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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Style: Modern
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Hedgehog Pillow in Duck Egg Brown, 27x14"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Hedgehog by Neisha Crosland with a knife edge finish. Neisha Crosland was inspired by a botanical design on a Japanese ceramic plate...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Ra Pillow in Navy, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ra by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and named for the Egyptian sun god, Ra is a dynamic geometric design that...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Lunaria Pillow in Ochre, 18x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lunaria by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor, this unique print derives its clover forms and oval elements from l...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Dagger Stripe Pillow in Red on Pink, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dagger Stripe by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor, Dagger Stripe evokes the rhythmic geometric forms of Brancusi...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Gardenia Pillow in Rose, 16"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gardenia by Neisha Crosland. Inspired by 16th-century illustrations of the flora and fauna that explorer Ferdinand Magellan encountered in the New World, Neisha ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Downtown Pillow in Blues, 16"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Downtown by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor, Downtown is a textural small-scale geometric pattern created on a ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Fuzz Pillow in Navy, 18"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Fuzz by Studio Bon with a knife edge finish. With a grid of graphic dots, Fuzz makes a playful but sophisticated statement. Pillow includes a feather/down fill i...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Gilded Star Block Print Pillow in Navy on Natural, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gilded Star Block Print by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Gilded S...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Centipede Stripe Pillow in Pumice, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Centipede Stripe by Neisha Crosland with a self welt finish. Created by Neisha Crosland, Centipede Stripe fabric is an imaginative scalloped stripe enlivened by ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Queen B I/O Pillow in Green, 16"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This indoor/outdoor pillow features Queen B II by Studio Bon with a Knife Edge finish. This mod, small-scale octagonal print is a versatile design and a groovy. Back of pillow is Rav...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Trickledown Pillow in Natural, 16x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Trickledown by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Trickledown has the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Gilded Star Block Print Pillow in Green, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gilded Star Block Print by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Gilded S...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Roxbury I/O Pillow in Black, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A graphic large-scale design, Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor in black is a bold geometric that invites pattern play. Pil...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Ceru Handloom Merino Throw / Blanket in Neutral Shades of Cream & Serene Blue
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, CERU merino throw or blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Roxbury I/O Pillow in Leaf, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A graphic large-scale design, Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor in navy is a bold geometric that invites pattern play. Pill...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Roxbury I/O Pillow in Navy, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A graphic large-scale design, Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor in navy is a bold geometric that invites pattern play. Pill...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Zebra Velvet Pillow in Silver Blue, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zebra Velvet by Neisha Crosland with a knife edge finish. A graphic abstract animal pattern by Neisha Crosland, Zebra Velvet is a dynamic, textural take on a cla...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Brigitte Stripe 16" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Brigitte Stripe with a fringe finish. The perfect thin stripe, not too casual and not too dressy. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Roxbury I/O Pillow in Coral, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A graphic large-scale design, Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor in navy is a bold geometric that invites pattern play. Pill...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Trickledown Pillow in Natural, 18x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Trickledown by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Trickledown has the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Ra Pillow in Green, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ra by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and named for the Egyptian sun god, Ra is a dynamic geometric design that...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Beasts Pillow in Blue and Green, 22"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Beasts Indoor/Outdoor by Happy Menocal. Happy Menocal's Beasts Indoor/Outdoor is animated by a carnival of exotic creatures and fanc...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Fuzz II I/O Pillow in Red, 18"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This indoor/outdoor pillow features Fuzz II by Studio Bon with a Knife Edge finish. With a grid of graphic dots, Fuzz makes a playful but sophisticated statement that's just right fo...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Bodrum Silk Velvet in Indigo 20" x16" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Bodrum Silk Velvet Pillow by Les Ottomans features handwoven fabric with a knife edge finish. Les Ottomans pillows are handmade in Istanbul, juxtaposing the traditional patterns ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Custom Genuine Shearling Pillow in White
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18" square genuine shearling pillow in white color. Custom orders are available for different sizes and colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Sheepskin
Gold Brown Natural Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
This is a material that has been skilfully worked in order to provide the movement with a mélange of natural colours that are unique from cushion to cushion.
Our skilled artisans ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Schumacher Dixon Mohair in Vicuna 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Mohair Weave with a Knife Edge finish. With a brushed and felted finish, this mohair weave has a plush texture and exceptionall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Major Collection Cushion Velvet with Fringes Mustard
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
With double soft padding the Major Collection is
a stunning addition to a luxury classic or
contemporary interior and a perfect piece to pair
with the other cushions of LO Décor R...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet in Mink 24" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velvet has an unbelievably lush hand and a wonderful luster. P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Margie Floral 16" Pillow in Porcelain
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Margie Floral. A classic delicate rosebud pattern inspired by a vintage design, Margie Floral in marigold is printed on a soft cotton-linen ground. Pillow is fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Vasily Linen 16" x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vasily Linen with a self welt finish. Artfully abstracted, Vasily Linen in multi is based on a 1930s pattern with a quirky, sophisticated sensibility. Decorated ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Ombre Merino Wool Soft Blanket Throw in Deep Blue, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cozy throw blankets for your home.
