quatre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Nylon
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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