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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Happy Pillow Svezia Wool Cushion Light Blue with Multicolor Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new Edition is focused on colour being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Cream Lumbar Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from modern Turkish Kilim.
12'' x 21'
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Happy Pillow Teal Velvet with Teal Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This exquisite square cushion will suit any decor with its neutral tones and refined allure. Padded with polyester fiber, the velvet removable cover boasts an elegant teal color acce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Josiane Floral 16 x12" Pillow Yellow & Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Josiane Floral with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. A sweet small-scale flower design, Josiane Floral in yellow-and-blue evokes the imperfect beauty of ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Zoelie 18" Pillow in Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zoelie with a self welt finish. Inspired by a historic document print, Zoelie fabric in natural is a modern take on a tradition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Mathias Ticking Stripe 16 x 12 Pillow in Carbon
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mathias Ticking Stripe with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Printed on a linen-hemp blend with a running-stitch detail, Mathis Ticking Stripe in carbon is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Josiane Floral 18x12" Pillow in Yellow & Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Josiane Floral with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. A sweet small-scale flower design, Josiane Floral in yellow-and-blue evokes the imperfect beauty of ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Happy Pillow Mongolia Wool Cushion Light Blue with Multicolor Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new Edition is focused on colour being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Loom Woven Cotton Throw Blanket, Sixteen Geo Multicolor, 54 x 72
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
The Sixteen throw in navy, pink, ochre and gray geometric print woven throw with fringe edge. Woven with recycled cotton on a jacquard loom, made in the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Birds and Butterflies 24" Lumbar Pillow in Multi
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 24" x 12" pillow features birds and butterflies, our celebrated and ever-popular pattern derived from a hand printed 1960s wallcovering in the Schumacher archives. Shown here in multi on white and finished with a contrast cord, whimsical creatures take flight amid twining foliage. 100% cotton. Content: 100% cotton Made with our Birds & Butterflies Fabric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Janis Velvet Blue Lumbar Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 16" pillow features Janis Velvet in blue. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Feather/do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Loom Woven Throw Pillow, Fog Gray Geo
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Fog Gray geometric upholstered pillow with light gray linen backing, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Cotton upholstered fabric woven on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Pillo...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Upholstery
Schumacher x Marie-Chantal Rabbit Print 16 x 12" Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rabbit High-Performance Print by Marie-Chantal of Greece for Schumacher. Marie-Chantal’s Rabbit High-Performance Print in blue is a cheery small-scale critter pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ando Block Print 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ando Block Print with a knife edge finish. A soft yet contemporary design, Ando Hand-Block Print in ivory & charcoal-on-natural features a unique geometric patte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Taylor Embroidery 16" x 12" Pillow in Sky on Navy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Taylor Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Taylor Embroidery in sky-on-navy artfully combines a few simple elements—bursts of offset French knots embroidered ov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher x Timothy Corrigan Anjou Stripe Emerald Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Timothy Corrigan, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Anjou Stripe. A creative comingling of elegant stripes and lush flowers, this splendid print is as Classic as they come. Printed on crisp, glazed linen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Dash
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Dash pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 12 x 16...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher x Marie-Chantal Bear Print 14" Pillow in Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bear High Performance Print by Marie-Chantal of Greece for Schumacher. Marie-Chantal’s Bear High Performance Print in ivory is a small-scale ursine pattern on a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher x Marie-Chantal Print 16" Pillow in Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bear High Performance Print by Marie-Chantal of Greece for Schumacher. Marie-Chantal’s Bear High Performance Print in ivory is a small-scale ursine pattern on a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Happy Linen Pillow Light Blue with Light Blue Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO DECOR Happy Linen Pillow the perfect accent piece for an easy style update, this cushion makes a chic accent for any well-decorated home, adding charm to a bed, sofa, or your favo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Toussaint Toile in Purple 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Toussaint Toile by Victor Glemaud for Schumacher. Created in collaboration with Haitian American fashion designer Victor Glem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Santa Monica Ikat in Indigo 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Santa Monica Ikat by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a Knife Edge finish. This artisanally crafted pattern puts a fresh spin o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher x Marie-Chantal Rabbit Print 18 x 12" Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rabbit High-Performance Print by Marie-Chantal of Greece for Schumacher. Marie-Chantal’s Rabbit High-Performance Print in blue is a cheery small-scale critter pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Octopus Hand-Painted Cotton Pillow Cases
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By Jodie Niss
Set of 2.
