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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

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Style: Modern
Barbera Cashmere Cushion Cover Black and Lime Woven Check Pattern on Ivory
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 no cushion cover, 100% cashmere from Carlo Barbera Italy, woven check pattern, color black, lime and saddle brown on ivory base, cushion size: 50 x 75cm,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Hand Embroidered Linen Pillow - Dragonfly
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring a hint of the tropics to your home with our hand embroidered dragonfly cushion. Featuring a beautifully embroidered dragonfly, this cushion adds a touch of relaxed elegance to ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian 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

Temara Embroidered Print Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Temara Embroidered Print with a knife edge finish. This exotic beauty is printed by hand on a linen-jute ground and embellished with hand-guided embroidery. Back...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Judy Ross Textiles Slice Hand-Embroidered Chainstitch Pillow, 18 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Judy Ross is a New York based designer and artist. Traveling in India to work as an independent textile designer, she developed a passion for the centuries-o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Metallic Thread

Schumacher Marion Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Sepia
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marion Velvet Tape with a knife edge finish. A scrolling leaf pattern in jacquard cut velvet gives this champagne-colored accessory a luster that's positively lu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Artigianale Italian Handwoven Black White 47" Oversized Floor Pillow
Located in New York, NY
These custom pillows in our Artigianale collection are a marriage of old world craftsmanship and modern design sensibility. Handwoven and crafte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Down, Feathers, Wool, Cotton

Ripple Fabric in Jade and Indigo, Belgian Linen (Fabric by the Yard)
Located in New York, NY
Ripple is our love letter to indigo dye, detailed shapes ripple beautifully throughout the bold pattern, seen here in Jade green. Pigment printed on 100% Belgian Linen. Designed in N...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Shearling Sheepskin Dark Green Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

Pair Hand Woven Suede Cushions Colour Ginger Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 Pair hand woven suede cushion colour ginger, back side with suede, cushion size: 30 x 45 cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Suede

Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Pearl Dark Blue Velvet by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple. Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details. 2x G700610 Rectangular decorative cushion in cream velvet....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Satin, Velvet

Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 22" Pillow in Jungle
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in jungle is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative sty...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Shearling Sheepskin Stone Grey Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

Jasper Dry Green - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Frilled Cushions
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 cushions, designed to bring beauty, positive...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Schumacher Brigitte Stripe 18" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Brigitte Stripe with a fringe finish. The perfect thin stripe, not too casual and not too dressy. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper cl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Judy Ross Textiles Fauna Hand-Embroidered Chainstitch Pillow, 18 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Judy Ross is a New York based designer and artist. Traveling in India to work as an independent textile designer, she developed a passion for the centuries-o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Metallic Thread

Hand Painted Silk Pillow, Abstract No.5, 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

Schuamcher Cabanon Stripe 20" Pillow in Rose
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cabanon Stripe with a fringe finish. A classic combination of flowers and stripes, this delicate small-scale design has a lovely handprinted look. Cabanon Stripe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Birds and Butterflies 20" Pillow in Multi
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pilllow features birds and butterflies, our celebrated and ever-popular pattern derived from a hand printed 1960s wallcovering in the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Brimfield 20" Pillow in Cinder
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Brimfield with a knife edge finish. Inspired by a vintage textile we found at the famed Brimfield Antique Flea Market, this exceedingly soft and intricate woven ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wood

Marianne Square Black Hand Embroidered Modern Geometric Throw Pillow Cover
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

Cotton, Wool

Schumacher Chenonceau Sky Linen Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Chenonceau in Sky. Based on a documentary print of a 17th century Persian damask, Chenonceau is filled with enchanting flora-and-fauna silhouettes. Fea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

FAJAS Handwoven Artisanal Sash Pillows in Terracota Velvet by ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative pillows with handwoven artisanal sash details from Peguche, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric. These decorative cushions are carefully hand-crafted wit...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet in Mink 20" Pillow
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Buttercup
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

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Wool Snowball Cloud Pillow
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Our tactile 12" snowball is made from our Shetland cloud heritage breed Shetland, local and imported merino wool and milled here in West Sonoma County at our workshop. The ball is fi...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Black & White Italia Boucle
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful pillow is composed of vintage Italia boucle. The black and white contrast is striking, while the quality craftsmanship provides a softness that will be hard to resist....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

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

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Canary Yellow & Indigo Blue Grid Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Canary yellow 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 measure...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Multicolored Woven Pillow in Multicolor Sixteen Geometric Pattern
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

JG Switzer Classic Blanket in Black Cashmere Blend- 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

Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon I/O 18" Pillow in Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chiang Mai Dragon Indoor/Outdoor with a self welt finish. One of our best-loved designs, this Art Deco-inspired chinoiserie motif has been adapted into a chic ou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Striped Textured Wool Linen blend Pillow in Blue 70x40cm.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striped mixed textured wool and linen blend pillow BIM in Blue and Grey colors. Size 70x40 cm Handmade in Sweden. Composition front: 33%LI, 32%WO, 26%CO, 5%PES, 2%PC, 1%PA, 1%VI. ...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Linen, Down

Schumacher Regalia Blue Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Regalia in Blue, an artisanal print of mirrored silhouettes of rampant lions and stylized flowers on a textural union cloth ground. Feather/down fill i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Schumacher Jasmine I/O 24x12" Pillow in Indigo
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jasmine Indoor/Outdoor by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Inspired by traditional Indian block prints, Jasmine Indoor/Outdoor in indigo by ...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Polyester

