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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Brown
Lila Chumbes Pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Lila chumbes pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 60 x H 40 cm
Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra. A...
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Maharam Pillow, Shake by Bertjan Pot
By Bertjan Pot, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Shake by Bertjan Pot
003 Flutter
Bertjan Pot (b. 1975, the Netherlands) is an industrial designer who embraces the discoveries that result from material experimentation. Guided b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Nylon, Polyester
Lila Chumbes Pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Lila Chumbes pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 60 x H 40 cm
Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra. A...
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Barcelona Colorblock Pillow - Black
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 this...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Chumbes Layer Pillow by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes Layer pillow by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% Cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 160 x H 80 cm
Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra. A...
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Chumbes Cylinder Cushion by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes cylinder cushion by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% Cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 60 x H 22 cm
Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra...
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Tangent Print 22" Pillow in Saffron
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tangent Print by Hadiya Williams for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Based on an original ink-and-pencil drawing, Hadiya Williams’ Tangent in saffron reduce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Chumbes Blanket 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes blanket 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Materials: 100% cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 130 x H 180 cm
Available in colors: blue/banana/silver and terracot...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Musgo Chumbes Pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo chumbes pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% Cotton.
Technique: hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm
Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/pasto....
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Rock Collection Cushion Mustard
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Crafted following artisan techniques, these
cushions are distinguished by a bold, geometric
design accented with delicate patterns of lines.
Available in different nuances - pink, yellow, brick ,
blue, grey and beige – they can be easily mixed and
matched with the other LO Decor contemporary
collections, thanks the plain color on the back. The
Rock Collection...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Chumbes Cylinder Cushion by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes cylinder cushion by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% Cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 60 x H 22 cm
Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra...
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Happy Pillow Velvet Pink with Pink Multicolour Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new edition is focused on color being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional ac...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Eye Cotton Cushion Lime
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is one of the symbol of shetering and protection
we love to play with colors so we created a selection of "Eyes" cushions in different colors to wamr up your place.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Musgo Chumbes Pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo chumbes pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% Cotton.
Technique: hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm
Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/pasto....
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Contemporary Geometric Print Pillow in Linen and Cotton
Located in Madrid, ES
Cushion made with 50% linen and 50% cotton fabric, with a geometric print of manual design finished in black velvet cord and invisible zipper on the back.
Every item LA Studio offer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Velvet
Folio Ebony Gold Floral Pattern Shibori Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Folio Ebony pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collabor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Happy Pillow MONGOLIA Wool Cushion Mustard With Multicolor Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new Edition is focused on colour being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Real Fur Body Pillow in Bone by Jg Switzer
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 factory, and backed with our signature 100% silk charmeuse 19mm. Refined and glamorous, this full body extra long fur pillow is designed as a statement for Queen or King Beds or large couch. Available in 16"x 48". Ships with pillow insert.
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Schumacher Temara Embroidered Print Pillow in Spice
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The front of this 25" x 16" pillow showcases Temara Embroidered Print in Spice. This ethnic beauty is hand printed on a linen and jute ground and is embellished with embroidery. Subt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Jute, Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Geometric Stripe Dog Bed
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
We are so excited to offer dog beds in our handcrafted textiles! And they double as floor cushions!
Our dog beds are ethically hand woven by artisans in Raja...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Stack Pouf by Nendo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stack pouf by Nendo
Pouf with cushion
Materials: Upholstery: Fabric or leather
Structure: Black lacquered MDF
Dimensions: W 240 x D 155 x H 42 cm
...
Category
2010s French Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery
Schumacher Tangent Print 18" Pillow in Saffron
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tangent Print by Hadiya Williams for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Based on an original ink-and-pencil drawing, Hadiya Williams’ Tangent in saffron reduces a familiar constellation map...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Large Plush Merino Resin Throw / Queen Bedspread / Coverlet In Deep Maroon Hues
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Resin Throw / Blanket is a plush handloom textile ethically woven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 10...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles
Materials
Yarn
Linen Cotton & Leather Scatter Cushion with Goose Feather Insert
Located in London, GB
A sumptuous textile and leather scatter cushion. Works well to complement a multitude of lounge furniture or pair with 12H's matching reversible sofa syste...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Linen
Chokor Nira Brown Organic Cotton Handloom Pillow in Geometric Patterns
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Chokor Nira Brown Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully created a classic pattern using an ancient weaving tec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Double Green Cushion
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The geometrical shape of this elegant cushion is adorned with a stunning cover that is sophisticated and fresh, adding a delicate decorative accent to a modern living room.
The con...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Hand Embroidered Cushion with Silver Sequins on Silk Color Oyster
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion with silver sequins color antique silver, hand embroidered on the front panel, back side plain silk Bruno triplet # 68 color oyster cushio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silver
Zaza Lumbar Pillow, Black
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region.
