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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Light Sage Green Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hand sewn ball pillow is made in a soft light sage velvet fabric by Kravet firmly stuffed with down feathers. Can be customized in any fabric and size adjustments. Ask for current av...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$440 / item
Schumacher Tiah Cove 22" Pillow in Ivory on Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tiah Cover by Caroline Hurley for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Tiah Cove was designed by artist Caroline Z Hurley in her Brooklyn studio. Both organic an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Mottley Grid Wren Cotton Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 16" x 16" pillow features Mottley Grid in Wren paired with Langham in Onyx on the back. A small-scale print, Mottley Grid is a handsome geometric design softened by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
"Palermo" Handmade Linen/Cotton Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Palermo" pillow is handmade and handwoven using a natural linen/cotton fabric, featuring fringe border of same material, feather and down insert with concealed zipper. 100% natu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Pillow with Modern Abstract Design
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Interesting pillow with modern abstract design: rare to find.
I forgot its origin...
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Italian Merino Wool Tufted and Gathered in a Nautical Pattern
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian merino wool tufted and gathered in a nautical pattern on thin wale corduroy. Feather and down insert with hidden zipper. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Couple Happy Pillow Blue and White Velvet with Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The contrasting chromatic scheme characterizing these couple of cushions lends it a distinct luxe yet restrained allure. It features soft padding in polyester fiber, while its rectan...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Isolade Stripe Yellow Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Isolde Stripe in Yellow, a graphic sawtooth stripe matelassé that's just the right proportion for any kind of upholstery. Feather/down insert included...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Couple Happy Pillow Beige and White Velvet with Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The contrasting chromatic scheme characterizing these couple of cushions lends it a distinct luxe yet restrained allure. It features soft padding in polyester fiber, while its rectan...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Iconic Leopard 22" Pillow Two-Sided Pillow in Graphite
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard Fabric (Item# 175722) with a Self-Welt finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. In 11 versatile colors, it's eternally chic. Pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Abstract Citron and Green Throw Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
Citron and green fabric, not dissimilar from Brazil's flag colors. Down/feather insert and invisible zipper.
Measurements:
Overall: 22” W x 22” H
Price As Shown: $850 as a pai...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Feathers
$850 / set
Pale Yellow Linen Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Handmade in Norwalk CT. This linen cotton blend is washable and comes in many dozens of colors, just ask!
Measurements:
Overall: 12” W x 12” H
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted n...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
$415 / item
Schumacher Zimba Large Scale Graphic Print Charcoal White Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
One of our most loved designs, zimba makes a graphically stylish statement. It is a memorable exuberant pattern that makes a modern and contemporary accent to any interior or setting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Iconic Leopard 18" Pillow Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. Iconic leopard is endlessly chic and versatile. Now featured as a Schumacher decorative accent, this is sure to bring timeless sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Hermes Pillow Luco Imprime
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Luco Imprime, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulou...
Category
2010s French Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
$700 / item
Schumacher Lotus Embroidery Pillow in Gold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lotus Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Robust, stylized flowers come to life through dense embroidered stitches that cover every inch of this pattern. Combin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
$294 / item
Printed Linen Pillow Concentric Sienna 22x22
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
$238 / item
Printed Linen Pillow Concentric Black White 22x22
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Printed Linen Pillow Concentric Rouge 22x22
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
$238 / item
Schumacher Esmark Sphere Pillow in Dove
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Esmark with a knife edge finish. Esmark's featherlight blend of wool, mohair and alpaca yarns creates a soft, nubby weave with an offset stripe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Acrylic
$428 / item
Schumacher Sea Grapes Palm Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Sea Grapes in Palm. A charming, painterly design of sea grapes and palms takes center stage in a screen print made using hand-mixed inks. Feather/down ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Major Collection Cushion Velvet with Fringes Blue
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
With double soft padding the Major Collection is
a stunning addition to a luxury classic or
contemporary interior and a perfect piece to pair
with the other cushions of LO Décor R...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Maraca Pillow 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Maraca pillow 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% Cotton.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 50 x H 50 cm
Available in colors: verde/ purpura/ rojo, naranja/ ...
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
$575 / item
Blue and Purple Velvet Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Blue and purple soft velvety terry cloth ball pillow adds fun to any space. Ball pillows can be customized in any fabric. Ask for current availability ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$650 / item
Happy Pillow Mongolia Wool Cushion Purple with Multicolor Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new Edition is focused on colour being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Petale Dream Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
A satiny fabric with soft petal pink stripes outlined with gray threading on a creamy ground. Pillow can be customized in any fabric. As for current availability of pillow in fabric ...
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Feathers, Satin
$725 / item
"Palermo" Handmade Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Palermo" pillow is handmade and handwoven using a natural linen/cotton fabric, featuring fringe border of same material, feather and down insert with concealed zipper. 100% natu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Custom Genuine Black Shearling Lumbar Pillow
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom genuine black shearling lumbar pillow. Customization is available for different sizes and colors.
*Price per pillow not a pair.
