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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
White Minimilast Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a modern Turkish wool Kilim.
Measures: 17" x 18'.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet in Mink 24" 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 hand and a wonderful luster. P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Shumacher Dixon Embroidered 25x16" Print Pillow in Neutral
By Schumacher
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Dagger Stripe Pillow in Red on Pink, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dagger Stripe by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor, Dagger Stripe evokes the rhythmic geometric forms of Brancusi...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
White Modern Persian Textile Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow made from modern Persian Kilim. Each pillow has zipper closure. They can be used as shams too.
15'' x 20''
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Schumacher Magic Mountain Dragon in Porcelain 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Magic Mountain Dragon with a Knife Edge finish. Foo dogs and fire-breathing dragons animate this fantastic, symmetrical print on a linen ground. It's an adventur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
Modern Black Macrame Decorative Kidney Pillow
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Black Macrame Decorative Pillow is a sophisticated fusion of artisanal craftsmanship and contemporary design, perfect for elevating any luxury space. Measuring 19 x 12 inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Modern Black Macrame Decorative Kidney Pillow
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Black Macrame Decorative Pillow is a sophisticated blend of craftsmanship and modern design, measuring 23” x 13” for a sleek, elongated look that enhances any luxury inter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Vintage Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak rug.
20'' x 20''
Category
20th Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Neutral Tone Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug with cotton back. Zipper closure and foam insert provided.
14'' x 18''
Category
20th Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Shumacher Gerry Embroidery 14" Pillow B in Document
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gerry Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Hand-stitched flora and fauna enliven rolling hills in this full coverage embroidery d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Orb Accent Pillow in Navy Blue Alpaca by Holly Hunt
Located in Westport, CT
The ORB Pillow is meticulously crafted to provide both aesthetic appeal and exceptional comfort.
Designed as a calming take on geometric trends, the ORB Pillow effortlessly combine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Alpaca
Tie Dye Color Rag Rug Turkish Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rag rug
16'' x 17''
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Foam
Modern Double Sided Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow we made from a vintage Turkish Kilim.
19'' x 24''
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Shumacher Gerry Embroidery 14" Pillow A in Document
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gerry Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Hand-stitched flora and fauna enliven rolling hills in this full coverage embroidery d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Gilded Star Block Print Pillow in Navy on Natural, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gilded Star Block Print by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Gilded S...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Wentworth Embroidery in Carbon 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Wentworth Embroidery with a Knife Edge finish. The embroidery has an elegant cross-stitching on jute and linen with subtle tonal variations that lend a wonderful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Neutral Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug with cotton back. Zipper closure and foam insert provided.
Measures: 19'' x 20''.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Ra Pillow in Navy, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ra by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and named for the Egyptian sun god, Ra is a dynamic geometric design that...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Centipede Stripe Pillow in Pumice, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Centipede Stripe by Neisha Crosland with a self welt finish. Created by Neisha Crosland, Centipede Stripe fabric is an imaginative scalloped stripe enlivened by ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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 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
Schumacher Ohara Stripe I/O 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ohara Stripe I/O with a knife edge finish. This next-gen indoor-outdoor fabric is a woven stripe that marries durability with the decadent look and feel of a bou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Montana Wool Plaid 22" Pillow in Neutral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Montana Wool Plaid with a knife edge finish. Montana Wool Plaid in neutral is a fine, tightly woven houndstooth check with an overstripe that adds lovely depth a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schuamcher Rosina Floral 16" Pillow in Marigold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rosina Floral with a knife edge finish. Featuring a unique woven rosebud pattern, Rosina Floral in cornflower is an appealing dimensional design with an embroide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Polka Dot Pony 18" Pillow in Olive
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Polka Dot Pony. Inspired by a midcentury pattern in our archive, Polka-Dot Pony in olive is a charming, whimsical design with modern appeal. Rows of stylized equ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Janis Velvet 18x12" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Janis Velvet with a self welt finish. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Pill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Chevron Velvet 20" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chevron Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous combination of plush ombré and delicate accent stripes, this luxe chevron has a dynamic presence. Pillow incl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Lisboa Velvet 20" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schuamcher Deco Flower Embroidery 20" Pillow in Multi
By Schumacher
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Loulou 18" Pillow in Opal
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Loulou. An elegant abstract design inspired by classic bargello tapestries, Loulou fabric in opal 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
Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 22" Pillow in Java
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in java is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
LLAMA Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Ochre 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.
