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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Jungle
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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. ...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Down, Linen, Silk

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Tortoise
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Blair Silk Épinglé 16" Pillow in Wythe Rose
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, Wythe rose-...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

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...
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2010s Australian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Maharam Pillow, Loam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Loam 001 Terracotta Guided by the Maharam Design Studio’s material expertise, Loam celebrates the inherent beauty of leather returned t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Leather

Schumacher Josef Frank Citrus Garden Lime Two-Sided Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 22" x 22" pillow features citrus garden in lime. An archival Josef Frank print created in 1947, this hand-drawn pattern bears the signature whimsy, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Pink Velvet and Brass Italian Customizable Curtain by Vintage Domus Collection
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and elegant curtain made of soft and velvety blackout fabric, thick but light, prevents most of the light to penetrate into the room thus avoiding annoying reflections on monitors and TVs, provides greater privacy in the environment of use avoiding prying eyes. The fabric is 100% polyester, flame retardant. The curtain of the collection Vintage Domus...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Brass

Schuamcher Georgia Wildflowers 22" Pillow in Neutral
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Tortola Indoor/Outdoor Pillow in Marine
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 French Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Acrylic

Durable Outdoor Cushion with Weather-Resistant Fabric
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24" Pillow in Noir
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Walker Blues Cotton Linen Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Walker in Blues. Inspired by traditional rag rugs, this rich multicolored woven is the perfect upholstery go-to for its handmade appeal and stain-forgi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Acrylic

Schumacher Citrus Garden I/O 18" Pillow in Garden
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Tiraz Velvet in Peacock 20" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tiraz Velvet with a knife edge finish. Nothing gives that refined old-world look more than an antique carpet upholstered on a p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Chiang Mai Dragon I/O Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chiang Mai Indoor/Outdoor with a self welt finish. One of our best-loved designs, this Art Deco-inspired chinoiserie motif has been adapted into a chic outdoor f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Kava Cay I/O 18" Pillow in Mango
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

Schumacher Fremont Indoor/Outdoor 20" Pillow in Blue
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—it’s as durable as it is chic. With rustic blanket co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Acrylic, Polyester

Schumacher Montana Wool Plaid 22" Pillow in Navy
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Mark D. Sikes Santa Barbara Ikat Indigo Two-Sided Cotton Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow showcases Santa Barbara Ikat in Indigo, a true warp-printed and woven ikat. This unique medium-scale stripe is remarkable on its own, but is also a wonderful companion to...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Schumacher Montana Wool Plaid 22" Pillow in Burgundy
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Hothouse Flowers 18" Pillow in Spark
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Hothouse Flowers by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a self welt finish. A classic tree of life pattern with a twist. The dramatically scaled print combines st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Extra Large Reversible Throw Pillow with Orange Stripes, Ikat Dots and Leaves
Located in Greenwich, CT
Get cozy with our extra large dream pillow. This reversible pillow features two stunning fabrics by Manuel Canovas. One side is a lush tropical leaf print and the other is an orange ...
Category

2010s 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 ...
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2010s Swedish Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Mohair

Schumacher Custis Stripe Embroidered 22 x 14" Pillow in Marigold
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Custis Stripe Embroidered Tape with a knife edge finish. Inspired by an 18th-century trim, Custis Embroidered Tape in marigold features wonderful stylized carnat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Mathias Ticking Stripe 16x12" Pillow in Sage
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mathis Ticking Stripe with a welt on a bias finish. Printed on a linen-hemp blend with a running-stitch detail, Mathis Ticking Stri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Cheetah Velvet 22" Pillow in Java
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cheetah Velvet with a knife edge finish. A small-scale design with a big repeat, this wildly chic, cut velvet animal pattern stands out against a looped ground. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Baudin Butterfly Chintz Blush Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 18" pillow features Baudin Butterfly in Blush. Inspired by the illustrations of the 17th century German naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian, butterflies and caterpillars make ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Otis Hand Print 16" Pillow in Dark Neutral
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Otis Hand Print with a self welt finish. Otis in dark neutral is a fun and cheerful geometric fabric that sits on the groovier side of preppy. Hand screen-printe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Bauhaus Inspired Throw Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your space with our trio of Bauhaus-inspired pillows, each pillow is meticulously handcrafted and wrapped with a luxurious Kensington Polyester Velvet. This collection showca...
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet, Polyester, Down

