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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Schumacher Lotus Garden in Mocha 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lotus Garden with a Self-Welt finish. Lotus Garden is an enchanting pattern recreated from a 1920s document in our archives. The masterful design is an ode to Ja...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Acanthus Stripe 30" Pillow in Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Acanthus Stripe by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. This pattern is a stylized stripe based on a classic ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Santa Monica Ikat 26x15" Pillow in Yellow
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 in yellow puts a fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Turkish Step 20" Pillow in Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Turkish Step by David Kaihoi for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Designed by David Kaihoi, Turkish Step in brown is a handsome, low-pile chenille fabric tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Hand-embroidered Eye Cotton Pillow - White
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
Zebra Sulk 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
Schumacher Montecito Medallion 18" Pillow in Leaf Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Montecito Medallion by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a self welt finish. This stunning large-scale medallion in leaf green evokes timeless motifs from India ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ashoka 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ashoka Tape with a Knife Edge finish. With a winding, embroidered floral design accentuated with French Knots, Ashoka Tape adds an element of handcrafted beauty....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Marion Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Prussian
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marion Velvet Tape with a knife edge finish. A scrolling leaf pattern in jacquard cut velvet gives this sky-colored accessory a luster that's positively luxuriou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 22" Pillow in Fushia
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Gold and Brown Throw Pillows with Faux Fur Trim
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of throw pillows with gold and brown face, gold velvet back and golden faux fur trim. Down/feather insert and invisible zipper.
Measurements:
Overall: 20”W x 20”H
Price ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet, Faux Fur, Down
Modern Black Macrame Decorative Kidney Pillow
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Black Macrame Decorative Pillow is a sophisticated fusion of artisanal craftsmanship and contemporary design, perfect for elevating any luxury space. Measuring 19 x 12 inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Modern Black Macrame Decorative Kidney Pillow
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Black Macrame Decorative Pillow is a sophisticated blend of craftsmanship and modern design, measuring 23” x 13” for a sleek, elongated look that enhances any luxury inter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Janis Velvet 18x12" Pillow in Moonstone
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Janis Velvet with a self welt finish. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Pill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Eye Cotton Cushion Green
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is one of the symbol of shetering and protection
we love to play with colors so we created a selection of "Eyes" cushions in different colors to wamr up your place.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Janis Velvet 18" Pillow in Moonstone
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Janis Velvet with a self welt finish. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Pill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Yin 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
Large Square Turkish Kilim White Brown Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a mid 20th century Turkish Kilim with cotton back. Zipper closure and foam insert provided.
Measures: 23" x 24".
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Handmade Faille and Woven Pillows
By Bolsters
Located in High Point, NC
Handmade pillows with teal faille fabric and a central woven fabric stripe and matching welt. The back panels are solid teal faille fabric. The covers have hidden zippers and the fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Schumacher Murat Velvet 18" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gibson with a knife edge finish. Super soft chenille yarns form an irregular, abstracted pattern on a contrasting ground. Pillow includes a feather/down fill ins...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Dark Brown Silk Cushions with Pleated Band Detail Square Size
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of silk cushions color dark brown with pleated band detail on the front panel, front and back panel in silk taffeta hand woven, band detail silk taffeta embossed by steam pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Pleated Silk Cushion Fish Scale Pattern Color Orchid
Located in Hamburg, DE
Decorative cushion: taffeta silk fabric, color orchid with embossed front panel in steam pleated fish scale pattern, back panel plain silk taffeta, 50 x 50 cm, concealed zipper in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
"Lido " Fuchsia Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido " fuchsia pillow by Le Lampade
The " Lido" is a hand woven, hand tufted and channeled pillow made in Italy. The background is a rich merino wool ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
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
Modern Mongolian Lamb Fur Single Side Pillow In Gray
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your home decor with the Modern Mongolian Lamb Fur Single Side Pillow. Designed with meticulous care and crafted from luxurious materials, this hand-made 12" x 24" pillow fea...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modern Mongolian Lamb Fur Single Side Pillow In Silver Gray Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your home decor with the Modern Mongolian Lamb Fur Single Side Pillow. Designed with meticulous care and crafted from luxurious materials, this hand-made 12" x 24" pillow fea...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modern Mongolian Lamb Fur Single Side Pillow In Light Gray
