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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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Whimsical Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
These luxurious down throw pillows, handcrafted with care in Chicago, feature a unique tapestry-like fabric that radiates comfort and style. The white background of the fabric serves...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Down
Picasso Inspired Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a touch of artistic elegance and unparalleled comfort with this pair of down-filled throw pillows, handcrafted with meticulous attention in Chicago. These aren't just any th...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Down, Fabric
Whimsical Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
These luxurious down throw pillows, handcrafted with care in Chicago, feature a unique tapestry-like fabric that radiates comfort and style. The white background of the fabric serves...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Down
Picasso Inspired Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a touch of artistic elegance and unparalleled comfort with this pair of down-filled throw pillows, handcrafted with meticulous attention in Chicago. These aren't just any th...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Velvet Collage Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted with unmatched skill in Chicago, these throw pillows embody luxury and artisanal beauty. Inside, the plush down filling provides supreme comfort, making them the perfect comp...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Polyester, Down
Set of 7 Decorative Pillows Pearl Cream Fur Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/7 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x 908928 Rectangular decorative cushion in cream satin.
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Picasso Inspired Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a touch of artistic elegance and unparalleled comfort with this pair of down-filled throw pillows, handcrafted with meticulous attention in Chicago. These aren't just any th...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Down
Thibaut 'Anastasia' Navy and White Cut Velvet Pillows, Pair
By Thibaut
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a fabulous, pair of Thibaut "Anastasia" cut velvet decorative pillows in the Navy and White colorway. Measuring 20" x 20", with down-fill inserts, hidden zippers, and self...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Down
Accent Ball Pillow in a Striped Fabric
Located in Utrecht, NL
One might not realize it, but decorative, or accent pillows are among the most important home accessories. Pillows are the easiest and fastest way to transform an entire home decor. They can add pops of colour, texture, and luxury despite their relatively small size. Furthermore, they can be changed easily according to seasons and trends.
This geometric accent pillow...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
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 boasts a vibrant red hue and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Zabihi Collection Angora Oushak Large Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Turkish Oushak rug.
Measures: 15'' x 22''.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock Floral Chintz Indigo Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features our Pyne Hollyhock print, one of Schumacher's most iconic and sought-after designs. Shown here in Indigo and finished with self welt edges, this chintz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour GInger Oblong Shaped
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 no Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Ginger, Back Side with Suede, Cushion size: 30 x 45 cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Suede
Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Old Rose Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Old Rose, Back Side with Suede, Cushion size: 30 x 45 cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Suede
"Mystique" by Peter Fasano Pink, Blue and Cream Linen Pillow
Located in New York City, NY
Pillow in Peter Fasano's "Mystique" blue, pink, and cream linen fabric.
Fill: 80% down/20% feather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
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
Pair Hand Woven Suede Cushions Colour Mandarine Square Shaped
Located in Hamburg, DE
This hand woven Suede cushions colour Mandarine will bring colour to your interior. The cushions are hand crafted in Germany with suede leather from Italy dyed to our colour specific...
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Suede
Pair Hand Woven Suede Cushions Colour Ginger Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 Pair hand woven suede cushion colour ginger, back side with suede, cushion size: 30 x 45 cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Suede
Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Pearl Dark Blue Velvet by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x G700610 Rectangular decorative cushion in cream velvet....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Satin, Velvet
Cream Mohair 21" Square Pillow
Located in New York City, NY
Pale cream 21" mohair pillow.
Fill: 80% down/20% feather.
2 available; sold individually.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Mohair
21" Navy, Red, Cream, and Pink Linen Stripe Pillow
Located in New York City, NY
21" square pillows in a navy, red, pink, and cream linen weave.
Fill: 80% down/20% feather.
2 available; sold individually.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Natural Cream Woven 21" Square Pillow; Two Available
Located in New York City, NY
21" square pillows in a cream linen weave.
Fill: 80% down/20% feather.
2 available; sold individually.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Medium Blue Linen 21" Square Pillow
Located in New York City, NY
21" square pillow in a medium blue linen.
Fill: 80% down/20% feather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny Textile Pillows w/ Linen Backs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of luxurious Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny pillows, exuding an air of timeless elegance and refined taste. These pillows feature a beautiful printed design, characterized by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Down
Moonlight Classic Handloom Throw / Blanket in Pure Soft Merino Twill Weave
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Moonlight Merino throw / blanket is handwoven ethically by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 100% merino yarn.
Moonlight is plush & can be used as a bed spread...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
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
Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny Textile Pillows w/ Linen Backs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of luxurious Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny pillows, exuding an air of timeless elegance and refined taste. These pillows feature a beautiful printed design, characterized by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Down
Set of 8 Decorative Pillows Pearl White Blue Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/8 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x 908883 Rectangular pillows in pearl satin and Swarovski...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Cream Black 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 908928 Rectangular pillows in cream satin.
Dimensions:
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Crystal
Maharam Pillow, Cotton Velvet
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Cotton velvet
027 Helio
Cotton Velvet represents the conclusion of an extensive search by the Maharam Design Studio for the finest quality available. Woven in Ita...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Andes Topaz Pillow Hand Knitted By Peruvian Artisans in Andean Highland Wool
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Andes is the fruit of an intentional collaboration with an artisan cluster in Peru. Hand knitted only by women, these artisans are trained specially to develop this classic design by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Boho Linen Gray Decorative Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a geometrical design with predominant boho linen gray color.
