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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Ezma Embroidery Pillow in Neutral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ezma Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Each and every one of the beads on this dazzlingly chic tribal geometric is sewn by hand, making it a true tour de forc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Magic Mountain Dragon Blue Cotton Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Magic Mountain Dragon in Blue, paired with Langham in Niagara on the back. Foo dogs and fire-breathing dragons animate this fantastic, symm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Mottley Grid Wren Cotton Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 16" x 16" pillow features Mottley Grid in Wren paired with Langham in Onyx on the back. A small-scale print, Mottley Grid is a handsome geometric design softened by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Sonora Ivory Chevron Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Sonora, a funky fringed chevron, in Ivory. This pillow features an eye-catching combination of three-dimensional pattern and texture. Feather/down fill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Schumacher Caroline Hurley Tiasquam Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features our Tiasquam design. Originally handpainted on paper by textile artist Caroline Z Hurley, Tiasquam mimics the art of hand-blocking and has subtle varia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
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
Custom Rex Rabbit Pillow
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful made-to-order 22" square black and white stripes Rex rabbit pillow. Custom orders are available for different sizes.
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur
Schumacher Caroline Hurley Cedar Tree Neck Sky Two-Sided Cotton Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Cedar tree neck, a cotton and linen blended fabric, in Sky. Based on a painting by designer and artist Caroline Z Hurley, Ced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Indio Ikat Green Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Indio Ikat in Green paired with Presidio Ikat in Peacock on the back. Indio Ikat's soft lattice pattern is a true handmade warp print with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Le Matelot Lumbar Pillow in Peacock
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Le Matelot with a knife edge finish. Cut velvet stripes pop on a crisp cotton ground, making this uniquely scaled and tonal pattern the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Polyester
Schumacher Jackie Applique Embroidery Natural Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Jackie Applique Embroidery in Natural. With a graphically silhouetted floral motif, this lush pattern has a contempo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Ice Blue Silk Cushions Hand Embroidery with Band Detail in Swarovski Crystals
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ice blue silk satin cushions hand embroidery with band detail in Swarovski crystals
Size: 35 x 50cm
Cotton lining, concealed zip,
Feather pad.
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
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
Schumacher Colada Stripe Blue Indoor/Outdoor Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" indoor/outdoor pillow features Colada Stripe in Blue. It's hard to believe that natural linen can be weatherproof, but this stylish multi-color stripe resists fading, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Schumacher Le Matelot Peacock Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Le Matelot in Peacock. Cut velvet stripes pop on a crisp cotton ground, making this uniquely scaled and tonal pattern the epi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
21st Century Road_5 Decorative Cushion in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Road_5 Decorative cushion with leather bands.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
Modern Pearl Gray Geometric Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a geometrical design with predominant pearl color.
Hand made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pillow ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
"Incontri" White and Grey Cotton Bed Set
Located in Milano, IT
Entirely made of fine cotton, this set comprises two regular pillowcases, one top sheet, and one bottom sheet equipped with elastic. Boasting a refined color combination of white and grey, this is a versatile and sophisticated addition to any designer bed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Calicut Floral Delft Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Calicut, a 100% linen fabric, in delft. This fanciful floral pattern is derived from traditional Indian motifs and has the delicate colorations and per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Zanzibar Trellis Matte Winter Mint Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Zanzibar Trellis Matte in Winter Mint. Inspired by decorator Elsie de Wolfe's trellised rooms, this fretwork pattern wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
21st Century Loch Ness Decorative Cushion in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Loch Ness Decorative Cushion with twined leather band.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
Black and White Circular Brush-Stroked Hand Painted Throw Pillows
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Italian silk wool pillows. These pillows were dreamt up by our in-house design studio in Manhattan. The luxury fabric is a blend of Italian virgin wool and silk, which make...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
White Minimilast Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a modern Turkish wool Kilim.
Measures: 17" x 18'.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Custom White Rabbit Pillow
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 22" square white rabbit pillow. Custom orders are available for different sizes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur
Schumacher Horst Stripe Grisaille Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Horst Stripe in Grisaille. Woven in Italy, this versatile multi-width stripe is a stylish and durable option for upholstery and a great foundation for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
21st Century Boedo Cushion in Fabric and Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Boedo decorative cushion in fabric and leather. Piping in leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Fabric
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
Modern Decorative Grey Marble Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a Tibetan design with predominant grey marble color.
