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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Shumacher Feather Bloom 24" Pillow in Dove
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Feather Bloom by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Designed by Celerie Kemble, Feather Bloom in dove features a radiating pattern of oversc...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Shumacher Riley 22" 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
Shumacher Rolling Hills 18x12" Pillow in Green
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
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Angelica Floral 22" Pillow in Gold & Noir
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Angelica Floral with a knife edge finish. Sophisticated and sexy, Angelica in gold-and-noir is a foil-printed floral fabric with a shimmering metallic effect. Pi...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Mira Starburst Pillow, Ivory Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fill the room with this modern abstract embroidered pillow. Adds instant glamour and luxury to any room.
Size: 22”x 22”
Features
Zipper closure
No design on backside
Embroidery de...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher x Marie-Chantal Buffalo Embroidered 16 x 12" Pillow in Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Buffalo Embroidered Linen by Marie-Chantal of Greece for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Marie-Chantal’s Buffalo Embroidered Linen, a natural-colored simple...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Lux White 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
Adele Ivory Silver Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked ivory velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical silver foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Adele Stone Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked stone velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Lux Faux Fur White Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lux is a plush faux fur pillow with two elegant rows of gold beading going through the the front of the pillow. This is a perfect addition to any home looking for a neutral soft tone...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Faux Fur
Schumacher Florentine Velvet 24" x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Florentine Velvet by Timothy Corrigan for Schumacher. Ooh la la! This exquisite, high-style cut velvet by designer Timothy Corrigan is just what you need when yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Mira Starburst Pillow, Light Brown Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fill the room with this modern abstract embroidered pillow. Adds instant glamour and luxury to any room.
Size: 22”x 22”
Features
Zipper closure
Embroidered pillow
Fabric: Velvet
Insert included
Shape: Square
Care Instructions...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Lux Faux Fur White Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lux is a plush faux fur pillow with two elegant rows of gold beading going through the the front of the pillow. This is a perfect addition to any home looking for a neutral soft tone...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Faux Fur
Adele Aqua Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked aqua velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect f...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Lena Grey Gold Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Grey Velvet pillow 5" top beaded in gold beadwork to match the gold in FMLEYLA Pillows and Back-Grey Velvet.
Size : 14”x 20”
Features
Zipper clo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Lux Beige Fur Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lux Pillow is a plush faux fur pillow with two elegant rows of gold beading going through the front of the pillow. This is a perfect addition to any home looking for a neutral soft t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Faux Fur
Karia Wheat Linen Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fully linen pillow is adorned with hide applique, embellished with beads and jewels. In a soft linen color with accents of grey, this pillow is sophisticated & glamorous. Add it...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Sona Lumber Pillow, Gold Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sona pillow features a distressed water color print which is further enhanced with a distressed metallic foil print for added texture. Decorate with this pillow to bring glamor &...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Luna Light Beige 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
Adele Stone Gold Velvet Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich ivory velvet Adele pillow with asymetrical silver foil stripes and hand beaded embroidery. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Ninfea 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
Soft Pouf Pillow with Pale Green White Orange Stripes
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Measurements:
Overall: 23”W x 24”H
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials ch...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Down
Hand-embroidered Eye Cotton Pillow - Blue
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
Plumma Throw 100% Baby Alpaca by Fells Andes
By Fells Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
The Pluma is a subtle black and ecru herringbone throw with a fine pluma fringe. Luxuriously soft and versatile.
Made purely from one of the rarest, softest, most luxurious f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Alpaca
Hand-embroidered Eye Cotton Pillow - Red
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
Silk Cushions Pleated Opal Pattern Embossed Color Oyster Square Size
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated pattern color oyster, front panel silk taffeta hand woven, back panel plain silk taffeta hand woven silk, cushion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Chevron Throw
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Vienna, the Chevron throw is lightweight, warm and made from the softest organic merino wool. The reversible double jacquard pattern is knitted and finished in a small fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Katsugi 22" Pillow in Gold & Mushroom
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Noelia Tape with a Knife Edge finish. It's intricate, scrolling design is rendered in delicate, corded embroidery. Body of pillow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Roberto Cavalli Home Throw Plaid Tiger Silk Italy
Located in Long Island, NY
Roberto Cavalli Home Throw Plaid Tiger Square in luxurious Silk .
