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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Karia Wheat Linen Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fully linen pillow is adorned with hide applique, embellished with beads and jewels. In a soft linen color with accents of grey, this pillow is sophisticated & glamorous. Add it...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
$263 / item
Hand Painted Silk Pillow, Abstract No.7, 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
Modern Aqua Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Infuse your living space with serene sophistication through the Modern Aqua Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL, a luxurious blend of elegance and comfort. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Modern Graphite Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your space with the Modern Graphite Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL, a perfect blend of sophistication and subtle elegance. The deep graphite hue, a rich and versatile shad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Judy Ross Textiles Streamers Hand-Embroidered Chainstitch Pillow, 18 Inch
By Judy Ross
Located in New York, NY
Judy Ross is a New York based designer and artist. Traveling in India to work as an independent textile designer, she developed a passion for the centuries-o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Patterned Orange Outdoor Cushion with Design
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 pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
$218 / item
Velvet Emma Shipley Velvet with Pink Velvet Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 9”W x 4”D x 9”H
Price As Shown: $650 as a pair
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design and manufacturing company The Tailored H...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Down, Feathers
Schumacher Jagged Maze 24" x 12" Pillow in Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jagged Maze by David Kaihoi for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Filled with vibrating kinetic energy, Jagged Maze in brown was designed by David Kaihoi and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Zebra Sulk 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
$106 / item
"Palermo" Handmade Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Palermo" pillow is handmade and handwoven using a natural linen/cotton fabric, featuring fringe border of same material, feather and down insert with concealed zipper. 100% natu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Silk Cushions Pleated Opal Pattern Embossed Color Oyster Square Size
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated pattern color oyster, front panel silk taffeta hand woven, back panel plain silk taffeta hand woven silk, cushion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Petite Fringed Throw Blanket, Sixteen Multicolor Geometric Pattern, 40 x 54
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
The Sixteen Geo throw, petite size, perfect for toddlers or kids. Gray, pink, ochre and navy geometric print woven throw with fringe edge. Woven with recycle...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
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
CITRINO Camel & Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Round Stripes Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Pair of Burnt Orange Wool with Applique Feather Down Pillows
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Splendid pair of burnt orange wool pillows with white figurative appliqué. Feather down inserts.
Category
1990s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Gold Embroidered Diamond Pattern on Natural Velvet All Down Toss Pillow - 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous gold embroidered diamond pattern on natural velvet all down toss pillow. We have a second similar pillow. Collect both for your home or design project.
Category
1990s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
$299 / item
Fruit Hand-Painted Cotton Pillow Cases
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By Jodie Niss
Set of 2.
Category
2010s North American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$385 / set
Silk Satin Cushion Pleated Small Opal Pattern Embossed Color Dark Emerald Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk satin cushion with embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk satin Brochier col. Smeralado 35 x 50cm, concealed zipper in the bottom ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
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
Happy Pillow Mongolia Wool Cushion Purple with Multicolor Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new Edition is focused on colour being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Quartz I Rose & Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Schumacher Jackie Applique Embroidery Natural Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Jackie Applique Embroidery in Natural. With a graphically silhouetted floral motif, this lush pattern has a contempo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Schumacher Hendrix Embroidery Black Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Hendrix Embroidery fabric in Black, paired with Piet Performance Linen in Noir on the back. A floral ogee pattern stitched on a cotton-line...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Bespoke Natural Pony Hide Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Off white, Grey brindle pony hide pillow with a grey cotton velvet back.
Feather & Down insert, zipper on side
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Hide, Cotton
Schumacher Mixco in Jewel 18 x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mixco with a knife edge finish. This extraordinary brocade panel is hand-woven and -embroidered on a backstrap loom by master Maya women weavers in Guatemala. Ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$524 / item
Couple Happy Pillow Beige and White Velvet with Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The contrasting chromatic scheme characterizing these couple of cushions lends it a distinct luxe yet restrained allure. It features soft padding in polyester fiber, while its rectan...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Silk Cushion Pleated Horizontal Stripe Detail Colour Pure Platinum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk satin cushion with horizontal stripe detail embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk Bruno Triplet col. Measure: Platinum 33 x 50cm,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Scarlet Red Velvet Pretzel Knot Lumbar Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bold and fun, the Scarlet Red Pretzel Knot Pillow is a modern decorative accent to any living space. Crafted from plush velvet, this modern knot cushion b...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Black Sheared Shearling Sheepskin Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This sheared Shearling Sheepskin cushion is designed to bring together the natural elegance of a classic style decor element and the comfort and usability of a day-by-day piece of fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
$188 Sale Price / item
60% Off
Silk Cushion Pleated Small Opal Pattern Embossed Colour Platinum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk cushion with embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, colour Platinum 35 x 50cm, concealed zipper in the bottom seam, inner pad with feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Crewel Garden Pillow in Multi
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Crewel Garden with a knife edge finish. Based on a document from our archives, this cheery, chain stitched floral pattern is a dead ringer for the original from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
$507 / item
Schumacher Atchison Blue Two-Sided Cotton Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 27" pillow features Atchison in Blue. This double-strap woven has a sophisticated tribal aesthetic in a hardwearing weight making it perfect for showstopping upholstery. F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Louis Feraud Paris Silk Scarf Red Blue and White
By Louis Feraud, Hermès
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Louis Feraud Paris silk scarf in mint pristine condition.
