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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Cushion with Silver Sequins Hand Embroidered over Printed with Hand Block Print
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion with Sterling silver sequins hand embroidered and over printed with hand block print,
Back side black silk satin
Size 48 x 65cm
Colour goes from ant. Silver to charcoal
Show...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Cushions Hand Quilted Crocodile Skin Pattern in Silk Satin Dark Purple
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of silk satin cushions, col. dark purple, hand quilted, Crocodile Skin Pattern at the front, plain silk satin at the back, cotton lining, concealed zip
Size 28 x 40cm
Feather ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Hermes Pillow Feuillage Vague in Orange, Orange Backing
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Feuillage Vague, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticu...
Category
2010s French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Le Carré Checkered Wool Bouclé Cushion, Chocolate/Eggshell
By AMÉLIORÉ
Located in London, GB
Working with luxurious heavy weight wool bouclé fabric woven in a traditional fabric mill in Scotland, this vintage-inspired Le Carré patchwork checkered cushion reflects the brand's...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Bouclé
Pleated Silk Cushion Box Pleat Pattern Color Lipstick Pink
Located in Hamburg, DE
Decorative cushion: taffeta silk fabric, color lipstick pink with embossed front panel in steam pleated Box Pleat pattern, back panel plain silk taffeta, 5...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Plaid Mulera by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Plaid Mulera by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% natural virgin wool.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 180 x H 138 cm
Available in colors: green/ salmon/ vino, mu...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pleated Silk Cushions Opal Pattern Color Dark Blue
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Tiger Silk 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
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...
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Suede Leather Cushion Color Mandarine Hand Saddle Stitched Rhombus Detail
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion size: 35 x 50cm, front panel very soft suede leather color Mandarine with rhombus detail highlighted with hand saddle stitching, back side panel in fabric, handwoven linen co...
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Yin Yang Pillow, Silk, Double-Sided
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile design in pure white and night indigo silk reflects the opposite energy of the Yin and the Yang. Elegant and Minimalist, the double sided design on silk creates a dual...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Chumbes Blanket 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes blanket 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Materials: 100% cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 130 x H 180 cm
Available in colors: blue/banana/silver and terracot...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pleated Silk Cushions Pleat Opal Pattern Color Chocolate
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated opal pattern, back panel plain silk, handwoven silk chase Erwin Diva color chocolate size 55 x 55cm, concealed zippe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Musgo Chumbes Pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo chumbes pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% Cotton.
Technique: hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm
Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/pasto....
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Le Carré Checkered Cotton Corduroy Cushion, Chalk/Espresso
By AMÉLIORÉ
Located in London, GB
Made of sumptuous soft cotton velvet corduroy sourced from Italy, this handcrafted vintage-inspired Le Carré patchwork checkered cushion reflects the brand's affinity for modernist 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Cord, Wool
Tiger Luxury Silk Pillow Monochrome and Gold, The Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Be bold and fearless with our luxury silk 'Tiger' cushion from our Tropics range
This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge
Inspired by these ico...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Green Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Green plaid manta by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% natural virgin wool.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm
Availabl...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Small Nobsa Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small nobsa cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% natural virgin wool.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 50 x H 50 cm
Available in colors: Grey/ grey/ cream,...
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Quetzal Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Quetzal Nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 38 x H 38 cm
Available in colors: Nature, night blue, beige pink...
Category
2010s German 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
Kukuy Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Kukuy nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 38 x H 38 cm
Available in colors: Nature, night blue, beige pink, ...
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Large Nobsa Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Nobsa cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% natural virgin wool.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm
Available in colors: grey/ grey/ cream,...
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
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
Musgo Chumbes Pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo Chumbes pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm
Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/pasto....
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Musgo Chumbes Pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo chumbes pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% Cotton.
Technique: hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm
Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/pasto....
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Hermes Pillow Feuillage Vague in Navy, Diamond Backing
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Feuillage Vague, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticu...
Category
2010s French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Coraz 1 Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Coraz 1 nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 50 x H 50 cm
Available in colors: Salmon/yellow, olive/pink, mos...
