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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Zaza Shapes Pillow, Black
By Leah Singh
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 ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Erindale 22" Pillow in Spice
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Erindale with a knife edge finish. The perfect marriage of modern and rustic, Erindale in spice is a striking patchwork made of hand-dyed cotton-jute. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper closure. *If out of stock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wood
Shumacher Blair Silk Épinglé 16" Pillow in Worcester Blue
By Schumacher
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, Worcester b...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Adele Gold Feather Velvet Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Adele lumbar pillow is a solid aqua pintucked velvet garnished with gold foil patches and hand beaded embroidery. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Rectangular Decorative Cushion in Dark Green Velvet Molteni&C - made in Italy
By Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Soft and cozy cotton velvet decorative cushion perfect to create a layered effect on your upholstery interiors
100% made in Italy
Distinctive "three dimensional" effect.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Karia Wheat Linen Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
100% linen pillow with hide applique, embellished with beads and jewels. In a soft linen color with accents of grey, this pillow is sophisticated & glamorous. Add it to your living r...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pair of Silk Cushions Color Oyster Fish Scale Pattern with Silver Beading
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated silk mesh, fish scale pattern with delicate beading color antique silver, back p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Silk Cushions Ornamental Pattern Colour Ivory and Light Gold
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of cushions, jacquard fabric mix silk and cotton from Rubelli with contemporary ornamental pattern in color ivory and light gold, Back Panel is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Jacquard, Silk
Embroidered Grass Design Blue Navy Velvet Fabric Purple Trim Lumbar Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 24”W x 8”D x 12”H
Price As Shown: $1,410 as a pair
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet, Down, Feathers
LLAMA Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Terracota Velvet ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered llama motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric.
Embracing sumptuous luxury, these decorative pillows showcase...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Lux Black Fur Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With beautiful quilting rows of faux fur, the Lux pillow makes a subtle, yet comfortable statement.
Size: 22”x 22”
Features
Zipper closure
Quilting rows
Insert included
Shape: Square
Fabric: Faux Fur
Care Instructions...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Faux Fur
Schumacher Strawberry Jam 18x12" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Strawberry Jam Trim by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Strawberry Jam Trim in green is a whimsical handmade design crea...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Ginger Oblong Shaped
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 no Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Ginger, Back Side with Suede, Cushion size: 30 x 45 cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Suede
LLAMA Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows Terracota Velvet by ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered llama motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric.
These decorative cushions are carefully hand-crafted with cot...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Seven Black Leather Down Pillows by Joe D'Urso for Knoll International
By Knoll, Joe D'Urso
Located in New York, NY
Seven, black leather down pillows by Joe D'urso for Knoll International. Only seven left. Priced by the each.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Textiles
Materials
Faux Leather, Down
Judy Ross Textiles Streamers Hand-Embroidered Chainstitch Pillow, 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
Luna Ivory Fur Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luna Lumbar pillow features a luxurious fur in a simple yet elegant construction. Add this pillow to any room to bring some dimension & class to it when you decorate with this pi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Luna Black Fur Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luna pillow features a luxurious fur in a simple yet elegant construction. Add this pillow to any room to bring some dimension & class to it when you decorate with this pillow.
...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Chumbes Blanket 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes blanket 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Materials: 100% cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 130 x H 180 cm
Available in colors: Blue / banana / silver and terr...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Shumacher Margarete 18" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Margarete with a knife edge finish. Margarete in ivory on charcoal redefines bouclé. Woven with a superior yarn that blends wool and cotton with extra body and t...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Sunburst Stripe Embroidery Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sunburst Stripe Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Bold and beautiful, this colorful, large scale stripe is embroidered on a linen ground, evoking the fabulous...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Schumacher Elsa 20x14" Pillow in Moonstone
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Elsa. A fanciful pattern enlivened by writhing stylized snakes, Elsa fabric in moonstone has sophisticated and seductive charm. Pillow is finished with a welt in...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Light Blue Velvet Ball Pillow
By Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Soft terry-like cut velvet covers this playful ball. Stuffed with a feather down blend. Ball can be covered in any fabric.
Measurements:
Overall: 12” W x 12” Dia.
Disclaimer: Due t...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Modern Gros Point Pair of Pillows, in Black with Tan Sea Shell Motive
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of lovely modern pillows, fabricated in Gros Point, hand closed,
filled with a mixture of 50% Down and 50% Feathers.
The pillows are supportive and lovely.
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Schumacher Taylor Velvet 20x12" Pillow in Lapis
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Taylor Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous take on a familiar motif, Taylor Velvet in lapis is a dynamic textural design with a unique, sophisticated loo...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Trellis Pillows
By Bolsters
Located in High Point, NC
Handmade pillows in a trellis pattern with butterfly flanges surrounding the pillows. The front side is green with white trellis and the reverse is on th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Lena Ivory Gold Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ivory Velvet pillow 5" top beaded in gold beads. Back is Ivory Velvet.
Size: 14”x 20”
Features
Zipper closure
Top beaded in gold beads
Insert included
Shape: Rectangular
Fabric: Velvet
Care...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Lagos Sand Hide Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamor and sophistication to any room when decorating with the Sand color hide Lagos pillow from Cloud9.
