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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Color:  Brown
Maharam Pillow, Wide Corduroy
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Wide Corduroy 005 Oleander Founded in 1902, Maharam offers a comprehensive collection of textiles for commercial and residential interiors. Maharam pillows featur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Modern Kilombo Home Embroidery Pillow Cushion Cotton Pac-Man Mustard&Green
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 get the perfect look. - Pattern name: Pac-Man Mustard&Green - Color: Mustard and green - Front fabric: 100% cotton machine...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Merlot Merino Handloom Throw / Blanket in Deep Maroon Red and Olive Shades
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Merlot throw / blanket is handwoven ethically by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 100% merino yarn. A ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Marigold Handloom Merino Throw / Blanket in Ochre Musturd Red Tones with Fringes
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Marigold throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dip dyed entirely with eco-friendly certified Swiss dyes. A sustainable design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Maharam Pillow, Layers Park Double by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow Layers Park Double by Hella Jongerius 002 Sienna/Ginger/Rose Layers Park Double combines Hella Jongerius' fascination with the manipula...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Nylon, Polyester

Maharam Throw, in Wool Check 002 Peony, by Paul Smith
Located in New York, NY
Maharam throw Wool Check by Paul Smith 002 Peony A natural extension of Maharam’s work with textiles, Wool Check throw was developed based on a woven upholstery designed by Paul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Treacle Dark Brown Handloom Queen Size Bedspread / Coverlet Soft Organic Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Treacle is a organic cotton Queen Size bedspread coverlet, handwoven by master weavers in Nepal. A sustainab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn, Cotton

Maharam Pillow, Vases by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow Vases by Hella Jongerius 001 Berry A testament to her enduring fascination with colors and materials, Vases by Hella Jongerius transfigures her iconic Red White ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Nylon

Arc Black Shibori Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Arc Black pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities to restore and revive ancient techniques by exploring custom modern designs in textile based products. Arc Black pillow is luxurious and exquisite with its unique shibori...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Maharam Throw, in Passel 002 Dashiki
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Throw Passel 002 Dashiki Adapted from Maharam's eponymous upholstery textile, Passel Throw is woven in France on the same looms used to produce many Chanel suiting mate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Mohair, Acrylic

REYTI Earthy Hues Minimal Pattern Handloom Throw / Blanket In Organic Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, REYTI is a organic cotton throw / blanket handwoven by master weavers in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Maharam Throw, in Wool Check 001 Birch, by Paul Smith
Located in New York, NY
Maharam throw Wool check by Paul Smith 001 Birch A natural extension of Maharam’s work with textiles, wool check throw was developed based on a woven upholstery designed by Paul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Treacle Brown Handloom Throw / Blanket In Organic Cotton In Checks Pattern
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, TREACLE is a organic cotton throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Vari...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Hay Merino Handloom Soft Throw / Blanket In Warm Shades of Earthy Brown
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Hay Throw is handwoven ethically by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 100% merino yarn from Australia. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities globally to restore and revive ancient techniques by exploring classic modern designs in textile based products for interiors. The design is made up of subtle twill weave that creates a soft weave. Twill weave with dual color yarns gives a softer visual appeal to the plush merino yarn used in this handloom throw. Neat short fringes give this throw/blanket a clean classic and modern appeal. Our textiles are incredibly soft to touch and wear well over time. Requiring attention to detail and finishing, this piece luxuriously combines heritage value and high quality craftsmanship. For Hay, we are using only the highest quality of soft natural merino yarn, which is later hand-dyed with certified earth friendly Swiss dyes, free of toxic chemicals. Our dyes are specifically engineered to promote the lifespan of each throw. Completely 100% handmade from start to finish, each piece is unique. Classic in design, this timeless throw / blanket will complement interior spaces and also support artisan communities ethically. Size: 83" x 43" ( 210 cm x 110 cm ) Material: 100% soft plush merino from Australia. Colors: Soft hay brown twill weave. Artisan base: Ethically & responsibly handwoven by artisans in Nepal. Wash care: Gently hand wash using gentle detergents . Hang dry in cool shaded place or delicately dry clean only. Packaging: Each piece comes with its individual envelope shaped pouch made with canvas cotton and natural wood buttoned closure. This is also made by our artisans to keep the production inclusive. This sustainable packaging also ensures longer life for the handwoven scarf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Schumacher Temara Embroidered Print Pillow in Pomegranate
Located in New York, NY
The front of this 25" x 16" pillow features Temara Embroidered Print in Pomegranate. This ethnic beauty is handprinted on a linen and jute ground and is embellished with embroidery. Subtle variations are a part of its inherent natural beauty. The back of the pillow features Schumacher Antique Linen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Jute, Cotton, Linen, Polyester

