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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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.

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Style: Modern
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Schumacher Josiane Floral 18x12" Pillow in Yellow & Blue
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Oasis Gold Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Shunya Gold pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collabor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Silk

Schumacher Emerson 16" x 12" Pillow in Red
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Emerson. Inspired by a quatrefoil, Emerson in red is a fun small-scale print with a big personality. Imperfect by design, this casual cotton fabric has a lovely ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Saddle Cushion, Verde for Tria Chair by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Saddle cushion, Verde for Tria chair by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz 2012 Dimensions:- Materials: Shaped for Tria chair; 2 pockets on the back, Category ...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Fabric

Shearling Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Firm polyfill stuffed ball pillow covered in a cozy gray shearling hide. Can be customized in size and fabric. Measurements: Outside: 13" diameter x 13” ...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Fur

Schumacher x Marie-Chantal Rabbit Print 16 x 12" Pillow in Blush
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 blush is a cheery small-scale critter p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Grey Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm Available in colors: blue/ black/ ro...
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2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Schumacher Chinois Fret 22" x 14" Pillow in Sky/Ivory
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chinois Fret with a knife edge finish. Chinois is a timeless fretwork motif in a fresh, modern palette. Back of pillow is Gainsborough Velvet. Pillow includes a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

100% Peruvian Royal Baby Alpaca-Dimma Cream Throw by Fells/Andes-FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Simple and versatile, the Dimma is a small luxury to look forward to wrapping up in every day. Large enough to share and light enough for all seasons, the Dimma, with its rich linen style weave adds subtle interest to any room, or outfit. Made purely from one of the rarest, softest, most luxurious fibers in the world - Peruvian Royal Baby...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Alpaca

Happy Pillow Rectangle Green Velvet with Green Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The contrasting chromatic scheme characterizing this cushion lends it a distinct luxe yet restrained allure. It features soft padding in polyester fiber, while its rectangular silhou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Schumacher Rolling Hills in Blues 16 x 12" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rolling Hills with a knife edge finish. Charming animals gambol within a naïve landscape in this whimsical full-coverage print. This design preserves the rustic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Schumacher Kata 24" x 12" Pillow in Camel with Black
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Kata with a knife edge finish. An abstract take on a Tibetan tiger pattern, denim-colored Kata is a fabulous, upholstery weight, flat weave fabric with a little ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Polyester

Handmade 100% Royal Baby Alpaca Sill Herringbone Throw by Fells/Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
About The Sill throw by Fells Andes is designed in San Francisco and handmade in the Andes, supporting local culture and craft. Made from 100% Royal Baby...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Alpaca

Schumacher Broken Chevron Cut Velvet 20" Pillow in Taupe on Ivory
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Broken Chevron Cut Velvet by Miles Redd for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Miles Redd was so charmed by a painted staircase photographed from above that he...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Happy Pillow MONGOLIA Wool Cushion Grey With Multicolor Fringes
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Mirabelle 22" Pillow
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Wentworth Embroidery Chambray Linen Cotton Lumbar Pillow
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Kukuy Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Kukuy nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 38 x H 38 cm Available in colors: Nature, night blue, beige pink, ...
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2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Green Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Green plaid manta by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm Availabl...
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2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Schumacher Zoelie 20" Pillow in Aqua
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zoelie with a self welt finish. Inspired by a historic document print, Zoelie fabric in aqua is a modern take on a traditional ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Featherbloom 24" Pillow in Two Blues
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Featherbloom by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Designed by Celerie Kemble, Featherbloom in two blues features a radiating pattern of ove...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Viola Black Hand Embroidered Modern Geometric Throw Pillow Cover
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which i...
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2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Saddle Cushion, Bordeaux for Tria Chair by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Saddle cushion, Bordeaux for Tria chair by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz 2012 Dimensions: - Materials: Shaped for Tria chair; 2 pockets on the back, Categ...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Fabric

Saddle Cushion, Greige for Tria Chair by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Saddle cushion, Greige for Tria chair by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz 2012 Dimensions: - Materials: shaped for tria chair; 2 pockets on the back, Categor...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Fabric

Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon I/O 18" Pillow in Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chiang Mai Dragon Indoor/Outdoor with a self welt finish. One of our best-loved designs, this Art Deco-inspired chinoiserie motif has been adapted into a chic ou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Saddle Cushion, Orange for Tria Chair by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Saddle cushion, orange for Tria chair by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz 2012 Dimensions: - Materials: Shaped for Tria chair; 2 pockets on the back, Categor...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Fabric

Saddle Cushion, Grigio for Tria Chair by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Saddle cushion, Grigio for Tria chair by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz 2012 Dimensions: - Materials: shaped for Tria chair; 2 pockets on the back, Category C Also available: dif...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Couple Happy Pillow Teal and White Velvet with Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The contrasting chromatic scheme characterizing these couple of cushions lends it a distinct luxe yet restrained allure. It features soft padding in polyester fiber, while its rectan...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Schumacher x Victor Glemaud Jessie Cut Velvet 20" Pillow in Navy on White
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jessie Cut Velvet by Victor Glemaud for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Haitian American fashion...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Happy Pillow Mongolia Wool Cushion Light Blue with Multicolor Fringes
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