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Modern Pewteer Gray Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a geometrical design with predominant Pewter color.
Hand made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pillow...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Printed Linen Pillow Concentric Black White 12x22
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
Handmade Custom Mongolian Lamb Pillow in Slate Gray with Cashmere Wool Backing
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite custom pillow was handmade using the softest virgin Mongolian lamb in the world. It has been dyed in a rich slate gray hue. The back of the pillow has been woven in a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Loudon Rose in Rose & Blue 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Loudon Rose with a self welt finish. A romantic, painterly quality infuses this rose bouquet with an unmistakably feminine beauty. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Modern Nicole Ivory/Ebony Hand Embroidered Wool and Metallic Throw Pillow Cover
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This pillow has been hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region.
The purchase of this handcrafted pill...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Grid
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Grid pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Moodify Square Cushion, by Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Exclusive cushion in two different Kvadrat top quality fabrics. The Moodify cushion?s combination of soft velour on one side and elegant waffle woven fabric on the other means that the cushion has two intrinsically different personalities and looks. Depending on how you are feeling, simply by reversing the Moodify cushion you can change the color scheme and mood in your sofa or armchair. The colors complement each other beautifully and were inspired by the color scheme of the 1950s to bring a touch of warmth to any interior. The fabrics were hand picked for their exquisite quality and classic design. In particular, the waffle woven Perla fabric by the Dutch fabric designer, Frans Dijkmeijer gives the cushion with an exclusive, sophisticated look. The Moodify cushion is a limited edition. Choose from several beautiful Warm Nordic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Feathers
Neutral Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from modern Turkish Kilim.
Measures: 17'' x 20''.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Schumacher Emerson 16" x 12" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Emerson. Inspired by a quatrefoil, Emerson in sky is a fun small-scale print with a big personality. Imperfect by design, this casual cotton fabric has a lovely ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Lochanel Black and White Cushion
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
These stunning cushions boast the elegance of traditional patterns, enlivened with different textures and color combinations. Characterized by tone-on-tone color or by refined tweed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Cushions with Pleated Front Panel in Wave Pattern Vertical on Velvet Color Sand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of Cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated Wave pattern on Velvet Color Sand, back panel plain silk color pure platinum size 30 x 50 cm, concealed zipper in the bott...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Happy Linen Pillow White with Light Blue Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO DECOR Capri Linen collection with the colorful (blue, light blue, white, cream) fringes and the traditional LO DECOR mood, remind the glamour and fashion of the exquisite timeless elegance of the Italian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Happy Linen Pillow White with Gray Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO DECOR Capri Linen Collection with the colourful (blue, light blue, white, cream) fringes and the traditional LO DECOR mood, remind the glamour and fashion of the exquisite timeless elegance of the Italian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Merino Shag in Sagebrush 22" x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Merino Shag pillow by Shed Textile Company is the easiest way to add texture and a fresh style instantly to any room. Individually hand woven with a mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Oasis Charcoal Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Oasis Charcoal Silk pillow is luxurious and exquisite with its unique wax block print, which is handcrafted carefully to form symmetrical intricate pattern that blends in to form a c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Coyolate in Ocean 18 x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Coyolate with a knife edge finish. This extraordinary 39”-long brocade panel is hand-woven and -embroidered on a backstrap loom by master Maya women weavers in G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
"Lido" Off White Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Handwoven, hand knotted and hand tufted Merino wool pillow with feather and down insert and concealed zipper. Made in Italy.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Happy Linen Pillow Striped Light Blue with Light Blue Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO DECOR Happy Linen Pillow the perfect accent piece for an easy style update, this cushion makes a chic accent for any well-decorated home, adding charm to a bed, sofa, or your favo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
White Linen Pillow, Gold Stud
Located in Dural, AU
