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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Chevron Velvet 20" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chevron Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous combination of plush ombré and delicate accent stripes, this luxe chevron has a dynamic presence. Pillow incl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Java
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in java is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Janis Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Champagne
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
Shumacher Janis Velvet 18" Pillow in Blue
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
Schumacher X Veere Grenney Betty Chintz Quiet Pink Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher, Veere Grenney
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Betty Chintz in Quiet Pink paired with a Gustave Silk Lip Cord Narrow in Blush. A lush tangle of tulips, roses, and ranuncu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Kimono Ikat Berry Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Kimono Ikat in Berry. This splendid warp-printed Ikat that was inspired by an antique robe and carefully scaled for the mod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Batik Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Napanoch, NY
Home is about comfort, a place of peace for mind and body alike. Treat them both by coming home to the Batik Gold Velvet Pillow. Sustainably and durably printed on warm, soft velvet,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$245 / item
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
Schumacher Talitha Embroidery Blackwork Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow showcases Talitha in Blackwork, an embroidered casement with a delicate and exotic look. Chain stitched on a linen-blend ground, its stylized floral medallions ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
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
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
$566 / item
Abstract Baby Blue and Baby Pink Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Measurements:
Outside: 12”W x 12”Dia.
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$550 / item
Purple Velvet Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
This ball pillow is covered in a soft terry-like velour fabric. Can be customized in any fabric. Ask for current availability as shown.
Measurements:
Overall: 12” W x 12” Dia.
Dis...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$450 / item
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
Two Glass Beaded Pillows by Elizabeth Phillips, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two striking pillows ambitiously hand decorated with Czech glass beads, signed Elizabeth Phillips Design on the backs. Priced individually.
Category
20th Century Philippine Modern Textiles
Materials
Glass
Gervasoni C. Ghost PI Pillow in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni C. Ghost PI pillow in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
Cushion in dacron and down, 60 x 60 cm
Additional Information:
Material: Upholstery
Upholstery: White L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery
Schumacher Dandridge Damask 18" Pillow in Magnolia
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dandridge Damask with a self welt finish. A luxurious weave of cotton, linen and silk, magnolia-colored Dandridge Damask derives from a fragment of a gown worn b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Gervasoni C. Ghost GR Pillow in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni C. Ghost GR pillow in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
Cushion in dacron and down, 80 x 80 cm
Additional Information:
Material: Upholstery
Upholstery: White L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery
Velvet Ball Cushion Orange And Light Blue
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO Décor Velvet Ball Cushion is the new outstanding decorative pillow , that will enhance any contemporary and modern living. Elegant and minimal, striking in its simplicity, this r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$155 / item
Schumacher Josiane Floral 16 x12" Pillow Yellow & Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Josiane Floral with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. A sweet small-scale flower design, Josiane Floral in yellow-and-blue evokes the imperfect beauty of ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American 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
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
$198 / item
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
$248 / item
Schumacher Iconic Leopard Sky Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Iconic Leopard, a 100% linen fabric, in Sky. This sexy pattern was first introduced in the 1970s and has remained relevant and chic for today's interio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher x Victor Glemaud Jessie Cut Velvet 20" Pillow in Navy on White
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jessie Cut Velvet by Victor Glemaud for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Haitian American fashion...
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
Vibrant Printemps Handmade Pillow Feather Down
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vibrant springtime handmade pillow with feather down insert.
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Textile
Schumacher Mandeville Tape Piet Performance Linen Indigo Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 20" pillow features Piet Performance Linen in indigo paired with Mandeville Tape in Pacific. Versatile, stylish, and available in available in an endless rainbow of hues, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Pink Stripe Tie Dye Linen Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 20”W x 12”D x 20”H
Price As Shown: $550 as a pair
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design a...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Feathers
$550 / set
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
Green Aqua Black Stripey Animalesque Ball Pillow
By Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Measurements:
Outside: 12”Dia. x 12”H
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials...
