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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Modern
Schumacher Taylor Velvet 20x12" Pillow in Lapis
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Taylor Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous take on a familiar motif, Taylor Velvet in lapis is a dynamic textural design with a unique, sophisticated loo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Luna Light Beige Fur Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luna pillow features a luxurious fur in a simple yet elegant construction. Add this pillow to any room to bring some dimension & class to it when you decorate with this pillow. ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fur

Luna Ivory Beige Fur Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luna Lumbar pillow features a luxurious fur in a simple yet elegant construction. Add this pillow to any room to bring some dimension & class to it when you decorate with this pi...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fur

Nim Pillow, Light Brown Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour and sophistication to any room when decorating with the Nimbus pillow. Size: 20”x 20” Features Zipper closure Fabric: Linen Insert included Shape: Square Edge Type: St...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Shumacher Rolling Hills 18x12" Pillow in Green
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

Silk Cushion Pleated Horizontal Stripe Detail Colour Pure Platinum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk satin cushion with horizontal stripe detail embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk Bruno Triplet col. Measure: Platinum 33 x 50cm,...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Hermes Pillow Cheval Pixel, Green Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Cheval Pixel, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulou...
Category

2010s French Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Left Hand Pillow in Cotton Canvas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The left hand pillow is a play on the brand namesake, Sohn. Sohn literally translates to "hand" in Korean. The Hand pillow blurs the line between soft scul...
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Janis Velvet 18x12" Pillow in Moonstone
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Janis Velvet with a self welt finish. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Pill...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Shumacher Ananas 18" Pillow in Peacock
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ananas with a knife edge finish. A lush landscape of pineapples nestled among banana leaves, Ananas was designed in 1930 by Paul Poiret exclusively for Schumache...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 20" Pillow in Fushia
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Sona Pillow, Gold Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sona pillow features a distressed water color print which is further enhanced with a distressed metallic foil print for added texture. Decorate with this pillow to bring glamor a...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 22" Pillow in Java
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in java is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative style...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Dark Sea Blue Sheared Mink Fur and Cashmere Alpaca Throw Luxury by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A sheared dark blue mink "cashmere" blanket with a beige cashmere, wool and alpaca lining and hem. This very refined blanket features a very short, shaved mink, which brings out an ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Other

Lagos Sand Hide Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamor and sophistication to any room when decorating with the Sand color hide Lagos pillow from Cloud9. Size: 22”x 22” Features Zipper closure Sand color Insert included Shap...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Other

Shumacher Janis Velvet 18" Pillow in Blue
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Janis Velvet with a self welt finish. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Pill...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Java
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in java is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative style...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Strawberry Jam 18x12" Pillow in Green
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Strawberry Jam Trim by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Strawberry Jam Trim in green is a whimsical handmade design crea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Adele Gold Feather Velvet Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Adele lumbar pillow is a solid aqua pintucked velvet garnished with gold foil patches and hand beaded embroidery. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Karia Wheat Linen Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
100% linen pillow with hide applique, embellished with beads and jewels. In a soft linen color with accents of grey, this pillow is sophisticated & glamorous. Add it to your living r...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24" Pillow in Tortoise
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24" Pillow in Fushia
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Silk Cushion Pleated Centre Stripe Detail Color Platinum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk taffeta cushion with centre stripe detail, embossed steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk Bruno Triplet col. Platinum 35 x 55cm, concealed zipper in the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Schumacher Loulou 18" Pillow in Opal
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Loulou. An elegant abstract design inspired by classic bargello tapestries, Loulou fabric in opal is a textural tour de force that combines several different weave structures for a stunning effect. Pillow is finished with a welt in Gustave Silk Lip Cord...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Karia Wheat Linen Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fully linen pillow is adorned with hide applique, embellished with beads and jewels. In a soft linen color with accents of grey, this pillow is sophisticated & glamorous. Add it...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Elsa 20x14" Pillow in Moonstone
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Elsa. A fanciful pattern enlivened by writhing stylized snakes, Elsa fabric in moonstone has sophisticated and seductive charm. Pillow is finished with a welt in Cedric Cotton Lip Cord...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Adele Stone Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked stone velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Pillow Ball in Wool blend - by Mar de Doce
Located in Dallas, TX
Introducing our exquisite limited edition piece "Arctic" Pillow Ball – a captivating fusion of craftsmanship and luxury. This handcrafted masterpiece, meticulously sewn together usi...
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Chevron Velvet 20" Pillow in Champagne
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chevron Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous combination of plush ombré and delicate accent stripes, this luxe chevron has a dynamic presence. Pillow incl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Nimbus Lumbar Pillow, Light Brown Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour to any room when decorating with this Nimbus throw pillow. This pillow is stone linen with gold zari embroidery. Size: 14” x 31” Features Zipper closure Gold zari embr...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Adele Charcoal Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked charcoal velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Adele Stone Gold Velvet Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich ivory velvet Adele pillow with asymetrical silver foil stripes and hand beaded embroidery. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Lux Faux Fur White Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lux is a plush faux fur pillow with two elegant rows of gold beading going through the the front of the pillow. This is a perfect addition to any home looking for a neutral soft tone...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Faux Fur