Hand made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pillo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
"Lido" White and Baby Blue Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido" white by Le Lampade. Italian merino wool tufted and gathered in a nautical pattern on thin wale corduroy. Feather and down insert with hidden zipper. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Gray Speckled Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Gray color speckled pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim.
17'' x 18''
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Schumacher Northern Lights Bead-Embellished White Two-Sided 18" Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Schumacher's Northern Lights is an elegant sheer with couture embellishments. Its ethereal beaded ombre pattern evokes the night sky. Subtle variations are part of this design's inhe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Acrylic, Linen
21st Century Harlem Cushion in Fabric and Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Harlem decorative Cushion in fabric, central leather band with decorative bouclé. Piping in leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Fabric
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
"Ostia" White and Black Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Rovigo" white and black wool pillow by Le Lampade
100% merino wool handwoven, hand knotted and channeled white pillow featuring feather insert and conc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
21st Century Tribeca _1 Decorative Cushion in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Tribeca _1 Decorative Cushion in leather patchwork. Piping in leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
21st Century Tribeca_3 Decorative Cushion in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Tribeca_3 Decorative Cushion in leather. Twined leather central band. Piping in leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
21st Century Ring_1 Decorative Cushion in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Ring_1 Decorative Cushion in leather 1 leather band and 2 buckles. Piping in leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
White Bolster Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from modern Turkish Kilim.
11'' x 20''
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
21st Century Gothic White Cushion in Velvet by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Gothic White Cushion in velvet with embroidered Gothic logo in color.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Yin Yang Pillow, Silk, Double-Sided
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile design in pure white and night indigo silk reflects the opposite energy of the Yin and the Yang. Elegant and Minimalist, the double sided design on silk creates a dual...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Artigianale Italian Handwoven Black White 47" Oversized Floor Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
These custom pillows in our Artigianale collection are a marriage of old world craftsmanship and modern design sensibility. Handwoven and crafted in Italy using traditional weaving t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Down, Feathers, Wool, Cotton
21st Century Gothic Lamé White Cushion in Velvet by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Gothic Lamé White Cushion in velvet with embroidered Gothic logo in lamé.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
21st Century Tribeca_5 Decorative Cushion in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Tribeca_5 decorative Cushion in leather. Twined leather central band. Piping in leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
21st Century Coney Cushion in Fabric and Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Coney Decorative Cushion in fabric; 3 small buckles. Piping in leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Fabric
21st Century Hunter_2 Decorative Cushion in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Hunter_2 Decorative Cushion in leather and Cavallino leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
21st Century Hunter_1 Decorative Cushion in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Hunter_1 Decorative Cushion with leather band and mother of pearl buttons.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
21st Century Brooklyn Cushion in Fabric and Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Brooklyn decorative cushion in fabric. Central leather band with 2 decorative rings. Piping in leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Fabric
21st Century Coney Cushion in Fabric and Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Cushion in fabric with 3 small buckles. Piping in leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Fabric
"Trieste" Waffle Weave Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Trieste" is handwoven and handmade in a distinct waffle pattern of gray and off white Merino wool, with concealed zipper and feather / down insert pillow. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
"Lido Piccolo" Twill Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido Piccolo" Twill pillow by Le Lampade
The "Lido Piccolo" is handwoven and hand channeled Merino wool chevron twill with the tufted channels on front, with feather/down insert pi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pair of Modernist Pillows in Striated Sea Foam Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of modernist pillows were realized in the United States during the 21st century. They feature square bodies that covered in a soft ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Modernist Striated and Tufted Gray Pillows
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of modernist pillows were realized in the United States during the 21st century. They feature an organic striated pattern with minia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Upholstery
"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
Italian Design Suitcase- Shaped Pillow or Stool
By Massimo Palombi
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pretty pillow as suitcase - Italian design - suitable also as pouf or stool -
B/1860.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
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
Claudia Fauth Pillow "Random Impression", 2017
By Claudia Fauth
Located in Berlin, DE
This pillow is a piece of art bei the award winning artist Claudia Fauth. It's handmade with printet fabric and feathers. Measurements: 19.69 x 19.69 in ( 50 x 50 cm )
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Modern Double Sided Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow we made from a vintage Turkish Kilim.
19'' x 24''
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Shabby Chic Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a shabby chic Turkish rug.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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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