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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Blue & Ochre
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
Christmas Happy Pillow White 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
Chokor Nira Indigo Organic Cotton Handloom Pillow in Geometric Patterns
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Nira Indigo Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully created a classic pattern using an ancient weaving technique. Undyed yarn is used as a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Christmas Happy Pillow White Velvet and Black 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 Pyne Hollyhock Floral Chintz Charcoal Two-Sided 22" Cotton Pillow
By Albert Hadley, Schumacher
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
Soft Pouf Pillow with Pale Green White Orange Stripes
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Measurements:
Overall: 23”W x 24”H
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials ch...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Down
Schuamcher Rosina Floral 18" Pillow in Marigold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rosina Floral with a knife edge finish. Featuring a unique woven rosebud pattern, Rosina Floral in cornflower is an appealing dimensional design with an embroide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Shumacher Dixon Embroidered 25x16" Print Pillow in Neutral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Embroidered Print Linen with a knife edge finish. A series of stepped lines is handprinted with pigment ink on a linen ground and then embroidered along th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Happy Pillow Sahara White with Multicolor Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This elegant cushion cover was carefully hand-sewn with soft, beige velvet and contoured by a prestigiuos multicolour cotton fringe. A sophisticated addition to a classic or contempo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schuamcher Rosina Floral 18" Pillow in Cornflower
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rosina Floral with a knife edge finish. Featuring a unique woven rosebud pattern, Rosina Floral in cornflower is an appealing dimensional design with an embroide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
Adele Charcoal Gold Velvet Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich aqua velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes and hand beaded embroidery. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Adele Aqua Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked aqua velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect f...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Pale Green-Blue Sploch Velvet Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 20”W x 8”D x 20”H
Price As Shown: $755 as a pair
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design an...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Down, Feathers
Shumacher Tortola I/O 22" Pillow in Oxford Grey
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tortola with a knife edge finish. Inspired by basket designs, this concentric diamond pattern is woven from Dralon acrylic yarns. Textured and extremely durable,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Lux Faux Fur White Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lux is a plush faux fur pillow with two elegant rows of gold beading going through the the front of the pillow. This is a perfect addition to any home looking for a neutral soft tone...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Faux Fur
Adele Gold Feather Velvet Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Adele lumbar pillow is a solid aqua pintucked velvet garnished with gold foil patches and hand beaded embroidery. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Linen Blue Dot Patterned and Velvet Back Square Pillows (Needs Review)
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 22”W x 10”D x 22”H
Price As Shown: $1,530 as a pair
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Down, Feathers
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
Schuamcher Palma Sola I/O 18" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Palma Sola Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. With its wavy mid-scale leaf motif and delicate strié effect, Palma Sola Indoor/Outdoor in green is a high-pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Lena Grey Gold Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Grey Velvet pillow 5" top beaded in gold beadwork to match the gold in FMLEYLA Pillows and Back-Grey Velvet.
Size : 14”x 20”
Features
Zipper clo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Lena Ivory Gold Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ivory Velvet pillow 5" top beaded in gold beads. Back is Ivory Velvet.
Size: 14”x 20”
Features
Zipper closure
Top beaded in gold beads
Insert included
Shape: Rectangular
Fabric: Velvet
Care...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Loom Woven Throw Pillow, Aqua Cloud Geo
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Cloud blue geometric upholstered pillow with aqua linen backing, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Cotton upholstered fabric woven on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Pillow me...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Upholstery
Mira Starburst Pillow, Light Brown Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fill the room with this modern abstract embroidered pillow. Adds instant glamour and luxury to any room.
Size: 22”x 22”
Features
Zipper closure
Embroidered pillow
Fabric: Velvet
Insert included
Shape: Square
Care Instructions...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Geometric Grid Pillow, Reversible Blue + Grey
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This pillow is reversible!
Our grid pillows are ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region.
The purc...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Leo Lumber Pillow, Ivory Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Leo Lumbar Pillow features an ivory velvet base with an embroidered gold animal in the center. This one of a kind pillow will show your wild side.
Size: 14”x 20”
Features
Zip...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Lux White 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
Lux Faux Fur White Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lux is a plush faux fur pillow with two elegant rows of gold beading going through the the front of the pillow. This is a perfect addition to any home looking for a neutral soft tone...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Faux Fur
Pewter Gray Handloom Throw / Blanket in Organic Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Pewter is a organic cotton throw / blanket handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Various...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Floral Printed Linen Blue Velvet Green Trim Square Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 22”W x 10”D x 22”H
Price As Shown: $1,110 as a pair
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Down, Feathers
Luna Light Gray Fur Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luna Lumbar 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 pi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur
Pale Blue Cut Velvet Purple Velvet Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 19”W x 10”D x 19”H
Price As Shown: $700 as a pair
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design and manufacturing company The Tailore...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Down, Feathers
Luna Ivory Fur Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luna Lumbar 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 pi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur
Asra White and Gold Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White Velvet with Quilting and shiny gold foil print pillow with knife edge.
