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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 2 Amara & Colourless Sky by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 amara & colourless sky by Natalie Van der Massen Dimensions: 50 x H 150 cm (each). Materials: Linen, bio cotton. Off white, grijs. Technique: Manually woven. Hand-crafted. Amara & Colourless Sky is a handcrafted tapestry. Unique in its kind. With beautiful, subtle colors that create a calm and peaceful environment in every room. Paired with the Amara Tapestry to create the perfect duo. Designer's Biography Nathalie Van der Massen (°88) is a designer working in the field of textile and graphic design, interior, and architecture. After finishing her Master in Graphic Design at Sint Lucas Antwerp, she went to LUCA Ghent for a 2nd degree in Textile Design. During this study period, she was selected for a residency at the Textile Museum in Tilburg and did internships with an Italian fashion company in Como and later with fashion designer Christian Wijnants...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Schumacher Mini Leopard I/O in Navy 16" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mini Leopard with a knife edge finish. A fabulous woven, Mini Leopard Indoor/Outdoor fabric in navy features a small-scale, allover animal print that is just rig...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Pair Hand Woven Suede Cushions Colour Mandarine Square Shaped
Located in Hamburg, DE
This hand woven Suede cushions colour Mandarine will bring colour to your interior. The cushions are hand crafted in Germany with suede leather from Italy dyed to our colour specific...
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Suede

Schumacher Annika Floral Tapestry Pillow 18x12" in Multi on Navy
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Annika Floral Tapestry with a knife edge finish. Based on original artwork that was hand-drawn in our studio, Annika Floral Tapestry in multi-on-navy derives its...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Embroidered Golden Leaves Velvet Pillow - Green
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring timeless elegance to your space with our embroidered velvet 'Golden Leaves' pillows. Featuring intricate golden leaves fully embroidered on a luxurious velvet base, these pillo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Schumacher Marguerite Embroidery II Sky Wool Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 9" x 14.5" pillow features Marguerite Embroidery in Sky paired with Savannah Linen in ocean on the back. Happy and humble, Marguerite embroidery is an irregular hand...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Linen

Multicolor Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk, 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

Hand Woven Leather Cushion Color Bright Green Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
HAND WOVEN CUSHION CREATED FROM VERY SOFT VEGETABLE TANNED AND DYED LEATHER IN COL. BRIGHt GREEN ON A CHAIN IN MERCERIEZED COTTON IN MATCHING COLO...
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Leather

Schumacher Rubia Embroidery Ivory Two-Sided Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Rubia Embroidery in ivory. Made on a 100% linen ground, the stylized flowers are rendered in an irregular running stitch with a subtle sheen lending it...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Pair of Modernist Square Pillows in Ecru & Muted Gold Tones with Piping Details
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of square modernist pillows features organic forms in muted gold hue- with piping in a matching tone- that float against an ecru background with a horizontal weave....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Pleat Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Rose velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Schumacher Janis Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Moonstone
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Gray and Yellow Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet

Schumacher Clermont Epingle 16" Pillow in Pink
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Hand-Printed Green Palm Tree Cotton Pillow - Green
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring a hint of the tropics to your home with our palm tree cushion. Featuring a beautifully detailed palm tree design, complemented by a hand block printed border and finished with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Wool Blanket Geometrics Grey Woven of Merino and Cashmere by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 90% merino and 10% cashmere in Scotland: This exquisite throw in different Greys is the perfect flattering and warming companion for e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Multicolor Leaf Pattern Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet

Guild Designer Pair Of Printed Cotton Pillows With Feather Interior
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Elega...
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Feathers

Schumacher Birds and Butterflies 24" Lumbar Pillow in Multi
Located in New York, NY
This 24" x 12" pillow features birds and butterflies, our celebrated and ever-popular pattern derived from a hand printed 1960s wallcovering in the Schumacher archives. Shown here in multi on white and finished with a contrast cord, whimsical creatures take flight amid twining foliage. 100% cotton. Content: 100% cotton Made with our Birds & Butterflies Fabric...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Modern Cream Macrame Decorative Pillow
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Cream Macrame Decorative Pillow is a sophisticated fusion of craftsmanship and contemporary style, designed to enhance any luxury interior with its refined aesthetic. Its ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Blossom
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

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

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

Vintage Gorgeous Pink Silk Scarf by Leonard, Paris
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Gorgeous Leonard Paris silk scarf in mint pristine condition. Authentic Carre Leonard Paris scarf, vintage gray pink black floral print, silk square scarf, hand-rolled edges. Genuine vintage Leonard Paris women collection. Colors: Gray/ pink/ black Size: Large square: 34" x 34" Brand: Leonard Paris Carre silk foulard Leonard Paris . Designed by french artist Leonard Paris. Great gift 100 % silk, handcrafted, Made in France. Vintage 1970's silk scarf accessorie. Leonard Paris House The art of flowers...
Category

20th Century French Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Pair Cashmere Wool Cushions Colour Black with Fur Trim Raccoon
Located in Hamburg, DE
Decorative cushions in 100% Cashmere wool color black with fur trim Raccoon Pompons, total size about 65 x 55cm incl. Trim, size 50 x 40cm for Cashmere cushions plus fur trim made fr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur, Wool

Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Style #381
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of luxury and vibrancy to your home with our Silk Velvet Cushions. Featuring a bold and colorful design on the front, these cushions bring an artistic statement to any sp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Modern Light Woven Pillow with Elitis Fabric by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Elitis Light Woven Pillow by MOGUL, measuring 22x22 inches, is a harmonious fusion of luxurious texture and expert craftsmanship, embodying the refined artistry of Elitis fabric....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Yellow and Blue Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet

Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Pleat Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow m...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Orange Multicolor Geometric Design Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet

Brown Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A small pillow made with a brown Turkish Mohair rug. Measures: 15" x 15".
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair, Foam

Vintage Oushak Pillow Cover with Soft Muted Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
52226, vintage Oushak pillow cover with soft muted colors. For a polished look on beds, sofas or chairs, this vintage Oushak pillow cover helps ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Modern Cream Macrame Decorative Kidney Pillow
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Cream Macrame Decorative Pillow is a masterful combination of artisanal craftsmanship and contemporary elegance, designed to elevate any space with its understated sophist...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

JG Switzer Classic Blanket in White Cashmere, King
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The JG Classic Blanket is a tailored blanket, milled in England from soft and high-quality cashmere and lambswool wool blend - a rare blend and hard to find in this generous size - i...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Hand Painted Silk Pillow, Abstract No.6, Peach Pink & Gray
Located in New York, NY
Blush silk faille pillow dyed with magenta, orange and gray in an abstract pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-painted and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Schumacher Le Matelot Lumbar Pillow in Peacock
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Le Matelot with a knife edge finish. Cut velvet stripes pop on a crisp cotton ground, making this uniquely scaled and tonal pattern the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Polyester

Schumacher Ocean in Blue 16" x 24" Lumbar Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The Ocean Blue lumbar pillow features original artwork by Bonnie Ashley of Bonnie & Neal, printed on white linen. The reverse of the cushion feature...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Blue, navy & maroon woven recycled wool blanket, throw made in the UK
Located in London, London
'Scatter' double sided blanket woven from recycled wool in blue, navy by Granite + Smoke. Our recycled wool blankets are woven at a historic, 150 year old mill in the North of Engla...
Category

2010s English Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Three Handmade Pillows with YSL Logo Print, Fabric from 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hand-crafted pillows with front made of beautiful vintage Yves Saint Laurent jersey fabric. It features yellow, red and darkblue logos against a light blue background. Backside in velvet. Fringes in red terracotta cotton. An eclectic style suitable for those who adore the Hollywood glam period. (Imagine the iconic photo...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Modern Decorative Golden/Coffee Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a floral design with predominant golden/coffee color. Hand made, using either 100% premium wool. This pill...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Stripe Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Rose velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Striped pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measur...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Multicolor Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover 20" x 20"
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquis...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk, 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

Pair of Multicolor Tweed Boucle Pillows Feather Doen 23”
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular pair of multicolored tweed boucle pillows, 23” square, with feather down inserts.
Category

1990s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Textile

CRUST lobster green and red Silk Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
CRUST silk cushion is for all those who want to express their uniqueness, in a vibrant, luxurious way. Take your home decor to another level, with this friendly lobster. A certain ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Plumma Forest Throw 100% Baby Alpaca by Fells Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT The Pluma is a subtle herringbone throw with a fine pluma fringe. Luxuriously soft and versatile. Made purely from one of the rarest, softest, most luxurious fibers in the world – Peruvian Royal Baby...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca

Pair Hand Woven Suede Cushions Colour Ginger Square Shaped
Located in Hamburg, DE
Hand woven Suede cushions colour GINGER, back side with Suede as shown on image, cushion size 43 x 38cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Suede

Printed Velvet Pillow Smudge Lilac
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed cotton velvet front and solid Belgian linen back, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary liv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Halo Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Rose velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Halo pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures ...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Fornasetti Cushion Chiave Key from the Series Tema e Variazioni Cotton
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti cushions will add to each room an unexpected detail thanks to the most iconic Italian atelier designs. The decoration features t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Silver & Indigo Blue Halo Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Silver velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Halo pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measure...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Gold & Indigo Blue Ikat Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Gold velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Ikat pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures ...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Yellow and Gray Design Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet

Shumacher Elko Plaid 22x14" Pillow in Straw
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Elko Plaid with a knife edge finish. The asymmetrical design and unexpected fringe detailing shows the hand of the maker in this plaid. Pillow includes a feather...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Polyester

Multicolor Leaf Pattern Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet

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

Loom Woven Throw Pillow, Twilight Navy Geo
Located in New York, NY
Twilight Navy geometric upholstered pillow with navy linen backing, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Cotton upholstered fabric woven on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Pillow...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Upholstery

Green Geometric Design Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet

Obsidiana Brown and Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Dream Pillow with Ornate Fountain Embroidery Pattern
Located in Greenwich, CT
Oversize pillows are stuffed with a down/feather blend and covered with an exquisite embroidery design featuring an ornamental fountain and pineapple on a contrasting gray cotton sat...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Satin

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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