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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Picasso Inspired Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a touch of artistic elegance and unparalleled comfort with this pair of down-filled throw pillows, handcrafted with meticulous attention in Chicago. These aren't just any th...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Fabric
Picasso Inspired Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a touch of artistic elegance and unparalleled comfort with this pair of down-filled throw pillows, handcrafted with meticulous attention in Chicago. These aren't just any th...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Down
Picasso Inspired Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a touch of artistic elegance and unparalleled comfort with this pair of down-filled throw pillows, handcrafted with meticulous attention in Chicago. These aren't just any th...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Velvet Collage Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted with unmatched skill in Chicago, these throw pillows embody luxury and artisanal beauty. Inside, the plush down filling provides supreme comfort, making them the perfect comp...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet, Polyester, Down
Bubblegum Leopard Velvet Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing our exquisite "Bubblegum Leopard" throw pillows, a luxurious fusion of comfort and captivating design. Crafted from premium Belgian velvet, these pillows exude sophistica...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Velvet
Velvet Collage Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted with unmatched skill in Chicago, these throw pillows embody luxury and artisanal beauty. Inside, the plush down filling provides supreme comfort, making them the perfect comp...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet, Polyester, Down
Belgium Velvet Tiger Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand crafted in Chicago, these Belgium velvet throw pillows redefine luxury with their plush texture and striking tiger design. The premium velvet, known for its unparalleled softnes...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Picasso Inspired Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a touch of artistic elegance and unparalleled comfort with this pair of down-filled throw pillows, handcrafted with meticulous attention in Chicago. These aren't just any th...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Down
Eye Handembroidered blue Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Unique and special eye pillow
handembroidered is a spectacular example og high craftsmanship
handmade.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Set of 7 Decorative Pillows Pearl Cream Light Blue Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/7 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
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
Schumacher Hickox Blue Indoor/Outdoor Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" indoor/outdoor pillow features Hickox in blue. It's hard to believe that natural linen can be weather-proof, but this stylish medium-scale stripe resists fading, moist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Schumacher David Kaihoi Tutsi Green Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By David Kaihoi, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 24" x 14" pillow features Tutsi in Green, a hardwearing yet sophisticated velvet with a cut and loop pile for added texture and depth. African motifs and subtle striations heighten its visual appeal. Feather/down fill insert included; Turkish corners...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Mountain Red Fox Natural Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A great classic of the "wild", which fits perfectly in a cabin decor as well as in a modern attic.
This natural red-gold fox cushion has been made by carefully selecting the materia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Other
Schumacher Fox Hollow Document Natural Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Fox Hollow, a linen and cotton blended fabric, in Document Natural. Based on an archival pattern, Fox Hollow is a classic botantical print...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Orb Accent Pillow in Ivory Cream Alpaca by Holly Hunt
Located in Westport, CT
The ORB Pillow is meticulously crafted to provide both aesthetic appeal and exceptional comfort.
Designed as a calming take on geometric trends, the ORB Pillow effortlessly combi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Alpaca
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
Double Sided Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim.
15'' x 24''
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Boho Linen Gray Decorative Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a geometrical design with predominant boho linen gray color.
Hand-made, using either 100% premium wool.
This p...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Morse
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Morse pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 12 x 16 i...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Moonlight Classic Handloom Throw / Blanket in Pure Soft Merino Twill Weave
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Moonlight Merino throw / blanket is handwoven ethically by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 100% merino yarn.
Moonlight is plush & can be used as a bed spread...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles
Materials
Yarn
Fully Hand Embroidered By Artisans , Katha Handloom Queen Bedspread in Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Katha is a organic cotton bedspread / diver masterfully hand embroidered by unique group of indigenous artisan women in India.
A sustainable des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Yarn
Merlot Merino Handloom Throw / Blanket in Deep Maroon Red and Olive Shades
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Merlot throw / blanket is handwoven ethically by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 100% merino yarn.
A ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles
Materials
Yarn
Schumacher Jahanara Carpet Jade Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The leafy vines, delicate flowers and intricate medallions in our Jahanara carpet pattern evoke the artistry of an antique carpet. Printed on chunky linen, it's featured here as an 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Maharam Pillow, Cotton Velvet
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Cotton velvet
027 Helio
Cotton Velvet represents the conclusion of an extensive search by the Maharam Design Studio for the finest quality available. Woven in Ita...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Maharam Throw, in Wool Check 002 Peony, by Paul Smith
By Paul Smith, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam throw
Wool Check by Paul Smith
002 Peony
A natural extension of Maharam’s work with textiles, Wool Check throw was developed based on a woven upholstery designed by Paul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Treacle Dark Brown Handloom Queen Size Bedspread / Coverlet Soft Organic Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Treacle is a organic cotton Queen Size bedspread coverlet, handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles
Materials
Yarn, Cotton
Chalk Handloom White Merino Organic Cotton Throw in Hand Knotted Stripes Design
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Chalk Throw is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 100% merino yarn that is hand spun.
