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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Schumacher Isolde Stripe 20" Pillow in Sky
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Isolde Stripe with a Knife Edge finish. Isolde Stripe is a graphic sawtooth stripe matelassé that's just the right proportion for any kind of upholstery. Pillow ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher x Neisha Crosland Thistle 30 x 14" Pillow in Ivory
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Thistle by Neisha Crosland for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. As elegant as it is edgy, this fantastical thistle motif reflects Neisha Crosland’s passion f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Cushion / Pillow Chess Linen by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
We’ve updated Fendly, our original checker-box print, to bring you Fabric Chess which gives improved strength and a softer feel to the material. This has been achieved all while pres...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Nylon

Daisy Ivory Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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 wit...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Modern Throw Patterned Blue Pillow "Micca" Azure by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
One of our most versatile fabrics, Micca's plethora of colour choices allows for the addition of a geometric element in any setting. Its consistent pattern serves as a reminder of ho...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Polyester

Cushion / Pattern Pillow Absolute Coup De Foudre Blue Yellow by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
Our Coup de Foudre or ‘Love at first sight’ fabric is art in action. With a nod to Picasso’s renowned Ma Jolie, the repeating black and white geometric shapes interlace to tell a tal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Musgo Chumbes Layer Cushion by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo Chumbes Layer cushion by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 160 x H 80 cm Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/...
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Chumbes Cylinder Cushion by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes cylinder cushion by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 60 x H 22 cm Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra...
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Beige Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug with cotton back. Zipper closure and foam insert provided. 16'' x 16''.
Category

20th Century Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Hemp Minimalist Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from Vintage Turkish Hemp Kilim Measures: 16" x 24".
Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Lila Chumbes Pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Lila Chumbes pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 60 x H 40 cm Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra. A...
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Cushion / Pillow Chérie Blue Baby Alpaca Wool by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
Often considered as one of the most plush and comfortable fabrics in the world of textiles, alpaca wool is the peak blend of luxury and comfort. By using it in our Chérie cushions, E...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Nylon, Alpaca, Linen

Fur Cushion with Cotton / Down Feather Insert, Opossum
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Exclusive home accessory, custom made by order. There is not a piece same to another. The product you will receive may have differences with the product pictured as it is a natural m...
Category

2010s European Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur

Tiger Embroidered Natural Heavy Cotton Accent Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This decorative heavy cotton cushion is hand embroidered using silk and metallic vibrant threads. The portrait of a tiger and the unique use of neon accents have quickly become signa...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Feathers

Schumacher Pineapple Embroidery 14" Pillow in Apricot/Ivory
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Pineapple Embroidery. Pineapple Embroidery in apricot-on-ivory is a small-scale pattern stitched on a lovely linen ground. Pillow is finished with a welt in Elli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Barcelona Colorblock Pillow - Black
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region. The purchase of this...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Rock Collection Cushion Brick
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Crafted following artisan techniques, these cushions are distinguished by a bold, geometric design accented with delicate patterns of lines. Available in different nuances - pink, yellow, brick , blue, grey and beige – they can be easily mixed and matched with the other LO Decor contemporary collections, thanks the plain color on the back. The Rock Collection...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Happy Birthday Cushion White Velvet with Black Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Elegant and refined pillow. Made of soft velvet with cotton trimmings, it looks like an original customizable gift, which certainly does not go unnoticed. Ideal for decorating bed r...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Schumacher Turkish Step 20" Pillow in Brown
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Turkish Step by David Kaihoi for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Designed by David Kaihoi, Turkish Step in brown is a handsome, low-pile chenille fabric tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Blair Silk Épinglé 16" Pillow in Wythe Rose
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Blair Silk Épinglé with a knife edge finish. A truly extraordinary velvet derived from a fragment of an 18th-century men's suit worn in Williamsburg, Wythe rose-...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Cushion / Pillow Santorini Mustard Yellow by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
Taking inspiration from its namesake, the Santorini fabric shares the same hues which can be found when spending time on the island. From its vibrant sunsets to the muted yet stark whites contrasting the sky and sea, this series of cushions serves as a slice of island life which can reside within your home. With the fabric tassels...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen, Nylon, Acrylic, Polyester, Cotton