These decorative cushions are carefully hand-crafted with cot...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
De Sede DS-51 Pillow in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-51 swivel armchair helped establish De Sede’s worldwide reputation for Swiss hand craftsmanship and production of the highest quality. Optionally available with or without arm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
Orange Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Embroidered textured orange fabric covers this ball pillow. Ball can be made in any fabric. Ask for current availability of pillow as shown.
Overall: 12”...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Temara Embroidered Print Pillow in Spice
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The front of this 25" x 16" pillow showcases Temara Embroidered Print in Spice. This ethnic beauty is hand printed on a linen and jute ground and is embellished with embroidery. Subt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Jute, Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Schumacher The Wave 20" Pillow in Red
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features The Wave Velvet by Miles Redd for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Pierre Cardin and Yves Saint Laurent designs from the 1970s inspired The Wave in red, a chi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Tutsi 24 x 12" Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tutsi by David Kaihoi for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Tutsi Velvet in blue, designed by David Kaihoi, is a hard-wearing yet sophisticated heavyweight fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Gervasoni C. Ghost GR Pillow in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni C. Ghost GR pillow in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
Cushion in dacron and down, 80 x 80 cm
Additional Information:
Material: Upholstery
Upholstery: White L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Upholstery
Schumacher Bodrum Silk Velvet in Indigo 20" x16" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Bodrum Silk Velvet Pillow by Les Ottomans features handwoven fabric with a knife edge finish. Les Ottomans pillows are handmade in Istanbul, juxtaposing the traditional patterns ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Chevron Strie Velvet 20" Pillow in Lapis
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Full Circle with a self welt finish. When an artisanal warp print meets a graphic stripe made of circles, the results are enchanting. Pillow includes a feather/d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Embroidered Silk Charmeuse Fabric, White Floral Champagne Taupe, Rare
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury embroidered silk fabric, white floral champagne taupe, rare vintage. Gorgeous midcentury textile. Marked 100 percent silk. Approxima...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Custom Red Genuine Sheared Beaver Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Custom 20" square red genuine sheared beaver pillow. Custom orders are available for different sizes and colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur
Fantasy Lynx Linen with Fringe Throw Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fantastical lynx printed linen on pillow face with grey boucle on back and brush fringe trim.
Measurements:
Overall: 16”W x 13”H
Price As Shown: $1,225 as a pair
COM Price: $...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Hedgehog Pillow in Duck Egg Brown, 27x14"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Hedgehog by Neisha Crosland with a knife edge finish. Neisha Crosland was inspired by a botanical design on a Japanese ceramic plate...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Tierra Stripe 24x12" Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher x Victor Glemaud Jessie Cut Velvet 20" Pillow in Navy on White
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jessie Cut Velvet by Victor Glemaud for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Haitian American fashion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Blue Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue plaid manta by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% natural virgin wool.
Technique: hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm
Available ...
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Strawberry Jam 18x12" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
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
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Buttercup
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marguerite Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Happy and humble, Marguerite Embroidery features a hand-stitched floral design on a linen ground. Subtle irregula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Katsugi 22" Pillow in Blues
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Theodora Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Inspired by the folkloric embellishments on an antique Ukrainian blouse, Theodora Embroidery in red features a pair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Blue & Ochre
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marguerite Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Happy and humble, Marguerite Embroidery features a hand-stitched floral design on a linen ground. Subtle irregula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Ottoman Silk Handwoven Stripe Cushion
Located in London, GB
Handwoven Silk Cushion – Timeless Ottoman Elegance
Experience the legacy of Ottoman luxury with our exquisite handwoven silk cushion, crafted using the same technique preserved for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
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
Schumacher Cynthia Embroidered Print Pillow in Black
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cynthia Embroidered Print with a knife edge finish. A hand printed botanical with hand embroidered details, this understated design features artful blossoms on a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Java
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in java is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative style...
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.