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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Pair Butterfly Pillows Feather insert
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of vintage butterfly pillows with feather down inserts. 25” by 18”.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Toad
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
Schumacher X Timothy Corrigan Florentine Velvet Emerald Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher, Timothy Corrigan
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
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
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
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
Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Cream Mint Green and White Lace Swarovski Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x G700613 Rectangular decorative cushion in cream, light ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Crystal
Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Blue & Ochre
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marguerite Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Happy and humble, Marguerite Embroidery features a hand-stitched floral design on a linen ground. Subtle irregula...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Embroidered Cotton and Chenille Pillows
By Bolsters
Located in High Point, NC
Limited edition design pillows which is handmade in North Carolina. All USA materials. The pillow has an embroidered cotton front panel and a light ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Chenille, Cotton
Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Green leopard
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
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
Modern Black Macrame Decorative Kidney Pillow
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Black Macrame Decorative Pillow is a sophisticated fusion of artisanal craftsmanship and contemporary design, perfect for elevating any luxury space. Measuring 19 x 12 inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Modern Black Macrame Decorative Kidney Pillow
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Black Macrame Decorative Pillow is a sophisticated blend of craftsmanship and modern design, measuring 23” x 13” for a sleek, elongated look that enhances any luxury inter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Fornasetti Cushion Chiave Key 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
Schumacher Jokhang Tiger Velvet 20" x 14" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jokhang Tiger Velvet (Item# 77232, JOKHANG TIGER VELVET Fabric) by Johnson Hartig/Libertine for Schumacher with a welt finish. Back ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Polyester
Ninfea Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
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
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet in Mink 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velvet has an unbelievably lush h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Set of 7 Decorative Pillows Emerald Green and Pearl Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/7 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x 908896 Rectangular pillows in pearl fabric and Swarovsk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Crystal
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
Hand Embroidered Linene Pillow - Orange
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Brighten up your space with our embroidered velvet fruit collection pillow, featuring vibrant designs of oranges, lemons, and other fruits. The intricate embroidery on a linen base a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Hickox Indoor Outdoor 16" Pillow in Yellow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This indoor/outdoor pillow features Hickox with a Knife Edge finish. It's hard to believe that natural linen can be weatherproof, but this stylish medium-scale stripe resists fading,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Dream Pillow with Ornate Fountain Embroidery Pattern
Located in Greenwich, CT
Oversize pillows are stuffed with a down/feather blend and covered with an exquisite embroidery design featuring an ornamental fountain and pineapple on a contrasting gray cotton sat...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Satin
Barbera Cashmere Cushion Black, Ivory, Cinnamon, Lime Woven Check Pattern
Located in Hamburg, DE
2 no cushions, 100% cashmere from Carlo Barbera, Italy, woven check pattern, color black, ivory, cinnamon and lime, big cushion size: 45 x 55cm, small cush...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Plumma Forest Throw 100% Baby Alpaca by Fells Andes
By Fells Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
The Pluma is a subtle herringbone throw with a fine pluma fringe. Luxuriously soft and versatile.
Made purely from one of the rarest, softest, most luxurious fibers in the world – Peruvian Royal Baby...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Alpaca
Schumacher Sophia Velvet Cocoa Lumbar Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 11" x 16" pillow features Sophia Velvet in Cocoa. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velvet has an unbelievably lush hand, a wonderful luster and an extensive c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Polyester
Schumacher Faire Garden in Yellow & Ivory 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Fairie Garden by Clements Ribeiro for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Fairie Garden in yellow-and-ivory is at first glance an exuberant and romantic floral, but it reveals a hidden universe of doll-like girls and fairies with butterfly wings. Created by London-based fashion house Clements Ribeiro and inspired by the outsider art of Henry Darger...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Roxbury I/O Pillow in Navy, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A graphic large-scale design, Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor in navy is a bold geometric that invites pattern play. Pill...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ocean in Blue 16" x 24" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Ocean Blue lumbar pillow features original artwork by Bonnie Ashley of Bonnie & Neal, printed on white linen. The reverse of the cushion feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Sun Rise Hand Block 20" Pillow in Rose & Copper
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sun Rise Hand Block with a knife edge finish. A linen, rose-and-copper fabric with a simplified pattern of repeating lines and orbs, Sun ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Snakes
By Seletti, Toiletpaper
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
Schumacher Shengyou Toile Blue Linen Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Shengyou Toile in blue with Valentin silk tassel. Based on a priceless 18th century archive document by court painter Jea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
Schumacher Elodie Embroidery 24 x 12" Pillow in Rose
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Elodie Embroidery with a self welt finish. The wavy lines stitched in alternating thread colors make Elodie Embroidery in rose a uniquely rhythmic alternative to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Rad Plaid Regatta Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Weitzner satin jacquard plaid design fabric makes for a fun, playful ball accent pillow. Stuffed firmly with a feather down blend. Ball can be made in any fabric. Ask for current ava...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Satin
Schuamcher Piña Cove I/O 18" Pillow in Aquamarine
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Piña Cove Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. Based on hand-drawn artwork from our studio, Pina Indoor/Outdoor in aquamarine is a charming pineapple pattern...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Janis Velvet 16x12" 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
100% Peruvian Royal Baby Alpaca-Dimma Cream Throw by Fells/Andes
By Fells Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
Simple and versatile, the Dimma is a small luxury to look forward to wrapping up in every day. Large enough to share and light enough for all seasons, the Dimma, with its rich linen style weave adds subtle interest to any room, or outfit.
