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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Silk Cushion Pleated Small Opal Pattern Embossed Colour Platinum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk cushion with embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, colour Platinum 35 x 50cm, concealed zipper in the bottom seam, inner pad with feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Jokhang Tiger Velvet in Green 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jokhang Tiger Velvet by Johnson Hartig/Libertine for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Designed by Johnson Hartig, the Tibetan ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Hand Painted Silk Pillow, Abstract No.7, Peach Pink & Gray
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Blush silk faille pillow dyed with Magenta, Orange, and Gray in an abstract pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-painted and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally i...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Inkblot Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Inkblot pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Montana Wool Plaid 22" Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Montana Wool Plaid with a knife edge finish. Montana Wool Plaid in navy is a fine, tightly woven houndstooth check with an overstripe that adds lovely depth and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Multicolor Leaf Pattern Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Printed Linen Pillow Winding Ochre 12x22
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Green Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Printed Linen Pillow Cloudy Amber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Printed Velvet Pillow Smudge Rose
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed cotton velvet front and solid Belgian linen back, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Natural Hemp Pillow Cover with Floral Design 15" x 23"
Located in Houston, TX
Looking for a sustainable and eco-friendly addition to your home decor? Check out our hemp pillow cover, perfect for adding a natural touch to your living space. Made from high-quali...
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Hemp
Judy Ross Textiles Luna Hand-Embroidered Chainstitch Pillow in Olive, 18 Inch
By Judy Ross
Located in New York, NY
Judy Ross is a New York based designer and artist. Traveling in India to work as an independent textile designer, she developed a passion for the centuries-o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Printed Velvet Pillow Smudge Putty
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed cotton velvet front and solid Belgian linen back, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Printed Velvet Pillow Smudge Lilac
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed cotton velvet front and solid Belgian linen back, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Bianca 24x12" Pillow in Ivory Noir
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bianca Tape with a knife edge finish. An appealing combination of pinstripes and metallic dots gives Bianca Tape in ivory noir fun and fabulous flair. Body of pi...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Blue and Golden Yellow Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Black and Yellow Geometric Design Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Gray and Yellow Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Natural Hemp Pillow Cover Solid White 20" x 20"
Located in Houston, TX
Looking for a sustainable and eco-friendly addition to your home decor? Check out our hemp pillow cover, perfect for adding a natural touch to your living space. Made from high-quali...
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Hemp
Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover with Green Geometric Stripe Design 20" x 20"
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquis...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Handmade Custom Mongolian Lamb Pillow in Slate Gray with Cashmere Wool Backing
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite custom pillow was handmade using the softest virgin Mongolian lamb in the world. It has been dyed in a rich slate gray hue. The back of the pillow has been woven in a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Fringed Cotton Throw Blanket, Gray and Pink Coverlet Geometric Pattern, 54 x 72
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Gray geometric print woven throw with fringe edge, with accents of pink, white and navy. Woven with recycled cotton on a jacquard loom, made in the US. E...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Modern Earthy Striped Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a Tibetan design with predominant Earthy Striped color.
Hand-made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Handmade Bordered Pillows
By Bolsters
Located in High Point, NC
Handmade pillows with a teal faille border surrounding a central square of multicolored woven fabric. The back panels are made from the woven fabric, as well as the welt around the p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Henri Stacked Pillow - Sky
By Leah Singh
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
Henri Shapes Pillow - Sky
By Leah Singh
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
Printed Velvet Pillow Smudge Jade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed cotton velvet front and solid Belgian linen back, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Printed Velvet Pillow Smudge Carbon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed cotton velvet front and solid Belgian linen back, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Zsuzsa 22" Pillow in Chambray
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zsuzsa with a knife edge finish. A remarkable weave of flat and fluffy chenille yarns, Zsuzsa in chambray is a large-scale, deconstructed geometric pattern creat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Polyester
Printed Linen Pillow Gum Drop Rosehip
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Printed Linen Pillow Cloudy Bottle 12x22
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Hand-Printed Green Palm Tree Cotton Pillow - Green
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring a hint of the tropics to your home with our palm tree cushion. Featuring a beautifully detailed palm tree design, complemented by a hand block printed border and finished with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Modern Earthy Striped Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a Tibetan design with predominant Earthy Striped color.