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Saddle Cushion, Verde for Tria Chair by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Saddle cushion, Verde for Tria chair by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz 2012
Dimensions:-
Materials: Shaped for Tria chair; 2 pockets on the back, Category ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Black Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black 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/ r...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Saddle Cushion, Malva for Tria Chair by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Saddle Cushion, Malva for Tria Chair by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz 2012
Dimensions: -
Materials: Shaped for Tria chair; 2 pockets on the back, Category...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Yellow Plaid Ruana by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Yellow plaid ruana by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% natural virgin wool.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm
Available ...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Piqui 1 Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Piqui 1 Nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 50 x H 50 cm
Available in colors: salmon/olive, olive/beige, mostaza/blue.
The Nido Piqui Cushion combines joyful colors with intriguing hand-crocheted motifs, making it an eyecatcher on any sofa or lounge chair. Its cotton cover is decorated with a fluffy, macramé detail that is an abstract take on the Nariguera, a pre-Colombian jewelry...
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Medium Nobsa Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium nobsa cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% natural virgin wool.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 60 x H 40 cm
Available in colors: grey/ grey/ cream...
Category
2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pichu Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Pichu Nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 38 x H 38 cm
Available in colors: nature, night blue, beige pink, ...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Hermes Pillow H Losange, Blush Backing
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric H Losange pillow, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Metic...
Category
2010s French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Ra Pillow in Green, 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
Downtown Pillow in Blues, 16"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Downtown by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor, Downtown is a textural small-scale geometric pattern created on a ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Beasts Pillow in Blue and Green, 22"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Beasts Indoor/Outdoor by Happy Menocal. Happy Menocal's Beasts Indoor/Outdoor is animated by a carnival of exotic creatures and fanc...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Trickledown Pillow in Natural, 16x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Trickledown by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Trickledown has the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Hermes Pillow Feuillage Vague in Navy, Striped Backing
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Circuit 24, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulousl...
Category
2010s French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
"Lido" Gray Pillow by Le Lampade
By Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido" gray pillow by Le Lampade
The " Lido" is a hand woven, hand tufted and channeled pillow made in Italy. The background is a rich merino wool felt w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
"RISO" Handmade Wool Off-White Pillow by Le Lampade
By Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Cableknit" pillow is hand knitted in the finest Italian merino wool, has feather and down insert and concealed zipper. Made in Italy.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Feathers, Wool
"Lido " White & Brown Pillow by Le Lampade
By Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido " Fuchsia pillow by Le Lampade
The "Lido" is a hand woven, hand tufted and channeled pillow made in Italy. The background is a rich merino wool felt with natural wool channels...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Eclipse Velvet 16" Pillow in Spruce
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Eclipse Velvet with a knife edge finish. Its cut pile and loop construction makes Eclipse Velvet in spruce a fabulous multitextured fabric with a mod multidimens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Elsa 20x14" Pillow in Sandstone
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Elsa. A fanciful pattern enlivened by writhing stylized snakes, Elsa fabric in sandstone has sophisticated and seductive charm. Pillow is finished with a welt in Cedric Cotton Lip Cord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Shumacher Ananas 18" Pillow in Peacock
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ananas with a knife edge finish. A lush landscape of pineapples nestled among banana leaves, Ananas was designed in 1930 by Paul Poiret exclusively for Schumache...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Shumacher Margarete 22" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Margarete with a knife edge finish. Margarete in ivory on charcoal redefines bouclé. Woven with a superior yarn that blends wool and cotton with extra body and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Bianca 24x12" Pillow in Ivory Noir
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bianca Tape with a knife edge finish. An appealing combination of pinstripes and metallic dots gives Bianca Tape in ivory noir fun and fabulous flair. Body of pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Buena Vista 22" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Buena Vista with a knife edge finish. A wonderful, blanket-like woven stripe that's simple yet sophisticated, Buena Vista in wheat has...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Shumacher Samar Ikat Velvet 22" Pillow in Gold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Samar Ikat Velvet with a knife edge finish. Based on an antique woven silk, this lush cotton velvet was reinterpreted as a stripe and printed, allowing for a lar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
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
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Shumacher Riley 22" 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
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Shumacher Margarete 18" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Margarete with a knife edge finish. Margarete in ivory on charcoal redefines bouclé. Woven with a superior yarn that blends wool and cotton with extra body and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Buena Vista 22" Pillow in Indigo
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Buena Vista with a knife edge finish. A wonderful, blanket-like woven stripe that's simple yet sophisticated, Buena Vista in indigo ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Shumacher Dixon Embroidered Print 25x16" Pillow in Yellow
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
Schumacher Angelica Floral 22" Pillow in Gold & Noir
By Schumacher
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
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.