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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Style: Modern
Maia Blue Embroidered Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous Maia is featuring a blue ombre and rivers on gold and silver beading. Add this glam pillow to any room!
Size : 14”x 20”
Features
Zipper c...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Lux Beige Fur Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lux Pillow is a plush faux fur pillow with two elegant rows of gold beading going through the front of the pillow. This is a perfect addition to any home looking for a neutral soft t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Faux Fur
Schumacher Chevron Velvet 20" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
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
Velvet throw pillow & hand made embroidery - REX- by Mar de Doce
By Mar de Doce
Located in Dallas, TX
Introducing a lumbar-sized 13*19" throw pillow that embodies uniqueness and luxury. "REX" is Crafted from imported animal-like textured velvets. What truly distinguishes it is the ha...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet, Beads
Adele Charcoal Gold Velvet Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich aqua velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes and hand beaded embroidery. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schuamcher Francestown Coverlet 20" Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
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
Mountain Chalet Fox Suede Bed Base Fur Throw Luxury Blanket Plaid by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A natural red fox and cream suede blanket. Long and complex workmanship provides a modern interpretation of a classic wild line.
Thanks to the meticulously studied "patchwork-style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Other
Night Deser Karakul Lamb Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
This patterned Persian lambswool cushion is totally versatile.
From the wildest to the most elegant decor, it enchants with its unrepeatable natural patterns, created by the sheen ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Other
Schumacher Loulou 18" Pillow in Opal
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Loulou. An elegant abstract design inspired by classic bargello tapestries, Loulou fabric in opal is a textural tour de force that combines several different weave structures for a stunning effect. Pillow is finished with a welt in Gustave Silk Lip Cord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Java
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in java is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Adele Ivory Silver Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked ivory velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical silver foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Adele Lumbar Teal Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Adele lumbar pillow is a solid teal pintucked velvet garnished with gold foil patches and hand beaded embroidery. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Loulou 18" Pillow in Smoky Quartz
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Loulou. An elegant abstract design inspired by classic bargello tapestries, Loulou fabric in smoky quartz is a textural tour de force that combines several different weave structures for a stunning effect. Pillow is finished with a welt in Gustave Silk Lip Cord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Sage Handloom Throw In Organic Cotton In Pastel Green Cream Shades
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Sage is a organic cotton throw / blanket handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles
Materials
Yarn
Handmade silk velvet pillow by Beaumont & Fletcher
Located in London, GB
Handmade in its entirety, Beaumont & Fletcher's Kyma pillow has a striking flame stitch front and plain silk velvet back and piping. This particular design combines playful pinks wit...
Category
2010s British Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Feathers, Down, Velvet, Silk
Shumacher Ananas 18" Pillow in Peacock
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ananas with a knife edge finish. A lush landscape of pineapples nestled among banana leaves, Ananas was designed in 1930 by Paul Poiret exclusively for Schumache...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Blue & Ochre
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marguerite Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Happy and humble, Marguerite Embroidery features a hand-stitched floral design on a linen ground. Subtle irregula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Adele Aqua Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked aqua velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect f...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Maharam Pillow, Prism by Paul Smith
By Maharam, Paul Smith
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Prism by Paul Smith
005 Mega
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
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Fushia
By Schumacher
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 20" Pillow in Fushia
By Schumacher
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
Shumacher Dixon Embroidered Print 25x16" Pillow in Yellow
By Schumacher
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
Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Buttercup
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marguerite Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Happy and humble, Marguerite Embroidery features a hand-stitched floral design on a linen ground. Subtle irregula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Nim Pillow, Light Brown Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour and sophistication to any room when decorating with the Nimbus pillow.
Size: 20”x 20”
Features
Zipper closure
Fabric: Linen
Insert included
Shape: Square
Edge Type: St...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Sona Pillow, Gold Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sona pillow features a distressed water color print which is further enhanced with a distressed metallic foil print for added texture. Decorate with this pillow to bring glamor a...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Blossom
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marguerite Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Happy and humble, the embroidery is an irregular hand-stitched floral design on a linen ground. Subtle irregulari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Shumacher Janis Velvet 18" Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Janis Velvet with a self welt finish. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Pill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Luna Light Beige Fur Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luna pillow features a luxurious fur in a simple yet elegant construction. Add this pillow to any room to bring some dimension & class to it when you decorate with this pillow.
...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Schumacher Clermont Epingle 16" Pillow in Pink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Clermont Épinglé. An unexpected combination of familiar motifs, Clermont Épinglé in pink is a wonderful large-scale fabric design featuring Grecian urns against ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Fornasetti Silk Cushion High Fidelity Cat
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti cushions will add to each room an unexpected detail thanks to the most iconic Italian atelier designs.
