Skip to main content

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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.

2,221
75
56
to
98
1,637
643
2,352
1,032
2,271
2,352
404
299
147
123
99
74
68
56
52
30
29
28
12
11
8
56
2,296
2
14
22
3
3
3
2,014
1,054
401
380
299
929
905
874
458
430
680
141
79
71
69
Style: Modern
Schumacher Bodrum Silk Velvet in Indigo 20" x16" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The Bodrum Silk Velvet Pillow by Les Ottomans features handwoven fabric with a knife edge finish. Les Ottomans pillows are handmade in Istanbul, juxtaposing the traditional patterns ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Ametista II Brick & Pink 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 wi...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Shumacher Riley 20" Pillow in Black on Ivory
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Riley Embroidery with a self welt finish. A modern take on a classic vermicelli pattern, Riley features a loose meandering motif embroidered in fine thread on a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Schumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 18" Pillow in Emerald
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

Velvet

Hermes Pillow Luco Imprime
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Luco Imprime, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulou...
Category

2010s French Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Blue Cotton Matelasse Fan Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back. Off-white embroidery thread. Slim off-white zipper at the bottom seam. Polyester fiber cushion filling included. Approx weigh...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Shumacher Santa Monica Ikat 22" Pillow in Leaf Green
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Santa Monica Ikat by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. This artisanally crafted pattern puts a fresh spin on an archival ikat. Pillow includ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Countryman Wool Cashmere Fox Fur Throw Luxury Blanket Plaid by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A wool and cashmere blanket hemmed with natural gold fox cross fur. This wool and cashmere Prince of Wales and Pied-de-Poule blanket, black and white on the back, livens up the room...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

Hermes Pillow Courbettes, Textured Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Courbettes, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulousl...
Category

2010s French Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Christmas Happy Pillow Red Velvet and White Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Elegant and refined Christmas pillow. Made of soft velvet with cotton trimmings, it looks like an original Christmas gift, which certainly does not go...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Schumacher Chevron Velvet 22" Pillow in Champagne
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chevron Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous combination of plush ombré and delicate accent stripes, this luxe chevron has a dynamic presence. Pillow incl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Turquoise 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Lucky Bernese Mountain Dog Shearling Collectible Peluche Fur by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
WARNING: This is not a toy. This item is for collectors only, not intended for children under 14 years of age. Lucky the plush Bernese mountain dog...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

Gold Brown Natural Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
This is a material that has been skilfully worked in order to provide the movement with a mélange of natural colours that are unique from cushion to cushion. Our skilled artisans ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

House of Scalamandre Zebras Throw Pillow
Located in Saint Louis, US
This luxury plush pillow is a product of the Art by Gomez atelier. The front is fitted with a rich sunflower yellow that supports a pattern with galloping zebras. The fabric is from the archives of the luxurious House of Scalamandre...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Soft Red Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak rug. Measures: 17'' x 17''.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Schumacher Ankara Silk Velvet in Black & Gold 20" x 16"Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The Ankara Silk Velvet Pillow by Les Ottomans features handwoven fabric with a knife edge finish. Les Ottomans pillows are handmade in Istanbul, juxtaposing the traditional patterns ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Contemporary Cruelty-Free Duvet in Cashmere and Alpaca, Contraste Silk Edging
Located in Milano, IT
What is sustainability? By asking ourselves this question, we wanted to offer an alternative to traditional down duvets that would provide unique softness and fineness, and at the sa...
Category

2010s Polish Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca, Natural Fiber, Silk

Schumacher Strawberry Jam 18x12" Pillow in Green
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Strawberry Jam Trim by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Strawberry Jam Trim in green is a whimsical handmade design crea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Major Collection Cushion Velvet with Fringes Mustard
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
With double soft padding the Major Collection is a stunning addition to a luxury classic or contemporary interior and a perfect piece to pair with the other cushions of LO Décor R...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Zer Pillow, Ivory and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Zer pillow is an all over embellished beaded pillow with an ivory top half ending in a gold dip. This accent piece will be a sparkling addition to any room collection. Size: 22...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Christmas Happy Pillow Black Velvet and White Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Elegant and refined Christmas pillow. Made of soft velvet with cotton trimmings, it looks like an original Christmas gift, which certainly does not go...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Schumacher Vasily Linen 16" x 12" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vasily Linen with a self welt finish. Artfully abstracted, Vasily Linen in multi is based on a 1930s pattern with a quirky, sophisticated sensibility. Decorated ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Edirne Silk Velvet in Sky & Black 20" x 16" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The Edirne Silk Velvet Pillow by Les Ottomans features handwoven fabric with a knife edge finish. Les Ottomans pillows are handmade in Istanbul, juxtaposing the traditional patterns ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Emily Turtle Castorino and Shearling Collectible Peluche Fur by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
WARNING: This is not a toy. This item is for collectors only, not intended for children under 14 years of age. Emily, the plush tortoise body is made of two-tone real south American...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

Christmas Happy Pillow White Velvet and White Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Elegant and refined Christmas pillow. Made of soft velvet with cotton trimmings, it looks like an original Christmas gift, which certainly does not go...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Yellow Cotton Matelasse Sofa Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back. Off-white embroidery thread. Slim off-white zipper at the bottom seam. Polyester fiber cushion filling included. Approx weigh...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Schuamcher Francestown Coverlet 20" Pillow in Navy
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Francestown Coverlet with a knife edge finish. Woven on a traditional handloom, Francetown Coverlet in navy features a popular 18th-century geometric motif that ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wood