Rock Collection Cushion Pink
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Crafted following artisan techniques, these cushions are distinguished by a bold, geometric design accented with delicate patterns of lines. Available in different nuances - pink, yellow, brick , blue, grey and beige – they can be easily mixed and matched with the other LO Decor contemporary collections, thanks the plain color on the back. The Rock Collection...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Mandeville Tape Piet Performance Linen Indigo Linen Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 20" pillow features Piet Performance Linen in indigo paired with Mandeville Tape in Pacific. Versatile, stylish, and available in available in an endless rainbow of hues, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Maharam Pillow, Twist by Bertjan Pot
Located in New York, NY
Twist by Bertjan Pot 011 Rattle Bertjan Pot (b. 1975, the Netherlands) is an industrial designer who embraces the discoveries that result from material experimentation. Guided by...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Polyester

Leather Cushion, Made with Exclusive Pirarucu Fish Leather Black Large Size
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Pirarucu fish leather cushion. Pirarucu fish comes from Brazilian food industry, it is the second largest river fish in the world after the beluga. V...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Textiles

Materials

Leather

Chumbes Layer Pillow by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes Layer pillow by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 160 x H 80 cm Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra. A...
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Fornasetti Silk Cushion High Fidelity Cat
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti cushions will add to each room an unexpected detail thanks to the most iconic Italian atelier designs. Cushion cover material: S...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Schumacher Mini Leopard I/O in Navy 18" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mini Leopard with a knife edge finish. A fabulous woven, Mini Leopard Indoor/Outdoor fabric in navy features a small-scale, allover animal print that is just rig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Frameworks, Pillow, Vintage Moroccan Linen White Textile
Located in Dallas, TX
This pillow is the perfect accent to any room. The black and white geometric print paired with sturdy fabric and down fill is ultra comfortable . Add a splash of personality to any s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Down

Cushion / Pillow Bonzai White by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
Our Bonzai cushion provides a soft and subtle touch of colour to any environment. The fabric gives a slightly mesmerising manner to the viewer as the pattern draws the eye in with re...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Stack Pouf by Nendo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stack pouf by Nendo Pouf with cushion Materials: Upholstery: Fabric or leather Structure: Black lacquered MDF Dimensions: W 240 x D 155 x H 42 cm ...
Category

2010s French Modern Textiles

Materials

Upholstery

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca

Shapes Dog Bed - Purple
Located in Westfield, NJ
We are so excited to offer dog beds in our handcrafted textiles! And they double as floor cushions! Our dog beds are ethically hand woven by artisans in Ra...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Cushion / Pattern Pillow Supreme Coup De Foudre Green by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
Our Supreme Coup de Foudre, or ‘Love at first sight’ fabric, is art in action. With a nod to Picasso’s Ma Jolie, the various shades of green interlace to tell a tale of love’s first sweet embrace. Made from a combination of high-end Martindale quality yarn with precise weaving, the cushion gives a supremely comfortable feel to the fabric. Additionally, the abundant use of fabric tassels...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Linen, Nylon, Acrylic, Polyester

Modern Tasselled Pillow Peach Brown "Lucca" by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
A reflection of the quaint Italian town after which it's named, our Lucca pillow takes inspiration from the colors and textures of its buildings and surroundings. The fabric mirrors the elegant ageing of the town's streets, with a distinct grain which makes each of them unique in character. Let your mind travel and sink into the experience that they can bring to your home. Also available in reverse, they offer a more muted emphasis on the grain, as it lets their respective colors shine through. We'd recommend using them as a contrast to the setting in which they're surrounded, as it brings out the best of their subtle nature. The added fabric tassels...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Polyester

Kora Black in Silk Wool Cotton Blend, Black & White Handwoven Large Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Kora black pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully blended hand-spun yarns like silk, wool and organic cotton. The beauty of this pillow is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Major Collection Cushion Velvet with Fringes Grey
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
With double soft padding the Major Collection is a stunning addition to a luxury classic or contemporary interior and a perfect piece to pair with the other cushions of LO Décor R...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Cushion / Pillow Patterned Bamboo Reverse Leaf Greyblack by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
A tropical pattern in subtle tones, our Bamboo Leaf fabric upholstery is warm and playful. Harking to a different environment, the cushion helps to bring a natural look to both inter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Acrylic

