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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Schumacher Tutsi 20 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
$470 / item
Schumacher Mathias Ticking Stripe 16 x 12 Pillow in Carbon
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mathias Ticking Stripe with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Printed on a linen-hemp blend with a running-stitch detail, Mathis Ticking Stripe in carbon is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Painterly Windowpane 20" Pillow in Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Painterly Windowpane by Miles Redd for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Charmingly wonky and drawn on a grand scale, Painterly Windowpane in brown is as graphic and dramatic as a windowpane pattern can get. Designed by Miles Redd, this ode to classic American design is printed on a heavyweight cotton and linen duck fabric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Zoelie 18" Pillow in Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zoelie with a self welt finish. Inspired by a historic document print, Zoelie fabric in natural is a modern take on a tradition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$216 / item
Set of Faux Leather Pillows and Fabric Strips
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1790 - Set of 3 pillows and 2 fabric strips in faux leather by Kròmer, Germany.
The floral design is barely visible and softens the material , soft and pleasant despite its serious...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Acrylic
The Tropics Collection 'Hornbill' Woven Throw Monochrome and Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
The Tropics Collection 'Hornbill' woven recycled cotton throw
As a throw, blanket, draped or a wall hung, this luxuriously versatile woven throw will create a bold statement in a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Travel Blanket Red Berry 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Broken Chevron Cut Velvet 22" Pillow in Brown on Camel
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Broken Chevron Cut Velvet by Miles Redd for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Miles Redd was so charmed by a painted staircase photographed from above that he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Broken Chevron Cut Velvet 22" Pillow in Tapue on Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Broken Chevron Cut Velvet by Miles Redd for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Miles Redd was so charmed by a painted staircase photographed from above that he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Taylor Embroidery 20" Pillow in Ivory on Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Taylor Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Taylor Embroidery in ivory-on-natural artfully combines a few simple elements—bursts of offset French knots embroider...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher The Wave 22" 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
$431 / item
Schumacher Broken Chevron Cut Velvet 20" Pillow in Taupe on Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Broken Chevron Cut Velvet by Miles Redd for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Miles Redd was so charmed by a painted staircase photographed from above that he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Emerson 16" x 12" Pillow in Red
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Emerson. Inspired by a quatrefoil, Emerson in red is a fun small-scale print with a big personality. Imperfect by design, this casual cotton fabric has a lovely ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$240 / item
Schumacher Emerson 18" x 12" Pillow in Red
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Emerson. Inspired by a quatrefoil, Emerson in red is a fun small-scale print with a big personality. Imperfect by design, this casual cotton fabric has a lovely ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$258 / item
Schumacher Constellation Beaded 20 x 12" Pillow in Black
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Constellation Beaded Tape with a knife edge finish. Constellation Beaded Tape in black features oxidized beads at the center of elegant starbursts, hand-embroide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ariana Floral Stripe 20 x 12" Pillow in Pearlware Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ariana Floral Stripe with a self welt finish. Inspired by an 18th-century French woodblock pattern, Ariana Floral Stripe in pearl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Lafayette Botanical 18" Pillow in Cornflower
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lafayette Botanical with a self welt finish. Inspired by a turn-of-the-18th-century French chintz, Lafayette Botanical in cornflower features an exuberant flower...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
HAPPY FRAME Black Velvet Cushion With Black Piping
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The Happy Frame Collection will make a refined statement in any interior decor. The simple cloudy velvet cover combines with the border velvet frame , outlined its refined silhouette...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
HAPPY FRAME Brown Velvet Cushion With Brown Piping
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The Happy Frame Collection will make a refined statement in any interior decor. The simple cloudy velvet cover combines with the border velvet frame , outlined its refined silhouette...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
HAPPY FRAME Light Blue Velvet Cushion With Light Blue Piping
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The Happy Frame Collection will make a refined statement in any interior decor. The simple cloudy velvet cover combines with the border velvet frame , outlined its refined silhouette...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
HAPPY FRAME Beige Velvet Cushion With Beige Piping
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The Happy Frame Collection will make a refined statement in any interior decor. The simple cloudy velvet cover combines with the border velvet frame , outlined its refined silhouette...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
HAPPY FRAME White Velvet Cushion With White Piping
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The Happy Frame Collection will make a refined statement in any interior decor. The simple cloudy velvet cover combines with the border velvet frame , outlined its refined silhouette...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Wool Blanket Pattern Green Petrol 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Wool Blanket Pattern Grey White 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Attleboro Ikat 18" Pillow in Blush
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Attleboro Ikat with a knife edge finish. Attleboro Ikat is a woven, irregular stripe made of twisted cotton and linen yarns. Pillow includes a feather/down fill ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Queen of Spain 22" Pillow in Dove
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Queen of Spain with a knife edge finish. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this pattern has a lively, painterly quality- an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$290 / item
Schumacher Attleboro Ikat 22" Pillow in Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Attleboro Ikat with a knife edge finish. Attleboro Ikat is a woven, irregular stripe made of twisted cotton and linen yarns. Pillow includes a feather/down fill ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Attleboro Ikat 24" Pillow in Blush
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Attleboro Ikat with a knife edge finish. Attleboro Ikat is a woven, irregular stripe made of twisted cotton and linen yarns. Pillow includes a feather/down fill ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Threshold 20" Pillow in Lapis
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Threshold Printed Linen by Hadiya Williams for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Based on original hand-painted artwork, Hadiya Williams’ Threshold Printed Li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$291 / item
Schumacher Attleboro Ikat 22" Pillow in Blush
