Modern Textiles
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Style: Modern
Color: Black
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Pleat
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 18 x...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Gold & Indigo Blue Pleat
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Gold velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 18 x 18 inc...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Corfu 20" Pillow in Black Neutral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Camden Cotton Check with a fringe finish. A classic one and a half-inch buffalo check, this woven cotton is a wonderful complement to both prints and plains. Pil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Black Modern Mohair Rug
Located in New York, NY
Modern Angora Mohair Wool Rug in Black.
4'6'' x 6'3''
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Mohair
JG Switzer Classic Blanket in Black Cashmere Blend- King
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The JG classic blanket is a tailored blanket, milled in England from soft and high-quality cashmere and lambswool wool blend - a rare blend and hard to find in this generous size - i...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Abstract Flower Print Pillow in Linen and Cotton
Located in Madrid, ES
Cushion made with 60% linen and 40% cotton fabric, with a black abstract flower print of manual design finished in white cord and invisible zipp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Gold Yellow & Indigo Blue Stripe
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Gold velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Striped pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 12 x 16 i...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Square Decorative 23.63" Cushion in Green Velvet Molteni&C - made in Italy
By Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Soft and cozy cotton velvet decorative cushion perfect to create a layered effect on your upholstery interiors
100% made in Italy
Distinctive "three dimensional" effect.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Moodify Square Cushion, by Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Exclusive cushion in two different Kvadrat top quality fabrics. The Moodify cushion?s combination of soft velour on one side and elegant waffle woven fabric on the other means that the cushion has two intrinsically different personalities and looks. Depending on how you are feeling, simply by reversing the Moodify cushion you can change the color scheme and mood in your sofa or armchair. The colors complement each other beautifully and were inspired by the color scheme of the 1950s to bring a touch of warmth to any interior. The fabrics were hand picked for their exquisite quality and classic design. In particular, the waffle woven Perla fabric by the Dutch fabric designer, Frans Dijkmeijer gives the cushion with an exclusive, sophisticated look. The Moodify cushion is a limited edition. Choose from several beautiful Warm Nordic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Textiles
Materials
Feathers
Fantasy Lynx Linen with Fringe Throw Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fantastical lynx printed linen on pillow face with grey boucle on back and brush fringe trim.
Measurements:
Overall: 16”W x 13”H
Price As Shown: $1,225 as a pair
COM Price: $...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Henry Cashmere Blend Throw Milled in England
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Imported woven and milled in England from 85% lambswool and 14% cashmere from our favorite mill that has been operating since the 1700s, this bespoke raven black dyed blend is rare. Finished in our most popular raven black, this blend is made available for this season and is a limited run. Finished in our JG SWITZER signature 4" top only of raven black-colored 100% silk charmeuse.
This is our "Little Henry" in a cashmere blend. Makes a special gift. Dry clean only.
Dimensions: 70" x 45/50". Allow a 5-inch variance on one side but is designed to be the perfect lap blanket...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
"Lido" Black Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido" black wool pillow by Le Lampade
Handwoven and tufted Italian wool pillow with feather and down insert and concealed zipper. All natural mater...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Feathers, Wool
"Lido" Wool and Dark Grey Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Handwoven and tufted Italian Merino wool pillow with feather and down insert and concealed zipper. All natural materials. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
"Lido II" Black Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido II" black merino wool pillow by Le Lampade
100% merino wool handwoven, hand-channeled and tufted, black pillow with feather/down insert and concealed zipper. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Rectangular Decorative Cushion in Dark Green Velvet Molteni&C - made in Italy
By Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Soft and cozy cotton velvet decorative cushion perfect to create a layered effect on your upholstery interiors
100% made in Italy
Distinctive "three dimensional" effect.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Madeleine 18" x 12" Pillow in Midnight
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jokhang Tiger Velvet by Johnson Hartig/Libertine for Schumacher. Hartig takes the Tibetan tiger motif and recasts it as a multi-dimensional stripe on a lush velvet that slips easily into a range of schemes—elegant to eclectic and everything in between. Back of pillow features Dazzle Ship...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher X Porter Teleo Binary Embroidery Black Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 20" x 20" pillow features binary embroidery in black with Barnett in Noir on the back. A stylish study of geometric shapes, this graphic black-and-white pattern by Porter Teleo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic
Schumacher Jokhang Tiger Velvet 18" x 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jokhang Tiger Velvet (Item# 77232, JOKHANG TIGER VELVET Fabric) by Johnson Hartig/Libertine for Schumacher with a welt finish. Back ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Polyester
Seven Black Leather Down Pillows by Joe D'Urso for Knoll International
By Knoll, Joe D'Urso
Located in New York, NY
Seven, black leather down pillows by Joe D'urso for Knoll International. Only seven left. Priced by the each.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Textiles
Materials
Faux Leather, Down
Double Sided Merino Short Hair Shearling Pillow in Deep Plum Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Double sided Merino short hair shearling pillow in deep plum color. The pillow is made of genuine shearing with a zipper enclosure in a matching color.