Made in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Modern Stripped Throw Pillows , Tan / Blue 14”x20"
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Classic blue stripe pattern against a soft cream backdrop.
Perfect for layering on a sofa, armchair, or bed , a subtle yet striking addition to traditional, transitional, or modern ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
"Firenze" Wool Pillow
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Handwoven and hand tufted dark brown wool decorative pillow with individually channeled and fringe details which add texture and tactile quality embellishment. All pillows are unique...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Vasily Linen 16" x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vasily Linen with a self welt finish. Artfully abstracted, Vasily Linen in multi is based on a 1930s pattern with a quirky, sophisticated sensibility. Decorated ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Nicholson in Brown 24" x 12" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Nicholson Tape with a knife edge finish. This versatile tape is crisp yet relaxed. Body of pillow is Artisanal Boucle. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Silk Velvet Cushion Color Ice Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of cushions in silk velvet fabric color ice green, back panel cotton satin color ice green, cushion size 50 x 50cm, concealed zipper in the bottom seam, feather inner pad.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Satin, Velvet
Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Style #503
By Les Ottomans
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
Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Style #401
By Les Ottomans
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
Double Sided Silk Velvet Cushion - Style #567DS
By Les Ottomans
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 b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Handmade 100% Baby Alpaca Sill Throw Herringbone by Fells/Andes
By Fells Andes
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
Seletti "Shit" Polyester Cushion by Toiletpaper - 1stdibs New York
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Polyester
100% Peruvian Royal Baby Alpaca-Dimma Grey Throw by Fells/Andes
By Fells Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
The Dimma throw by Fells Andes is designed in San Francisco and handmade in the Andes, supporting local culture and craft. Made from 100% Royal Baby...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Alpaca
Wild Zebra 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
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Globe
By Toiletpaper, Seletti
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 Geometric Pattern All Down Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous hand embroidered geometric pattern all down pillow. Add some modern quality flair to your home with this dramatic Art Deco pattern. Silver threads on black background adds t...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Honey
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Polyester
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Flowers With Holes
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
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Snail
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
Cushions Hand Quilted Crocodile Skin Pattern in Silk Satin Dark Purple
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of silk satin cushions, col. dark purple, hand quilted, Crocodile Skin Pattern at the front, plain silk satin at the back, cotton lining, concealed zip
Size 28 x 40cm
Feather ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Brutus Lounge Cushion - Taupe Fabric - Linen.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brutus lounge cushion - taupe - linen.
Embellish your Brutus lounge chair with the taupe-coloured Brutus lounge cushion. Made from high-quality linen, this cushion offers both styl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Zebra Luxury Silk Pillow, Monochrome and Gold Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Explore distant savannahs with our luxury silk 'Zebra' cushion from the Tropics range
This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge
Designed with in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Pearl River 22" Pillow in Blues
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Camden Cotton Check with a fringe finish. A classic one and a half-inch buffalo check, this woven cotton is a wonderful complement to both prints and plains. Pil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Soft Green Windowpane Plaid with Down Alternative Fill Lumbar Pillow
Located in Tulsa, OK
Lumbar pillow
SR Hughes custom made soft green windowpane plaid zippered pillow covers are a soft and cozy wool fabric. Inserts are down alternative.
P...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Pleated Silk Cushions Opal Pattern Color Dark Blue
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
Schumacher Tutsi in Natural/Ivory 20 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
Handmade Cotton Floral Pillows with Peony Design
By Bolsters
Located in High Point, NC
Handmade pillows from Bolsters. The pillows are made from printed cotton fabric and are embellished with matching welt made from the same fabric. The pillow covers have hidden zipper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Quirky Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug.
Measures: 16'' x 16''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Pair Cushion Color Ice Green Silk Velvet and Silk Satin at the Back
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of cushions in silk velvet fabric color ice green, back panel silk satin color ice green, cushion size 40 x 40cm, concealed zipper in the bottom seam, feather inner pad.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Satin, Velvet
Schumacher Zambezi Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zambezi Velvet with a self welt finish. Its abstract topographical pattern and extraordinary cut-and-loop pile texture makes Zambezi Velvet in champagne a versat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Dixon Mohair in Vicuna 24" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Mohair Weave with a Knife Edge finish. With a brushed and felted finish, this mohair weave has a plush texture and exceptionally soft hand. It's luxurious ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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.