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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
21st Century Hunter_1 Decorative Cushion in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Hunter_1 Decorative Cushion with leather band and mother of pearl buttons.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
21st Century Coreen Dark Brown Cushion in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Cushion in leather with central band in suede. Decorative leather stripe with metal ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Suede
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!...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Yang 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!...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Custom White Rabbit Pillow
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 22" square white rabbit pillow. Custom orders are available for different sizes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur
Custom Genuine Shearling Pillow in Dark Navy
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18" square genuine shearling pillow in dark navy color. Custom orders are available for different sizes and colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Sheepskin
Maharam Throw, Drenthe Heath by Claudy Jongstra, Carbon
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Throw
Drenthe Heath by Claudy Jongstra
009 Carbon
Named for the species shorn to create it, Drenthe Heath is a handmade felt by Dutch textil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pair of Black and White Modern Art Decorative Embroidered Cord Pillows
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These very high end decorative pillow came from the premiere home store in Palm Springs, CA that closed over a decade ago. They were purchased by my interior designer client and neve...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four Modern Beige Cotton Twill Pillows with Geometric Jacks Motif
Located in New York, NY
This refined set of four cotton twill pillows feature stylized and abstracted jacks- recalling the mobiles of Alexander Calder- set against an ecru toned background. With their neutr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Italian Cream and Putty Cashmere Lumbar Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary Italian cream and putty cashmere lumbar pillow. Removeable zippered cover.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Natural Black Cashmere Wool & Recycled Astrakhan Fur Clean Cover Throw Blanket
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This product is part of a line that will examine the concept of luxury also as an expression of well-being. Luxury is still about exclusivity, quality and beauty, but in a world of m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur, Wool
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
Modernist Textural Cotton Cream Pillow with White Geometric Patterns Throughout
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and understated pillow was artisanally crafted in the United States from Fine imported cotton in a cream hue. It features a diamond form in the center with triangles ema...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Neutral Moroccan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a flat-woven Moroccan rug.
19'' x 20''
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, 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
Pair of Textural Modernist Pillows in Taupe with Metallic Silver Thread
Located in New York, NY
This glamorous pair of pillows embody the modern sensibility and first-rate craftsmanship that we prize. Woven from imported cotton in taupe with angular striations in metallic silve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Silk Set Large Elegant and Modern Italian Pillows
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual modern silk large elegant pillows set - different sizes: left cm. 65 x 38 - right cm. 50 x 50.
B/393 - B/2413.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Brown Turkish Mohair Lumbar Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made with a brown Turkish Mohair rug.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Mohair, Foam
Shabby Chic Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a shabby chic Turkish rug.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Custom Textured Woven Metallic Platinum Pillow with Linen Backing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pillow features a woven platinum metallic fabric with a smoked taupe linen back.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Natural Black Cashmere and Recycled Astrakhan Fur and Leather Clean Pillow
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This product is the first in a line that will examine the concept of luxury also as an expression of holistic well-being. Luxury is still about exclusivity, quality and beauty, but i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wool
Italian Design Suitcase- Shaped Pillow or Stool
By Massimo Palombi
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pretty pillow as suitcase - Italian design - suitable also as pouf or stool -
B/1860.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Maharam Pillow, Unisol by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Unisol by Verner Panton
001 black/white
Created by Verner Panton in 1965, Unisol is a graphic pattern featuring rows of black ellipses on a white round. The ellipses ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Raw Crushed Silk Square European Single Pillow from Luxe Bedding Set
By Fortuny
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This Euro square pillow is part of a luxe bedroom ensemble that cost over $8500. We broke down the ensemble and selling buy individual single pieces, or pairs when appropriate. The s...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Maharam Pillow, Checker by Alexander Girard
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Checker by Alexander Girard
008 Black/White
Designed by Alexander Girard for the Herman Miller textile division in 1965, checker is a simple checkerboard design offer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Geometric Grid Pillow, Reversible Blue + Grey
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This pillow is reversible!
Our grid pillows are ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region.
The purc...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Barcelona Square Pillow
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region.
The purchase of th...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Cut Velvet Cream Floral Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom cream colored cut velvet floral patterned pillows with silk backs and cream tassel fringe. Down inserts, zipper closures.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Upholstered Ball-Shaped Accent Pillows in Fabric of Choice
Located in Utrecht, NL
One might not realize it, but decorative, or accent pillows are among the most important home accessories. Pillows are the easiest and fastest way to transform an entire home decor. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Set of 2 Ottoman Cushions
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Limited edition designer Jacquard fabric and printed silk.
From the Ottoman collection designed by Massimiliano Giornetti long time creative director for Salvatore Ferragamo in colla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
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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