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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Modern
Nanimarquina Wellbeing Heavy Kilim Cushion by Ilse Crawford, 1stdibs New York
Located in New York, NY
Wellbeing is an organism of comforting textile products that support the human experience. All the items focus on tactility, materiality, craft and quality. They add warmth, softness...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
21st Century Road_2 Decorative Cushion with Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Road_2 Decorative cushion with leather bands.
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 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 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
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
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 Noho Decorative Cushion in Fabric by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Cushion in fabric. Micrococco leather band and small buckle. Piping in leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Schumacher Mohave Natural Two-Sided Silk Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 22" pillow features Mohave in Natural with Michael Molded Fringe in Natural on both sides. Block-printed by hand on natural raw silk, Mohave is the ultimate artisanal fabric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Wood
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
Maharam Throw, Drenthe Heath by Claudy Jongstra, Carbon
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Throw
Drenthe Heath by Claudy Jongstra
009 Carbon
Named for the species shorn to create it, Drenthe Heath is a handmade felt by Dutch textil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Silk
Sea Horse Silkscreened Pillow
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This pillow is silk screened on raw silk in gold featuring a sea horse in a field of regular geometric elements. One of a kind. Insert is poly/dac. Made in USA.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
21st Century Road_3 Decorative Cushion with Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Road_3 Decorative Cushion with leather bands.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
Glacier 2 Pillow, Ilk, Blue Hues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With lustrous natural silk this nature-inspired pattern celebrates the delicate and fluid flow of glaciers. The design was inspired by photographer Francis Augustine who captured sno...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pair of Silk Screened Elephant Pillows
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Silk screened image of an elephant with decorative border around pillow, design is the same on reverse side. Screened on raw cotton, has a poly/dac inserts. Sold as a pair only. Made...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
21st Century Tribeca_2 Decorative Cushion in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Tribeca_2 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 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 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
"Lido" Blue Merino Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Lido" pillow is handwoven, hand-tufted and channelled Merino wool, featuring a background of rich merino wool felt and natural wool channels, with concealed zipper and feather/d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
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 x Veere Grenney Jake Quiet Pink Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Veere Grenney, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 16" pillow features Jake in Quiet Pink. Inspired by Moroccan fretwork, this chic ogee design was based on the painted walls of Veere's entryway in Tangier. Feather/down in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Nylon
Schumacher Corfu Stripe Black Linen Cotton Two-Sided Pillow, Maracana Pom Tape
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Schumacher's Corfu stripe fabric in black—irregular, rippled bands printed on a linen-cotton ground—paired with the brand's Maracana Po...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic, Polyester
"Lido II" Navy Blue Merino Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
100% merino wool handwoven, hand-channeled and tufted, navy blue pillow with feather/down insert and concealed zipper. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Nanimarquina Wellbeing Heavy Kilim Cushion in Black by Ilse Crawford
Located in New York, NY
Wellbeing is an organism of comforting textile products that support the human experience. All the items focus on tactility, materiality, craft and quality. They add warmth, softness...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Piet Performance Linen Flax Two-Sided Pillow with Maracana Pom Tape
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 24" pillow features Piet Performance Linen in Flax, paired with Maracana Pom trim in Black. Versatile and stylish, Piet Performance Linen is also tough. Finished with Nano...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic, Polyester
Yin Bonbon Chouval Pillow, Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Named after the traditional pastry from the Island of Martinique, the “Bonbon Chouval" was a horse pastry sold on patronal feast. Its careless shape recalls happy childhood memories!...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Pair of Linen Cushions Hand Embroidered with Dark Silver Metal Sequins
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of cushions, size 50x50cm, hand embroidered with metal sequins col. Dark silver, base fabric handwoven linen col. Off-white, cushion cover with cotton lining, self piped, concea...
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
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
Cotton, Wool, Down, Feathers
"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
Schumacher Artigianale Italian Handwoven Natural 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
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
Custom Designed Chevron Pillow in Champagne and White Mongolian Lambswool
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and elegant modernist pillow was custom designed in the United States. It features a solid back composed of a silk/wool/synthetic blend, and a chevron pattern with alte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Cream Lumbar Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from modern Turkish Kilim.
