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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Shumacher Saranda Flower 20" Pillow in Marigold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Saranda Flower and is finished with a flange in Elliott Brushed Cotton. Inspired by traditional Indian hand-block designs, this marigold-colored Saranda Flower E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Green and Red Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Shumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 18" Pillow in Sapphire
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Woodland Leopard Velvet with a knife edge finish. A host of historic paintings and textiles served as source material for this fabulously stylized leopard and tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
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
Shumacher Samar Ikat Velvet 22" Pillow in Gold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Samar Ikat Velvet with a knife edge finish. Based on an antique woven silk, this lush cotton velvet was reinterpreted as a stripe and printed, allowing for a lar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Painterly Windowpane 20" Pillow in Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Painterly Windowpane by Miles Redd for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Charmingly wonky and drawn on a grand scale, Painterly Windowpane in brown is as graphic and dramatic as a windowpane pattern can get. Designed by Miles Redd, this ode to classic American design is printed on a heavyweight cotton and linen duck fabric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Hampton Stripe I/O 20" Pillow in Pool
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Hampton Stripe Indoor/Outdoor by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Smart and sturdy, Hampton Stripe Indoor/Outdoor in pool is a wonderfully ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Shunya Gold Shibori Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Shunya Gold pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities to restore and revive ancient techniques by exploring custom modern designs in textile based products.
Shunya Gold pillow is luxurious and exquisite with its unique shibori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Geometric Grid Pillow, Reversible Blue + Grey
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This pillow is reversible!
Our grid pillows are ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region.
The purc...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Kora Small Lumbar Pillow, Undyed & Handwoven In Silk Wool Cotton Blend
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Kora Small Lumbar Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully blended handspun yarns like silk, wool and organic cotton. The beauty of this pill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Versace Silk Throw Pillow - Lohengrin
Located in New York, NY
Versace Silk Throw Pillow depicting Lohengrin in his swan boat, with "Atelier Versace" mark, and trimmed in gold moss fringe. 17" x 17"" square.
Dealer: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Montana Wool Plaid 22" Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Montana Wool Plaid with a knife edge finish. Montana Wool Plaid in navy is a fine, tightly woven houndstooth check with an overstripe that adds lovely depth and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Zer Lumbar Pillow, Ivory and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Zer lumbar pillow is an all over embellished beaded pillow with an ivory top half ending in a gold dip. This accent piece will be a sparkling addition to any room collection.
S...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Freshie Fresh 18x12" Pillow in Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Freshie Fresh by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Delightfully simple, Freshie Fresh in ivory is a delectable mid-scale ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Shumacher Rolling Hills 16x12" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Jungle
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in jungle is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
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
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 18" Pillow in Tortoise
By Schumacher
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
Mira Starburst Pillow, Ivory 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
No design on backside
Embroidery de...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Multicolor Velvet throw pillow -PRISM- by Mar de Doce
By Mar de Doce
Located in Dallas, TX
Introducing "PRISM" – a mesmerizing velvet decor pillow that captures the vibrant colors of the prism. Handcrafted with premium imported velvets, it showcases luxurious texture and i...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Bee Epingle Red Black Cotton Velvet Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 11" x 16" pillow features Bee Epingle in Red paired with Gainsborough Velvet in onyx. Epingle gets a contemporary update with a needlepoint-esque bee pattern that can skew uprig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Nylon, Velvet, Silk
Bespoke set of Handwoven Throw Pillows
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of bespoke pillows is handmade from 100% natural materials in the maker's studio in Brooklyn, NY.