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Sheepskin, Fur
$650 / item
Couple Striped Happy Pillow Outdoor Fringes and Piping Beige and White
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Transform your patio furniture easily by adding bright, luxury, water repellent outdoor cushions. The perfect finishing touch for the outdoor living or your garden sofa and sun loung...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Modernist Pillows with Rectilinear Print in Charcoal and Slate Gray
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist pillows were realized in the United States during the 21st century. They feature square bodies with a rectilinear prin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Modernist Pillows in Striated Sea Foam Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of modernist pillows were realized in the United States during the 21st century. They feature square bodies that covered in a soft ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Modernist Striated and Tufted Gray Pillows
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of modernist pillows were realized in the United States during the 21st century. They feature an organic striated pattern with minia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Modernist Striated Antique Silver Silk Pillows
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of pillows were newly fabricated in antique silver silk with a stunning sheen. They feature recurring striations throughout. With their monochromatic palate and au...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Wentworth Embroidery Carbon Linen Cotton Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 12" x 24" pillow features Wentworth Embroidery in carbon paired with Piet performance linen in flax on the back. Wentworth Embroidery is an elegant cross-stitching o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Camile Embroidery Yellow Linen Cotton Two-Sided Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 11" x 16" pillow features Camile in Yellow. With a delicate embroidered leaf stripe that meanders up a lovely cotton-linen ground, Camile captures the simplicity of Scandinavian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Lady Bird Tape Pink Yellow Cotton Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 15.75" pillow features lady bird tape in pink and yellow on the front paired with Lange in Magenta on the back. Embroidered ladybugs march along a woven cotton tape for a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet Marine Lumbar Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 24" pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet in Marine. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibility, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Paul Poiret Ananas Tropical Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Ananas in Tropical. A lush landscape of pineapples nestled among banana leaves, Ananas was designed in 1930 by Paul Poiret exclusively for Schumacher. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher x Johnson Hartig Jokhang Tiger Velvet Peacock Olive Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Jokhang Tiger Velvet in peacock and olive. Designed by Johnson Hartig, the Tibetan tiger motif is recast as a multi-dimensional stripe on a lush velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Polyester
Schumacher Leaping Leopards Yellow Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 14" pillow features leaping leopards in yellow. Playful yet sophisticated, this wildly chic pattern of sleek, spotted leopards on a diagonal stripe will bring life to any ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher x Veere Grenney Jake Quiet Pink Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher, Veere Grenney
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 16" pillow features Jake in Quiet Pink. Inspired by Moroccan fretwork, this chic ogee design was based on the painted walls of Veere's entryway in Tangier. Feather/down in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Nylon
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
Schumacher Pomegranate Print Petal Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow is in the lively pomegranate print in petal, which was inspired by an antique resist print. It's a classic, versatile botanical...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Celerie Kemble Bouquet Toss Floral Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Bouquet Toss, a linen and cotton blended fabric, in pink lemonade. Inspired by a vintage dress beloved by designer Celerie Kemble, this spirited, sligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
"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
$475 / item
HAPPY PILLOW 40 Velvet Blue with Light Blue Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Ecletic soft velvet cushion with cotton fringes. This cushion is a textile masterpiece for beds and sofas. This insert cushion is crafted with velvet fabrics and cotton fringes, add...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
HAPPY PILLOW 40 Velvet Lime with Light Blue Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Ecletic soft velvet cushion with cotton fringes. This cushion is a textile masterpiece for beds and sofas. This insert cushion is crafted with velvet fabrics and cotton fringes, add...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Teal, yellow & lilac woven double sided recycled wool blankets made in the UK
Located in London, London
'Pill' double sided blanket woven from recycled wool in teal, purple, yellow + white by Granite + Smoke.
Our recycled wool blankets are woven at a historic, 150 year old mill in the...
Category
2010s English Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Musgo Chumbes Pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo chumbes pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer.
Materials: 100% Cotton.
Technique: hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm
Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/pasto....
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$1,258 / item
Schumacher Amour Stripe Charcoal White Linen Two-Sided 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Amour is an especially lovely stripe created by Schumacher's Design Studio. Printed on fine linen, its delicate lines and subtle colorations have a c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Asaka Ikat Contemporary Print Charcoal Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated yet relaxed, contemporary Schumacher Ikat is printed on unbleached linen. The substantial weight and versatile palette of this decor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Woodland Silhouette 20th Century Two-Sided 18" Slubbed Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A charming of-the-moment print, Woodland Silhouette is inspired by an early 20th century document. It is printed on a slubbed linen that gives it a lovely antique quality. Featured a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
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, Velvet, Feathers
Set of Four Modern Beige Cotton Twill Pillows with Geometric Jacks Motif
Located in New York, NY
This refined set of four cotton twill pillows feature stylized and abstracted jacks- recalling the mobiles of Alexander Calder- set against an ecru toned background. With their neutr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Sophisticated Square Velvet Pillow in Rich Smoked Taupe
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pillow, realized in a rich smoked taupe hue, features the gentle luster characteristic of the finest velvet. Its color tone reads as both neutral, suggesting antiqued p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Modern Rectangular Striped Velvet Pillows in Neutral Silver & Gold Tones
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated pair of striped rectangular pillows features hues of champagne, oyster, smoked platinum, and charcoal hues with alternating black lines. The neutral tones of these...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
HAPPY PILLOW 40 Velvet Lime with Cream Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Ecletic soft velvet cushion with cotton fringes. This cushion is a textile masterpiece for beds and sofas. This insert cushion is crafted with velvet fabrics and cotton fringes, add...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Le Cylindre Stripe Cotton Corduroy Bolster Cushion, Chalk/Espresso
By AMÉLIORÉ
Located in London, GB
Made of sumptuous soft cotton velvet corduroy sourced from Italy, this handcrafted vintage-inspired Le Cylindre patchwork stripe bolster cushion reflects the brand's affinity for mod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Velvet, Cord
HAPPY PILLOW 40 Velvet Lime with Light Blue Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Ecletic soft velvet cushion with cotton fringes. This cushion is a textile masterpiece for beds and sofas. This insert cushion is crafted with velvet fabrics and cotton fringes, add...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Custom Textured Woven Metallic Platinum Pillow with Linen Backing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pillow features a woven platinum metallic fabric with a smoked taupe linen back.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
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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