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Feathers, Fur, Down
Rectangular Decorative Cushion in Olive Green Velvet Molteni&C - made in Italy
By Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Soft and cozy cotton velvet decorative cushion perfect to create a layered effect on your upholstery interiors
100% Made in Italy
Disti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Gold & Indigo Blue Halo
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Gold velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Halo pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 12 x 16 inch...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Contemporary Abstract Flower Print Pillow in Linen and Cotton
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Cushion made with 60% linen and 40% cotton fabric, with a black abstract flower print of manual design finished in white cord and invisible zipp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen
Fur Snowball Pillow - Black
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The snowball fur pillow is made from glove factory remnants we have sewn into a custom fabric to provide sustainable, "guilt-free" natural fur pillows in 12" of real fur. Statement p...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Petite Loom Woven Throw Blanket, Twilight Navy Geo, 40 x 54
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
The Twilight Geo throw, petite size, perfect for toddlers or kids. Gray, pink, ochre and navy geometric print woven throw with fringe edge. Woven with recycl...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Gold Yellow & Indigo Blue Halo
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Gold velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Halo pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 18 x 18 inch...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Halo
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Halo pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 12 x 16 inch...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Genuine Wrinkled Black Leather Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Italian wrinkled black leather pillow with hand-sewn crystals and sixteen real black
pearls. This gives a perfect softness and sheen to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 Leather Cushion, Exclusive Fish Leather Black Color
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Set of 2 leather cushion, exclusive fish leather black color and black back, small size 15.7 x 7.9 in. Untrimmed scales.
Fish leather luxury cushion. S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather
Patricia Urquiola Bandas Pillow for GAN
Located in New York, NY
Modularity taken to the limit. All the pieces in the Bandas collection can be interchanged. An ingenious system, designed by Patricia Urquiola, allows the collection to be adapted to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Leather Cushion, Made with Exclusive Pirarucu Fish Leather Black Medium Size
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Pirarucu fish leather cushion. Pirarucu fish comes from Brazilian food industry, it is the second largest river fish in the world after the beluga. V...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Textiles
Materials
Hide
GAN Spaces Rustic Chic Geo Pillow in Black & White by Sandra Figuerola
Located in New York, NY
We question the old models to stimulate new voyages of the imagination. We propose a dynamic focus to give greater significance to everyday spaces. In this case, jute is our ally. Fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Jute
"Firenze" Wool Pillow
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Handwoven and hand tufted dark brown wool decorative pillow with individually channeled and fringe details which add texture and tactile quality embellishment. All pillows are unique...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Custom Double Sided Toscana Shearling Pillow in Black Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful double sided long hair Toscana shearling pillow in black color. Very elegant in look and tangibly luxurious and soft. It is made of genuine...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
Signed Turkish Mohair Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Angora mohair wool rug in black and ivory. Medallion Signed Dr. ZB. probably given as a dowry gift
Measures: 4'10'' x 5'8''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Mohair
Set of 2 Leather Cushion, Exclusive Fish Leather Black Color
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Set of 2 leather cushion, exclusive fish leather black color and black back, small size 15.7 x 7.9 in. Trimmed scales.
Fish leather luxury cushion. Ski...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Pillow in Linen and Cotton with Abstract Print
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Cushion made with 59% linen and 39% cotton fabric, with a abstract print of manual design finished in black velvet cord and invisible zipper on the back.
Every item LA Studio offers...