The purchas...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Couple Happy Pillow Green and White Velvet with Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The contrasting chromatic scheme characterizing these couple of cushions lends it a distinct luxe yet restrained allure. It features soft padding in polyester fiber, while its rectan...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Handmade Velvet Pillows
By Bolsters
Located in High Point, NC
Handmade pillows made from dusty grape velvet and woven multicolored fabrics with a contrasting velvet welt. The covers have hidden zippers and the inserts are removable. Dry clean o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
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
Schumacher Tutsi in Natural/Ivory 20 x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tutsi Velvet by David Kaihoi for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Tutsi Velvet, designed by David Kaihoi, is a hard-wearing yet sophisticated heavyweight fab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
De Sede DS-51 Pillow in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-51 swivel armchair helped establish De Sede’s worldwide reputation for Swiss hand craftsmanship and production of the highest quality. Optionally available with or without arm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather
Geometric Grid Pillow, Reversible Circle
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 ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Tangent Print 20" Pillow in Saffron
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tangent Print by Hadiya Williams for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Based on an original ink-and-pencil drawing, Hadiya Williams’ Tangent in saffron reduce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Eye Cotton Cushion Pale Pink
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is one of the symbol of shetering and protection
We love to play with colors so we created a selection of "Eyes" cushions in different colors to wamr up your place.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Double Brick Red Cushion
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The geometrical shape of this elegant cushion is adorned with a stunning cover that is sophisticated and fresh, adding a delicate decorative accent to a modern living room.
The contrasting color and aesthetic balance of this accent piece make it the perfect throw accent to a sofa and armchair in a living room or private study.
Entirely handmade, LO DECOR proposes DOUBLE OPTICAL and a DOUBLE VELVET - opaque and iridescent velvet on the front and iridescent on the back - in the nuances of: brick...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Rare Silk Cravat by Piero Fornasetti for Pipe Enthusiasts
Located in Vienna, AT
This tie, designed around 1970's by well-known Italian artist Piero Fornasetti and currently not anymore in production, features an original and classy pipe pattern. Excellently pres...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Happy Pillow Rectangle Green Velvet with Green Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The contrasting chromatic scheme characterizing this cushion lends it a distinct luxe yet restrained allure. It features soft padding in polyester fiber, while its rectangular silhou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Nicholson in Brown 24" x 12" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Nicholson Tape with a knife edge finish. This versatile tape is crisp yet relaxed. Body of pillow is Artisanal Boucle. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Soft Red Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak rug.
Measures: 18'' x 18''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Modern Decorative Pimento Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a Tibetan design with predominant pimento color.
Hand made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pillow mea...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet in Mink 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velvet has an unbelievably lush h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Velvet Plain Pink Coloured Cushions Whithout Frame
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new edition is focused on color being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional ac...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Geometric Maya Triangles Bolster Pillow, Ochre
By Leah Singh
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...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Scalamandre Window Treatments, Curtains, Drapery Rainbow Stripe, Fringed, Lined
Located in Stamford, CT
A spectacular set of Curtains or Drapery Window Treatments, Valances Removed directly from Dr Shawn Garber's home on the Gold Coast of Long Island. P...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Hand Painted Silk Noil Plant Life Pillows
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By Naomi Clark
2021
Materials: Hand Painted Silk Noil
Dimensions: 22" diameter
Lead Time: 3-4 weeks
A play on the window vista in the popular ...
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Printed Linen Pillow Transparencies Rouge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Grid
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Grid 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Loom Woven Pillow, Sixteen Geo Multicolored
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
The Sixteen upholstered pillow in navy, pink, ochre and gray print with light gray linen backing, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Cotton upholstered fabric woven on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Pillow measures 17 x 17 inches.
This geometric patterned pillow...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery
Handmade Linen Pillows with Leather Stripe and Welting
Located in High Point, NC
Hand sewn pillows made from ecru linen with a hand tanned leather stripe on the front with scalloped edges and a hand sewn leather welt. Hidden zippers ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather, Linen
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 Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Broken Chevron Cut Velvet 22" Pillow in Olive on Khaki
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 Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Tutsi in Natural/Ivory 24 x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tutsi Velvet by David Kaihoi for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Tutsi Velvet, designed by David Kaihoi, is a hard-wearing yet sophisticated heavyweight fab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet in Mink 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velvet has an unbelievably lush h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Double Optical Brick Red Cushion
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The geometrical shape of this elegant cushion is adorned with a stunning cover that is sophisticated and fresh, adding a delicate decorative accent to a modern living room.
The contrasting color and aesthetic balance of this accent piece make it the perfect throw accent to a sofa and armchair in a living room or private study.
Entirely handmade, LO DECOR proposes DOUBLE OPTICAL and a DOUBLE VELVET - opaque and iridescent velvet on the front and iridescent on the back - in the nuances of: brick...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
"Lido" Dijon Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Lido" Dijon pillow is handwoven, handcrafted, hand-tufted and channelled from the finest Merino wool, featuring a concealed zipper and feather/down insert. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Blah Blah Shapes Hand Embroidered Modern Geometric Throw Pillow Cover
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric 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 ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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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