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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Geometric Print Pillow in Linen and Cotton
Located in Madrid, ES
Cushion made with 60% linen and 40% cotton fabric, with a geometric print of manual design finished in black velvet cord and invisible zipper on the back. Every item LA Studio offer...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Linen, Velvet

Contemporary Pillow in Linen and Cotton with Abstract Print
Located in Madrid, ES
Cushion made with 59% linen and 39% cotton fabric, with an abstract print of manual design finished in black velvet cord and invisible zipper on the back. Every item LA Studio offer...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pillows and Throws

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Fabric, Cotton, Linen

Travel Blanket Yellow Green Woven of Merino and Yak Wool by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 50% merino and 50% yak wool in Italy: Complete every style with some maritime luxurious material around your shoulders. When traveling and made a constant companion, this travel blanket...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Palm Leaf Luxury Silk Pillow, Monochrome and Gold Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Embrace your wildest side with our luxury silk 'Palm' cushion from our Tropics range This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge Inspired by the d...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

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

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Cotton

Contemporary Geometric Print Pillow in Linen and Cotton
Located in Madrid, ES
Cushion made with 50% linen and 50% cotton fabric, with a geometric print of manual design finished in black velvet cord and invisible zipper on the back. Every item LA Studio offer...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Linen, Velvet

Le Carré Checkered Cotton Corduroy Cushion, Chalk/Espresso
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Velvet, Cord, Wool

Hermes Pillow Feuillage Vague in Orange, Orange Backing
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...
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2010s French Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Silk

Hermes Pillow Courbettes, Solid Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Courbettes, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulousl...
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2010s French Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Ochre Plaid Ruana by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Ochre Plaid Ruana by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm Available in colors: yellow/ grey/ blue...
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2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Centipede Stripe Pillow in Pumice, 24x12"
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 ...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Ra Pillow in Navy, 24x12"
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...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Contemporary Pillow in Linen and Flower Print
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Cushion made with 64% linen and 46% cotton fabric, with a floral print of manual design, finished in red velvet cord and invisible zipper on the back. Every item LA Studio offers is...
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2010s European Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Velvet

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...
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2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Eclipse Velvet 16" Pillow in Spruce
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Elsa 20x14" Pillow in Sandstone
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Shumacher Margarete 22" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Buena Vista 22" Pillow in Sky
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Bianca 24x12" Pillow in Ivory Noir
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Shumacher Samar Ikat Velvet 22" Pillow in Gold
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Shumacher Riley 22" 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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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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

Shumacher Margarete 18" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
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

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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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Buena Vista 22" Pillow in Indigo
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Shumacher Feather Bloom 24" Pillow in Dove
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Featherbloom by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Designed by Celerie Kemble, Feather Bloom in dove features a radiating pattern of oversca...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 20" Pillow in Fushia
Located in New York, NY
design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibility. The silk-like pile adds extra dimension and a luxurious hand to this upholstery woven. Pillow includes a feather/do...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Shumacher Riley 18" 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Yin Bonbon Chouval Pillow, Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Named after the traditional pastry from the Island of Martinique, the “Bonbon Chouval" was a horse pastry sold on patronal feast. Its careless shape recalls happy childhood memories!...
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2010s American 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...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Brutus Lounge Cushion - Taupe Fabric - Linen.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brutus lounge cushion - taupe - linen. Embellish your Brutus lounge chair with the taupe-coloured Brutus lounge cushion. Made from high-quality linen, this cushion offers both styl...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Schuamcher Acanthus Stripe 30" Pillow in Navy
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Margie Floral 16" Pillow in Marigold
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Margie Floral. A classic delicate rosebud pattern inspired by a vintage design, Margie Floral in marigold is printed on a soft cotton-linen ground. Pillow is fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Polka Dot Pony 18" Pillow in Natural
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Polka Dot Pony. Inspired by a midcentury pattern in our archive, Polka-Dot Pony in natural is a charming, whimsical design with modern appeal. Rows of stylized e...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Stack Pouf by Nendo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stack pouf by Nendo Pouf with cushion Materials: Upholstery: Fabric or leather Structure: Black lacquered MDF Dimensions: W 240 x D 155 x H 42 cm ...
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2010s French Modern Pillows and Throws

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Upholstery

Stack Pouf by Nendo
Stack Pouf by Nendo
$25,017 / item
Belgium Velvet Tiger Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand crafted in Chicago, these Belgium velvet throw pillows redefine luxury with their plush texture and striking tiger design. The premium velvet, known for its unparalleled softnes...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

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....
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2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Wool Blanket Pattern Orange Red Woven of Extra Fine Merino by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 100% extra fine merino in Scotland: This luxurious and flattering throw is the perfect combination of color, shape and material for ev...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Pillows and Throws

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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, ...
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2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

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...
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2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

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, ...
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2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Galore Round Cushion, by Rikke Frost from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant bolster cushion, which matches the Galore sofa range by the talented Danish designer, Rikke Frost. This elongated, cylinder-shaped cushion lends...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Feathers

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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Fabric

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...
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2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

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...
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2010s Colombian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

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 ...
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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,...
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2010s German Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Triple Cushion Velvet Brown Light Blue
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The Brown collection is a refined choice for the contemporary home, where it can be combined with others of the same series for a colorful effect. The striped pattern creates a motif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Schumacher Embroidered Tile Pillow 20x14" in Green
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Embroidered Tile by David Kaihoi for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Dense fields of embroidery capture the deep, mysterious quality of glazed ceramic and g...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Tiny Things Embroidery 16x12" Pillow in Multi
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tiny Things Embroidery with a self welt finish. An airy small-scale pattern, multi-colored Tiny Things Embroidery is animated by a charming menagerie of woodland creatures...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Schumacher Caldwell Patchwork Chintz 18" Pillow in Rose and Chocolate
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Caldwell Patchwork Chintz with a fringe finish. Caldwell Patchwork Chintz in rose-and-chocolate is a trompe l'oeil quilted pattern where lovely floral bouquets a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

White with Green Dots / Spots Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece) Overall: 20”W x 12”D x 20”H Price As Shown: $600 as a pair How We Work: Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design and manufacturing company The Tailore...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Linen, Down, Feathers

Boucle Lined Linen with Brown Velvet Back Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece) Overall: 24”W x 15”D x 24”H Price As Shown: $750 as a pair How We Work: Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design and manufacturing company The Tailore...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Bouclé, Down, Feathers

Contemporary Geometric Print Pillow in Linen and Cotton
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Cushion made with 60% linen and 40% cotton fabric, with a geometric print of manual design finished in black velvet cord and invisible zipper on the back. Every item LA Studio offer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Velvet

Velvet Ball Cushion Red And White
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO Décor Velvet Ball Cushion is the new outstanding decorative pillow , that will enhance any contemporary and modern living. Elegant and minimal, striking in its simplicity, this r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Velvet Ball Cushion Green And White
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO Décor Velvet Ball Cushion is the new outstanding decorative pillow , that will enhance any contemporary and modern living. Elegant and minimal, striking in its simplicity, this r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Schumacher Zoelie 20" Pillow in Aqua
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zoelie with a self welt finish. Inspired by a historic document print, Zoelie fabric in aqua is a modern take on a traditional ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Schumacher Le Citron 20" Pillow in Sky
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Le Citron by Johnson Hartig for Libertine for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Le Citron in sky is a wonderfully charming fabric desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Schumacher Tangent Print 18" Pillow in Saffron
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tangent Print by Hadiya Williams for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Based on an original ink-and-pencil drawing, Hadiya Williams’ Tangent in saffron reduces a familiar constellation map...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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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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