Made purely from one of the rarest, softest, most luxurious fibers in the world - Peruvian Royal Baby...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Alpaca
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Eye and Mouth
By Seletti, Toiletpaper
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
Ice Blue Silk Cushions Hand Embroidery with Band Detail in Swarovski Crystals
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ice blue silk satin cushions hand embroidery with band detail in Swarovski crystals
Size: 35 x 50cm
Cotton lining, concealed zip,
Feather pad.
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schuamcher Zebra Palm I/O 16" Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zebra Palm Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. Inspired by one of our most popular tropical patterns, Zebra Palm Indoor/Outdoor in navy is a chic mid-scale ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Fremont I/O in Green 20" x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Fremont Indoor/outdoor with a knife edge finish. Don’t be fooled by this rich, geometric woven stripe—Fremont Indoor/Outdoor in green is as durable as it is chic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24 x 12" Pillow in Dove
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
Materials
Cotton
Pair Hand Woven Suede Cushions Colour Turquoise Square Shaped
Located in Hamburg, DE
This hand woven suede cushions colour turquoise will brighten your interior.
The cushions are hand crafted in Germany with suede leather from Italy hand dyed after our specification....
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Suede
Schumacher Daisey Chain in Primary Multi 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Daisy Chain by Clements Ribeiro for Schumacher with a self welt finish. London-based fashion duo Clements Ribeiro created Daisy Chain in primary multi in homage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Fushia
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
Hermes Pillow Equator Imprime, Leopard Backing
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Equator Imprime pillow, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty....
Category
2010s French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Large Euro Sham Pillows with Shag Frayed Geometric Woven
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large Euro sham pillows with shag print on faces and duck egg velvet on backs. Featuring invisible zipper and custom down/feather insert. Sold as a pair.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Down, Feathers
Schumacher X Porter Teleo Binary Embroidery Black Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 20" x 20" pillow features binary embroidery in black with Barnett in Noir on the back. A stylish study of geometric shapes, this graphic black-and-white pattern by Porter Teleo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic
Schumacher Montana Wool Plaid 22" Pillow in Burgundy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Montana Wool Plaid with a knife edge finish. Montana Wool Plaid in burgundy is a fine, tightly woven houndstooth check with an overstripe that adds lovely depth ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Dixon Mohair Sphere Pillow in Driftwood
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Mohair Weave with a knife edge finish. With a brushed and felted finish, this mohair weave has a plush texture and exceptionally soft hand. It's luxurious ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Mohair
Hand Painted Silk Pillow, Abstract No.8, Peach Pink & Gray
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Blush silk faille pillow dyed with Magenta, Orange, and Gray in an abstract pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-painted and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally i...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Jennie Velvet Peacock Celadon Bolster Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 7" x 21" bolster pillow features Jennie velvet in peacock & celadon. With a figurative and irregular floral pattern rendered in cut velvet, this lively woven has a decorative Vi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Polyester
Handmade 100% Peruvian Baby Alpaca Fells Pillow by Fells/Andes
By Fells Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
The Fells Pillow by Fells Andes is designed in San Francisco and handmade in the Andes, supporting local culture and craft.
Made from 100% Royal Baby Alpaca – one of the fine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Alpaca
Schumacher Lazare 22" Pillow Ivory on Chambray
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lazare with a knife edge finish. Grosgrain ribbon is folded into zigzag bands and sewn onto a linen-blend ground fabric to create Lazare in ivory-on-chambray, a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Waterproof Outdoor Pillow
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I
Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild fabrics.
The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Classic Wool Linen Blend Bouclé Pillow in Blue 60x50 cm.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Classic Wool Linen Blend Bouclé Pillow BAMBI in Blue color.
Size 60x50 cm
Handmade in Sweden.
Composition front: 51%WO, 22%LI, 16%PL, 11% CO. Made in Italy
Composition back: 39%CO, ...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Linen, Down
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.