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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
LLAMA Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Olive Velvet by ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered llama motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric.
Embracing sumptuous luxury, these decorative pillows showcase...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Schumacher Campagne Peacock Rouge Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Campagne in peacock and rouge. A lush, lively interpretation of a Classic French design, with a captivating all-over pattern of plumes, blossoms and vi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Nylon
Schumacher Janis Velvet Blue Lumbar Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 16" pillow features Janis Velvet in blue. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Feather/do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Schumacher Birds and Butterflies 24" Lumbar Pillow in Multi
By Schumacher
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
Schumacher Las Colinas Scenic Tapestry Pillow 20x14" in Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Las Colinas Scenic Tapestry with a knife edge finish. Inspired by handwoven textiles from South and Central America, Las Colinas in green is a charming pastoral ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumcher Riley 20" Pillow in Navy on Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Gilded Serpiente Velvet Pillow features a hand-painted snake motif on luxurious silk velvet. The final result is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece of Venetia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet Pillow in Marine
By Schumacher
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
Outdoor Pillow with Blue Pattern and Weather Resistance
By Myface
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
Kauffmann Fabric Tropical Foliage Pillow Feather insert
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Kauffmann fabric stain repellant 20” by 20” tropical foliage with flowers pillow with feather down inserts. New not used., Handmade.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Textile
Paris Blanket- Kid Mohair Hand Knotted Luxury Blanket
Located in Newark, NJ
Paris Blanket from our Voyage collection - Paris Ennui Home Luxe Throws and Blankets.
Woven in sumptuous kid mohair. Hand knotte1500d. Traceable Mohair. Certified RAF/ Responsible ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Textiles
Materials
Mohair
Schuamcher Hampton Stripe I/O 20" Pillow in Pool
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Hampton Stripe Indoor/Outdoor by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Smart and sturdy, Hampton Stripe Indoor/Outdoor in pool is a wonderfully ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Set of 7 Decorative Pillows Pearl Cream Fur Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/7 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x 908928 Rectangular decorative cushion in cream satin.
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Crystal
Pink Velvet and Brass Italian Customizable Curtain by Vintage Domus Collection
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and elegant curtain made of soft and velvety blackout fabric, thick but light, prevents most of the light to penetrate into the room thus avoiding annoying reflections on monitors and TVs, provides greater privacy in the environment of use avoiding prying eyes.
The fabric is 100% polyester, flame retardant.
The curtain of the collection Vintage Domus...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Brass
Schumacher Blumont I/O in Blue 24" x12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Blumont Stripe with a knife edge finish. This classic alternating stripe with a graphic outline combines high performance durability with an amazingly soft and supple hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Square Decorative 23.63" Cushion in Green Velvet Molteni&C - made in Italy
By Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Soft and cozy cotton velvet decorative cushion perfect to create a layered effect on your upholstery interiors
100% made in Italy
Distinctive "three dimensional" effect.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Khilana Floral Delft Rose Linen Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this Schumacher pillow features Khilana Floral fabric in Delft & Rose, paired with a matching linen-cotton-blend fabric (in Delft) for th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, 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
Leo Lumber Pillow, Ivory Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Leo Lumbar Pillow features an ivory velvet base with an embroidered gold animal in the center. This one of a kind pillow will show your wild side.
Size: 14”x 20”
Features
Zip...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Fauna 16" Pillow in Slate Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Fauna with a Self Welt finish. You can’t help but be charmed by blush-colored Magical Menagerie, a painterly study of flora and fauna based on an early 20th-cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Snakes
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handwoven from silk velvet, this Ikat cushion brings a unique touch to your home with its rich texture and vibrant design. Perfect for adding a splash of colour to your living room, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Schumacher Adana Silk Velvet in Pink & Orange 20" x 16" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Adana 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 o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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
Classic Wool Linen Blend Bouclé Pillow in Light Beige 60x60 cm.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Classic Wool Linen Blend Bouclé Pillow BAMBI in Light Beige color.
Size 60x60 cm
Handmade in Sweden.