Maharam Pillow, Lanalux by Alexander Girard, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow Lanalux by Alexander Girard, 1970 002 Umber Exploring texture, fiber variation, and color, Lanalux is a timeless and versatile textile that was originally designed b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Maharam Pillow, Ottoman Stripe by Paul Smith
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow Ottoman Stripe by Paul Smith 001 Brass Ottoman Stripe by Paul Smith brings new dimension to a familial yet unique language of stripes by punctuating a lustrous worst...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Nylon

Silk Cushions Pleated Pattern Embossed Color Platinum Square Size
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated pattern color platinum, front panel silk taffeta hand woven, back panel plain hand woven, heavy silk in matching ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Schumacher Dixon Mohair Sphere Pillow in Driftwood
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Mohair Weave with a knife edge finish. With a brushed and felted finish, this mohair weave has a plush texture and exceptionally soft hand. It's luxurious ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet Hazel Lumbar Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 20" pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet in Hazel trimmed with Noelia Tape in Cadet on the front. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Cotton

Schuamcher Elkhart 16" Pillow in Brown
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Elkart with a knife edge finish. Elkhart is a soft, artisanal small woven check with a wonderfully homespun quality. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wood

Throw, Fox Fur, Full Skins, New Skins, Large Size Fur, Cashmere/wool Backing
Located in New York, NY
Large fox throw. Full skins. Backed with cashmere / wool. Fox skins from Sweden. Delivery time 4-5 weeks.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur

Pearl Grey Fur and Silk Lined Pillow, Real Toscana Sheep Fur, JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Real fur you can feel good about. Seamless and luxurious fur. Front is finished in 100% upcycled Toscana sheep fur from Spain, made from "leave behind" pieces from an Italian glove f...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur

Nira Brown Organic Cotton Handloom Pillow in Geometric Patterns
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Nira Brown Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully created a classic pattern using an ancient weaving technique. Undyed yarn is used as a design element with the backdrop of pleasant hues of terra-cotta brown. The dyes are completely natural made by using flowers & herbs. The beauty of this pillow is in its pure design that stands out with also the use of undyed yarns left in its natural state. Requiring attention to detail and finishing, It takes an incredibly skillful master artisan to make this special piece which is unique to the artisan cluster it originates from. Pillow Size: 20" X 20 " ?( Down filler included ) Material: 100% Rain-fed Organic Cotton , Hand spun silk and Wool all locally and ethically sourced. Color: Terra-cotta Brown & White (undyed and both yarns in its natural form ) Artisan Base: Ethically hand woven by artisans in India Wash care: Gently hand wash with cold water and hang dry or delicately dry clean only. What Makes Your Purchase Sustainable? 100% organic yarn with no dyes used. Support employment of women artisans...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

New Gold Raw Silk King Sz Duvet w/ Down Comforter Filler from Luxe Bedding Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This goldish/bronze raw silk duvet cover and down filled comforter filler is part of a luxe bedroom ensemble that cost over $8500. We broke down the e...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Geometric Kilim Cushion Cover Handwoven Blue Red Scatter Cushion Pillow
Located in Hampshire, GB
This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...
Category

Early 2000s Afghan Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Leather Cushion, Made with Exclusive Pirarucu Fish Leather Green Large 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

21st Century Kallio Decorative Cushion in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Cushion in leather. 2 decorative leather bands with 4 buckles. Piping in leather.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Leather, Fabric

