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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Garden at Night
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Woven Blanket by BFGF (Lilian Martinez) 2021 Materials: 95% Cotton, 5% Polyester Dimensions: 71" x 53".
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Garden at Night
Garden at Night
$200 / item
Daisy Round Long fringe Pink Rose Velvet Deluxe Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the simple beauty and power of a flower, DAISY is more than just a cushion... it's a burst of comfort, positive energy, freedom, and happiness. Elevate your home’s ambia...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Ametista II Brick & Pink Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Style #371
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of luxury and vibrancy to your home with our Silk Velvet Cushions. Featuring a bold and colorful design on the front, these cushions bring an artistic statement to any sp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk, Velvet

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

Topazio green and black & Daisy ivory - Set of 4 Cotton Velvet Deluxe Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with this set of 4 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

Fornasetti Set of 2 Silk Cushions Grande Pesce Fish
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti cushions will add to each room an unexpected detail thanks to the most iconic Italian atelier designs. It is a set of two cushion...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Coyote Throw, Full Skins, Backed with Wool/Cashmere, Large Size, All New Skins
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coyote fur throw. This is a custom made blanket made of full skins. Size is 63 inches by 70 inches. Skins are from USA. The throw is backed ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur

DAISY Ivory White - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Fringed Pillows
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

Schumacher Eclipse Velvet 16" Pillow in Spruce
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Eclipse Velvet with a knife edge finish. Its cut pile and loop construction makes Eclipse Velvet in spruce a fabulous multitextured fabric with a mod multidimens...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

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

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Rosa Pastel Pink Cream Artisanal Handwoven Throw Bedspread In Plush Soft Merino
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Rosa Throw / Blanket is a large size plush handloom textile ethically woven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes ...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Ametista II Brick & Pink Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Handwoven Italian Merino Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Whimsical handwoven and decorated merino wool pillow with feather and down insert. Made in Italy.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After several years of using indigo canvas to upholster our sofas and chairs from the Inheritance collection, we have accumulated a great deal of scrap material. Most are just pieces too small to use for upholstery, or the leftover cuttings from the sewing room floor. We designed and made these quilts with those pieces. The backside of the quilt is a very soft brushed canvas. Each piece is unique with varying shades of Indigo canvas and quantities are very limited. Inspired by a worn-in pair of jeans and created alongside the team at Simon Miller, USA, our indigo cotton canvas is hand dyed...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Canvas

Embroidered Golden Leaves Velvet Pillow - Dark Green
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring timeless elegance to your space with our embroidered velvet 'Golden Leaves' pillows. Featuring intricate golden leaves fully embroidered on a luxurious velvet base, these pillo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

AMAZONITE Striped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Quartz II Brick red & Curry yellow 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

AMETISTA II -Set of 4 cushions - Velvet Deluxe Handmade Stripes Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Classy Bougie Ratchet Needlepoint Throw Pillow
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming decorative needlepoint throw pillow reading, "Classy, Bougie, Ratchet" USA, 21st Century Measures: 10"W x 4"D x 10"H. Good vintage condition.
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Velvet

Opala Rose Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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 cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Modern Azealia Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your interiors with the sumptuous elegance of the Modern Azealia Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL, a perfect blend of bold sophistication and luxurious craftsmanship. The st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

CORNALINA Blue Fringed Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Judy Ross Textiles Eclipse Hand-Embroidered Chainstitch Pillow, 18 Inch
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

Opala ivory white Set of 2 Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Pillows
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 cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Color Block Chestnut Brown Beige Orange Merino Linen Handloom Throw
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Chest merino throw / bedspread / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth-friendly ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Fornasetti Cushion Silenzio from the Series Tema e Variazioni Cotton
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti cushions will add to each room an unexpected detail thanks to the most iconic Italian atelier designs. The decoration features t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Bee Epingle Red Black Cotton Velvet Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 11" x 16" pillow features Bee Epingle in Red paired with Gainsborough Velvet in onyx. Epingle gets a contemporary update with a needlepoint-esque bee pattern that can skew uprig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet, Nylon, Polyester

Kuba Kay Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Romo Soft Velvet Fabric in a tribal pattern on a linen ground covers this ball pillow. Stuffed with a feather down blend. Ball can be made in any fabric. Ask for current availability...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Shit
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

Schumacher x David Kaihoi Tutsi Ivory Cotton Linen Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher, David Kaihoi
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 12" x 20" pillow features Tutsi in Ivory paired with Piet Performance Linen in Flax on the back. A hardwearing yet sophisticated heavyweight velvet, Tutsi combines A...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Pure Cashmere Brown Classic Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
Pure Cashmere fabric Cushion with a tight knitted effect. Cashmere textile is one of the most valuable and thin fiber in the world. Extremely soft and lightweight, it is breathable ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

COLIBRÍ Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Terracota Velvet ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered hummingbird motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric. Embracing sumptuous luxury, these decorative pillows sh...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Rem Pillow
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

Rem Pillow
Rem Pillow
$165 / item
Fur Body Pillow, Black, Real Toscana Sheep Fur
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Real fur you can feel good about. Front is finished in 100% upcycled Toscana sheep fur from Spain, made from "leave behind" pieces from an Italian glove ...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur

Topazio Blue and Ivory Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow
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