12'' x 21'
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Natural Black Cashmere Wool & Recycled Astrakhan Fur Clean Cover Throw Blanket
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This product is part of a line that will examine the concept of luxury also as an expression of well-being. Luxury is still about exclusivity, quality and beauty, but in a world of m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur, Wool
Pair of Modernist Square Pillows in Ecru and Muted Gold Tones with Piping Detail
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of square modernist pillows features organic forms in muted gold hue- with piping in a matching tone- that float against an ecru bac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Custom Genuine Shearling Pillow in Dark Navy
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18" square genuine shearling pillow in dark navy color. Custom orders are available for different sizes and colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Sheepskin
"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
Schumacher Santorini Indoor/Outdoor Geometric Marine Blue Two-Sided 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This marine blue geometric print, filled with interlocking curves, has a bold flair sure to heighten any setting! Made from 100% acrylic duck, this Schuma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Acrylic
Schumacher Woodland Silhouette 20th Century Two-Sided 18" Slubbed Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A charming of-the-moment print, Woodland Silhouette is inspired by an early 20th century document. It is printed on a slubbed linen that gives it a lovely antique quality. Featured a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Pair of Square Pillows in Patterned White Gold Italian Handwoven Silk
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of pillows has been fabricated, in the United States, from luxurious white gold silk sourced from Il Bel Paese, Italy. They offer a subtle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Luxurious Custom New Handmade Fox Fur Pillows in a Stunning Onyx Shade
Located in New York, NY
This new custom pillow represent one of the few contemporary items that we carry here and for good reason. They embody the high level of artisanal craftsmanship and aesthetic beauty ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur
Sophisticated Square Velvet Pillow in Rich Smoked Taupe
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pillow, realized in a rich smoked taupe hue, features the gentle luster characteristic of the finest velvet. Its color tone reads as both neutral, suggesting antiqued p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Modern Rectangular Striped Velvet Pillows in Neutral Silver & Gold Tones
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated pair of striped rectangular pillows features hues of champagne, oyster, smoked platinum, and charcoal hues with alternating black lines. The neutral tones of these...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Pleated Silk Cushions Pleat Opal Pattern Color Chocolate
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated opal pattern, back panel plain silk, handwoven silk chase Erwin Diva color chocolate size 55 x 55cm, concealed zippe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
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
Natural Black Cashmere and Recycled Astrakhan Fur and Leather Clean Pillow
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This product is the first in a line that will examine the concept of luxury also as an expression of holistic well-being. Luxury is still about exclusivity, quality and beauty, but i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wool
Schumacher Artigianale Italian Handwoven Yellow 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
Cotton, Wool, Feathers, Down
Handmade Bauhaus Inspired Throw Pillows
By Bauhaus
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your space with our trio of Bauhaus-inspired pillows, each pillow is meticulously handcrafted and wrapped with a luxurious Kensington Polyester Velvet. This collection showca...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Polyester, Down
Barcelona Colorblock Lumbar Pillow
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region.
The purchase of th...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Cut Velvet Cream Floral Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom cream colored cut velvet floral patterned pillows with silk backs and cream tassel fringe. Down inserts, zipper closures.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Upholstered Ball-Shaped Accent Pillows in Fabric of Choice
Located in Utrecht, NL
One might not realize it, but decorative, or accent pillows are among the most important home accessories. Pillows are the easiest and fastest way to transform an entire home decor. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Marianne Rectangle Blue Hand Embroidered Modern Geometric Throw Pillow Cover
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region.
The purchase ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Schumacher Zarzuela Stripe Embroidery Pillow in Saffron
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zarzuela Stripe Embroidery with a knife edge finish. There’s no shortage of ways to use this stylish embroidered stripe. Pillow includes a feather/down fill in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Maharam Throw, in Wool Check 005 Iris, by Paul Smith
By Paul Smith, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam throw
Wool Check by Paul Smith
005 Iris
A natural extension of Maharam’s work with textiles, Wool Check Throw was developed based on a woven upholstery designed by Paul ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Set of 2 Ottoman Cushions
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Limited edition designer Jacquard fabric and printed silk.
From the Ottoman collection designed by Massimiliano Giornetti long time creative director for Salvatore Ferragamo in colla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
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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