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

Luna Black Fur Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luna pillow features a luxurious fur in a simple yet elegant construction. Add this pillow to any room to bring some dimension & class to it when you decorate with this pillow. ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fur

Sayra Pillow, Charcoal Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Sayra pillow features a plush charcoal velvet base with an abstract gold embroidery thread. Perfect modern addition to any room. Size: 22”x 22” Features Zipper closure Gold e...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Lagos Green Hide Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour and sophistication to any room when decorating with the green color hide Lagos pillow. Size: 22”x 22” Features Zipper closure Green color Insert included Shape: Square...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Other

Mira Starburst Pillow, Light Brown Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fill the room with this modern abstract embroidered pillow. Adds instant glamour and luxury to any room. Size: 22”x 22” Features Zipper closure Embroidered pillow Fabric: Velvet Insert included Shape: Square Care Instructions...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Shumacher Ashoka 16" Pillow in Ivory & Blue
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

Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Sky
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marguerite Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Happy and humble, the embroidery is an irregular hand-stitched floral design on a linen ground. Subtle irregulari...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Shumacher Riley 20" Pillow in Black on Ivory
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Riley Embroidery with a self welt finish. A modern take on a classic vermicelli pattern, Riley features a loose meandering motif embroidered in fine thread on a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Chevron Velvet 22" Pillow in Champagne
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chevron Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous combination of plush ombré and delicate accent stripes, this luxe chevron has a dynamic presence. Pillow incl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Elise Ivory Gold Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax with this beautiful digital printed pillow featuring streams of gold over a sea of gorgeous colors. Size: 20”x 20” Features Zipper closure Digital printed Insert included Sh...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Foil

Lux Kuxe White Fur Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With beautiful quilting rows of faux fur, the Lux pillow makes a subtle, yet comfortable statement. Size : 22”x 22” Features Zipper closure Quilting rows Insert included Shape: Square Fabric: Faux Fur Care Instructions...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Faux Fur

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 22" Pillow in Fushia
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Shumacher Santa Monica Ikat 22" Pillow in Leaf Green
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Santa Monica Ikat by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. This artisanally crafted pattern puts a fresh spin on an archival ikat. Pillow includ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Chevron Velvet 18" Pillow in Champagne
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chevron Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous combination of plush ombré and delicate accent stripes, this luxe chevron has a dynamic presence. Pillow incl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 22" Pillow in Tortoise
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Lena Grey Gold Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Grey Velvet pillow 5" top beaded in gold beadwork to match the gold in FMLEYLA Pillows and Back-Grey Velvet. Size : 14”x 20” Features Zipper clo...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Sayra Lumber Pillow, Black Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Sayra Lumbar pillow features a plush black velvet base with an asymmetrical gold embroidered brush stroke. Perfect modern addition to any room. Size: 14”x 20” Features Zipper...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

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

Lena Ivory Gold Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ivory Velvet pillow 5" top beaded in gold beads. Back is Ivory Velvet. Size: 14”x 20” Features Zipper closure Top beaded in gold beads Insert included Shape: Rectangular Fabric: Velvet Care...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Schumacher Elsa 20x14" Pillow in Sandstone
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Elsa. A fanciful pattern enlivened by writhing stylized snakes, Elsa fabric in sandstone has sophisticated and seductive charm. Pillow is finished with a welt in Cedric Cotton Lip Cord...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Shumacher Margarete 22" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Margarete with a knife edge finish. Margarete in ivory on charcoal redefines bouclé. Woven with a superior yarn that blends wool and cotton with extra body and t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Lanzadera Vine I/O 20" Pillow in Melon
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lanzadera Vine Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A versatile allover print, Lanzadera Vine Indoor/Outdoor in melon is a modern mid-scale silhouette design...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Shumacher Tortola I/O 22" Pillow in Oxford Grey
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tortola with a knife edge finish. Inspired by basket designs, this concentric diamond pattern is woven from Dralon acrylic yarns. Textured and extremely durable,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Jasmine I/O 24x12" Pillow in Neutral
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jasmine Indoor/Outdoor by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Inspired by traditional Indian block prints, Jasmine Indoor/Outdoor in neutral by...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 20" Pillow in Fushia
Located in New York, NY
design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibility. The silk-like pile adds extra dimension and a luxurious hand to this upholstery woven. Pillow includes a feather/do...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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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