FLO Brown Throw Handwoven In Soft Merino & Minimal Pattern Hand Embroidered
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, FLO Merino Throw / Blanket is a large square textile handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with eart...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Real Fur Pillow, Truffle Brown, Authentic Toscana Sheep Fur
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Finally, a luxurious real truffle brown fur pillow you can feel good about. "Upcycled" 100% Authentic Toscana sheep fur from Spain. Versatile and luxurio...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur

Schumacher Kinabalu Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Gold
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Kinabalu Velvet with a knife edge finish. Featuring abstracted tiger motifs and a dense, shimmery pile, Kinabalu Velvet in gold was inspired by antique Tibetan c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Shumacher Gerry Embroidery 14" Pillow A in Document
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 Textiles

Boho Linen Gray Decorative Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a geometrical design with predominant boho linen gray color. Hand-made, using either 100% premium wool. This p...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Shumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Gold
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 Textiles

Schumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 18" Pillow in Sepia
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 Textiles

Schumacher Zambezi Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Champagne
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zambezi Velvet with a self welt finish. Its abstract topographical pattern and extraordinary cut-and-loop pile texture makes Zambezi Velvet in champagne a versat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Schuamcher Brimfield 20" Pillow in Cinder
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Brimfield with a knife edge finish. Inspired by a vintage textile we found at the famed Brimfield Antique Flea Market, this exceedingly soft and intricate woven ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wood

Schumacher Dixon Mohair in Vicuna 20" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Mohair Weave with a Knife Edge finish. With a brushed and felted finish, this mohair weave has a plush texture and exceptionall...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Lisboa Velvet 20" Pillow in Gold
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 Textiles

Graphic Burel Wool Multicoloured Blanket
Located in Lisbon, PT
This blanket is inspired by and pays hommage to the heritage of wool manufacturing in Serra da Estrela. It is designed with the intent of retrieving and displaying the array of tradi...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Schuamcher Merrifield Sampler 20" Pillow in Document
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Merrifield Sampler with a box edge finish. Based on hand-drawn art created in our studio and inspired by early American samplers...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wood

Schumacher Coronation Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Garnet
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 Textiles

Shumacher Gerry Embroidery 14" Pillow B in Document
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 Textiles

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 Textiles

Striped Happy Pillow Outdoor with Fringes Beige and White
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 Textiles

Materials

Acrylic

Geometric Squares Bolster Pillow
Located in Westfield, NJ
Our bolster throw pillows are ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region. The purchase of this handcr...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

GEMMA I Brick & Camel Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Resin Plush Handloom Queen Size Bedspread In Warm Resin Red In Herringbone Weave
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Resin Queen Size Bedspread / Coverlet is a plush handloom textile ethically woven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Modern Kilombo Home Embroidery Pillow Cushion Cotton Pac-Man Salmon&Green
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 t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Giraffe Velvet 20x12" Pillow in Safari
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 Textiles

Salvia Handloom Throw / Blanket Ombre Dyed in Merino
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Salvia throw / blanket is a beautifully handwoven and carefully hand embroidered piece by master weavers in Nepal, and dyed entirely with earth-fri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Shumacher Blair Silk Épinglé 16x12" Pillow in Wythe Rose
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Blair Silk Épinglé with a knife edge finish. A truly extraordinary velvet derived from a fragment of an 18th-century men's suit worn in Williamsburg, Worcester b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Modern Scarpa Circus Mauve Hand Embroidered Striped Wool Throw Pillow Cover
Located in Westfield, NJ
This striped throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region. The purchase of...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Double Mohair Brown Plaid
Located in Milano, IT
Luxuriously soft, this plaid blends the warmth of 10% virgin wool with the softness of 80% mohair, framed by a contrasting silk border for a richly-tailored finish. This generously s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair

Schuamcher Dazzle Ship Velvet 16" Pillow in Verdant
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dazzle Ship Velvet by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. An all-over three-color geometric in verdant reminiscent of Op Art patterns is rend...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Ametista II Camel & Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Schumacher Dixon Mohair in Vicuna 24" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Mohair Weave with a Knife Edge finish. With a brushed and felted finish, this mohair weave has a plush texture and exceptionally soft hand. It's luxurious ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Quartz II Rose & Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

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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