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Modern Textiles

MODERN STYLE

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

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

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

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

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Style: Modern
Charcoal Boucle Euro Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed for elevated interiors, this Euro pillow embodies quiet luxury with its sumptuous bouclé fabric and refined craftsmanship. The soft, looped texture adds depth and dimension,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Bouclé, Alpaca

Cream & Tan Boucle Euro Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed for elevated interiors, this Euro pillow embodies quiet luxury with its sumptuous bouclé fabric and refined craftsmanship. The soft, looped texture adds depth and dimension,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Bouclé, Wool

Cream Textured Euro Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed for elevated interiors, this Euro pillow embodies quiet luxury with its sumptuous bouclé fabric and refined craftsmanship. The soft, looped texture adds depth and dimension,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Bouclé, Alpaca

Cream Boucle Euro Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed for elevated interiors, this Euro pillow embodies quiet luxury with its sumptuous bouclé fabric and refined craftsmanship. The soft, looped texture adds depth and dimension,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Bouclé, Wool

White Textured Euro Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed for elevated interiors, this Euro pillow embodies quiet luxury with its sumptuous bouclé fabric and refined craftsmanship. The soft, looped texture adds depth and dimension,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca, Bouclé

Cream-Grey Boucle Kidney Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of cozy elegance to your space with this stylish kidney pillow, crafted in luxuriously soft bouclé fabric. The elongated silhouette offers both comfort and sophistication...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Bouclé, Wool

Charcoal Boucle Kidney Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of cozy elegance to your space with this stylish kidney pillow, crafted in luxuriously soft bouclé fabric. The elongated silhouette offers both comfort and sophistication...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Bouclé, Alpaca

Cream and Tan Boucle Kidney Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of cozy elegance to your space with this stylish kidney pillow, crafted in luxuriously soft bouclé fabric. The elongated silhouette offers both comfort and sophistication...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Bouclé, Wool

Cream Boucle Kidney Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of cozy elegance to your space with this stylish kidney pillow, crafted in luxuriously soft bouclé fabric. The elongated silhouette offers both comfort and sophistication...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Bouclé, Alpaca

Tan Boucle Kidney Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of cozy elegance to your space with this stylish kidney pillow, crafted in luxuriously soft bouclé fabric. The elongated silhouette offers both comfort and sophistication...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Bouclé, Wool

White Textured Kidney Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of cozy elegance to your space with this stylish kidney pillow, crafted in luxuriously soft bouclé fabric. The elongated silhouette offers both comfort and sophistication...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca, Bouclé

Charcoal Boucle Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Refined simplicity meets tactile luxury in this 22" decorative pillow, upholstered in richly textured cream bouclé. Soft to the touch and visually elegant, it brings warmth, depth, a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca, Bouclé

Tan Boucle Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Refined simplicity meets tactile luxury in this 22" decorative pillow, upholstered in richly textured cream bouclé. Soft to the touch and visually elegant, it brings warmth, depth, a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Amazing Dupre' Bed Cover Blanket Silk Cashmere Wool
Located in London, GB
About Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Silk

Shapes Dog Bed - Multi
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

DAISY Set of 3 Velvet Handmade Round Fringed Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Inspired by the simple beauty and power of a flower, DAISY is more than just a cushion... it'...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Zaza Lumbar Pillow, Lilac
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region. The purchas...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

TURMALINA II Curry Yellow & Brown Velvet Deluxe Patchwork Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Cream Boucle Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Refined simplicity meets tactile luxury in this 22" decorative pillow, upholstered in richly textured cream bouclé. Soft to the touch and visually elegant, it brings warmth, depth, a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca

Black Alpaca Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Refined simplicity meets tactile luxury in this 22" decorative pillow, upholstered in richly textured black alpaca. Soft to the touch and visually elegant, it brings warmth, depth, a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca

Cream-Grey Textured Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Refined simplicity meets tactile luxury in this 22" decorative pillow, upholstered in richly textured cream bouclé. Soft to the touch and visually elegant, it brings warmth, depth, a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Grey Mohair Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Refined simplicity meets tactile luxury in this 22" decorative pillow, upholstered in richly textured grey mohair. Soft to the touch and visually elegant, it brings warmth, depth, an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair

Black and White Floral Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Refined simplicity meets tactile luxury in this 22" decorative pillow, upholstered in richly textured velvet and linen. Soft to the touch and visually elegant, it brings warmth, dept...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Rubelita II Blue & Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

TURMALINA II Blue & Camel Velvet Deluxe Patchwork 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Diamond Blue Velvet Deluxe Patchwork 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 with...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Jasper Pink and Brick Ruffled - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushions, designed to bring beauty, positive...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