Designed by french artist Louis Feraud.
Great gift 100 % silk, handcrafted, Made in France
Signature of the bran...
Category
20th Century French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Colonial Crewel Pillow in Document
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Colonial Crewel with a knife edge finish. The scene of animals in nature is enhanced by this beautiful embroidery. Back of pillow features Piet Performance Linen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Velvet Ball Cushion Brown
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO Décor Velvet Ball Cushion is the new outstanding decorative pillow , that will enhance any contemporary and modern living. Elegant and minimal, striking in its simplicity, this r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
$153 / item
Schumacher Iconic Leopard 18" Pillow in Fuschia/Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard with a self welt finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. In 11 versatile colors, it's eternally chic. Pillow includes a feathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Wentworth Embroidery Natural Linen Cotton Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 12" x 24" pillow features Wentworth Embroidery in Rose paired with Piet Performance Linen in Flax on the back. Wentworth Embroidery is an elegant cross-stitching on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Jokhang Tiger Velvet in Green 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jokhang Tiger Velvet by Johnson Hartig/Libertine for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Designed by Johnson Hartig, the Tibetan ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Isolde Stripe 20" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Isolde Stripe with a Knife Edge finish. Isolde Stripe is a graphic sawtooth stripe matelassé that's just the right proportion for any kind of upholstery. Pillow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Quartz II Black & White Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Eye Cotton Cushion Pale Pink
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is one of the symbol of shetering and protection
We love to play with colors so we created a selection of "Eyes" cushions in different colors to wamr up your place.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$64 / item
Zaza Shapes Pillow, Ochre
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region.
The purchas...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$180 / item
Double Sided Merino Short Hair Shearling Pillow in Deep Plum Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Double sided Merino short hair shearling pillow in deep plum color. The pillow is made of genuine shearing with a zipper enclosure in a matching color.
Category
2010s North American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
Schumacher Isolde Stripe 16" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Isolde Stripe with a Knife Edge finish. Isolde Stripe is a graphic sawtooth stripe matelassé that's just the right proportion for any kind of upholstery. Pillow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Khilana Floral Delft Rose Linen Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this Schumacher pillow features Khilana Floral fabric in Delft & Rose, paired with a matching linen-cotton-blend fabric (in Delft) for th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Cushion Set in Dedar Velvet Color Fuchsia and Dark Aubergine
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion Set From Dedar Velvet made in our Studio
1 no cushion size 50x50cm
2 no cushion size 30x30cm
Front Dedar Velvet
Back Silk Col. Dark Auberg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Rare Jay Spectre Quilted Pillow Shams in Mint & Black/White Leopard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This rare pair of quilted mint color with black and white leopard pattern jacquard pillow shams came from Bloomingdale’s New York in the 1980s as part of the all upholsterd, mint green, leopard bed...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
$640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
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
Cushions In Hand Woven Silk Pleated Basket Weave Pattern Color Oyster
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated, basket weave pattern, back panel plain silk, hand woven silk Bruno triplet taffeta #63 col. Oyster, size 35 x 50cm,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Barcelona Colorblock Pillow - Black
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region.
The purchase of this...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$165 / item
Zaza Shapes Pillow, Lilac
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$180 / item
Zaza Shapes Pillow, Black
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$180 / item
Shumacher Feather Bloom 24" Pillow in Dove
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Feather Bloom by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Designed by Celerie Kemble, Feather Bloom in dove features a radiating pattern of oversc...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
$474 / item
Schumacher Ming Fret Velvet 22" Pillow in Emerald
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 22" x 22" pillow features Ming Fret in Emerald, a velvet interpretation of our popular Ming Fret pattern, derived from a traditional Chinese motif. Chic and elegant, its raised,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Shumacher Riley 20" Pillow in Black on Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Riley Embroidery with a self welt finish. A modern take on a classic vermicelli pattern, Riley features a loose meandering motif embroidered in fine thread on a ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
$345 / item
LLAMA Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows Ivory Upholstery by ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered llama motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric.
These decorative cushions are carefully hand-crafted with cot...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Upholstery
Silk Cushion Modern Rose Hand Embroidery Silver Beading on Satin Ice Blue
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion with modern rose design, hand embroidery with silver beads on the front panel, back side plain satin (mix cotton and silk) color ice blue, cushion size 45 x 45cm, cushion cov...
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.
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