Category
2010s 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
Schumacher Lafayette Botanical 18" Pillow in Moss
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lafayette Botanical with a self welt finish. Inspired by a turn-of-the-18th-century French chintz, Lafayette Botanical in moss features an exuberant flower and p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Khilana Floral 20" Pillow in Peacock
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Khilana Floral with a welt finish. A simple, stylized floral inspired by traditional Indian motifs, this lovely, large-scale pattern has the nuanced look of a ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Wentworth Embroidery in Carbon 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Wentworth Embroidery with a Knife Edge finish. The embroidery has an elegant cross-stitching on jute and linen with subtle tonal variations that lend a wonderful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Jokhang Tiger Velvet in Green 20 x 14" 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
Schumacher Tangent Print 20" Pillow in Saffron
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tangent Print by Hadiya Williams for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Based on an original ink-and-pencil drawing, Hadiya Williams’ Tangent in saffron reduce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Santorini Indoor/Outdoor Geometric Marine Blue Two-Sided 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This marine blue geometric print, filled with interlocking curves, has a bold flair sure to heighten any setting! Made from 100% acrylic duck, this Schuma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Acrylic
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
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
$353 / item
Triple Cushion Velvet Brown Beige
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The Brown collection is a refined choice for the contemporary home, where it can be combined with others of the same series for a colorful effect. The striped pattern creates a motif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Pale Green-Blue Sploch Velvet Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 20”W x 8”D x 20”H
Price As Shown: $755 as a pair
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design an...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet, Down, Feathers
Printed Paisley with Embroidered Paisley with Electric Green Back
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 18”W x 10”D x 18”H
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials chosen fo...
Category
2010s Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Down, Feathers
Anjuna Floral Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Anjuna Floral Linen Print. Inspired by antique Suzani textiles, Anjuna Floral Linen Print in mulberry was created by our in-house des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$375 / item
Schumacher Pineapple Embroidery 14" Pillow in Apricot/Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Pineapple Embroidery. Pineapple Embroidery in apricot-on-ivory is a small-scale pattern stitched on a lovely linen ground. Pillow is finished with a welt in Elli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Chevron Strie Velvet 20" Pillow in Lapis
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
Schumacher Zoelie 18" Pillow in Aqua
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zoelie with a self welt finish. Inspired by a historic document print, Zoelie fabric in aqua is a modern take on a traditional ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$216 / item
Schumacher x Marie-Chantal Rabbit Print 16 x 12" Pillow in Blush
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rabbit High-Performance Print by Marie-Chantal of Greece for Schumacher. Marie-Chantal’s Rabbit High-Performance Print in blush is a cheery small-scale critter p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Double Optical Blue Cushion
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The geometrical shape of this elegant cushion is adorned with a stunning cover that is sophisticated and fresh, adding a delicate decorative accent to a modern living room.
The con...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$100 / item
Schumacher Katsugi 22" Pillow in Blues
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Theodora Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Inspired by the folkloric embellishments on an antique Ukrainian blouse, Theodora Embroidery in red features a pair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Joshua Tree in Natural Moons 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Joshua Tree by Caroline Z Hurley for Schumacher. Designed by Caroline Z Hurley in her Brooklyn studio and block-printed in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Each shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Paul Poiret Hydrangea Document Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Hydrangea, a linen and cotton blended fabric, in Document. In this large-scale design, which Paul Poiret created exclusively for Schumacher in 1930, cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Dixon Mohair in Vicuna 18" 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 exceptionall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Mathias Ticking Stripe 16 x 12 Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mathias Ticking Stripe with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Printed on a linen-hemp blend with a running-stitch detail, Math...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Taylor Embroidery 16" Pillow in Ivory on Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Taylor Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Taylor Embroidery in ivory-on-natural artfully combines a few simple elements—bursts of offset French knots embroider...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Happy Pillow Rectangle White Velvet with Brick Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The contrasting chromatic scheme characterizing this cushion lends it a distinct luxe yet restrained allure. It features soft padding in polyester fiber, while its rectangular silhou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
HAPPY FRAME Light Grey Velvet Cushion With Light Grey Piping
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The Happy Frame Collection will make a refined statement in any interior decor. The simple cloudy velvet cover combines with the border velvet frame , outlined its refined silhouette...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
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
Steve Chase Designed Modern Ikat Pillows (Total 8 Available)
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of 4 throw pillows designed by the late Steve Chase. He picked a beautiful bright, modern Ikat print for a living room in Palm Springs, CA. I belie...
Category
1990s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
$300 Sale Price / item
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Velvet Ball Cushion Pink And Green
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO Décor Velvet Ball Cushion is the new outstanding decorative pillow , that will enhance any contemporary and modern living. Elegant and minimal, striking in its simplicity, this r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$155 / item
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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