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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Schuamcher Cabanon Stripe 20" Pillow in Rose
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cabanon Stripe with a fringe finish. A classic combination of flowers and stripes, this delicate small-scale design has a lovely handprinted look. Cabanon Stripe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
Embroidered Velvet Mushroom Pillow - Yellow
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a cozy autumnal vibe to your home with our embroidered velvet mushroom pillow. The intricate mushroom design, fully embroidered on a rich velvet base, brings warm, earthy tones r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Citrus Garden Indoor/Outdoor Pillow in Primary
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Citrus Garden Indoor/Outdoor with a self-welt finish. Charming and whimsical, Josef Frank's beloved 1947 print is a colorful, cheery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Polyester
Schuamcher Kava Cay I/O 18" Pillow in Mango
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Kava Cay Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A loose, leafy floral inspired by a vintage batik, Kava Cay Indoor/Outdoor in mango is a beautifully detailed m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Blue Outdoor Throw Pillow, Modern Waterproof Square Cushion Decor Handle
Located in Porto, PT
Blue outdoor throw pillow, modern waterproof square cushion decor handle 23"
Sky Square Pillow is a square pillow bag with a handle perfect fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
Schuamcher Bamboo Trellis I/O 20" Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bamboo Trellis Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. Look no further than Bamboo Trellis Indoor/Outdoor fabric in navy for a cla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Round Soft Mohair Pillow in Lavendel 45 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round soft Mohair pillow BONBON in Lavendel Lilac color.
Size: Diameter 45cm, Hight: 10 cm ( inner pillow included 50cm diameter and approx. 10 cm high to get extra round )
Handmade ...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Mohair
COLIBRÍ Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Olive Velvet by ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered hummingbird motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric.
Embracing sumptuous luxury, these decorative pillows sh...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Cheetah
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handwoven from silk velvet, this Ikat cushion brings a unique touch to your home with its rich texture and vibrant design. Perfect for adding a splash of colour to your living room, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Wool Snowball Cloud Pillow
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Our tactile 12" snowball is made from our Shetland cloud heritage breed Shetland, local and imported merino wool and milled here in West Sonoma County at our workshop. The ball is fi...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Adele Ivory Silver Velvet Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich charcoal velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes and hand beaded embroidery. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect for any ro...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Linen Pillow with Leather Trimming and Tassel
Located in Dural, AU
It's the season of refreshing whites and soft natural textures, so why not style your interiors with this Cabana, natural white linen pillow. A captivating cushion made from 100% uph...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Foxglove I/O 27x14" Pillow in Neutral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Foxglove Indoor/Outdoor by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Inspired by traditional Indian block prints, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Set of 8 Decorative Pillows Pearl White Blue Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/8 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x 908883 Rectangular pillows in pearl satin and Swarovski...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Crystal
Schumacher Citrus Garden I/O 18" Pillow in Garden
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Citrus Garden Indoor/Outdoor with a self welt finish. Charming and whimsical, garden-colored Citrus Garden Indoor/Outdoor fabric is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Custom Double Sided Toscana Shearling Pillow in Grey Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful custom double sided long hair Toscana shearling pillow in grey color. Very elegant in look and tangibly luxurious. It is made of genuine sh...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
Fornasetti Cushion Mano Hand from the Series Tema e Variazioni Cotton
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.
The decoration features t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Georgia Wildflowers 22" Pillow in Neutral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Georgia Wildflowers with a knife edge finish. Inspired by a midcentury pattern in our archive, Georgia Wildflowers in neutral is a stylized silhouette design printed on cotton-linen union cloth. This appealing mid-scale botanical, with its delicate grid of flowers, has the graphic simplicity and artisanal quality of a hand-printed textile. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper closure.
*If out of stock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Round Soft Mohair Pillow in Camel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round soft Mohair pillow BONBON in camel color.
Size: Cover diameter 45cm, Hight: 10 cm ( inner pillow included 50cm diameter and approx. 10 cm high to get extra round )
Handmade in ...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Mohair
Schumacher Saranda Flower 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Saranda Flower and is finished with a flange in Langham High Performance. Inspired by traditional Indian hand-block designs, this royal-colored Saranda Flower Em...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Fantastical Velvet Coral Lumbar Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of lumbar pillows with fantastical printed velvet face, a lush jade velvet back and woven contrast welting.
Measurements:
Overall: 23...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Down, Feathers
Square Decorative 23.63" Cushion in Red Velvet Molteni&C - made in Italy
By Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Soft and cozy cotton velvet decorative cushion perfect to create a layered effect on your upholstery interiors
100% made in Italy
Disti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Japanese Obi Pillows in Silver and Orange
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of artisan-designed pillows was made by hand from a vintage Japanese obi patterned with orange wave-like swirls against a metallic silver field. ...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Down, Linen, Silk
Handmade Linen Pillows with Leather Stripe and Welting
Located in High Point, NC
Hand sewn pillows made from ecru linen with a hand tanned leather stripe on the front with scalloped edges and a hand sewn leather welt. Hidden zippers ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Linen
Schumacher Buena Vista 22" Pillow in Wheat
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Buena Vista with a knife edge finish. A wonderful, blanket-like woven stripe that's simple yet sophisticated, Buena Vista in wheat has...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Round Soft Mohair Pillow in Blue
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round soft Mohair pillow BONBON in Blue color.