DAISY Set of 3 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Round Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Inspired by the simple beauty and power of a flower, DAISY is more than just a cushion... it'...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Amazing Rooster Bed-Cover Blanket Silk Cashmere Wool
Located in London, GB
About: Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Silk

CRUST lobster green and red Silk Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
CRUST silk cushion is for all those who want to express their uniqueness, in a vibrant, luxurious way. Take your home decor to another level, with this friendly lobster. A certain ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Diamond light blue, camel and beige Velvet Deluxe 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 with...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

TURMALINA II Pink & Rose Velvet Deluxe Patchwork Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Beautiful Caleidos Bed Cover Blanket Silk Cashmere Wool
Located in London, GB
About Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Silk

RUBELITA Green - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with this set of 2 cushions, true talismans for your home that will bring beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cu...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Outdoor Pillow in Designers Guild's Weatherproof Pattern
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Medium - Outdoor pillow medium Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild A simple design that allows you to risk in colors an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Geometric Print Pillow in Linen and Cotton
Located in Madrid, ES
Cushion made with 60% linen and 40% cotton fabric, with a geometric print of manual design finished in white cord and invisible zipper on the back. Every item LA Studio offers is ch...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Linen

Modern Espresso Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in understated elegance with the Modern Espresso Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL. These luxurious pillows exude sophistication with their deep, rich espresso hue that compl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

CITRINO blue and camel - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Striped Round Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Inspired by the simple beauty and power of a flower, DAISY is more than just a cushion... it'...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Nira Ochre Organic Cotton Handloom Pillow in Minimal Geometric Patterns
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Nira Ochre Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully created a classic pattern using an ancient weaving technique....
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Tribeca Palm Pillow
Located in Westfield, NJ
These geometric throw pillows have been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Maharam Pillow, Roam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Roam 002 Beeswax Founded in 1902, Maharam offers a comprehensive collection of textiles for commercial and residential interiors. Ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Linen

Eyes Hand-Painted Cotton Pillow Cases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By Jodie Niss Set of 2.
Category

2010s North American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Set of 2 Leather Cushion, Exclusive Fish Leather Black Medium Size
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Set of 2 Leather Cushion, Exclusive fish leather black color and black back, medium size 15.7x15.7 in. Trimmed Scales Fish leather luxury cushion. The fish skins...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Textiles

Materials

Leather

Rubelita Cobalt Blue and Brown 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Geometric Dana XL Lumbar Pillow, Emerald
Located in Westfield, NJ
Our lumbar throw pillows are ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region. The purchase of this handc...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

RUBELITA Cobalt Pink and Brick - Set of 2 Cotton Velvet Deluxe Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with this set of 2 cushions, true talismans for your home that will bring beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cu...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Topazio brick, camel & ivory Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems and precious stones, these cushions embody elegance and subtle luxury: polished beauty with a quiet, powerful presence. A talisman for the ho...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Yellow & lilac woven recycled wool cushion pillow made in the UK
Located in London, London
'Scatter' cushion pillow woven from recycled wool in navy and blue with yellow stitched edging by Granite + Smoke. Our recycled wool blankets are woven at a historic, 150 year old m...
Category

2010s British Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Organic Material

Safira Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Zabihi Collection Angora Oushak Large Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Turkish Oushak rug. Measures: 15'' x 22''.
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

COLE HAAN/NIKE - Brown Suede Loafers - Chrome Buckle - Size 8.5 - Made in Italy
Located in Chatham, ON
COLE HAAN COLLECTION / NIKE - brown suede slip-on loafers - chrome finish buckles - all leather lined - U.S. size 8 1/2 - made in Italy. Excellent/mint pre-owned condition - appear ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Suede

CITRINO dry green and camel - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Striped Round Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Inspired by the simple beauty and power of a flower, DAISY is more than just a cushion... it'...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Fringed Cotton Throw Blanket, Multicolor Sixteen Geometric Pattern, 54 x 72
Located in New York, NY
The Sixteen throw in navy, pink, ochre and gray geometric print woven throw with fringe edge. Woven with recycled cotton on a jacquard loom, made in the ...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Maharam Pillow, Colorfield by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Colorfield by Hella Jongerius 002 Walnut Founded in 1902, Maharam offers a comprehensive collection of textiles for commercial and residential interiors. Maharam ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Nylon

Henri Stacked Pillow - Cognac
Located in Westfield, NJ
These geometric throw pillows have been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region. The purcha...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Jasper Rose and Camel Ruffled - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushions, designed to bring beauty, positive...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

House of Scalamandre Zebras Throw Pillow
Located in Saint Louis, US
This luxury plush pillow is a product of the Art by Gomez atelier. The front is fitted with a rich sunflower yellow that supports a pattern with galloping zebras. The fabric is from the archives of the luxurious House of Scalamandre...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Rubelita Black and Dry Green 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, 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.

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