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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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 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 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
Schumacher Rubia Embroidery 18" Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rubia Embroidery. Made on a 100% linen ground, the stylized flowers are rendered in an irregular running stitch with a subtle sheen lending it a gorgeous hand an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
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
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
Schumacher Wyatt Corduroy 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Wyatt Corduroy with a knife edge finish. With super soft quarter-inch wales, great texture and a performance finish, Wyatt in winter white is our most versatile ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
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
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
Schumacher Caldwell Patchwork 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Caldwell Patchwork with a self welt finish. Caldwell Patchwork Chintz in yellow-and-cornflower is a trompe l‘oeil quilted pattern where lovely floral bouquets ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Mirabelle 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mirabelle with a self welt finish. Contemporary and fresh, Mirabelle in cherry-and-blush is based on a delightful 1920s pattern of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Bit Map Throw Blanket 03, 100% Cotton Woven Contemporary Pixel Art, 37"x52"
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit map throw blanket 03 by Luft Tanaka Studio
A multicolored graphic throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn based on digital pixel art created using an early bitmap drawing software from the 1980s and 1990s.
Measures: 37" x 52" / 94cm x 132cm
Please inquire if you're interested in other sizes:
50" x 60" / 127cm x 152cm
60" x 80" / 152cm x 203cm
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
Pair of Rare Jay Spectre Quilted Pillow Shams in Mint & Black/White Leopard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This rare pair of quilted mint color with black and white leopard pattern jacquard pillow shams came from Bloomingdale’s New York in the 1980s as part of the all upholsterd, mint green, leopard bed...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Printed Velvet Pillow Smudge Lilac
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed cotton velvet front and solid Belgian linen back, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Fornasetti Cushion Chiave Key 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 x Veere Grenney Folly Opington Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Veere Grenney, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Folly in Orpington Blue. An allover pattern reminiscent of coral, this pattern can stand alone or layer beautifully with just about any style or motif....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Printed Velvet Pillow Smudge Carbon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed cotton velvet front and solid Belgian linen back, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Printed Velvet Pillow Smudge Lilac
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed cotton velvet front and solid Belgian linen back, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Printed Linen Pillow Ribbon 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
Printed Velvet Pillow Smudge Carbon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed cotton velvet front and solid Belgian linen back, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Printed Linen Pillow Gum Drop Jade
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
Schumacher Ariana Floral Stripe 20 x 12" Pillow in Pearlware Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ariana Floral Stripe with a self welt finish. Inspired by an 18th-century French woodblock pattern, Ariana Floral Stripe in pearl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Crusoe Ikat Sky Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Crusoe Ikat in Sky. Space-dyed yarns give this ikat a beautiful melange effect. With fabulous dimension, it makes for an eye-catching, worldly upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Cushion / Pillow Santorini Pacific Blue by Evolution21
By Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
Taking inspiration from its namesake, the Santorini fabric shares the same hues which can be found when spending time on the island. From its vibrant sunsets to the muted yet stark whites contrasting the sky and sea, this series of cushions serves as a slice of island life which can reside within your home.
With the fabric tassels...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Nylon, Acrylic, Polyester
Schumacher Las Colinas Scenic Tapestry Pillow 20x14" in Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Las Colinas Scenic Tapestry with a knife edge finish. Inspired by handwoven textiles from South and Central America, Las Colinas in green is a charming pastoral ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Daisy I/O 20x12" Pillow in Indigo
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Daisy Indoor/Outdoor by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Inspired by traditional Indian block prints, Daisy Indoor/Outdoor in indigo by Mar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Zsuzsa 22" Pillow in Chambray
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zsuzsa with a knife edge finish. A remarkable weave of flat and fluffy chenille yarns, Zsuzsa in chambray is a large-scale, deconstructed geometric pattern creat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Polyester
Schumacher Valetta in Sky & Pink 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Valetta by Happy Menocal for Schumacher with a self-welt finish. Inspired by the ancient capital of Malta, Valetta evokes the roma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Modernist Pillows with Rectilinear Print in Charcoal and Slate Gray
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist pillows were realized in the United States during the 21st century. They feature square bodies with a rectilinear prin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Upholstery
Schumacher Pineapple Embroidery 14" Pillow in Apricot/Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Pineapple Embroidery. Pineapple Embroidery in apricot-on-ivory is a small-scale pattern stitched on a lovely linen ground. Pillow is finished with a welt in Elli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Modern Ocean Blue Medallion Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a floral design with predominant ocean blue color.