Size: 22”x 22”
Features
Zipper closure
Sand color
Insert included
Shap...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Other
Adele Aqua Gold Velvet Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich stone velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes and hand beaded embroidery. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Pleated Silk Cushions Opal Pattern Color Dark Blue Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated opal pattern, handwoven silk Bruno Triplet color dark blue / bewitched, back panel silk satin color dark blue, cushi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Trickledown Pillow in Natural, 18x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Trickledown by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Trickledown has the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Cosima Embroidery in Carbon Multi 24 x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cosima Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Motifs that are woven and then embroidered give this elaborate, multicolored vertical stripe the look of an authentic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Flowers Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Silk Cushions Pleated Pattern Embossed Color Platinum Square Size
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated pattern color platinum, front panel silk taffeta hand woven, back panel plain hand woven, heavy silk in matching ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Silk Cushion Modern Rose Hand Embroidery Silver Beading on Satin Ice Blue
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion with modern rose design, hand embroidery with silver beads on the front panel, back side plain satin (mix cotton and silk) color ice blue, cushion size 45 x 45cm, cushion cov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Bees Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Hand Embroidered Linen Pillow - Cherry
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Brighten up your space with our embroidered velvet fruit collection pillow, featuring vibrant designs of oranges, lemons, and other fruits. The intricate embroidery on a linen base a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Gold
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handwoven from silk velvet, this Ikat cushion brings a unique touch to your home with its rich texture and vibrant design. Perfect for adding a splash of colour to your living room, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Revolver
By Seletti, Toiletpaper
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
Hand Embroidered Linen Pillow - Red Dragon
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your space with our stunning linen embroidered dragon cushion, featuring intricate detailing and playful tassels at each corner. The bold dragon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Green leopard
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handwoven from silk velvet, this Ikat cushion brings a unique touch to your home with its rich texture and vibrant design. Perfect for adding a splash of colour to your living room, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Pomegranates
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handwoven from silk velvet, this Ikat cushion brings a unique touch to your home with its rich texture and vibrant design. Perfect for adding a splash of colour to your living room, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Cut Velvet Geometric Pillow
Located in Morristown, NJ
Geometric cut velvet knife-edge rectangular pillow (zippered case and down insert). Steel gray, navy and cream colorway; navy can read almost black in certa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Textile, Feathers, Velvet
Square Decorative 23.63" Cushion in Petroleum Velvet Molteni&C - made in Italy
By Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Soft and cozy cotton velvet decorative cushion perfect to create a layered effect on your upholstery interiors
100% made in Italy
Disti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Square Decorative 23.63" Cushion in Olive Green Velvet Molteni&C - made in Italy
By Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Soft and cozy cotton velvet decorative cushion perfect to create a layered effect on your upholstery interiors
- Made in Italy
- Upholstery in Olive Green Velvet Web W6242
- Distinc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Gervasoni C. Ghost XS Pillow in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni C. Ghost XS pillow in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
Cushion in dacron and down, 50 x 50 cm
Additional Information:
Material: Upholstery
Upholstery: White L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery
Hand Embroidered Linen Pillow - Yellow Dragon
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your space with our stunning linen embroidered dragon cushion, featuring intricate detailing and playful tassels at each corner. The bold dragon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Kata 22" Pillow in Camel with Black
By Schumacher
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 Full Circle 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Full Circle with a self welt finish. When an artisanal warp print meets a graphic stripe made of circles, the results are enchanting. Pillow includes a feather/d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Geometric Kilim Cushion Cover Handwoven Blue Red Scatter Cushion Pillow
Located in Wembley, GB
This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...
Category
Early 2000s Afghan Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Le Carré Checkered Wool Bouclé Cushion, Chocolate/Eggshell
By AMÉLIORÉ
Located in London, GB
Working with luxurious heavy weight wool bouclé fabric woven in a traditional fabric mill in Scotland, this vintage-inspired Le Carré patchwork checkered cushion reflects the brand's...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Bouclé
Asra White and Gold Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White Velvet with Quilting and shiny gold foil print pillow with knife edge.
Size: 20”x 20”
Features
Zipper closure
Shiny gold foil print
Insert included
Shape: Square
Fabric: Velvet
Care...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Shumacher Riley 18" Pillow in Black on Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Riley Embroidery with a self welt finish. A modern take on a classic vermicelli pattern, Riley features a loose meandering motif embroidered in fine thread on a ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Luft Throw 100% Baby Alpaca by Fells Andes
By Fells Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
The Luft 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 finest,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Alpaca
Pair of Rare Jay Spectre Quilted Pillow Shams in Mint & Black/White Leopard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This rare pair of quilted mint color with black and white leopard pattern jacquard pillow shams came from Bloomingdale’s New York in the 1980s as part of the all upholsterd, mint green, leopard bed...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Schumacher Durant in Natural 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Durant Embroidery with a knife edge finish. This medium-scale geometric patterns cool, textural contrast is created with a nubbly bouclé yarn that’s drawn across...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Angora Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug.
Measures: 18'' x 19''.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Shumacher Samar Ikat Velvet 22" Pillow in Gold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Samar Ikat Velvet with a knife edge finish. Based on an antique woven silk, this lush cotton velvet was reinterpreted as a stripe and printed, allowing for a lar...
Category
2010s American 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.