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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Modern
Set of 7 Decorative Pillows Pearl Cream Light Blue Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/7 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple. Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details. 2x 908883 Rectangular pillows in pearl satin and Swarovski...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Crystal

Cream Mohair 21" Square Pillow
Located in New York City, NY
Pale cream 21" mohair pillow. Fill: 80% down/20% feather. 2 available; sold individually.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair

21" Navy, Red, Cream, and Pink Linen Stripe Pillow
Located in New York City, NY
21" square pillows in a navy, red, pink, and cream linen weave. Fill: 80% down/20% feather. 2 available; sold individually.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Natural Cream Woven 21" Square Pillow; Two Available
Located in New York City, NY
21" square pillows in a cream linen weave. Fill: 80% down/20% feather. 2 available; sold individually.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Schumacher x Veere Grenney Folly Opington Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Veere Grenney, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Folly in Orpington Blue. An allover pattern reminiscent of coral, this pattern can stand alone or layer beautifully with just about any style or motif....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Medium Blue Linen 21" Square Pillow
Located in New York City, NY
21" square pillow in a medium blue linen. Fill: 80% down/20% feather.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Cream Mint Green and White Lace Swarovski Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple. Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details. 2x G700613 Rectangular decorative cushion in cream, light ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Crystal

Cheetas Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same. These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Uzbek Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same. These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Pink Palm Tree Blockprinted pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a beautiful Blockprinted Palm tree design on cotton
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Flowers Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same. These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Embroideres Floral pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a floral pattern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Set of 8 Decorative Pillows Pearl White Blue Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/8 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple. Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details. 2x 908883 Rectangular pillows in pearl satin and Swarovski...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Crystal

Pink Cheetas Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same. These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Embroidered Golden Leaves Green pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a floral leaves pattern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Green Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same. These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Green Palm Tree Blockprinted pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a beautiful Blockprinted Palm tree design on cotton
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Green leopard Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same. These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Embroidered Golden Leaves Dark green pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a floral leaves pattern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

HandEmbroidered Dragonfly linen pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a dragon design on linen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Hand Embroidered Yellow Dragon linen pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a dragon design on linen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Squares Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same. These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny Textile Pillows w/ Linen Backs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of luxurious Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny pillows, exuding an air of timeless elegance and refined taste. These pillows feature a beautiful printed design, characterized by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Down

Snakes Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same. These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Bees Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same. These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Black Cheetas Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same. These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Embroidered Golden Leaves Floral Red pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a floral leaves pattern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Embroidered Golden Leaves Floral Blue pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a floral pattern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Hand Embroidered Red Dragon linen pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a dragon design on linen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Pomegranades Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same. These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Schumacher Zimba Large Scale Graphic Print Charcoal White Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
One of our most loved designs, zimba makes a graphically stylish statement. It is a memorable exuberant pattern that makes a modern and contemporary accent to any interior or setting...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Hand Embroidered Bear pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a bear design cotton Velvet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

HandEmbroidered Lemon linen pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a beautiful Cherry design on linen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

HandEmbroidered palm trees linen pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a Palm Tree design on linen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Hand Embroidered Lion pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow fully embroidered with a floral pattern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Gold Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same. These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Set of 7 Decorative Pillows Emerald Green and Pearl Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/7 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple. Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details. 2x 908896 Rectangular pillows in pearl fabric and Swarovsk...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Cream Black and White Lace Swarovski Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple. Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details. 2x 908928 Rectangular pillows in cream satin. Dimensions: ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Crystal

Schumacher Paul Poiret Ananas Tropical Two-Sided Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Ananas in Tropical. A lush landscape of pineapples nestled among banana leaves, Ananas was designed in 1930 by Paul Poiret exclusively for Schumacher. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny Textile Pillows w/ Linen Backs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of luxurious Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny pillows, exuding an air of timeless elegance and refined taste. These pillows feature a beautiful printed design, characterized by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Down

Schumacher Santorini Indoor/Outdoor Geometric Marine Blue Two-Sided 18" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This marine blue geometric print, filled with interlocking curves, has a bold flair sure to heighten any setting! Made from 100% acrylic duck, this Schuma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Acrylic

Schumacher Persephone Celestial Two-Sided Cotton Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow Features Persephone in celestial with Gustave silk lip cord narrow in peacock. This distinctive brocatelle weave features a colorful scrolling pomegranate patte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Polyester, Nylon, Silk, Cotton, Linen

AGATA Ivory, Mint & Cappuccino 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Daisy II black 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 with...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Topazio brick, camel & ivory 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Andes Topaz Pillow Hand Knitted By Peruvian Artisans in Andean Highland Wool
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Andes is the fruit of an intentional collaboration with an artisan cluster in Peru. Hand knitted only by women, these artisans are trained specially to develop this classic design by...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Topazio Pink & Cappuccino 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Safira Black & Cappuccino 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

Left Hand Pillow in Cotton Canvas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The left hand pillow is a play on the brand namesake, Sohn. Sohn literally translates to "hand" in Korean. The Hand pillow blurs the line between soft scul...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Morse
Located in New York, NY
Silver velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Morse 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

JG Classic Blanket 100% Merino Wool in Bark - King
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Classic blanket in Sunshine Yellow is a tailored blanket exclusively made by JG SWITZER in 100% Merino Wool. Blanket stitch is done in house at our workshop in a lovely cream col...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

JG Classic Blanket 100% Merino Wool in Bark - Queen
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Classic blanket in a Bark (aubergine/brown) is a tailored blanket exclusively made by JG SWITZER in 100% Merino Wool. Blanket stitch is done in house at our workshop in a lovely ...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Mandeville Tape Piet Performance Linen Indigo Linen Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 20" pillow features Piet Performance Linen in indigo paired with Mandeville Tape in Pacific. Versatile, stylish, and available in available in an endless rainbow of hues, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Rubelita 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, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Daisy Cappuccino 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 with...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Schumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 16x12" 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

Materials

Cotton

CITRINO Camel & 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Rubelita II Cappuccino & Brick 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

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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