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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Chic Brown Outdoor Pillow Crafted with Waterproof Fabric
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
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
Hand Embroidered Linen Pillow - Lemon
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Brighten up your space with our embroidered velvet fruit collection pillow, featuring vibrant designs of oranges, lemons, and other fruits. The intricate embroidery on a linen base a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Green Patterned Waterproof Pillow with Foresta Fabric by Dedar Milano
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
Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Green leopard
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
Cushion Cover Hand Quilted Rhombus Pattern in Silk Satin Cherry Red
Located in Hamburg, DE
showroom sample, silk satin cushion, col. cherry red, hand quilted, Rhombus Pattern at the front, plain silk satin at the back, cotton lining,
Size 32x52cm
NO FEATHER PAD WILL BE...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Blossom Cut Velvet Sapphire Throw Pillow
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Elevate your space with our custom-made Blossom Cut Velvet Pillow Cover in rich Sapphire. Featuring a luxurious textured pattern, knife edge finish, and a discreet invisible zipper, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon I/O 18" Pillow in Aquamarine
By Schumacher
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
Schumacher Paul Poiret Hydrangea Document Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Hydrangea, a linen and cotton blended fabric, in Document. In this large-scale design, which Paul Poiret created exclusively for Schumacher in 1930, cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
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
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
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Josef Frank Citrus Garden Pool Blue Linen Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This archival Josef Frank print, created in 1947, bears the signature whimsy, color and personality for which the designer is known. The hand-drawn p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Classic Wool Linen Blend Bouclé Pillow in Light Beige 60x50 cm.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Classic Wool Linen Blend Bouclé Pillow BAMBI in Light Beige color.
Size 60x50 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
Modern Black Macrame Decorative Pillow
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Black Macrame Decorative Pillow combines artistry and elegance, making it a striking addition to any luxury interior. Its handwoven macrame front features intricate raised...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Cream Mint Green and White Lace Swarovski Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x G700613 Rectangular decorative cushion in cream, light ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Crystal
Sayra Lumber Pillow, Black Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Sayra Lumbar pillow features a plush black velvet base with an asymmetrical gold embroidered brush stroke. Perfect modern addition to any room.
Size: 14”x 20”
Features
Zipper...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Zebra Palm Indoor/Outdoor Black Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 16" x 16" indoor/outdoor pillow features Zebra Palm in Black paired with Santa Margherita in Black on the back. A wildly popular pattern, Zebra Palm has been adapted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Acrylic, Polyester
Schumacher Foxglove I/O 27x14" Pillow in Neutral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Foxglove Indoor/Outdoor by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Inspired by traditional Indian block prints, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Hand Embroidered Linene Pillow - Orange
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Brighten up your space with our embroidered velvet fruit collection pillow, featuring vibrant designs of oranges, lemons, and other fruits. The intricate embroidery on a linen base a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
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
Set of 7 Decorative Pillows Emerald Green and Pearl Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/7 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x 908896 Rectangular pillows in pearl fabric and Swarovsk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Crystal
Schumacher Citrus Garden Indoor/Outdoor Pillow in Primary
By Schumacher
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
Geometric Pattern Rainbow Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Firm down/feather stuffed ball pillow covered in Confetti colored cut velvet. Can be customized in size and fabric. Ask about current availability of shown ball.
Measurements:
12” ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Fornasetti Cushion Mano Hand from the Series Tema e Variazioni Cotton
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.
The decoration features t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Barbera Cashmere Cushion Black, Ivory, Cinnamon, Lime Woven Check Pattern
Located in Hamburg, DE
2 no cushions, 100% cashmere from Carlo Barbera, Italy, woven check pattern, color black, ivory, cinnamon and lime, big cushion size: 45 x 55cm, small cush...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Red Waterproof Outdoor Pillow
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
Schuamcher Cabanon Stripe 20" Pillow in Rose
By Schumacher
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
Embroidered Cotton and Chenille Pillows
By Bolsters
Located in High Point, NC
Limited edition design pillows which is handmade in North Carolina. All USA materials. The pillow has an embroidered cotton front panel and a light ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Chenille, Cotton
Ninfea Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Schumacher x Josef Frank Exotic Butterfly Marine Two-Sided Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 22" pillow features Exotic Butterfly in Marine. A faithful reproduction of a never-before-seen design by acclaimed midcentury architect Jos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Plumma Forest Throw 100% Baby Alpaca by Fells Andes
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
Schuamcher Bamboo Trellis I/O 20" Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bamboo Trellis Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. Look no further than Bamboo Trellis Indoor/Outdoor fabric in navy for a cla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Snakes
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 Rolling Hills in Blues 16 x 12" Pillow
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
Materials
Cotton
IRIS cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Fringed 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, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Schumacher Kandira Blues Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Kandira in blues, a playful checkerboard graphic derived from woven ikats. In a Classic blue and white color palette, this 100% linen fabric is truly v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Round Soft Mohair Pillow in Blue
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round soft Mohair pillow BONBON in Blue color.