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Attleboro Ikat with a knife edge finish. Attleboro Ikat is a woven, irregular stripe made of twisted cotton and linen yarns. Pillow includes a feather/down fill ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Attleboro Ikat 20" Pillow in Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Attleboro Ikat with a knife edge finish. Attleboro Ikat is a woven, irregular stripe made of twisted cotton and linen yarns. Pillow includes a feather/down fill ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Queen of Spain 18" Pillow in Dove
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Queen of Spain with a knife edge finish. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this pattern has a lively, painterly quality- an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$239 / item
Schumacher Woodperry 18" Pillow in Sage
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Woodperry by Veere Grenney for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Classic yet modern, Woodperry is an updated take on a botanical s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$300 / item
Schumacher Ezra Wool 20" Pillow in Basalt
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ezra Wool. A soft, textural weave, Ezra Wool in basalt features a subtle allover chevron pattern with a sophisticated tailored aesthetic. Pillow is finished with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$339 / item
Schumacher Iconic Leopard 20" Pillow in Ebony/Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard with a self welt finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. In 11 versatile colors, it's eternally chic. Pillow includes a feathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ezra Wool 18" Pillow in Basalt
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ezra Wool. A soft, textural weave, Ezra Wool in basalt features a subtle allover chevron pattern with a sophisticated tailored aesthetic. Pillow is finished with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$314 / item
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
Schumacher Servilia Stripe in Aqua 18 x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Servilia Stripe with a self welt finish. Based on a tiny fragment from the archives, this intermittent stripe features exotic botanicals interspersed with color....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Iconic Leopard in Graphite 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard with a Self-Welt finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. In 11 versatile colors, it's eternally ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Cybele Embroidery in Natural 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cybele Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Recalling a sumptuous antique textile, this refined linen features a series of regal, finely embroidered floral medal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Queen of Spain in Black 22 x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Queen of Spain with a Knife Edge finish. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this pattern has a lively, painterly quality- and is a wonderful example of mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Queen of Spain in Black 20 x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Queen of Spain with a Knife Edge finish. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this pattern has a lively, painterly quality- and is a wonderful example of mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Acanthus Stripe in Blush 30" x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
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 acanthus motif. Elegant and airy,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Greta in Blue 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Greta with a self-welt finish. A beautiful mid-scale floral with the look of a damask, Greta has an elevated mirrored motif that’s te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Cardiogram in Oxford Blue 24" x 12" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cardiogram by Happy Menocal for Schumacher with a self-welt finish. Happy Menocal’s Cardiogram is an imaginative small-scale stripe ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Calico in Spezzatura Pillow 18" x 12" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Calico by Happy Menocal for Schumacher with a self-welt finish. Happy Menocal’s multicolor microfloral fabric offers a fresh take on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Dam Pond in Sagebrush 22" x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Dam Pond pillow by Shed Textile Company is individually hand woven in opulent two-tone 100% American Merino wool with a mixed fiber backing. Pillow includes a feather/down fill i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Rockpool in Nutmeg 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Rockpool 20" pillow in Nutmeg features original artwork by Bonnie Ashley of Bonnie & Neal, printed on white linen. The reverse of the cushion features the same design printed on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Tweeds in Oatmeal 22" x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Tweeds pillow by Shed Textile Company uses gorgeously subtle yarns whose muted, shifting tones add a luxurious texture reminiscent of beach stones and wheat fields. Individually ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Calico in Spezzatura 16" x 12" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Calico by Happy Menocal for Schumacher with a self-welt finish. Happy Menocal’s multicolor microfloral fabric offers a fresh take on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Mirabelle 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mirabelle with a self welt finish. Contemporary and fresh, Mirabelle in cherry-and-blush is based on a delightful 1920s pattern of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Sunrise Embroidery 16" x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sunrise Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Tiny, irregular, and totally delightful, Sunrise Embroidery Tape’s all-over scallop pattern in blues is embroidered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ando Block Print 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ando Block Print with a knife edge finish. A soft yet contemporary design, Ando Hand-Block Print in ivory & charcoal-on-natural features a unique geometric patte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Wyatt Corduroy 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Wyatt Corduroy with a knife edge finish. With super soft quarter-inch wales, great texture and a performance finish, Wyatt in winter white is our most versatile ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Menemsha 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Menemsha by Caroline Z Hurleywith a knife edge finish. A small-scale pattern by Caroline Z Hurley, this versatile and luxurious jacquard weave is upholstery weig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Overlapping Triangles 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Overlapping Triangles by Caroline Z Hurley with a knife edge finish. Designed by Caroline Z Hurley in her Brooklyn studio and block-printed in New Bedford, Massa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ashoka 16" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ashoka Tape with a Knife Edge finish. With a winding, embroidered floral design accentuated with French Knots, Ashoka Tape adds an element of handcrafted beauty....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Wyatt Corduroy 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Wyatt Corduroy with a knife edge finish. With super soft quarter-inch wales, great texture and a performance finish, Wyatt in winter white is our most versatile ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Sunrise Embroidery 18" x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sunrise Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Tiny, irregular, and totally delightful, Sunrise Embroidery Tape’s all-over scallop pattern in blues is embroidered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Chevron Strie Velvet 22" Pillow in Lapis
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Madeleine by Timothy Corrigan for Schumacher. Named for Madeleine Castaing, the iconic French decorator known for her love of leopard prints, small-scale spots a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American 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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