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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Lochanel White Cushion
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
These stunning cushions boast the elegance of traditional patterns, enlivened with different textures and color combinations. Characterized by tone-on-tone color or by refined tweed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Blossom
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Loulou 18" Pillow in Smoky Quartz
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Khilana Floral Delft Rose Linen Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Shumacher Riley 20" Pillow in Black on Ivory
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 ...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

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...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Pillows and Throws

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Fabric

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Silk Cushion Pleated Horizontal Stripe Detail Colour Platinum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk cushion with horizontal stripe detail embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk Bruno Triplet col. Platinum 33 x 55 cm, concealed zip...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

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...
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2010s Ecuadorean Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Upholstery

Pleated Silk Cushion Fish Scale Pattern Color Orchid
Located in Hamburg, DE
Decorative cushion: taffeta silk fabric, color orchid with embossed front panel in steam pleated fish scale pattern, back panel plain silk taffeta, 50 x 50 cm, concealed zipper in th...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Schumacher Ming Fret Velvet 22" Pillow in Emerald
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,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pleated Silk Cushions Opal Pattern Color Dark Blue Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated opal pattern, handwoven silk Bruno Triplet color dark blue / bewitched, back panel silk satin color dark blue, cushi...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Shumacher Dixon Embroidered Print 25x16" Pillow in Yellow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Embroidered Print Linen with a knife edge finish. A series of stepped lines is handprinted with pigment ink on a linen ground and then embroidered along th...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Revolver
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 humor dipped in pastel colors. Seletti wears Toiletpaper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Polyester

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

Pair of Brindle Hide, Bead Pillows
Located in New York, NY
Pair of light grey/beige hide pillows with dark grey bead benters and zippered linen backs. Feather/Down inserts.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cowhide, Linen, Beads

Lux Black Fur Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With beautiful quilting rows of faux fur, the Lux pillow makes a subtle, yet comfortable statement. Size: 22”x 22” Features Zipper closure Quilting rows Insert included Shape: Square Fabric: Faux Fur Care Instructions...
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2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Faux Fur

Schumacher Elias Blue Ivory Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Elias in Blue & Ivory. This simple and reversible woven is made from natural fibers lending it a stylish versatility. Feather/down insert included; kni...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Grey Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm Available in colors: blue/ black/ ro...
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2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Schumacher x Celerie Kemble Hothouse Flowers 18" Pillow in Verdance
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

Luft Throw 100% Baby Alpaca by Fells Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
About The Luft throw 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 finest,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Alpaca

Schumacher Greta 20" Pillow in Grey
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Greta with a self welt finish. A beautiful mid-scale floral with the look of a damask, Greta has an elevated mirrored motif that’s te...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Silk Cushions Color White Gold Pleated Fish Scale Pattern
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated Taffeta silk , fish scale pattern, back panel plain silk, handwoven silk Taffeta col. White Gold, size 35 x 50cm, c...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

LLAMA Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Olive Velvet 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. Embracing sumptuous luxury, these decorative pillows showcase...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Schuamcher Acanthus Stripe 30" Pillow in Natural
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Acanthus Stripe by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. This pattern is a stylized stripe based on a classic ac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Eye Cotton Cushion Red
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

Judy Ross Textiles Luna Hand-Embroidered Chainstitch Pillow in Olive, 18 Inch
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

Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Blue & Ochre
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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Striped Happy Pillow Outdoor with Fringes White and Red Water Repellent
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Transform your patio furniture easily by adding bright, luxury, water repellent outdoor cushions. The perfect finishing touch for outdoor living, your garden sofa and sun lounger, an...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Acrylic

LLAMA Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Olive Velvet 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. Embracing sumptuous luxury, these decorative pillows showcase...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

The Tropics Collection 'Palm Leaf' Woven Throw Monochrome and Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
The Tropics Collection 'Palm Leaf' woven recycled cotton throw As a throw, blanket, draped or a wall hung, this luxuriously versatile woven throw will create a bold statement in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

LLAMA Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Terracota Velvet ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered llama motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric. Embracing sumptuous luxury, these decorative pillows showcase...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Custom Schumacher Elena Paisley Stripe 18" Pillow in Green
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Camden Cotton Check with a fringe finish. A classic one and a half-inch buffalo check, this woven cotton is a wonderful complement t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Silk Cushions Pleated Pattern Embossed Color Platinum Square Size
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated pattern color platinum, front panel silk taffeta hand woven, back panel plain hand woven, heavy silk in matching ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Shumacher Blair Silk Épinglé 16" Pillow in Worcester Blue
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Blair Silk Épinglé with a knife edge finish. A truly extraordinary velvet derived from a fragment of an 18th-century men's suit worn in Williamsburg, Worcester b...
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Deco Flower Embroidery 20" Pillow in Multi
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Deco Flower Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Deco Flower Embroidery in multi is a lovely loose floral design inspired by a hand-embroidered documentary fabri...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

