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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Tiraz Velvet in Peacock 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tiraz Velvet with a knife edge finish. Nothing gives that refined old-world look more than an antique carpet upholstered on a piece of furniture. We’ve made it e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Blumont I/O in Blue 24" x12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Blumont Stripe with a knife edge finish. This classic alternating stripe with a graphic outline combines high performance durability with an amazingly soft and supple hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Fremont I/O in Green 20" 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
Happy Linen Pillow Gray with Gray 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
Schumacher Riley 22" Pillow in Navy on Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Floralia Print with a self welt finish. Floralia Print is a delightful scrolling botanical design with a handmade look inspired by antique block prints...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Dakota Stripe 18" Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Camden Cotton Check with a fringe finish. A classic one and a half-inch buffalo check, this woven cotton is a wonderful complement to both prints and plains. Pil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Ball Pillow with Tonal Blue Cut Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cut Velvet with randomized knapping on a ground of woven metalic threads. Stuffed firmly with a down feather blend. Can be customized with any fabric. Ask for current availability of...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Happy Linen Pillow White with Beige 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
Schumacher Greta in Blue 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Greta with a self-welt finish. A beautiful mid-scale floral with the look of a damask, Greta has an elevated mirrored motif that’s te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Calico in Spezzatura Pillow 18" x 12" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Calico by Happy Menocal for Schumacher with a self-welt finish. Happy Menocal’s multicolor microfloral fabric offers a fresh take on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Calico in Spezzatura 16" x 12" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Calico by Happy Menocal for Schumacher with a self-welt finish. Happy Menocal’s multicolor microfloral fabric offers a fresh take on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Full Circle 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Full Circle with a self welt finish. When an artisanal warp print meets a graphic stripe made of circles, the results are enchanting. Pillow includes a feather/d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Petite Loom Woven Throw Blanket, Fog Gray Geo, 40 x 54
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
The Fog Gray Geo throw, petite size, perfect for toddlers or kids. Gray, pink, ochre and navy geometric print woven throw with fringe edge. Woven with recycl...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher X Veere Grenney Betty Chintz Quiet Pink Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher, Veere Grenney
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Betty Chintz in Quiet Pink paired with a Gustave Silk Lip Cord Narrow in Blush. A lush tangle of tulips, roses, and ranuncu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Ripple
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray 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 measure...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Wentworth Embroidery in Carbon 22" 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 Bendita Indoor Outdoor 24" x 12" Pillow in Lilac
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ashoka Tape with a Knife Edge finish. With a winding, embroidered floral design accentuated with French Knots, Ashoka Tape adds an element of handcrafted beauty....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Hearts + Coffee Bean 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Hearts on front Item# 179590, Hearts Fabric) with Coffee Bean on back (item# 179200, Coffee Bean Fabric), both by Molly Mahon for Schu...
Category
2010s North American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Nylon
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
Happy Linen Pillow Striped White Grey with Grey 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 Lumbar Minimalist Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from modern Turkish Kilim in white.
Measures: 11" x 22".
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Moroccan Inspired Damask Velvet Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Distressed looking printed velvet in golds, blues and greens. Works well with bohemian and moroccan motifs.
Measurements:
Overall: 12”W x 12”H
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted n...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Pillows with a Modern Design, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of pillows crafted in velvetine relief with a repeating modern design.
Category
20th Century American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Zebra Printed Linen Lumbar Pillow w Duck Egg Velvet Back and Aqua Sateen Flange
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fantastical zebra printed linen on face with silk duck egg velvet on back and aqua sateen flange.
Measurements:
Overall: 25”W x 4”D x 12”H
Price As Shown: $915 as a pair
COM ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Down, Feathers
Embroidered Hemp Panel with Contemporary Design Suede and Silk Appliqué Work
Located in Hamburg, DE
Hemp panel col. Beige : the appliqué work has been made all by hand, the contemporary design is made with silk col. Beige and brown and suede leather col. Orange, outline stitch ant....