Hand made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pillow ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
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
"Firenze" White and Black Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
100% merino wool handwoven, hand knotted and channeled white and black pillow featuring feather/down insert and concealed zipper. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Tierra Stripe 24x12" Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tierra Stripe with a knife edge finish. Inspired by a vintage handwoven blanket, this textural, tonal offset stripe in blue gets...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Musgo Chumbes Pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo chumbes pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% Cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 60 x H 40 cm
Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/pasto....
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Musgo Chumbes Pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo chumbes pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% Cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 60 x H 40 cm
Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/pasto....
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Chumbes Blanket 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes blanket 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Materials: 100% cotton.
Technique: hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm
Available in colors: blue/banana/silver and terracot...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Maharam Pillow, Washi by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Washi by Hella Jongerius
003 Luminary
Designed by Hella Jongerius, based on Jongerius's own collages made from hand-cut film, Washi transposes layers of transluc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Nylon, Polyester
Schumacher Oleander I/O 18x12" Pillow in Indigo
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Oleander Indoor/Outdoor by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Inspired by traditional Indian block prints, Oleander Indoor/Outdoor in indigo b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American 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
Schumacher Fremont I/O in Green 22" x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
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—Fremont Indoor/Outdoor in green is as durable as it is chic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Musgo Chumbes Layer Cushion by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo Chumbes Layer cushion by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% Cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 160 x H 80 cm
Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/...
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Fremont I/O in Green 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
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—Fremont Indoor/Outdoor in green is as durable as it is chic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Isolde Stripe 18" 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
Alloy Handloom Throw in Pure Merino Linen Blend
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Alloy Throw is a pure modern take on combining stripes and checks pattern, classic color palette and fine detail of hand weaving done meticulously on a handwoven textile. Each piece ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Stack Pouf by Nendo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stack pouf by Nendo.
Pouf with cushion.
Materials: upholstery: fabric.
Structure: black lacquered MDF.
Dimensions: W314 x D180 xH90 cm.
HS 42 cm.
...
Category
2010s French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Upholstery
Schumacher Oleander I/O 16x12" Pillow in Indigo
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Montecito Medallion by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a self welt finish. This stunning large-scale medallion in leaf green evokes timeless motifs from India ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Maharam Pillow, Spindle by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Spindle by Hella Jongerius
002 Lithic
Designed by Hella Jongerius, Spindle's design derives from Jongerius's interest in process and weaving, which was the subject o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Wool, Nylon
Schumacher Bees Knees I/O 20" Pillow in Emerald
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bees Knees Indoor/Outdoor by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Stylish and sturdy, Bees Knees Indoor/Outdoor in eme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Musgo Chumbes Layer Cushion by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo Chumbes Layer cushion by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% Cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 160 x H 80 cm
Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/...
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Chumbes Pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% Cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm
Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra. Also a...
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Laurel in Navy 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Laurel with a knife edge finish. Laurel is a lovely loose botanical fabric design that features painterly, floating silhouettes of small leafy sprigs. Screen-pri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Chumbes Blanket 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes blanket 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Materials: 100% cotton.
Technique: hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm
Available in colors: blue/banana/silver and terracot...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Brigitte Stripe 18" 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
Kartell Cushions Largo in Velvet by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cushions are presented in different variants. Available in two different sizes - 48x48cm and 48x35cm - they can be used in a variety of combinations.
Available in Dove Grey, C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
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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