Hand-made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pillow...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Petite Fringed Throw Blanket, Twilight Navy Geometric Pattern, 40 x 54
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
The Twilight Geo throw, petite size, perfect for toddlers or kids. Gray, pink, ochre and navy geometric print woven throw with fringe edge. Woven with recycl...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Natural Linen Applique Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Single natural linen pillow with an off white graphic appliqué surrounded by hand sewn glass beads. Feather/Down insert.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Beads
Kontrast Throw 100% Baby Alpaca by Fells Andes
By Fells Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A fresh dual sided woven throw with blended tassel detail. The Kontrast throw by Fells Andes is designed in San Francisco and handmade in the Andes, supporting local culture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Alpaca
Schumacher Santa Monica Ikat in Indigo 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Santa Monica Ikat by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a Knife Edge finish. This artisanally crafted pattern puts a fresh spin o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Silk Cushion Pleated Centre Stripe Detail Color Platinum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk taffeta cushion with centre stripe detail, embossed steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk Bruno Triplet col. Platinum 35 x 55cm, concealed zipper in the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
JG Classic Blanket 100% Merino Wool in Bark - Queen
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Classic blanket in a Bark (aubergine/brown) is a tailored blanket exclusively made by JG SWITZER in 100% Merino Wool. Blanket stitch is done in house at our workshop in a lovely ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modern Pearl Gray Geometric Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a geometrical design with predominant pearl color.
Hand made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pillow ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modern Minimalist Decorative Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a geometrical design with predominant gray color.
Hand-made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pillow measu...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Printed Linen Pillow Concentric Ochre 22x22
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Nicole Miller Faux Fur Accent Throw Home
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Faux fur Rug Nicole Miller Home
49 x 59
Unrestored preowned original vintage condition
Refer to images provided.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Textiles
Materials
Polyester
JG Classic Blanket 100% Merino Wool in Bark - King
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Classic blanket in Sunshine Yellow is a tailored blanket exclusively made by JG SWITZER in 100% Merino Wool. Blanket stitch is done in house at our workshop in a lovely cream col...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Printed Linen Pillow Concentric Sienna 22x22
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pair of Square Pillows in Patterned White Gold Italian Handwoven Silk
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of pillows has been fabricated, in the United States, from luxurious white gold silk sourced from Il Bel Paese, Italy. They offer a subtle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Extra Large Reversible Throw Pillow with Orange Stripes, Ikat Dots and Leaves
Located in Greenwich, CT
Get cozy with our extra large dream pillow. This reversible pillow features two stunning fabrics by Manuel Canovas. One side is a lush tropical leaf print and the other is an orange ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Henry Merino Wool Traveller Throw Milled in England
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Imported woven and milled in England from 100% lambswool this is the softest wool in the world. Finished queen size and in our most popular Raven Black color is the only size and col...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modernist Rectangular Pillow with Organic Patterned Ecru & Pale Gold Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist pillow features organic forms in muted gold hue- with piping in a matching tone- that float against an ecru background with a h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Yang Bonbon Chouval Pillow, Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Named after the traditional pastry from the Island of Martinique, the “Bonbon Chouval" was a horse pastry sold on patronal feast. Its careless shape recalls happy childhood memories!...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Dalila Blue Silk Floral Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Elegant and timeless, Dalila cushion embodies a bold and sophisticated flower print. It’s graphical approach and eternal motif makes Dalila very versatile, fitting perfectly either c...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Cleo Cat Blue Silk Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Cleo is a cushion of contrasts—sometimes sweet and tender, sometimes a little mischievous. But no matter what, Cleo is always there to comfort you when you need it most.
Celebrate ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Nimbus Lumbar Pillow, Light Brown Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour to any room when decorating with this Nimbus throw pillow. This pillow is stone linen with gold zari embroidery.
Size: 14” x 31”
Features
Zipper closure
Gold zari embr...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Rolling Hills 20" Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Rolling Hills in Blue, a whimsical full-coverage print that showcases charming animals frolicking in a naive landscape. This design preserves the rusti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Sophisticated Square Velvet Pillow in Rich Smoked Taupe
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pillow, realized in a rich smoked taupe hue, features the gentle luster characteristic of the finest velvet. Its color tone reads as both neutral, suggesting antiqued p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Rolling Hills in Blues 18 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
Schumacher Tutsi in Natural/Ivory 24 x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tutsi Velvet by David Kaihoi for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Tutsi Velvet, designed by David Kaihoi, is a hard-wearing yet sophisticated heavyweight fab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Printed Linen Pillow Concentric Black White 12x22
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
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.