Cushion / Pillow Patterned Bamboo Reverse Leaf Green by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
A tropical pattern in subtle tones, our Bamboo Leaf fabric upholstery is warm and playful. Harking to a different environment, the cushion helps to bring a natural look to both inter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Acrylic

Cushion / Pillow Patterned Bamboo Reverse Leaf Red by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
A tropical pattern in subtle tones, our Bamboo Leaf fabric upholstery is warm and playful. Harking to a different environment, the cushion helps to bring a natural look to both inter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Acrylic

Cushion / Pillow Patterned Bamboo Leaf Red by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
A tropical pattern in subtle tones, our Bamboo Leaf fabric upholstery is warm and playful. Harking to a different environment, the cushion helps to bring a natural look to both inter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Acrylic

Cushion / Pillow Patterned Bamboo Leaf Greyback by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
A tropical pattern in subtle tones, our Bamboo Leaf fabric upholstery is warm and playful. Harking to a different environment, the cushion helps to bring a natural look to both inter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Acrylic

Chumbes Pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra. Also a...
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Bed Throw Herringbone Woven of Extra Fine Merino in Grey by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 100% extra fine merino in Scotland: This exquisite bed throw in color grey, woven in Scotland from finest ext...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Cushion / Pillow Lucca Bric Red by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
A reflection of the quaint Italian town after which it's named, our Lucca pillow takes inspiration from the colours and and textures of its buildings and surroundings. The fabric mir...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Polyester

Couple Happy Pillow Blue and White Velvet with Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The contrasting chromatic scheme characterizing these couple of cushions lends it a distinct luxe yet restrained allure. It features soft padding in polyester fiber, while its rectan...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Cushion / Pillow Pattern Supreme Coup De Foudre Rose by Evoution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
Our Supreme Coup de Foudre, or ‘Love at first sight’ fabric, is art in action. With a nod to Picasso’s Ma Jolie, the various shades of rose interlace to tell a tale of love’s first s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Linen, Nylon, Acrylic, Polyester

Quartz II Black & White Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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 wit...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Schumacher Foxglove I/O 27x14" Pillow in Neutral
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

Schumacher Mathias Ticking Stripe 18 x 12 Pillow in Sky
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mathias Ticking Stripe with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Printed on a linen-hemp blend with a running-stitch detail, Math...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Velvet Pillows
Located in High Point, NC
Handmade pillows made from dusty grape velvet and woven multicolored fabrics with a contrasting velvet welt. The covers have hidden zippers and the inserts are removable. Dry clean o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Cushion / Pattern Pillow Absolute Coup De Foudre Nature by Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
Our Coup de Foudre or ‘Love at first sight’ fabric is art in action. With a nod to Picasso’s Ma Jolie, the various shades of off-white interlace to tell a tale of love’s first sweet ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Linen, Nylon, Acrylic, Polyester

Diamond Earth Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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

Rock Collection Cushion Grey
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Crafted following artisan techniques, these cushions are distinguished by a bold, geometric design accented with delicate patterns of lines. Available in different nuances - pink, yellow, brick , blue, grey and beige – they can be easily mixed and matched with the other LO Decor contemporary collections, thanks the plain color on the back. The Rock Collection...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Fremont I/O in Green 18" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Fremont Indoor/outdoor with a knife edge finish. Don’t be fooled by this rich, geometric woven stripe—Fremont Indoor/Outdoor in green is as durable as it is chic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Handmade 100% Baby Alpaca Sill Throw Herringbone by Fells/Andes (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT The Sill throw by Fells Andes is designed in San Francisco and handmade in the Andes, supporting local culture and craft. Made from 100% Royal Baby Alpaca – one of the fi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca

Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Gold & Indigo Blue Ikat
Located in New York, NY
Gold velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Ikat pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 18 x 18 inch...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Stack Pouf by Nendo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stack pouf by Nendo. Pouf with cushion. Materials: upholstery: fabric. Structure: black lacquered MDF. Dimensions: W314 x D180 xH90 cm. HS 42 cm. ...
Category

2010s French Modern Textiles

Materials

Upholstery

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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