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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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Fully Hand Embroidered by Artisans, Katha Handloom Queen Bedspread in Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Katha is a organic cotton bedspread / diver masterfully hand embroidered by unique group of indigenous artisan wome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Yarn
Berry Bear Cashmere and Shearling Collectible Peluche Natural Fur by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
WARNING: This is not a toy. This item is for collectors only, not intended for children under 14 years of age.
The plush "Berry" bear is made of two-tone real cashmere fur, while th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Kora Small Lumbar Pillow, Undyed & Handwoven In Silk Wool Cotton Blend
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Kora Small Lumbar Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully blended handspun yarns like silk, wool and organic cotton. The beauty of this pill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Bespoke Overstuffed Throw Pillow
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bespoke pillow is handmade from 100% natural materials in the maker's studio in Brooklyn, NY.
The wool is sourced from a village south Oaxaca, a blend of merino and churro wool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Schumacher Jahanara Carpet Jade Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The leafy vines, delicate flowers and intricate medallions in our Jahanara carpet pattern evoke the artistry of an antique carpet. Printed on chunky linen, it's featured here as an 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Striped Happy Pillow Outdoor with Fringes Beige and White
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Transform your patio furniture easily by adding bright, luxury, water repellent outdoor cushions. The perfect finishing touch for the outdoor living or your garden sofa and sun loung...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Acrylic
Schumacher Lisboa Velvet 20" Pillow in Gold
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
Schumacher Coronation Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Garnet
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Coronation Velvet with a self welt finish. A classic motif with a modern attitude, Coronation Velvet in garnet is a regal small-scale design that traverses decor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Bespoke set of Handwoven Throw Pillows
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of bespoke pillows is handmade from 100% natural materials in the maker's studio in Brooklyn, NY.
The wool is sourced from a village south Oaxaca, a blend of merino and chu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Shumacher Saranda Flower 20" Pillow in Marigold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Saranda Flower and is finished with a flange in Elliott Brushed Cotton. Inspired by traditional Indian hand-block designs, this marigold-colored Saranda Flower E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Bespoke set of Handwoven Throw Pillows
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of bespoke pillows is handmade from 100% natural materials in the maker's studio in Brooklyn, NY.
The wool is sourced from a village south Oaxaca, a blend of merino and chu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Schumacher Montana Wool Plaid 22" Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Montana Wool Plaid with a knife edge finish. Montana Wool Plaid in navy is a fine, tightly woven houndstooth check with an overstripe that adds lovely depth and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Albizia Embroidery Blue Green Linen Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Albizia Embroidery in blue and green. Pattern meets texture in Albizia Embroidery with its fresh take on a traditional tobacco leaf motif. Stitched on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 18" Pillow in Emerald
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Woodland Leopard Velvet with a knife edge finish. A host of historic paintings and textiles served as source material for this fabulously stylized leopard and tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Shumacher Feather Bloom 24" Pillow in Dove
By Schumacher
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 18" Pillow in Tortoise
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Tortoise
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Jasmine I/O 24x12" Pillow in Indigo
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jasmine Indoor/Outdoor by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Inspired by traditional Indian block prints, Jasmine Indoor/Outdoor in indigo by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Modern Kilombo Home Embroidery Pillow Cushion Cotton Bee Ivory Black& Dark Green
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
Designed by Kilombo Home.
This stylish pillow is the perfect accessory. A simple touch full of character that would change the room where is placed.
Mix our different patterns to g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Gold Brown Natural Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
This is a material that has been skilfully worked in order to provide the movement with a mélange of natural colours that are unique from cushion to cushion.
Our skilled artisans ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Emily Turtle Castorino and Shearling Collectible Peluche Fur by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
WARNING: This is not a toy. This item is for collectors only, not intended for children under 14 years of age.
Emily, the plush tortoise body is made of two-tone real south American...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Schumacher Freshie Fresh 18x12" Pillow in Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Freshie Fresh by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Delightfully simple, Freshie Fresh in ivory is a delectable mid-scale ...
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
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 20" Pillow in Tortoise
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Night Deser Karakul Lamb Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
This patterned Persian lambswool cushion is totally versatile.