The wool is sourced from a village south Oaxaca, a blend of merino and chu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, 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
Shumacher Feather Bloom 24" Pillow in Dove
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Featherbloom by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Designed by Celerie Kemble, Feather Bloom in dove features a radiating pattern of oversca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Maharam Throw, Drenthe Heath by Claudy Jongstra, Fresh Wouw
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Throw
Drenthe Heath by Claudy Jongstra
003 Fresh Wouw
Named for the species shorn to create it, Drenthe Heath is a handmade felt by Dutch textile artist, Claudy Jongstra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Silk
Schumacher Giraffe Velvet 20x12" Pillow in Safari
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Giraffe Velvet with a self welt finish. A beloved design that we revived due to popular demand, Giraffe Velvet in safari is an abstracted animal pattern created ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Eclipse Velvet 16" Pillow in Spruce
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Eclipse Velvet with a knife edge finish. Its cut pile and loop construction makes Eclipse Velvet in spruce a fabulous multitextured fabric with a mod multidimens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Janis Velvet 18" Pillow in Moonstone
By Schumacher
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
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
Schumacher Taylor Velvet 20x12" Pillow in Lapis
By Schumacher
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
Schumacher Janis Velvet 18" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
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 Vanderbilt Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Tortoise
By Schumacher
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
Maharam Pillow, Prism by Paul Smith
By Maharam, Paul Smith
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Prism by Paul Smith
005 Mega
Paul Smith (b. 1946, United Kingdom) is a designer of mens- and womenswear with an enthusiasm for wide-ranging cultural references and idiosyncratic combinations of pattern and color, applied with understatement. His ability to combine a flair for eccentric detail with a dedication to the highest standards of craftsmanship has made him among the most successful fashion designers in British history...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Venetian Fortuny Piumette Fabric in Pink, Aquamarine and Gold - 4.5 yards
By Fortuny
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st century Print run of Fortuny fabric; Piumette, Italian for feathers, is a small-scale geometric motif of fanned-out feathers. The Persian-inspired design lauding freedom and tra...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Shumacher Blair Silk Épinglé 16" Pillow in Worcester Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Blair Silk Épinglé with a knife edge finish. A truly extraordinary velvet derived from a fragment of an 18th-century men's suit worn in Williamsburg, Worcester blue...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 22" Pillow in Jungle
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in jungle is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Adele Teal Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked teal velvet Adele pillow with asymetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect fo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Fornasetti Silk Cushion High Fidelity Cat
By Fornasetti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Lisboa Velvet 20" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lisboa Velvet. This unique, labyrinthine pattern was inspired by Portuguese tilework. Its winding, linear motif has a striking, large scale and a subtle, metallic sheen. Pillow is finished with a welt in Gustave Silk Lip Cord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Cushion Pillow Cover Case NeedlePoint Modern Colors 18”x18” Hand Made
Located in Long Island, NY
Cushion Cover NeedlePoint Pillow Case Colors Modern 18”x18” Hand Made
Category
2010s European Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Luna Ivory 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
Shumacher Janis Velvet 18" Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
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
Cushion Cover NeedlePoint Modern Pillow Case 18”x18” Hand Made
Located in Long Island, NY
Cushion Pillow Cover Case Needle Point Modern Colors 18”x18” Hand Made
Category
2010s European Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Marion Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Prussian
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marion Velvet Tape with a knife edge finish. A scrolling leaf pattern in jacquard cut velvet gives this sky-colored accessory a luster that's positively luxuriou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Maia Blue Embroidered Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous Maia is featuring a blue ombre and rivers on gold and silver beading. Add this glam pillow to any room!
Size : 14”x 20”
Features
Zipper c...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Lux Beige Fur Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lux Pillow is a plush faux fur pillow with two elegant rows of gold beading going through the front of the pillow. This is a perfect addition to any home looking for a neutral soft t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Faux Fur
Schumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 18" Pillow in Emerald
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Woodland Leopard Velvet with a knife edge finish. A host of historic paintings and textiles served as source material for this fabulously stylized leopard and tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Janis Velvet 18x12" Pillow in Moonstone
By Schumacher
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 Elsa 20x14" Pillow in Moonstone
By Schumacher
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
Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Java
By Schumacher
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
Adele Charcoal Gold Velvet Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich aqua velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold 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
Velvet throw pillow & hand made embroidery - REX- by Mar de Doce
By Mar de Doce
Located in Dallas, TX
Introducing a lumbar-sized 13*19" throw pillow that embodies uniqueness and luxury. "REX" is Crafted from imported animal-like textured velvets. What truly distinguishes it is the ha...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Beads
Schumacher Loulou 18" Pillow in Smoky Quartz
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Loulou. An elegant abstract design inspired by classic bargello tapestries, Loulou fabric in smoky quartz 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Bianca 24x12" Pillow in Ivory Noir
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bianca Tape with a knife edge finish. An appealing combination of pinstripes and metallic dots gives Bianca Tape in ivory noir fun and fabulous flair. Body of pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Adele Lumbar Teal Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Adele lumbar pillow is a solid teal 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
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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