Size: Cover diameter 45cm, Hight: 10 cm ( inner pillow included 50cm diameter and approx. 10 cm high to get extra round )
Handmade in S...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Textiles
Materials
Mohair
Schuamcher Georgia Wildflowers 22" Pillow in Neutral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Georgia Wildflowers with a knife edge finish. Inspired by a midcentury pattern in our archive, Georgia Wildflowers in neutral is a stylized silhouette design printed on cotton-linen union cloth. This appealing mid-scale botanical, with its delicate grid of flowers, has the graphic simplicity and artisanal quality of a hand-printed textile. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper closure.
*If out of stock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Extra Large Pillow Feather Pillow with Blue Pink Gold Damask
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Measurements:
Outside: 40”W x 11”D x 26”H
Price As Shown: $1,685 each
COM Price: $350 each
Customization may change price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecti...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Feathers
"Lana" Grigio Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
By Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Torino" pillow by Le Lampade is handwoven, hand gathered and tufted using soft Merino wool featuring a wide weave and detailed with rousing fur. Pillow insert...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Feathers, Wool
Schuamcher Summer Hydrangea 22" Pillow in Blue Hydrangea
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Summer Hydrangea with a self welt finish. A classic floral with a painterly look, Summer Hydrangea in blue hydrangea is beautifully printed on a soft textured co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Magic Mountain Dragon Blue Cotton Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
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
Schuamcher Le Moderne Cut Velvet 16" Pillow in Magenta
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Le Moderne Cut Velvet by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A geometric floral motif with an Art Deco echo, Le Moderne Cut Velvet in magenta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Soft Bouclé Pillow in Cream 60x60 cm.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Soft Bouclé pillow TEDDY in color Cream.
Size: 60x60cm
Handmade in Sweden.
Composition front: 21%CO, 15%WO, 6%VI, 29%PL, 29%PC. Made in Italy
Compositio...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Bouclé
Fornasetti Cushion Chiave Key from the Series Tema e Variazioni Cotton
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.
The decoration features t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Temara Embroidered Print Pillow
By Schumacher
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
Schumacher Wentworth Embroidery Chambray Linen Cotton Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Wentworth Embroidery Fabric (Item# 75475) with a Knife Edge finish. The embroidery has an elegant cross-stitching on jute and linen with subtle tonal variations ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
"Lido II" Orange Merino Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
100% merino wool handwoven, hand-channeled and tufted, orange pillow with feather/down insert and concealed zipper. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Round Soft Mohair Pillow in Lavendel 45 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round soft Mohair pillow BONBON in Lavendel Lilac color.
Size: Diameter 45cm, Hight: 10 cm ( inner pillow included 50cm diameter and approx. 10 cm high to get extra round )
Handmade ...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Textiles
Materials
Mohair
Schumacher Giraffe Velvet 20x12" Pillow in Safari
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Giraffe Velvet with a self welt finish. A beloved design that we revived due to popular demand, Giraffe Velvet in safari is an abstracted animal pattern created ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Ice Blue Silk Cushions Hand Embroidery with Band Detail in Swarovski Crystals
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ice blue silk satin cushions hand embroidery with band detail in Swarovski crystals
Size: 35 x 50cm
Cotton lining, concealed zip,
Feather pad.
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Ottoman Costumes Turkish Hardcover, January 1, 1986 Coffee Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ottoman Costume Book (Turkish) Hardcover, January 1, 1986.
by Fenerci Mehmed Fenerci MehmeT Album (Author)
From the 15th century on, Europeans attemp...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Paper
Schumacher X Timothy Corrigan Florentine Velvet Emerald Two-Sided Pillow
By Timothy Corrigan, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Florentine Velvet in Emerald paired with Gustave Silk Lip Cord in Peacock. Ooh la la! This exquisite, high-style cut velvet by Timothy Corrigan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Velvet
Pair of Japanese Obi Pillows in Silver and Orange
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of artisan-designed pillows was made by hand from a vintage Japanese obi patterned with orange wave-like swirls against a metallic silver field. ...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Linen, Silk
Schumacher Featherbloom 24" Pillow in Two Blues
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Featherbloom by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Designed by Celerie Kemble, Featherbloom in two blues features a radiating pattern of ove...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Saranda Flower 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Saranda Flower and is finished with a flange in Langham High Performance. Inspired by traditional Indian hand-block designs, this royal-colored Saranda Flower Em...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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.