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your home decor with the Modern Mongolian Lamb Fur Single Side Pillow. Designed with meticulous care and crafted from luxurious materials, this hand-made 12" x 24" pillow fea...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Abstract Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow In Gray
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Striped Modern Chic Wool and Cotton Pillow In Green and Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Geometric Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow In White
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Boho Chic Style Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow In Taupe Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Beige and Gray Modern Geometric Wool and Cotton Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modern Chic Wool and Cotton Pillow With Striped Design In Gray
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow With Striped Pattern In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Geometric Modern Chic Wool and Cotton Pillow In Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Gray Contemporary Chic Wool and Cotton Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Ivory Modern Boho Chic Style Wool and Cotton Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 16" x 24" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Beige Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow With Striped Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 16" x 24" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow With Striped Pattern In White and Gray
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 16" x 24" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow With Geometric Pattern In Muted Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 16" x 24" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
"Ostia" Handmade Wool Grey Pillow
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Cableknit" pillow is hand knotted in the finest Italian merino wool, has feather and down insert and concealed zipper. Made in Italy.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Feathers, Wool
Schumacher Tiraz Velvet in Peacock 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tiraz Velvet with a knife edge finish. Nothing gives that refined old-world look more than an antique carpet upholstered on a p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Hornbill Luxury Silk Pillow, Monochrome and Gold The Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Immerse yourself in a sub-tropical paradise with the luxurious silk 'Hornbill' cushion from our Tropics range
This evocative 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and pipe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Coyolate in Nougat 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Coyolate with a knife edge finish. This extraordinary 39”-long brocade panel is hand-woven and -embroidered on a backstrap loom by master Maya women weavers in G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Indah Batik Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Indah Batik with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Inspired by traditional Indonesian resist-dye techniques, Indah Batik in indigo is a wonderfully versatil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Glacier 1 Silk Pillow, Light Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diverse in beauty, glacier inspires hand-painted expression in desaturated hues. Rippling ice and water flows fill the space as the pillow brings to life the twinkle and beauty of an...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Wyatt Corduroy 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Wyatt Corduroy with a knife edge finish. With super soft quarter-inch wales, great texture and a performance finish, Wyatt in winter white is our most versatile ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Buena Vista 22" Pillow in Wheat
By Schumacher
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
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Samarkand Ikat II Porcelain Blue Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A true warp print produced with traditional Ikat methods, Samarkand Ikat II is a signature Schumacher design that is beloved for its bold scale and pattern. Now featured as a set of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
White Minimilast Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a modern Turkish wool Kilim.
Measures: 17" x 18'.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Eye Cotton Cushion Red
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is one of the symbol of shetering and protection
We love to play with colors so we created a selection of "Eyes" cushions in different colors to wamr up your place.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet in Mink 24" Pillow
By Schumacher
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 hand and a wonderful luster. P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Shumacher Dixon Embroidered 25x16" Print Pillow in Neutral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Embroidered Print Linen with a knife edge finish. A series of stepped lines is handprinted with pigment ink on a linen ground and then embroidered along th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Albizia Embroidery Blue Green Linen Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Albizia Embroidery in blue and green. Pattern meets texture in Albizia Embroidery with its fresh take on a traditional tobacco leaf motif. Stitched on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Dagger Stripe Pillow in Red on Pink, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dagger Stripe by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor, Dagger Stripe evokes the rhythmic geometric forms of Brancusi...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
White Modern Persian Textile Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow made from modern Persian Kilim. Each pillow has zipper closure. They can be used as shams too.
15'' x 20''
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Blossom
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marguerite Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Happy and humble, the embroidery is an irregular hand-stitched floral design on a linen ground. Subtle irregulari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Magic Mountain Dragon in Porcelain 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Magic Mountain Dragon with a Knife Edge finish. Foo dogs and fire-breathing dragons animate this fantastic, symmetrical print on a linen ground. It's an adventur...
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.