Category
2010s European Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Velvet
The Tropics Collection 'Zebra' Woven Throw Monochrome and Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
The Tropics Collection 'Zebra' woven recycled cotton throw
As a throw, blanket, draped or a wall hung, this luxuriously versatile woven throw will create a bold statement in any ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Iconic Leopard Animal Print Ink Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. Iconic leopard is endlessly chic and versatile. Now featured as a Schumacher decorative accent, this is sure to bring timeless sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Leather Cushion, Made with Exclusive Pirarucu Fish Leather Black Small Size
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Pirarucu fish leather cushion. Pirarucu fish comes from Brazilian food industry, it is the second largest river fish in the world after the beluga. V...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather
Square Decorative 23.63" Cushion in Petroleum Velvet Molteni&C - made in Italy
By Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Soft and cozy cotton velvet decorative cushion perfect to create a layered effect on your upholstery interiors
100% made in Italy
Disti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Pillow, Silver Fox Fur Pillow, Grey Color, Fox Fur Pillow, 18" x 18"
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, silver fox pillow. We have one pillow with fur on both sides. Fox fur comes from Sweden.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Schumacher Ming Fret Velvet 20" Pillow in Emerald
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Ming Fret in Emerald, a velvet interpretation of our popular Ming Fret pattern, derived from a traditional Chinese motif. Chic and elegant, its raised,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Silver & Indigo Blue Halo
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Halo pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 12 x 16 in...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Outdoor Waterproof Pillow Print by Ralph Lauren
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow medium - Outdoor pillow medium
Modern outdoor pillow made with Ralph Lauren Fabrics
A simple design that allows you to risk in colors ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Schumacher Asaka Ikat Contemporary Print Charcoal Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated yet relaxed, contemporary Schumacher Ikat is printed on unbleached linen. The substantial weight and versatile palette of this decor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Modern Gros Point Pair of Pillows, in Black with Tan Sea Shell Motive
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of lovely modern pillows, fabricated in Gros Point, hand closed,
filled with a mixture of 50% Down and 50% Feathers.
The pillows are supportive and lovely.
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Schumacher Gainsborough Velvet Raven Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 18" pillow features Gainsborough Velvet in Raven paired with trims in Maria Tape in Jet. Woven in the Netherlands, Schumacher's signature cotton velvet is available in nea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Beads
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 Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Dark Brown Silk Cushions with Pleated Band Detail Square Size
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of silk cushions color dark brown with pleated band detail on the front panel, front and back panel in silk taffeta hand woven, band detail silk taffeta embossed by steam pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Signature Leather Pillow in Black
Located in New York, NY
Signature leather pillow in black
A perfect complement to any design, our signature pillow makes a statement, yet effortlessly pairs with vir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather
Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A small pillow made with a brown Turkish Mohair rug.
Measures: 1'3'' x 1'3''.
Category
20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Mohair, Foam
Fur Body Pillow, Black, Real Toscana Sheep Fur
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Real fur you can feel good about. Front is finished in 100% upcycled Toscana sheep fur from Spain, made from "leave behind" pieces from an Italian glove ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Schumacher Jokhang Tiger Velvet 20" x 14" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jokhang Tiger Velvet (Item# 77232, JOKHANG TIGER VELVET Fabric) by Johnson Hartig/Libertine for Schumacher with a welt finish. Back ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Polyester
Set of 2 Leather Cushion, Exclusive Fish Leather Black Medium Size
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Set of 2 Leather Cushion, Exclusive fish leather black color and black back, medium size 15.7x15.7 in. Trimmed Scales
Fish leather luxury cushion. The fish skins...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather
Schumacher Ming Fret Velvet 20" Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Ming Fret in Navy, a velvet interpretation of our popular Ming Fret pattern, derived from a traditional Chinese motif. Chic and elegant, its raised, ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Mohair Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Angora mohair wool rug in black and ivory.
Measures: 5' x 6'7''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Mohair
Schumacher Iconic Leopard 20" Pillow Two-Sided Pillow in Graphite
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard Fabric (Item# 175722) with a Self-Welt finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. In 11 versatile colors, it's eternally chic. Pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Modern textiles for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern textiles 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 textiles 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 textiles 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 textiles, 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 textiles 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 $320.
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