Composition front: 51%WO, 22%LI, 16%PL, 11% CO. Made in Italy
Composition back: ...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Linen, Down
Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Jungle
By Schumacher
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
Square Decorative 23.63" Cushion in Red Velvet Molteni&C - made in Italy
By Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Soft and cozy cotton velvet decorative cushion perfect to create a layered effect on your upholstery interiors
100% made in Italy
Disti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Marion Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Sepia
By Schumacher
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 x Veere Grenney Tabitha Quiet Pink Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher, Veere Grenney
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tabitha in Quiet Pink. This airy, open Ikat is printed on a crisp cotton ground. It's a stylish, versatile, mid-scale design that adds an exotic flair to any roo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Birds and Butterflies 20" Pillow in Multi
By Schumacher
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
Schumacher x Marie-Chantal Bear Print 14" Pillow in Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bear High Performance Print by Marie-Chantal of Greece for Schumacher. Marie-Chantal’s Bear High Performance Print in ivory is a small-scale ursine pattern on a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Fantastical Leopard Unicorn Lumbar Pillows with Faux Fur
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lumbar pillows with custom down/feather insert. Printed linen featuring leopard-unicorns on the face with faux fur back. Sold as a pair.
Measurements:
Overall: 20”W x 4”D x 9”H
...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Faux Fur
Coral Embroidered Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and fun coral embroidered pillow. Great addition to your boho chic inspired interiors. A few age spots but gorgeous embroidered details.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Schumacher Edirne Silk Velvet in Sky & Black 20" x 16" Pillow
By Schumacher
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
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
Weather-Resistant Outdoor Cushion
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I
Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild fabrics.
The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Schumacher Mixco Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mixco Fabric (Item# 79270) with a knife edge finish. This extraordinary brocade panel is hand-woven and -embroidered on a backstrap loom by master Maya women wea...
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Walker Blues Cotton Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Walker in Blues. Inspired by traditional rag rugs, this rich multicolored woven is the perfect upholstery go-to for its handmade appeal and stain-forgi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic
Schumacher Lisboa Velvet 20" Pillow in Gold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lisboa Velvet. This unique, labyrinthine pattern was inspired by Portuguese tilework. Its winding, linear motif has a striking, large scale and a subtle, metallic sheen. Pillow is finished with a welt in Gustave Silk Lip Cord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Talitha Pillow
By Schumacher
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
Set of 8 Decorative Pillows Pearl White Blue Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/8 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x 908883 Rectangular pillows in pearl satin and Swarovski...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Crystal
Schumacher Buena Vista 22" Pillow in Wheat
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Buena Vista with a knife edge finish. A wonderful, blanket-like woven stripe that's simple yet sophisticated, Buena Vista in wheat has...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Lisboa Velvet 20" Pillow in Midnight Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lisboa Velvet. This unique, labyrinthine pattern was inspired by Portuguese tilework. Its winding, linear motif has a striking, large scale and a subtle, metallic sheen. Pillow is finished with a welt in Gustave Silk Lip Cord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Seletti Polyester Cushion by 'Toiletpaper', Kitten
By Seletti, Toiletpaper
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
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
Checked Raw Textured Wool Linen Pillow in Grey and Cream 60x60cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Checked raw textured wool/linen-blend pillow BOBBI in Grey and Cream color.
Size 60x 60 cm
Handmade in Sweden.
Composition front: 70%LI, 15%WO, 9%CO, 4%PES, 1%PA, 1%PC. Made in Bel...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Linen, Down
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
Ralph Lauren Outdoor Pillow with Waterproof Print
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow medium - Outdoor pillow medium
Modern outdoor pillow made with Ralph Lauren Fabrics
A simple design that allows you to risk in colors ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Shumacher Margarete 22" 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
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Sky
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
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Toad
By Seletti, Toiletpaper
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 Custis Stripe Embroidered 22 x 14" Pillow in Marigold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Custis Stripe Embroidered Tape with a knife edge finish. Inspired by an 18th-century trim, Custis Embroidered Tape in marigold features wonderful stylized carnat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24x12" 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 Ashoka 16" Pillow in Ivory & Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ashoka Tape with a knife edge finish. With a winding, embroidered floral design accentuated with French Knots, Ashoka Tape adds an element of handcrafted beauty....
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Polyester
FAJAS Handwoven Artisanal Sash Pillows in Olive Green 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
Sayra Lumbar Pillow, Ivory Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Sayra Pillow features a plush ivory velvet base with an asymmetrical gold embroided brush stroke. Perfect modern addition to any room.
Size: 14”x 20”
Features
Zipper closure
...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schuamcher Kava Cay I/O 18" Pillow in Mango
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Kava Cay Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A loose, leafy floral inspired by a vintage batik, Kava Cay Indoor/Outdoor in mango is a beautifully detailed m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
COLIBRÍ Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Ivory Upholstery ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered hummingbird motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric.
Embracing sumptuous luxury, these decorative pillows sh...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery, 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.