Schumacher Jasmine I/O 24x12" Pillow in Indigo
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jasmine Indoor/Outdoor by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Inspired by traditional Indian block prints, Jasmine Indoor/Outdoor in indigo by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Canary Yellow & Indigo Blue Dash Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Canary yellow silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Dash pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measure...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

The Tropics Collection 'Tiger' Woven Throw Monochrome and Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
The Tropics Collection 'Tiger' woven recycled cotton throw As a throw, blanket, draped or a wall hung, this luxuriously versatile woven throw will create a bold statement in any ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Linen Blue Dot Patterned and Velvet Back Square Pillows (Needs Review)
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece) Overall: 22”W x 10”D x 22”H Price As Shown: $1,530 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

Linen, Velvet, Down, Feathers

Outdoor Pillow with Beige Dedar Milano Fabric Pattern
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I Modern outdoor pillow made with Dedar Milano fabrics. The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the pe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Silk Cushions Starburst Hand Embroidery Swarovski Crystals Silk Colour Grey-Gold
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 Pair Cushions with starburst design, hand embroidery with Swarovski crystals and silver thread on silk satin colour grey-gold, cushion size 50 x 50cm, cushion cover with cotton lin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Schumacher Rolling Hills in Blues 18 x 12" Pillow
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

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Talitha Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Talitha Tape (item# 70645, TALITHA TAPE) with a knife edge finish. Inspired by a document in our archives, this tape brings the appeal of graphic, ethnic embroid...
Category

2010s North American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen, Polyester

Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Old Rose Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Old Rose, Back Side with Suede, Cushion size: 30 x 45 cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Suede

Shumacher Saranda Flower 20" Pillow in Marigold
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Saranda Flower and is finished with a flange in Elliott Brushed Cotton. Inspired by traditional Indian hand-block designs, this marigold-colored Saranda Flower E...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After several years of using indigo canvas to upholster our sofas and chairs from the Inheritance collection, we have accumulated a great deal of scrap material. Most are just pieces too small to use for upholstery, or the leftover cuttings from the sewing room floor. We designed and made these quilts with those pieces. The backside of the quilt is a very soft brushed canvas. Each piece is unique with varying shades of Indigo canvas and quantities are very limited. Inspired by a worn-in pair of jeans and created alongside the team at Simon Miller, USA, our indigo cotton canvas is hand dyed...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Canvas

Oversized Down/Feather Pillow w Quilted Cat Pattern and Faux Fur Trim
Located in Greenwich, CT
Oversized throw pillow with down/feather insert. Quilted cat velvet on face, cotton matte velvet back and faux fur trim. Pillow is understuffed ...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Down, Feathers

Schumacher Magic Mountain Dragon Blue Cotton Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Magic Mountain Dragon in Blue, paired with Langham in Niagara on the back. Foo dogs and fire-breathing dragons animate this fantastic, symm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet Pillow in Marine
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tortola with a knife edge finish. Inspired by basket designs, this concentric diamond pattern is woven from Dralon acrylic yarns. Textured and extremely durable, it is suitable for both indoor or outdoor settings. Pillow includes a polyfill insert and hidden zipper closure. Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous with style, taste, and innovation. A passion for luxury and an unwavering commitment to beauty are woven into everything we do. Pillows and accessories Product Detail Pattern Name: Vanderbilt Velvet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Schumacher Jasmine I/O 24x12" Pillow in Neutral
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jasmine Indoor/Outdoor by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Inspired by traditional Indian block prints, Jasmine Indoor/Outdoor in neutral by...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Safira Mustard Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
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

Judy Ross Textiles Cascade Hand-Embroidered Chainstitch Pillow, 18 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Judy Ross is a New York based designer and artist. Traveling in India to work as an independent textile designer, she developed a passion for the centuries-o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Metallic Thread

Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Roses
Located in Doral, FL
Exceptional collection of tableware and objects born out of the collaboration between Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s magazine and the Italian design company Seletti. Black...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Polyester

Schumacher Ming Fret Velvet 18" Pillow in Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Ming Fret in bronze, a velvet interpretation of our popular Ming Fret pattern, derived from a traditional Chinese motif. Chic and elegant, its raised, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

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

Cotton, Linen, Silk, Nylon, Polyester

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

Round Soft Mohair Pillow in Green 45 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round soft Mohair pillow BONBON in Green color. Size: Diameter 45cm, Hight: 10 cm ( inner pillow included 50cm diameter and approx. 10 cm high to get extra round ) Handmade in Sweden...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair

Schuamcher Dazzle Ship Velvet 16" Pillow in Verdant
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dazzle Ship Velvet by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. An all-over three-color geometric in verdant reminiscent of Op Art patterns is rend...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Citrus Garden Indoor/Outdoor Pillow in Primary
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Citrus Garden Indoor/Outdoor with a self-welt finish. Charming and whimsical, Josef Frank's beloved 1947 print is a colorful, cheery...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles

Materials

Polyester

Large Euro Sham Pillows with Shag Frayed Geometric Woven
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large Euro sham pillows with shag print on faces and duck egg velvet on backs. Featuring invisible zipper and custom down/feather insert. Sold as a pair. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Down, Feathers

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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