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Hemp
Happy Frame White Velvet with Black Frame
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 white color acc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Berkeley 20" x 14" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Berkeley tape. This nubby and textural linen-cotton blend has a wonderful weight and hand—it's a versatile building-block fabric. Subtle variations are part of i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Capri Linen Pillow White with Multicolor 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
Loom Woven Cotton Throw Blanket, Gray and Pink Coverlet Geo, 54 x 72
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Gray geometric print woven throw with fringe edge, with accents of pink, white and navy. Woven with recycled cotton on a jacquard loom, made in the US. E...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Maple in Wisteria 16" x 24" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Maple Wisteria lumbar pillow features original artwork by Bonnie Ashley of Bonnie & Neal, printed on white linen. The reverse of the cushion features the same design printed on o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Happy Linen Pillow White with Light Pink 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
Gervasoni C. Ghost XS Pillow in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni C. Ghost XS pillow in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
Cushion in dacron and down, 50 x 50 cm
Additional Information:
Material: Upholstery
Upholstery: White L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Upholstery
Schumacher Chenonceau Sky Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Chenonceau in Sky. Based on a documentary print of a 17th century Persian damask, Chenonceau is filled with enchanting flora-and-fauna silhouettes. Fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Rad Plaid Regatta Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Weitzner satin jacquard plaid design fabric makes for a fun, playful ball accent pillow. Stuffed firmly with a feather down blend. Ball can be made in any fabric. Ask for current ava...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Satin
Schumacher Fremont I/O in Green 22" 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 Ohara Stripe I/O 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ohara Stripe I/O with a knife edge finish. This next-gen indoor-outdoor fabric is a woven stripe that marries durability with the decadent look and feel of a bou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ohara Stripe I/O 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ohara Stripe I/O with a knife edge finish. This next-gen indoor-outdoor fabric is a woven stripe that marries durability with the decadent look and feel of a bou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Menemsha 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Menemsha by Caroline Z Hurleywith a knife edge finish. A small-scale pattern by Caroline Z Hurley, this versatile and luxurious jacquard weave is upholstery weig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Wyatt Corduroy 22" 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
Printed Linen Pillow Concentric Multi 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. Belgian linen is high quality, durable, naturally made fabric from the flax plant. The modern printed graphic is from an original watercolor painting by Michele Varian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Printed Linen Pillow Concentric Grey Multi 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
Schumacher Riley 18" Pillow in Navy on Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Camden Cotton Check with a fringe finish. A classic one and a half-inch buffalo check, this woven cotton is a wonderful complement to both prints and plains. Pil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Modern Round Ball Pillow in Cut Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern round ball pillow was hand sewn at our studio in Norwalk, CT. The pillow is made with a lustrous and durable cut velvet fabric.
Measurements: 9" height x 12" diameter.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Capri Linen Pillow Grey with Multicolor 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 Jennie Velvet Peacock Celadon Bolster Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 7" x 21" bolster pillow features Jennie velvet in peacock & celadon. With a figurative and irregular floral pattern rendered in cut velvet, this lively woven has a decorative Vi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Polyester
Set of 2 Leather Cushion, Exclusive Fish Leather Off-White
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Set of 2 Leather Cushion, Exclusive fish leather off-white color and dark brown back, Large Size 24x24 in. Untrimmed scales
Fish leather luxury cushion. The fish skins...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
Schumcher Riley 20" Pillow in Navy on Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Gilded Serpiente Velvet Pillow features a hand-painted snake motif on luxurious silk velvet. The final result is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece of Venetia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher x Veere Grenney Belvedere Sky Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Belvedere in Sky, an updated trellis pattern that's handsome yet delicate. Feather/down insert included, self-welt edge, hidden zipper closure. 100% li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Silk Ikat Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a silk Ikat pillow. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided.
Measures: 14'' x 24''.
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Oversized Throw Pillow with Elaborate Printed Linen, Aqua Back and Berry Flange
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elaborate printed linen with tile pattern on pillow face, aqua linen/cotton back and berry velvet flange. Oversized, understuffed throw pillow that's part duvet part pillow. Collapse...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Feathers, Down
Maharam Pillow, Tress
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Tress
001 Lunation
Founded in 1902, Maharam offers a comprehensive collection of textiles for commercial and residential interiors....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
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
The Tropics Collection 'Tiger' Woven Throw Monochrome and Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
The Tropics Collection 'Tiger' woven recycled cotton throw
As a throw, blanket, draped or a wall hung, this luxuriously versatile woven throw will create a bold statement in any ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Iconic Leopard 18" Pillow Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. Iconic leopard is endlessly chic and versatile. Now featured as a Schumacher decorative accent, this is sure to bring timeless sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Marigold 30" x 14" Pillow in Yellow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Camden Cotton Check with a fringe finish. A classic one and a half-inch buffalo check, this woven cotton is a wonderful complement to both prints and plains. Pil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
" 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
Patricia Urquiola Bandas Pillow for GAN
Located in New York, NY
Modularity taken to the limit. All the pieces in the Bandas collection can be interchanged. An ingenious system, designed by Patricia Urquiola, allows the collection to be adapted to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Dream Pillow with Ornate Fountain Embroidery Pattern
Located in Greenwich, CT
Oversize pillows are stuffed with a down/feather blend and covered with an exquisite embroidery design featuring an ornamental fountain and pineapple on a contrasting gray cotton sat...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Satin
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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