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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Modern
Mohair Blanket Grey Woven of Mohair and Wool by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 50% mohair, 48% Wool, 2% polyamide in Spain: This grey flattering and warming fluffy mohair blanket is the perfect companion for every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Travel Blanket Yellow Green Woven of Merino and Yak Wool by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 50% merino and 50% yak wool in Italy: Complete every style with some maritime luxurious material around your shoulders. When traveling and made a constant companion, this travel blanket...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Throw Blanket Pattern Orange Red Woven of Extra Fine Merino by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 100% extra fine merino in Scotland: This luxurious and flattering throw is the perfect combination of color, shape and material for ev...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Throw Blanket Pattern Yellow Beige Woven of Extra Fine Merino by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 100% extra fine merino in Scotland: This luxurious and flattering throw is the perfect combination of color, shape and material for ev...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

GEMMA I Brick & Camel Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
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2010s Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Velvet

Travel Blanket Blue Woven of Merino and Yak Wool by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 50% merino and 50% yak wool in Italy: Complete every style with some maritime luxurious material around your shoulders. When traveling and made a constant companion, this travel blanket...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Vintage Pink Emerald Green Cartier Panther Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Vintage Pink Emerald Green Cartier Panther Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow Cushion Description: This gem is a one-of-a-kind custom made luxury cushion (pillow) from an exquisite and rare vintage vintage pure silk Cartier fashion scarf...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Pillows and Throws

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Linen, Silk

Throw Blanket Geometrics Grey Woven of Merino and Cashmere by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 90% merino and 10% cashmere in Scotland: This exquisite throw in different Greys is the perfect flattering and warming companion for e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Ametista II Cobalt Blue & Ivory Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
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2010s Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Quartz II Rose & Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
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2010s Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Velvet

Ametista II Camel & Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
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2010s Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Throw Blanket Pattern Grey White Woven of Extra Fine Merino by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 100% extra fine merino in Scotland: This luxurious and flattering throw is the perfect combination of color, shape and material for ev...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Travel Blanket Red Berry Woven of Merino and Yak Wool by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 50% merino and 50% yak wool in Italy: Complete every style with some maritime luxurious material around your shoulders. When traveling and made a constant companion, this travel blanket...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Happy Pillow Sahara White with Multicolor Fringes
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Zebra Luxury Silk Pillow, Monochrome and Gold Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Explore distant savannahs with our luxury silk 'Zebra' cushion from the Tropics range This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge Designed with in...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Silk Cushion Modern Rose Hand Embroidery Silver Beading on Satin Ice Blue
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion with modern rose design, hand embroidery with silver beads on the front panel, back side plain satin (mix cotton and silk) color ice blue, cushion size 45 x 45cm, cushion cov...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws

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Silk

Hornbill Luxury Silk Pillow, Monochrome and Gold The Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Immerse yourself in a sub-tropical paradise with the luxurious silk 'Hornbill' cushion from our Tropics range This evocative 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and pipe...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Daisy Pastel Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

GEMMA II Mustard & Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wi...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Velvet

Quartz I Rose & Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

IRIS Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
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2010s Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

TURMALINA II Pink & Mint Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Magical Bunny black print Velvet Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
The colorful version of the Magical Bunny pattern against a black background, brings life and positive vibes to any space. Bring contemporary graphic design to a new level of comfort...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Velvet

Magical Bunny II black print Velvet Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
The colorful version of the Magical Bunny pattern against a black background, brings life and positive vibes to any space. Bring contemporary graphic design to a new level of comfort...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Tiger Luxury Silk Pillow Monochrome and Gold, The Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Be bold and fearless with our luxury silk 'Tiger' cushion from our Tropics range This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge Inspired by these ico...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Palm Leaf Luxury Silk Pillow, Monochrome and Gold Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Embrace your wildest side with our luxury silk 'Palm' cushion from our Tropics range This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge Inspired by the d...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Diamond Petrol & Red Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
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2010s Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Biscuit Caramel Modern Pet Bed, Luxury Vegan Leather Small Sofa for Cats & Dogs
Located in Porto, PT
Small biscuit modern pet bed, luxury vegan leather sofa for cats & dogs Dog bed biscuit is stylish and funny. The ACH4 collection, designed to s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws

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Faux Leather

Safira Mustard & Taupe Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Major Collection Cushion Velvet with Fringes Beige
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...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Turquoise Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Christmas Happy Pillow Red Velvet and White Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Elegant and refined Christmas pillow. Made of soft velvet with cotton trimmings, it looks like an original Christmas gift, which certainly does not go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Berry Bear Cashmere and Shearling Collectible Peluche Natural Fur by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
WARNING: This is not a toy. This item is for collectors only, not intended for children under 14 years of age. The plush "Berry" bear is made of two-tone real cashmere fur, while th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Other

Christmas Happy Pillow Black Velvet and White Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Elegant and refined Christmas pillow. Made of soft velvet with cotton trimmings, it looks like an original Christmas gift, which certainly does not go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Countryman Wool Cashmere Fox Fur Throw Luxury Blanket Plaid by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A wool and cashmere blanket hemmed with natural gold fox cross fur. This wool and cashmere Prince of Wales and Pied-de-Poule blanket, black and white on the back, livens up the room...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Other

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Other

Christmas Happy Pillow White Velvet and White Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Elegant and refined Christmas pillow. Made of soft velvet with cotton trimmings, it looks like an original Christmas gift, which certainly does not go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Christmas Happy Pillow White Velvet and Black Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Elegant and refined Christmas pillow. Made of soft velvet with cotton trimmings, it looks like an original Christmas gift, which certainly does not go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Christmas Happy Pillow Green Velvet and White Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Elegant and refined Christmas pillow. Made of soft velvet with cotton trimmings, it looks like an original Christmas gift, which certainly does not go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Happy Pillow Svezia Wool Cushion Pink 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

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Wool

Lucky Bernese Mountain Dog Shearling Collectible Peluche Fur by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
WARNING: This is not a toy. This item is for collectors only, not intended for children under 14 years of age. Lucky the plush Bernese mountain dog...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Other

Modern Kilombo Home Embroidery Pillow Cushion Cotton Pac-Man Salmon&Green
Located in Madrid, ES
Designed by Kilombo Home. This stylish pillow is the perfect accessory. A simple touch full of character that would change the room where is placed. Mix our different patterns t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Happy Pillow Elk Velvet Beige With Brown Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Sophisticated and elegant, the Winter Collection is the last outstanding fashioned creation. Velvet cushion with a sophisticated elk embroidered, with a contrasting colour fringe. Si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Velvet

Happy Pillow Snowflake Velvet Brown With Beige Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Sophisticated and elegant, the Winter Collection is the last outstanding fashioned creation. Velvet cushion with a sophisticated elk embroidered, with a contrasting colour fringe. Si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Velvet

Emily Turtle Castorino and Shearling Collectible Peluche Fur by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
WARNING: This is not a toy. This item is for collectors only, not intended for children under 14 years of age. Emily, the plush tortoise body is made of two-tone real south American...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Other

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Other

Coral Silky Silver Fox Fur Cashmere Silk Throw Luxury Blanket by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
This is a design piece that has to stand out. The coral-coloured cashmere and silk blanket are contrasted by the natural grey-black hue of the silver fox fur, hemmed on the short si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Other

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Other

Fornasetti Silk Cushion High Fidelity Cat
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti cushions will add to each room an unexpected detail thanks to the most iconic Italian atelier designs. Cushion cover material: S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Silk

Handmade silk velvet pillow by Beaumont & Fletcher
Located in London, GB
Handmade in its entirety, Beaumont & Fletcher's Kyma pillow has a striking flame stitch front and plain silk velvet back and piping. This particular design combines playful pinks wit...
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2010s British Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Feathers, Down, Velvet, Silk

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Other

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws

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Silk

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

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Other

Maki Husky Superior Lapin Collectible Peluche Natural Fur by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
WARNING: This is not a toy. This item is for collectors only, not intended for children under 14 years of age. Maki, the plush Husky dog, is made of real, superior lapin fur in four...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Other

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws

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Silk

Contemporary Double Mohair Brown Plaid
Located in Milano, IT
Luxuriously soft, this plaid blends the warmth of 10% virgin wool with the softness of 80% mohair, framed by a contrasting silk border for a richly-tailored finish. This generously s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Mohair

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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