Hand-made, using either 100% premium wool.
This p...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Treacle Dark Brown Handloom Queen Size Bedspread / Coverlet Soft Organic Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Treacle is a organic cotton Queen Size bedspread coverlet, handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn, Cotton
Maharam Pillow, Vases by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Vases by Hella Jongerius
001 Berry
A testament to her enduring fascination with colors and materials, Vases by Hella Jongerius transfigures her iconic Red White ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Nylon
Macaroon Sky Plush Handloom Merino Throw / Blanket in Pleasing Shades of Sky
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Macaroon sky throw or blanket is a plush handloom textile ethically woven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Arc Coral Shibori Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Arc Coral pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher x Josef Frank Exotic Butterfly Marine Two-Sided Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 22" pillow features Exotic Butterfly in Marine. A faithful reproduction of a never-before-seen design by acclaimed midcentury architect Jos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Indie Throw In Indigo , Minimal Geometric Motifs Hand-woven In Organic Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Indie Throw ( or bedspread or blanket ) is handwoven by master weavers in India and dyed entirely with earth-friendly dyes developed locally to ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Maharam Throw, in Passel 002 Dashiki
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Throw
Passel
002 Dashiki
Adapted from Maharam's eponymous upholstery textile, Passel Throw is woven in France on the same looms used to produce many Chanel suiting mate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Acrylic
Maharam Throw, in Passel 003 Rosella
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Throw
Passel
003 Rosella
Adapted from Maharam's eponymous upholstery textile, Passel Throw is woven in France on the same looms used to produce many Chanel suiting mate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Acrylic
Maharam Pillow, Cotton Velvet
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Cotton velvet
016 Pear
Cotton Velvet represents the conclusion of an extensive search by the Maharam Design Studio for the finest quality available. Woven in Ital...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Maharam Pillow, Layers Vineyard Small by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Layers Vineyard Small by Hella Jongerius
004 Jade/Turquoise
Layers Vineyard Small combines Hella Jongerius' fascination with the manipulation of traditional manufacturing methods with an exploration of dimensionality. Jongerius collaborated with Maharam to conceive a method of binding multiple layers of wool felt with embroidery. Layers is available in a combination of single and double -layer variations, in which handcut windows of pattern reveal an underlayer of either tonal or contrasting wool felt, adding a distinct artisanal character. The three embroidered patterns recall various landscapes: the plan view of Layers Garden, the architectural framework of Layers Park...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
Maharam Pillow, Eden by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Eden by Hella Jongerius
001 Dew
Designed by Hella Jongerius, Eden is characterized by a bold use of line, scale and composition; a mix of representational styles; an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Polyester, Cotton
Fornasetti Silk Cushion Mano Hand
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 plays with the anatomic theme in a surreal an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Handmade Velvet Herringbone Pillows
Located in High Point, NC
Hand sewn pillows in a blue and green herringbone pattern and contrasting blue velvet cording. Hidden zippers. Feather inserts are removable. Made in North Carolina.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Charco Handloom Throw / Blanket , Charcoal Black Organic Cotton Checks Pattern
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Charco is a organic cotton throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Vario...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Yarn
Flo Grey Throw Handwoven in Merino
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, FLO grey throw / blanket is a beautifully handwoven and carefully hand embroidered piece by master weavers in Nepal , and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
21st Century Wahi Cushion in Fabric and Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Cushion in fabric. Leather band and buckle. Piping in leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Leather
Wool Snowball Cloud Pillow
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Our tactile 12" snowball is made from our Shetland cloud heritage breed Shetland, local and imported merino wool and milled here in West Sonoma County at our workshop. The ball is fi...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Walker Blues Cotton Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic
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 Iconic Leopard Animal Print Ink Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. Iconic leopard is endlessly chic and versatile. Now featured as a Schumacher decorative accent, this is sure to bring timeless sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Marguerite Embroidery II Sky Wool Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 9" x 14.5" pillow features Marguerite Embroidery in Sky paired with Savannah Linen in ocean on the back. Happy and humble, Marguerite embroidery is an irregular hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Linen
Maharam Pillow, Mela by Sonnhild Kestler
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Mela
002 Ash
Kestler’s collections from her travels, such as painted masks, toys, and adornments have had a distinct impact on her creative process at large. Eac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Nylon, Polyester
Contemporary Double Mohair Brown Plaid
Located in Milano, IT
Luxuriously soft, this plaid blends the warmth of 10% virgin wool with the softness of 80% mohair, framed by a contrasting silk border for a richly-tailored finish. This generously s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Mohair
Maharam Pillow, Darning Sampler Large by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Darning Sampler plaid
003 gild
Darning Sampler large retains the organizational feel of Darning Sampler but presents a shift in sca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Nylon
Maharam Pillow, Darning Sampler by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Darning Sampler Plaid
001 Eggshell
Small motifs comprise several overlapping rectilinear planes, each rendered in its own weave s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Nylon, Polyester
Schumacher Birds and Butterflies 20" Pillow in Multi
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pilllow features birds and butterflies, our celebrated and ever-popular pattern derived from a hand printed 1960s wallcovering in the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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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