Bit Map Series 02, Multicolor Modern Graphic Woven Wall Tapestry & Throw Blanket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit Map Series 02 by Luft Tanaka Studio A multicolored and visually striking throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn. 50" x 60" / 127cm x 152cm (custom sizes available upon request) Reversible. Opposite side has the same design with inverted colors. The Bit Map Series is based on digital “doodles” Luft makes using Kid...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Silver Sky Fox Natural Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A great "wild" classic that would blend just as well in a chalet decor as it would in a modern attic. This natural silver fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting the ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

Christmas Happy Pillow White Velvet and Black Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Elegant and refined Christmas pillow. Made of soft velvet with cotton trimmings, it looks like an original Christmas gift, which certainly does not go...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Christmas Happy Pillow Green Velvet and White Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Elegant and refined Christmas pillow. Made of soft velvet with cotton trimmings, it looks like an original Christmas gift, which certainly does not go...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Happy Pillow Velvet Fuchsia with Red Fringes
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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Happy Pillow Snowflake Velvet Brown With Beige Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Sophisticated and elegant, the Winter Collection is the last outstanding fashioned creation. Velvet cushion with a sophisticated elk embroidered, with a contrasting colour fringe. Si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Happy Pillow Elk Velvet Beige With Brown Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Sophisticated and elegant, the Winter Collection is the last outstanding fashioned creation. Velvet cushion with a sophisticated elk embroidered, with a contrasting colour fringe. Si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Adele Ivory Silver Velvet Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich charcoal velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes and hand beaded embroidery. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect for any ro...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Schuamcher Margie Floral 16" Pillow in Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Margie Floral. A classic delicate rosebud pattern inspired by a vintage design, Margie Floral in marigold is printed on a soft cotton-linen ground. Pillow is fin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Kora Small Lumbar Pillow, Undyed & Handwoven In Silk Wool Cotton Blend
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Kora Small Lumbar Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully blended handspun yarns like silk, wool and organic cotton. The beauty of this pill...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Maharam Pillow, Prism by Paul Smith
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Prism by Paul Smith 006 Frame Paul Smith (b. 1946, United Kingdom) is a designer of mens- and womenswear with an enthusiasm for wide-ranging cultural references and idiosyncratic combinations of pattern and color, applied with understatement. His ability to combine a flair for eccentric detail with a dedication to the highest standards of craftsmanship has made him among the most successful fashion designers in British history...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Sayra Stone Pillow, Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sayra pillow features a plush stone velvet base with an abstract gold embroidery thread. Perfect modern addition to any room. Size: 22”x 22” Features Zipper closure Gold embro...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Zer Lumbar Pillow, Ivory and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Zer lumbar pillow is an all over embellished beaded pillow with an ivory top half ending in a gold dip. This accent piece will be a sparkling addition to any room collection. S...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Schumacher Le Matelot Blue Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Le Matelot in blue. Cut velvet stripes pop on a crisp cotton ground, making this uniquely scaled and tonal pattern the epitom...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Coral Silky Silver Fox Fur Cashmere Silk Throw Luxury Blanket by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
This is a design piece that has to stand out. The coral-coloured cashmere and silk blanket are contrasted by the natural grey-black hue of the silver fox fur, hemmed on the short si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 22" Pillow in Fushia
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24" Pillow in Fushia
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Schuamcher Deco Flower Embroidery 20" Pillow in Multi
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Deco Flower Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Deco Flower Embroidery in multi is a lovely loose floral design inspired by a hand-embroidered documentary fabri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Rosina Floral 18" Pillow in Marigold
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rosina Floral with a knife edge finish. Featuring a unique woven rosebud pattern, Rosina Floral in cornflower is an appealing dimensional design with an embroide...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Seytu Classic Black & White Throw in Wool, Organic Cotton, Silk Blend
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Seytu Throw is a slightly textured handwoven throw, where our artisans have skillfully blended handspun yarns like silk, wool and organic cotton. The b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Bespoke Overstuffed Throw Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bespoke pillow is handmade from 100% natural materials in the maker's studio in Brooklyn, NY. The wool is sourced from a village south Oaxaca, a blend of merino and churro wool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mira Starburst Pillow, Ivory Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fill the room with this modern abstract embroidered pillow. Adds instant glamour and luxury to any room. Size: 22”x 22” Features Zipper closure No design on backside Embroidery de...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Shumacher Dixon Embroidered 25x16" Print Pillow in Neutral
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Embroidered Print Linen with a knife edge finish. A series of stepped lines is handprinted with pigment ink on a linen ground and then embroidered along th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Floral Printed Dark Green Velvet Purple Trim Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece) Overall: 17”W x 10”D x 17”H Price As Shown: $1,310 as a pair Customization may change the price. How We Work: Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet, Down, Feathers

Happy Pillow Sahara White with Multicolor Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This elegant cushion cover was carefully hand-sewn with soft, beige velvet and contoured by a prestigiuos multicolour cotton fringe. A sophisticated addition to a classic or contempo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Schuamcher Bellini I/O 16" Pillow in Sand
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bellini Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. Soft bouclé yarns give this chic small-scale scallop pattern its fabulous texture, unique dimension and lovely h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24" Pillow in Tortoise
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Custom Intarsia Letter Beige Superior Lapin Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A plain Lapin fur Superior cushion personalized and made unique with an inlaid letter stitched in a contrasting colour. The craftsmanship requires a great deal of skill and experie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

Fully Hand Embroidered by Artisans, Katha Handloom Queen Bedspread in Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Katha is a organic cotton bedspread / diver masterfully hand embroidered by unique group of indigenous artisan wome...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Yarn

Adele Teal Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked teal velvet Adele pillow with asymetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect fo...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

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.

Recently Viewed

View All