A susta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles
Materials
Yarn
Maharam Pillow, Vases by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Vases by Hella Jongerius
001 Berry
A testament to her enduring fascination with colors and materials, Vases by Hella Jongerius transfigures her iconic Red White ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Nylon
Macaroon Sky Plush Handloom Merino Throw / Blanket in Pleasing Shades of Sky
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Macaroon sky throw or blanket is a plush handloom textile ethically woven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles
Materials
Yarn
Ebony Handloom Organic Cotton Throw In Minimal Motifs & Shades Of Earthy Brown
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Ebony throw / bedspread / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in India and dyed entirely with earth-friendly dyes developed locally to artisan c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Yarn
Maharam Throw, in Passel 002 Dashiki
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Throw
Passel
002 Dashiki
Adapted from Maharam's eponymous upholstery textile, Passel Throw is woven in France on the same looms used to produce many Chanel suiting mate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Acrylic
Maharam Throw, in Passel 003 Rosella
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Throw
Passel
003 Rosella
Adapted from Maharam's eponymous upholstery textile, Passel Throw is woven in France on the same looms used to produce many Chanel suiting mate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Acrylic
Maharam Pillow, Eden by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Eden by Hella Jongerius
001 Dew
Designed by Hella Jongerius, Eden is characterized by a bold use of line, scale and composition; a mix of representational styles; an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Maharam Pillow, Bavaria by Studio Job
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Bavaria by Studio Job
001 Unique
Based on a limited-edition Studio Job collection from 2008 consisting of five pieces of Indian rosewood furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Maharam Pillow, Layers Vineyard Small by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Layers Vineyard Small by Hella Jongerius
004 Jade/Turquoise
Layers Vineyard Small combines Hella Jongerius' fascination with the manipulation of traditional manufacturing methods with an exploration of dimensionality. Jongerius collaborated with Maharam to conceive a method of binding multiple layers of wool felt with embroidery. Layers is available in a combination of single and double -layer variations, in which handcut windows of pattern reveal an underlayer of either tonal or contrasting wool felt, adding a distinct artisanal character. The three embroidered patterns recall various landscapes: the plan view of Layers Garden, the architectural framework of Layers Park...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
Fornasetti Silk Cushion Mano Hand
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 plays with the anatomic theme in a surreal an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Handmade Velvet Herringbone Pillows
Located in High Point, NC
Hand sewn pillows in a blue and green herringbone pattern and contrasting blue velvet cording. Hidden zippers. Feather inserts are removable. Made in North Carolina.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Charco Handloom Throw / Blanket , Charcoal Black Organic Cotton Checks Pattern
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Charco is a organic cotton throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Vario...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Yarn
Cino Merino Handloom Throw / Blanket In Neutral Shades of Cream & Brown
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Cino merino throw or blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles
Materials
Yarn
Maharam Throw, in Wool Check 001 Birch, by Paul Smith
By Paul Smith, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam throw
Wool check by Paul Smith
001 Birch
A natural extension of Maharam’s work with textiles, wool check throw was developed based on a woven upholstery designed by Paul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Wool Snowball Cloud Pillow
By JG Switzer
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
Schumacher X Porter Teleo Binary Embroidery Black Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 20" x 20" pillow features binary embroidery in black with Barnett in Noir on the back. A stylish study of geometric shapes, this graphic black-and-white pattern by Porter Teleo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic
Maharam Pillow, Mela by Sonnhild Kestler
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Mela
002 Ash
Kestler’s collections from her travels, such as painted masks, toys, and adornments have had a distinct impact on her creative process at large. Eac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Nylon, Polyester
Maharam Pillow, Darning Sampler Large by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Darning Sampler plaid
003 gild
Darning Sampler large retains the organizational feel of Darning Sampler but presents a shift in sca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Nylon
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 Temara Embroidered Print Pillow in Pomegranate
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The front of this 25" x 16" pillow features Temara Embroidered Print in Pomegranate. This ethnic beauty is handprinted on a linen and jute ground and is embellished with embroidery. Subtle variations are a part of its inherent natural beauty. The back of the pillow features Schumacher Antique Linen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Jute, Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Alei Handloom Throw / Blanket In Charcoal Black , Stripes Pattern
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, ALEI throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth-friendly dyes & soft merino yarn that is hand spun. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities to restore and revive ancient techniques by exploring classic designs in textile based products.
The design is made up of subtle textured stripes that create a soft, neutral gradient effect. Edges of each stripe pattern...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles
Materials
Yarn
ARA Black Shibori Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Ara Black Pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities to restore and revive ancient techniques by exploring custom modern designs in textile based products.
Ara Black pillow is luxurious and exquisite with its unique shibori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
NAAMI Black Shibori Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, NAAMI Black pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collabor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
NAAMI Shibori Silk Pillow in Indigo
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom designed by Studio Variously, NAAMI Indigo Pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively colla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Josef Frank Citrus Garden Primary Color 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
Fornasetti Silk Cushion Peccato Originale Original Sin
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 a snake holding the forbidden fruit in its jaws, and surrounded by hand painted leaves. It is inspired by the biblical original sin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Snail
By Toiletpaper, Seletti
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 humor dipped in pastel colors. Seletti Wears Toiletpaper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Polyester
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper" - Drill
By Toiletpaper, Seletti
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 humor dipped in pastel colors. Seletti wears Toiletpaper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Polyester
Maharam Pillow, Slumber
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Slumber
005 parfait
Slumber combines two types of chenille yarn – one solid rayon, one marled linen – to create a non-directional, speckled effect. A dense constr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Maharam Pillow, Pebble Wool
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Pebble Wool
016 Seamist
A perennial Maharam textile since 1999, Pebble Wool combines the purity and integrity of materials with elevated texture and durability. W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Nylon
Maharam Pillow, Loam
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Loam
001 Terracotta
Guided by the Maharam Design Studio’s material expertise, Loam celebrates the inherent beauty of leather returned t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather
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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