Size: 20”x 20”
Features
Zipper closure
Shiny gold foil print
Insert included
Shape: Square
Fabric: Velvet
Care...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Lagos Gray Hide Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour and sophistication to any room when decorating with the grey hide Lagos pillow from Cloud9.
Size: 22”x 22”
Features
Zipper closure
Grey color
Insert included
Shape: Sq...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Pillow Ball in Wool blend - by Mar de Doce
By Mar de Doce
Located in Dallas, TX
Introducing our exquisite limited edition piece "Arctic" Pillow Ball – a captivating fusion of craftsmanship and luxury.
This handcrafted masterpiece, meticulously sewn together usi...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schuamcher Cabanon Stripe 20" Pillow in Jaune
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cabanon Stripe with a fringe finish. A classic combination of flowers and stripes, this delicate small-scale design has a lovely handprinted look. Cabanon Stripe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Bit Map Series 02, Multicolor Modern Graphic Woven Wall Tapestry & Throw Blanket
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit Map Series 02 by Luft Tanaka Studio
A multicolored and visually striking throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn.
50" x 60" / 127cm x 152cm
(custom sizes available upon request)
Reversible. Opposite side has the same design with inverted colors.
The Bit Map Series is based on digital “doodles” Luft makes using Kid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Fancy Beasts I/O 18" Pillow in Safari Green
By Schumacher
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Margie Floral 16" Pillow in Marigold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Margie Floral. A classic delicate rosebud pattern inspired by a vintage design, Margie Floral in marigold is printed on a soft cotton-linen ground. Pillow is fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
White Velvet Fabric Animal Mask Linen Yellow Trim Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 20”W x 10”D x 20”H
Price As Shown: $1,260 as a pair
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Down, Feathers
Schuamcher Piña Cove I/O 18" Pillow in Aquamarine
By Schumacher
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 aquamarine is a charming pineapple pattern...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Rosina Floral 16" Pillow in Cornflower
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rosina Floral with a knife edge finish. Featuring a unique woven rosebud pattern, Rosina Floral in cornflower is an appealing dimensional design with an embroide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Multi-Color Feather Printed Dragon Fruit Velvet Fabric Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 19”W x 12”D x 19”H
Price As Shown: $1,120 as a pair
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Down, Feathers
Boucle Lined Linen with Brown Velvet Back Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 24”W x 15”D x 24”H
Price As Shown: $750 as a pair
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design and manufacturing company The Tailore...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Bouclé, Down, Feathers
Schuamcher Cabanon Stripe 20" Pillow in Rose
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cabanon Stripe with a fringe finish. A classic combination of flowers and stripes, this delicate small-scale design has a lovely handprinted look. Cabanon Stripe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Picnic I/O 20" Pillow in Emerald
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Picnic Indoor/Outdoor by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Stylish and classic, Picnic Indoor/Outdoor in emerald is a wonderfully versatile ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Rosina Floral 16" Pillow in Marigold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rosina Floral with a knife edge finish. Featuring a unique woven rosebud pattern, Rosina Floral in cornflower is an appealing dimensional design with an embroide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Bamboo Trellis I/O 20" Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bamboo Trellis Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. Look no further than Bamboo Trellis Indoor/Outdoor fabric in navy for a cla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Abstract Baby Blue and Baby Pink Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Measurements:
Outside: 12”W x 12”Dia.
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Ninfea 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
White with Green Dots / Spots Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 20”W x 12”D x 20”H
Price As Shown: $600 as a pair
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design and manufacturing company The Tailore...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Down, Feathers
Schuamcher Acanthus Stripe 30" Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Maharam Pillow, Prism by Paul Smith
By Paul Smith, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Prism by Paul Smith
005 Mega
Paul Smith (b. 1946, United Kingdom) is a designer of mens- and womenswear with an enthusiasm for wide-ranging cultural references and idiosyncratic combinations of pattern and color, applied with understatement. His ability to combine a flair for eccentric detail with a dedication to the highest standards of craftsmanship has made him among the most successful fashion designers in British history...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Eye and Mouth
By Seletti, Toiletpaper
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
Printed Linen Pillow Cloudy Sapphire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Modern Minimalist Decorative Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a geometrical design with predominant gray color.
Hand-made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pillow measu...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Sunrise Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
There is an undeniable magic in every sunrise and sunset.
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small fam...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
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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