From the wildest to the most elegant decor, it enchants with its unrepeatable natural patterns, created by the sheen ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Countryman Wool Cashmere Fox Fur Throw Luxury Blanket Plaid by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A wool and cashmere blanket hemmed with natural gold fox cross fur.
This wool and cashmere Prince of Wales and Pied-de-Poule blanket, black and white on the back, livens up the room...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 22" Pillow in Jungle
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in jungle is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
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
Silver Sky Fox Natural Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A great "wild" classic that would blend just as well in a chalet decor as it would in a modern attic.
This natural silver fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting the ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Schumacher Janis Velvet 18" Pillow in Moonstone
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
Lucky Bernese Mountain Dog Shearling Collectible Peluche Fur by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
WARNING: This is not a toy. This item is for collectors only, not intended for children under 14 years of age.
Lucky the plush Bernese mountain dog...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Soft Red Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak rug.
Measures: 17'' x 17''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Velvet throw pillow & hand made embroidery - REX- by Mar de Doce
By Mar de Doce
Located in Dallas, TX
Introducing a lumbar-sized 13*19" throw pillow that embodies uniqueness and luxury. "REX" is Crafted from imported animal-like textured velvets. What truly distinguishes it is the ha...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Beads
Schumacher Marion Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Prussian
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marion Velvet Tape with a knife edge finish. A scrolling leaf pattern in jacquard cut velvet gives this sky-colored accessory a luster that's positively luxuriou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Handmade silk velvet pillow by Beaumont & Fletcher
Located in London, GB
Handmade in its entirety, Beaumont & Fletcher's Kyma pillow has a striking flame stitch front and plain silk velvet back and piping. This particular design combines playful pinks wit...
Category
2010s British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Feathers, Down, Velvet, Silk
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
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
Schumacher Janis Velvet 18" 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
Silk Satin Cushion Pleated Centre Stripe Detail Color Dark Emerald Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk satin cushion with centre stripe detail embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk satin Brochier col. Smeralado 35 x 50cm, concealed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Giraffe Velvet 20x12" Pillow in Safari
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Giraffe Velvet with a self welt finish. A beloved design that we revived due to popular demand, Giraffe Velvet in safari is an abstracted animal pattern created ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
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 Vanderbilt Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Fushia
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
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
Shumacher Margarete 20" 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
Silk Satin Cushion Pleated Small Opal Pattern Embossed Color Dark Emerald Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk satin cushion with embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk satin Brochier col. Smeralado 35 x 50cm, concealed zipper in the bottom ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Coral Silky Silver Fox Fur Cashmere Silk Throw Luxury Blanket by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
This is a design piece that has to stand out.
The coral-coloured cashmere and silk blanket are contrasted by the natural grey-black hue of the silver fox fur, hemmed on the short si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
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 Loulou 18" Pillow in Smoky Quartz
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Loulou. An elegant abstract design inspired by classic bargello tapestries, Loulou fabric in smoky quartz 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
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
Silk Cushion Pleated Horizontal Stripe Detail Colour Platinum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk cushion with horizontal stripe detail embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk Bruno Triplet col. Platinum 33 x 55 cm, concealed zip...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Jungle
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in jungle is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Silk Cushion Pleated Small Opal Pattern Embossed Colour Platinum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk cushion with embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, colour Platinum 35 x 50cm, concealed zipper in the bottom seam, inner pad with feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Taylor Velvet 20x12" Pillow in Lapis
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Taylor Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous take on a familiar motif, Taylor Velvet in lapis is a dynamic textural design with a unique, sophisticated loo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Shumacher Rolling Hills 18x12" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rolling Hills with a knife edge finish. Charming animals gambol within a naïve landscape in this whimsical full-coverage print. This design preserves the rustic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Silk Cushion Pleated Horizontal Stripe Detail Colour Pure Platinum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk satin cushion with horizontal stripe detail embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk Bruno Triplet col. Measure: Platinum 33 x 50cm,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Hermes Pillow Cheval Pixel, Green Backing
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Cheval Pixel, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulou...
Category
2010s French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Janis Velvet 18x12" Pillow in Moonstone
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
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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