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

Schumacher Strawberry Jam 18x12" Pillow in Green
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Strawberry Jam Trim by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Strawberry Jam Trim in green is a whimsical handmade design crea...
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Green
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

Contemporay Signature cushion in cashmire and wool by altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Comfort, elegance and personality: soft cushions made of 80% wool and 20% cashmere for the first textile of altreforme. The colors are customizable to fit into any color context, for...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Dixon Mohair in Vicuna 24" Pillow
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Zabihi Collection Angora Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug. Measures: 18'' x 19''.
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Handmade 100% Baby Alpaca Sill Throw Herringbone by Fells/Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT The Sill throw 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 fi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Alpaca

Electric Blue Crushed Velvet Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Electric blue crushed velvet ball pillow. Can be customized in size and fabric. Measurements: Outside: 12” diameter x 12” height Disclaimer: Due to...
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Silk Velvet Cushion Color Ice Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of cushions in silk velvet fabric color ice green, back panel cotton satin color ice green, cushion size 50 x 50cm, concealed zipper in the bottom seam, feather inner pad.  
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Satin, Velvet

Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Blue & Ochre
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

Schumacher Woodperry 18" Pillow in Aqua
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Woodperry by Veere Grenney for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Classic yet modern, Woodperry is an updated take on a botanical stripe. Woven in England, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Happy Pillow Velvet Teal with Teal Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new edition is focused on color being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional ac...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Schumacher Tierra Stripe 24x12" Pillow in Blue
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tierra Stripe with a knife edge finish. Inspired by a vintage handwoven blanket, this textural, tonal offset stripe in blue gets...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Nimbus Lumbar Pillow, Light Brown Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour to any room when decorating with this Nimbus throw pillow. This pillow is stone linen with gold zari embroidery. Size: 14” x 31” Features Zipper closure Gold zari embr...
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2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Happy Linen Pillow Beige with Beige Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO DECOR Capri Linen collection with the colorful (blue, light blue, white, cream) fringes and the traditional LO DECOR mood, remind the glamour and fashion of the exquisite timeless elegance of the Italian...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Maia Blue Embroidered Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous Maia is featuring a blue ombre and rivers on gold and silver beading. Add this glam pillow to any room! Size : 14”x 20” Features Zipper c...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Silk Cushions Color Oyster Fish Scale Pattern
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated silk mesh, fish scale pattern, back panel plain silk, handwoven silk taffeta col. Oyster, size 35 x 50cm, cushion c...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Schumacher Sikar Embroidery 20" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sikar Embroidery by Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Schumacher with a self welt finish finish. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper closure.
Category

2010s North American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Schumacher Deconstructed Stripe 20" x 14" Pillow in Black
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Deconstructed Stripe by Miles Redd for Schumacher with a Self-Welt finish. This graphic collage of stripes is an homage to the legendary decorator Albert Hadley....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Seletti "Shit" Polyester Cushion by Toiletpaper - 1stdibs New York
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 Angelica Floral 22" Pillow in Gold & Noir
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Angelica Floral with a knife edge finish. Sophisticated and sexy, Angelica in gold-and-noir is a foil-printed floral fabric with a shimmering metallic effect. Pi...
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Paloma Embroidery Linen Blend Striped Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Paloma Embroidery with a knife edge finish. A graphic embroidered double stripe makes this cotton-linen weave appealingly modern. Subtle variations are part of i...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Suede Leather Cushion Color Sea Foam Green Hand Saddle Stitched Rhombus Detail
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion size: 35x 50cm, front panel very soft suede leather color sea foam green with rhombus detail highlighted with hand saddle stitching, back side panel in fabric, handwoven line...
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2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Happy Pillow White Velvet with Teal Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This exquisite square cushion will suit any decor with its neutral tones and refined allure. Padded with polyester fiber, the velvet removable cover boasts an elegant white color acc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Modern pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pillows and throws created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, cotton and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern pillows and throws made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pillows and throws, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, LO DECOR, Jhon Ortiz, and Studio Variously . It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for pillows and throws differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $33,930 while the average work can sell for $315.

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