Schumacher Cosima Embroidery in Carbon Multi 24 x 12" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cosima Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Motifs that are woven and then embroidered give this elaborate, multicolored vertical stripe the look of an authentic...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Schumacher Loudon Rose in Rose & Blue 14" Pillow
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Haze Handloom Throw / Blanket in Pure Soft Merino Twill Weave
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Haze throw / blanket is handwoven ethically by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 100% merino yarn. Haze is a multipurpose piece of textile which can be used as a bed spread...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws

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Yarn

Schumacher Josiane Floral 16 x12" Pillow Yellow & Blue
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Saddle Cushion, Blu Scuro for Tria Chair by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Saddle Cushion, Blu Scuro for Tria chair by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz 2012 Dimensions: - Materials: Shaped for Tria chair; 2 pockets on the back, Category C Also available: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Saddle Cushion, Malva for Tria Chair by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Saddle Cushion, Malva for Tria Chair by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz 2012 Dimensions: - Materials: Shaped for Tria chair; 2 pockets on the back, Category...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Fabric

Schumacher Ellies & Garden Path 18" Pillow in Iron & Rose
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ellies on front with Garden Path on back, both by Molly Mahon for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Ellies is a pattern of romping elephants that speaks to Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Blue Outdoor Throw Pillow, Modern Waterproof Square Cushion Decor Handle
Located in Porto, PT
Blue outdoor throw pillow, modern waterproof square cushion decor handle 23" Sky Square Pillow is a square pillow bag with a handle perfect fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws

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Fabric, Faux Leather

Schumacher Tutsi in Natural/Ivory 20 x 12" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tutsi Velvet by David Kaihoi for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Tutsi Velvet, designed by David Kaihoi, is a hard-wearing yet sophisticated heavyweight fab...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Schumacher Zoelie 18" Pillow in Natural
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher x Marie-Chantal Print 16" Pillow in Ivory
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Happy Pillow Teal Velvet with Teal Fringes
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Schumacher Tutsi in Natural/Ivory 24 x 12" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tutsi Velvet by David Kaihoi for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Tutsi Velvet, designed by David Kaihoi, is a hard-wearing yet sophisticated heavyweight fab...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Iconic Leopard in Ink 22 x 14" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard with a Knife Edge finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. In 11 versatile colors, it's eternally chic. Pillow includes a feath...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Schumacher Jokhang Tiger Velvet in Blue 18" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jokhang Tiger Velvet by Johnson Hartig/Libertine for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Designed by Johnson Hartig, the Tibetan ti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Schumacher Citrus Garden I/O in Leaf 18" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Citrus Garden Indoor/Outdoor with a self welt finish. Charming and whimsical, Josef Frank's beloved 1947 print is a colorful, cheery...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Happy Linen Pillow Striped Light Blue with Light Blue Fringes
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Linen

Piqui 1 Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Piqui 1 Nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 50 x H 50 cm Available in colors: salmon/olive, olive/beige, mostaza/blue. The Nido Piqui Cushion combines joyful colors with intriguing hand-crocheted motifs, making it an eyecatcher on any sofa or lounge chair. Its cotton cover is decorated with a fluffy, macramé detail that is an abstract take on the Nariguera, a pre-Colombian jewelry...
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2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Coraz 1 Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Coraz 1 nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 50 x H 50 cm Available in colors: Salmon/yellow, olive/pink, mos...
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2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Schumacher Ashoka 16" Pillow
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....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Folio Ebony Gold Floral Pattern Shibori Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Folio Ebony pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collabor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Silk

Leather Cushion, Made with Exclusive Pirarucu Fish Leather Black Large Size
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Pirarucu fish leather cushion. Pirarucu fish comes from Brazilian food industry, it is the second largest river fish in the world after the beluga. V...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pillows and Throws

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Leather

Velvet Plain Pink Coloured Cushions Whithout Frame
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new edition is focused on color being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional ac...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Schumacher Taylor Embroidery 16" x 12" Pillow in Blue on Ivory
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Taylor Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Taylor Embroidery in blue-on-ivory artfully combines a few simple elements—bursts of offset French knots embroidered ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Pichu Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Pichu Nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 38 x H 38 cm Available in colors: nature, night blue, beige pink, ...
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2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Piqui 2 Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Piqui 2 nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 60 x H 40 cm Available in colors: salmon/olive, olive/beige, mostaza/blue. The Nido piqui cushion combines joyful colors with intriguing hand-crocheted motifs, making it an eyecatcher on any sofa or lounge chair. Its cotton cover is decorated with a fluffy, macramé detail that is an abstract take on the Nariguera, a pre-Colombian jewelry...
Category

2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Butterscotch Plush Handloom Merino Throw in White Butter Cream Hues
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Plush in hand feel , Butterscotch is a masterfully handwoven luxurious plush throw. One of a kind handwoven textile piece, this is an artistic statement to your living space. Complim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws

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Yarn

Schumacher Citrus Garden I/O 22" Pillow in Garden
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Citrus Garden Indoor/Outdoor with a self welt finish. Charming and whimsical, garden-colored Citrus Garden Indoor/Outdoor fabric is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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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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