Translating luxury design, this high-end, white linen pillow injects contemporary aesthetics into interiors. The beautiful 100% heavy-weight Europea...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Brunschwig and Fils Charing Cross Colefax & Fowler Collection, London, 1975
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brunschwig and fils charing cross Colefax & Fowler Collection, London, 1975. 10+ Yards with width of 88." Gorgeous vibrant green, will arrive folded. About 372” x 88”.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Lafayette Botanical 18" Pillow in Cornflower
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lafayette Botanical with a self welt finish. Inspired by a turn-of-the-18th-century French chintz, Lafayette Botanical in cornflower features an exuberant flower...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Emerson 18" x 12" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Emerson. Inspired by a quatrefoil, Emerson in sky is a fun small-scale print with a big personality. Imperfect by design, this casual cotton fabric has a lovely ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Palm Print Lumbar Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Down/feather stuffed Lumbar Pillows. Covered in a luxurious combination of fabrics; a palm print on a creamy silk ground on the front and a woven silver le...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Silk
Schumacher Attleboro Ikat 22" Pillow in Mineral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Attleboro Ikat with a knife edge finish. Attleboro Ikat is a woven, irregular stripe made of twisted cotton and linen yarns. Pillow includes a feather/down fill ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Baby's First Blanket in Lambswool & Cashmere, Monogram Gift
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Baby's first blanket is the perfect, super special baby gift. Made from a bland of lambswool (85%) and cashmere (15%) this blanket is soft and warm.
Baby's first blanket will last for many generations. Blanket stitch detail is in an alpaca and silk blanket stitch. Available in Blue or Fawn.
Dimensions: approximately 45" x 34". Please allow for one inch variance as these are sewn by hand.
Care: Wool cycle wash and dry (only in wool cycles) or delicate /no heat or dry clean.
Please specify for monogram: Three initials vs name spelled in cursive. All monogram blankets...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Alpaca
Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Canary Yellow & Indigo Blue Waves
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Canary yellow silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Wave pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measure...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Queen of Spain 22" Pillow in Dove
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Queen of Spain with a knife edge finish. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this pattern has a lively, painterly quality- an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Katsugi 22" Pillow in Blues
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Theodora Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Inspired by the folkloric embellishments on an antique Ukrainian blouse, Theodora Embroidery in red features a pair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Maharam Pillow, Angles by Paul Smith
By Paul Smith, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Angles by Paul Smith
004 Citrine
Paul Smith (b. 1946, United Kingdom) is a designer of mens- and womenswear with an enthusiasm for wide-ranging cultural referenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Schumacher Wentworth Embroidery in Chambray 24 x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Wentworth Embroidery with a Knife Edge finish. The embroidery has an elegant cross-stitching on jute and linen with subtle tonal variations that lend a wonderful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Wentworth Embroidery Chambray Linen Cotton Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Wentworth Embroidery Fabric (Item# 75475) with a Knife Edge finish. The embroidery has an elegant cross-stitching on jute and linen with subtle tonal variations ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Ripple
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Ripple pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 12 x ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Threshold 20" Pillow in Lapis
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Threshold Printed Linen by Hadiya Williams for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Based on original hand-painted artwork, Hadiya Williams’ Threshold Printed Li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Tulip Flamestitch in Blue 25 x 15" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tulip Flamestitch Embroidery with a knife edge finish. An enchanting, statement-making pattern with a surprising and sophisticated palette; inspired by a 1920’s ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Modern pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pillows and throws created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, cotton and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern pillows and throws made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pillows and throws, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, LO DECOR, Jhon Ortiz, and Studio Variously . It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for pillows and throws differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $33,930 while the average work can sell for $315.
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