Hermes Pillow Circuit 24, Orange
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

Schumacher Dixon Mohair Sphere Pillow in Driftwood
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

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

"Lido II" Orange Merino Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
100% merino wool handwoven, hand-channeled and tufted, orange pillow with feather/down insert and concealed zipper. Made in Italy.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Shumacher Margarete 20" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Margarete with a knife edge finish. Margarete in ivory on charcoal redefines bouclé. Woven with a superior yarn that blends wool and cotton with extra body and t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Downtown Pillow in Blues, 16"
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Downtown by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor, Downtown is a textural small-scale geometric pattern created on a ...
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Elephant Leopard Oversized Velvet Pillow with Bullion Trim
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fantastically designed oversized pillow stuffed with feather/down mix. Featuring Emma Shipley leopard spotted elephant printed velvet and tonal bullion br...
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet, Down, Feathers

Nadira Embroidery Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Nadira Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Inspired by Moroccan needlework, Nadira Embroidery in indigo features a unique cross-stitch design on a cotton-linen ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Daisey Chain in Primary Multi 22" Pillow
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 Murat Velvet 18" Pillow in Sky
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gibson with a knife edge finish. Super soft chenille yarns form an irregular, abstracted pattern on a contrasting ground. Pillow includes a feather/down fill ins...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Jackie Applique Embroidery Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Jackie Applique Embroidery in Blue. With a graphically silhouetted floral motif, this lush pattern has a contemporar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Polyester

Schumacher Mathias Ticking Stripe 18 x 12" Pillow in Carbon
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mathias Ticking Stripe with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Printed on a linen-hemp blend with a running-stitch detail, Math...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Fauna 16" Pillow in Slate Blue
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Fauna with a Self Welt finish. You can’t help but be charmed by blush-colored Magical Menagerie, a painterly study of flora and fauna based on an early 20th-cent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Lisboa Velvet 20" Pillow in Midnight Blue
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Hickox Indoor Outdoor 16" Pillow in Green
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

FAJAS Handwoven Artisanal Sash Pillows in Ivory Upholstery 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

Schumacher Chimay Stripe Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chimay Stripe Velvet with a knife edge finish. This luxurious textural design features multiwidth velvet stripes with subtle strié effects and a delicate diamond...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Geometric Pattern Rainbow Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Firm down/feather stuffed ball pillow covered in Confetti colored cut velvet. Can be customized in size and fabric. Ask about current availability of shown ball. Measurements: 12” ...
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Schumacher Santa Monica Ikat 22" Pillow in Yellow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Santa Monica Ikat by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. This artisanally crafted pattern in yellow puts a fr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Damask Silk Pillows Feather Down Inserrts
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of damask silk brocade pillows with feather down inserts.
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Beasts Pillow in Multi on Ivory, 22"
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Beasts Indoor/Outdoor by Happy Menocal. Happy Menocal's Beasts Indoor/Outdoor is animated by a carnival of exotic creatures and fanc...
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Gardenia Pillow in Rose, 16"
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gardenia by Neisha Crosland. Inspired by 16th-century illustrations of the flora and fauna that explorer Ferdinand Magellan encountered in the New World, Neisha ...
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Madeleine 18" x 12" Pillow in Midnight
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jokhang Tiger Velvet by Johnson Hartig/Libertine for Schumacher. Hartig takes the Tibetan tiger motif and recasts it as a multi-dimensional stripe on a lush velvet that slips easily into a range of schemes—elegant to eclectic and everything in between. Back of pillow features Dazzle Ship...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Style #36
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of luxury and vibrancy to your home with our Silk Velvet Cushions. Featuring a bold and colorful design on the front, these cushions bring an artistic statement to any sp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Schuamcher Bamboo Trellis I/O 20" Pillow in Navy
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Summer Hydrangea 22" Pillow in Blue Hydrangea
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

Schuamcher Le Moderne Cut Velvet 16" Pillow in Magenta
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Janis Velvet Blue Lumbar Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 16" pillow features Janis Velvet in blue. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Feather/do...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Contemporary Boho Chic Style Wool and Cotton Pillow In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 16" x 24" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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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