Schuamcher Hampton Stripe I/O 20" Pillow in Pool
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Hampton Stripe Indoor/Outdoor by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Smart and sturdy, Hampton Stripe Indoor/Outdoor in pool is a wonderfully ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Silica Rose In Shades of Salmon Gray Stripes Pattern Soft Handwoven Merino Throw
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Silica Rose Throw is a modern take on combining stripes & checks pattern in a serene color palette of dusty rose salmon and grays. Fine detail of hand weaving is done meticulously o...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

21st Century Asian Hamra Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Single Seat Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A single seat pouf, compact, bright and cheeky. Perfect as an additional seat or as a footstool, this pouf is 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic. Use it indoors or carry it outd...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Textiles

Materials

Metal

Wave Fabric in Jade and Indigo, Belgian Linen (Fabric by the Yard)
Located in New York, NY
Taking a cue from the undulating shapes of our indigo velvet pillows, Wave is a bold and artful design, seen here in Jade green. Pigment printed on 100% Belgian Linen. Designed in Ne...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Maharam Throw, in Wool Check 001 Birch, by Paul Smith
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

Rad Plaid Regatta Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Weitzner satin jacquard plaid design fabric makes for a fun, playful ball accent pillow. Stuffed firmly with a feather down blend. Ball can be made in any fabric. Ask for current ava...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Satin

Avocado Green Multi Color Warm Hue Hand Woven Hand Knotted Textured Merino Throw
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A quiet reflection of the walk in the woods with bold contrasting color choices and textural details all created meticulously by expert artisans is what Avacado Throw is all about. M...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Melo Black Silk Pillow In Geometric Pattern, Handcrafted By Artisans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Melo Black silk pillow is luxurious and exquisite with its classic block shibori print. As this pillow is 100% handmade from start to finish, each piece is unique and will have a sli...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Schumacher Kata 20" Pillow in Camel with Black
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Kata with a knife edge finish. An abstract take on a Tibetan tiger pattern, denim-colored Kata is a fabulous, upholstery weight, flat weave fabric with a little ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Freshie Fresh 18x12" Pillow in Ivory
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Freshie Fresh by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Delightfully simple, Freshie Fresh in ivory is a delectable mid-scale ...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

21st Century De Le Cuona Baby Alpaca Blanket Hand Knotted Throw Cobalt Dark Blue
Located in Windsor, GB
This buttery soft Baby Alpaca blanket throw made from Oeko-Tex certified Baby Alpaca fibres that are farmed, spun, woven, and hand knotted in Peru.  Baby Alpaca is the very finest fl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca

Schumacher Bezique Flamestitch Blue Green Velvet Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 22" x 22" pillow features Bezique Flamestitch in blue and green on the front with Piet Performance Linen in Flax on the back. The Old World motif packs a lot of pizzazz into a c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Polyester

Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Revolver
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

Ripple Fabric in Silver and Indigo, Belgian Linen (Fabric by the Yard)
Located in New York, NY
Ripple is our love letter to indigo dye, detailed shapes ripple beautifully throughout the bold pattern, seen here in Silver. Pigment printed on 100% Belgian Linen. Designed in New Y...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Oversized Down/Feather Pillow w Quilted Cat Pattern and Faux Fur Trim
Located in Greenwich, CT
Oversized throw pillow with down/feather insert. Quilted cat velvet on face, cotton matte velvet back and faux fur trim. Pillow is understuffed ...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Down, Feathers

Schumacher Buena Vista 22" Pillow in Sky
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Buena Vista with a knife edge finish. A wonderful, blanket-like woven stripe that's simple yet sophisticated, Buena Vista in wheat has...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Ice Blue Silk Cushions Hand Embroidery with Band Detail in Swarovski Crystals
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ice blue silk satin cushions hand embroidery with band detail in Swarovski crystals Size: 35 x 50cm Cotton lining, concealed zip, Feather pad.   
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet in Mink 22" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velvet has an unbelievably lush h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Nim Pillow, Light Brown Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour and sophistication to any room when decorating with the Nimbus pillow. Size: 20”x 20” Features Zipper closure Fabric: Linen Insert included Shape: Square Edge Type: St...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Bit Map Throw Blanket 03, 100% Cotton Woven Contemporary Pixel Art, 50" x 60"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit map throw blanket 03 by Luft Tanaka Studio A multicolored graphic throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn based on digital pixel art created using an early bitmap drawing software from the 1980s and 1990s. 50" x 60" / 127cm x 152cm The Bit Map Series...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Moire Throw in Cream
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a lustrous pattern that ripples like water, our Moire Throw—based on our Incomparable Moire, a classic Schumacher pattern—is subtle and sophisticated and lets the luxury of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Hand Embroidered Linen Pillow - Palm Tree
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring a hint of the tropics to your home with our hand embroidered palm tree cushion. Featuring a beautifully embroidered palm tree, this cushion adds a touch of relaxed elegance to ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Moonstruck Merino Throw Handwoven in Blue Gray Black Soft Ombre Hues
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Moonstruck handloom merino throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dip dyed entirely with certified Eco-friendly Swiss Dyes. Each piece is individually dip dyed...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn, Wool

Hand-embroidered Eye Cotton Pillow - Green
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add intrigue and personality to your space with our cotton cushion featuring a beautifully hand-embroidered eye design. Perfect for layering on a sofa or bed, this is an eye-catching...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Modern textiles for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern textiles for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage textiles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, cotton and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern textiles made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original textiles, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, LO DECOR, Jhon Ortiz, and Studio Variously . It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for textiles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $33,930 while the average work can sell for $320.

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