Size: Cover diameter 45cm, Hight: 10 cm ( inner pillow included 50cm diameter and approx. 10 cm high to get extra round )
Handmade in S...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Mohair
"Lana" Grigio Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
By Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Torino" pillow by Le Lampade is handwoven, hand gathered and tufted using soft Merino wool featuring a wide weave and detailed with rousing fur. Pillow insert...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Feathers, Wool
Schuamcher Summer Hydrangea 22" Pillow in Blue Hydrangea
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Summer Hydrangea with a self welt finish. A classic floral with a painterly look, Summer Hydrangea in blue hydrangea is beautifully printed on a soft textured co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Handmade Hermès Pillows
By Hermès
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hermès pillows made from original Hermes fabric.
Mohair velvet fabric. Zipper closure. Feather-filled inner pillow.
100% authenticity guaranteed.
Category
2010s European Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Mohair
Schumacher Tortola Indoor Outdoor 22" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
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,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Tortola Indoor Outdoor 18" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
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,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Magic Mountain Dragon Blue Cotton Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Magic Mountain Dragon in Blue, paired with Langham in Niagara on the back. Foo dogs and fire-breathing dragons animate this fantastic, symm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schuamcher Le Moderne Cut Velvet 16" Pillow in Magenta
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Le Moderne Cut Velvet by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A geometric floral motif with an Art Deco echo, Le Moderne Cut Velvet in magenta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
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
Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
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
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Isla Hand Embroidery Sky Two-Sided Cotton Linen Silk Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Isla Hand Embroidery in Sky. With its chunky embroidered rosettes on an extraordinary cotton-linen ground, this fabric captures the imperfect perfectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
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
Schumacher Featherbloom 24" Pillow in Two Blues
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, Featherbloom in two blues features a radiating pattern of ove...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Etro Yotei Wool Throw Blanket, Gray, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delicate framed jacquard pattern, 100% wool through, gorgeous gray, dual side; Fringed edges, Dimensions: 55"L x 71" Made in Italy. MSRP 890 USD.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Boucle Wool Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Firm polyfill stuffed ball pillow covered in warm white boucle. Can be customized in size and fabric. Ask about current availability of shown ball.
Measu...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Bouclé
Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Blossom
By Schumacher
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
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
FAJAS Handwoven Artisanal Sash Pillows in Olive Green Velvet by ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative pillows with handwoven artisanal sash details from Peguche, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric.
These decorative cushions are carefully hand-crafted wit...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Shumacher Ashoka 16" Pillow in Ivory & Blue
By Schumacher
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....
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Polyester
Schumacher Colada Stripe Blue Indoor/Outdoor Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" indoor/outdoor pillow features Colada Stripe in Blue. It's hard to believe that natural linen can be weatherproof, but this stylish multi-color stripe resists fading, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
COLIBRÍ Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Ivory Upholstery ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered hummingbird motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric.
Embracing sumptuous luxury, these decorative pillows sh...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Barbera Cashmere Cushion Cover Black and Lime Woven Check Pattern on Ivory
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 no cushion cover, 100% cashmere from Carlo Barbera Italy, woven check pattern, color black, lime and saddle brown on ivory base, cushion size: 50 x 75cm,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Extra Large Pillow Feather Pillow with Blue Pink Gold Damask
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Measurements:
Outside: 40”W x 11”D x 26”H
Price As Shown: $1,685 each
COM Price: $350 each
Customization may change price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecti...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Down, Feathers
Sayra Lumbar Pillow, Ivory Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Sayra Pillow features a plush ivory velvet base with an asymmetrical gold embroided brush stroke. Perfect modern addition to any room.
Size: 14”x 20”
Features
Zipper closure
...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
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
Shumacher Margarete 22" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
By Schumacher
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
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher X Timothy Corrigan Florentine Velvet Emerald Two-Sided Pillow
By Timothy Corrigan, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Florentine Velvet in Emerald paired with Gustave Silk Lip Cord in Peacock. Ooh la la! This exquisite, high-style cut velvet by Timothy Corrigan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Velvet
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
Checked Raw Textured Wool Linen Pillow in Yellow and Cream 60x60cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Checked raw textured wool/linen-blend pillow BOBBI in Yellow and Cream color.
Size 60x 60 cm
Handmade in Sweden.
Composition front: 70%LI, 15%WO, 9%CO, 4%PES, 1%PA, 1%PC. Made in B...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Linen, Down
Hermes Pillow Circuit 24, Orange
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Circuit 24, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulousl...
Category
2010s French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Seletti Polyester Cushion by 'Toiletpaper', Kitten
By Toiletpaper, Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
Exceptional collection of tableware and objects born out of the collaboration between Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s magazine and the Italian design company Seletti. Black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Polyester
Cushion Cover Hand Quilted Rhombus Pattern in Silk Satin Cherry Red
Located in Hamburg, DE
showroom sample, silk satin cushion, col. cherry red, hand quilted, Rhombus Pattern at the front, plain silk satin at the back, cotton lining,
Size 32x52cm
NO FEATHER PAD WILL BE...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
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.