Measurements: 51"x78" (1st Dibs measurements are for the shipping box)
Merino wool blankets will keep you cozy and warm this winter. When cold weather happens, wrap yourself up in this beautiful Deep Blue Ombre Merino Wool Throw and stay cozy. This beautiful deep blue and light blue ombre color...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Edirne Silk Velvet in Sky & Black 20" x 16" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Edirne Silk Velvet Pillow by Les Ottomans features handwoven fabric with a knife edge finish. Les Ottomans pillows are handmade in Istanbul, juxtaposing the traditional patterns ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Capri Linen Pillow Light Blue 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 timeles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Chokor Nira Indigo Organic Cotton Handloom Pillow in Geometric Patterns
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Nira Indigo Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully created a classic pattern using an ancient weaving technique. Undyed yarn is used as a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Soft Pouf Pillow with Pale Green White Orange Stripes
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Measurements:
Overall: 23”W x 24”H
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials ch...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Down
Schuamcher Rosina Floral 18" Pillow in Marigold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rosina Floral with a knife edge finish. Featuring a unique woven rosebud pattern, Rosina Floral in cornflower is an appealing dimensional design with an embroide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Bellini I/O 16" Pillow in Sand
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bellini Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. Soft bouclé yarns give this chic small-scale scallop pattern its fabulous texture, unique dimension and lovely h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Silver Sky Fox Natural Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A great "wild" classic that would blend just as well in a chalet decor as it would in a modern attic.
This natural silver fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting the ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Happy Pillow Sahara White with Multicolor Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This elegant cushion cover was carefully hand-sewn with soft, beige velvet and contoured by a prestigiuos multicolour cotton fringe. A sophisticated addition to a classic or contempo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schuamcher Rosina Floral 18" Pillow in Cornflower
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rosina Floral with a knife edge finish. Featuring a unique woven rosebud pattern, Rosina Floral in cornflower is an appealing dimensional design with an embroide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Custom Intarsia Letter Beige Superior Lapin Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A plain Lapin fur Superior cushion personalized and made unique with an inlaid letter stitched in a contrasting colour.
The craftsmanship requires a great deal of skill and experie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Schuamcher Verdure Tapestry 20" Pillow in Peacock
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Verdure Tapestry with a knife edge finish. Inspired by an antique French screen and based on artwork that was hand-drawn in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Le Moderne Cut Velvet 16" Pillow in Magenta
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Le Moderne Cut Velvet by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A geometric floral motif with an Art Deco echo, Le Moderne Cut Velvet in magenta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Green Aqua Black Stripey Animalesque Ball Pillow
By Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Measurements:
Outside: 12”Dia. x 12”H
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Chocolate Brown Cloud White Natural Cashmere Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A connoisseur's cushion, using cashmere leather from which the precious yarn is obtained, in its purest form.
The several centimeters high pile alternating between smooth and curly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Mountain Chalet Fox Suede Bed Base Fur Throw Luxury Blanket Plaid by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A natural red fox and cream suede blanket. Long and complex workmanship provides a modern interpretation of a classic wild line.
Thanks to the meticulously studied "patchwork-style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Night Deser Karakul Lamb Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
This patterned Persian lambswool cushion is totally versatile.
From the wildest to the most elegant decor, it enchants with its unrepeatable natural patterns, created by the sheen ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Silk Satin Cushion Pleated Centre Stripe Detail Color Dark Emerald Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk satin cushion with centre stripe detail embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk satin Brochier col. Smeralado 35 x 50cm, concealed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Silk Satin Cushion Pleated Small Opal Pattern Embossed Color Dark Emerald Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk satin cushion with embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk satin Brochier col. Smeralado 35 x 50cm, concealed zipper in the bottom ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Dark Classic Shearling Natural Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
This shearling cushion fits perfectly into any type of décor, yet it impresses as soon as it is touched.
This is a cushion that is made to be used and enjoyed to the full.
Our Big ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Schuamcher Palma Sola I/O 18" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Palma Sola Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. With its wavy mid-scale leaf motif and delicate strié effect, Palma Sola Indoor/Outdoor in green is a high-pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Deco Flower Embroidery 20" Pillow in Multi
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Deco Flower Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Deco Flower Embroidery in multi is a lovely loose floral design inspired by a hand-embroidered documentary fabri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Lashes Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ball pillow is covered in a colorful Romo fabric with wispy fringe detail giving it a playful appearance, texture and a 3-Dimensional effect. Can be custom...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Polyester
Silk Cushion Pleated Small Opal Pattern Embossed Colour Platinum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk cushion with embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, colour Platinum 35 x 50cm, concealed zipper in the bottom seam, inner pad with feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Ellies & Garden Path 20" Pillow in Iron & Rose
By Schumacher
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Acanthus Stripe 30" Pillow in Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Acanthus Stripe by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. This pattern is a stylized stripe based on a classic ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Kava Cay I/O 18" Pillow in Blues
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Kava Cay Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A loose, leafy floral inspired by a vintage batik, Kava Cay Indoor/Outdoor in blues is a beautifully detailed m...
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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