Cushion cover material: S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Linen Pillow with Leather Trimming and Tassel
Located in Dural, AU
It's the season of refreshing whites and soft natural textures, so why not style your interiors with this Cabana, natural white linen pillow. A captivating cushion made from 100% uph...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 20" Pillow in Tortoise
By Schumacher
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
Shumacher Rolling Hills 18x12" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rolling Hills with a knife edge finish. Charming animals gambol within a naïve landscape in this whimsical full-coverage print. This design preserves the rustic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Elise Ivory Gold Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax with this beautiful digital printed pillow featuring streams of gold over a sea of gorgeous colors.
Size: 20”x 20”
Features
Zipper closure
Digital printed
Insert included
Sh...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Foil
Nim Pillow, Charcoal Gold Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour and sophistication to any room when decorating with the Nimbus pillow.
Size: 20”x 20”
Features
Zipper closure
Fabric: Linen
Insert included
Shape: Square
Edge Type: Standard/No Edge Type
Care...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Chocolate Brown Cloud White Natural Cashmere Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A connoisseur's cushion, using cashmere leather from which the precious yarn is obtained, in its purest form.
The several centimeters high pile alternating between smooth and curly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Other
Shumacher Margarete 20" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Margarete with a knife edge finish. Margarete in ivory on charcoal redefines bouclé. Woven with a superior yarn that blends wool and cotton with extra body and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Lux Faux Fur White Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lux is a plush faux fur pillow with two elegant rows of gold beading going through the the front of the pillow. This is a perfect addition to any home looking for a neutral soft tone...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Faux Fur
Schumacher Ellies & Garden Path 20" Pillow in Iron & Rose
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ellies on front with Garden Path on back, both by Molly Mahon for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Ellies is a pattern of romping elephants that speaks to Mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Adele Stone Gold Velvet Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich ivory velvet Adele pillow with asymetrical silver foil stripes and hand beaded embroidery. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Bezique Flamestitch Blue Green Velvet Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 22" x 22" pillow features Bezique Flamestitch in blue and green on the front with Piet Performance Linen in Flax on the back. The Old World motif packs a lot of pizzazz into a c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Polyester
Silk Satin Cushion Pleated Centre Stripe Detail Color Dark Emerald Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk satin cushion with centre stripe detail embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk satin Brochier col. Smeralado 35 x 50cm, concealed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Luna Black Fur Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luna pillow features a luxurious fur in a simple yet elegant construction. Add this pillow to any room to bring some dimension & class to it when you decorate with this pillow.
...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Ceru Handloom Merino Throw / Blanket in Neutral Shades of Cream & Serene Blue
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, CERU merino throw or blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles
Materials
Yarn
Maki Husky Superior Lapin Collectible Peluche Natural 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.
Maki, the plush Husky dog, is made of real, superior lapin fur in four...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Other
Adele Stone Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked stone velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Silk Satin Cushion Pleated Small Opal Pattern Embossed Color Dark Emerald Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk satin cushion with embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk satin Brochier col. Smeralado 35 x 50cm, concealed zipper in the bottom ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Sophia Velvet Cocoa Lumbar Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 11" x 16" pillow features Sophia Velvet in Cocoa. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velvet has an unbelievably lush hand, a wonderful luster and an extensive c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Polyester
Lagos Sand Hide Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamor and sophistication to any room when decorating with the Sand color hide Lagos pillow from Cloud9.
Size: 22”x 22”
Features
Zipper closure
Sand color
Insert included
Shap...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Other
Cushion Cover NeedlePoint Modern Pillow Case 18”x18” Hand Made
Located in Long Island, NY
Cushion Pillow Cover Case Needle Point Modern Colors 18”x18” Hand Made
Category
2010s European Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Adele Charcoal Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked charcoal velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Nimbus Lumbar Pillow, Light Brown Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour to any room when decorating with this Nimbus throw pillow. This pillow is stone linen with gold zari embroidery.
Size: 14” x 31”
Features
Zipper closure
Gold zari embr...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Karia Wheat Linen Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
100% linen pillow with hide applique, embellished with beads and jewels. In a soft linen color with accents of grey, this pillow is sophisticated & glamorous. Add it to your living r...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Lagos Green Hide Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour and sophistication to any room when decorating with the green color hide Lagos pillow.
Size: 22”x 22”
Features
Zipper closure
Green color
Insert included
Shape: Square...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Other
Luna Ivory Beige Fur Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luna Lumbar pillow features a luxurious fur in a simple yet elegant construction. Add this pillow to any room to bring some dimension & class to it when you decorate with this pi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Mira Starburst Pillow, Light Brown 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
Embroidered pillow
Fabric: Velvet
Insert included
Shape: Square
Care Instructions...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Silk Cushion Pleated Small Opal Pattern Embossed Colour Platinum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk cushion with embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, colour Platinum 35 x 50cm, concealed zipper in the bottom seam, inner pad with feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Karia Wheat Linen Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fully linen pillow is adorned with hide applique, embellished with beads and jewels. In a soft linen color with accents of grey, this pillow is sophisticated & glamorous. Add it...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Modern textiles for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern textiles for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage textiles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, cotton and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern textiles made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original textiles, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, LO DECOR, Jhon Ortiz, and Studio Variously . It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for textiles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $33,930 while the average work can sell for $320.
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