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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Isolde Stripe 18" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Isolde Stripe with a Knife Edge finish. Isolde Stripe is a graphic sawtooth stripe matelassé that's just the right proportion for any kind of upholstery. Pillow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Greta 20" Pillow in Grey
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Greta with a self welt finish. A beautiful mid-scale floral with the look of a damask, Greta has an elevated mirrored motif that’s te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Isolde Stripe 16" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Isolde Stripe with a Knife Edge finish. Isolde Stripe is a graphic sawtooth stripe matelassé that's just the right proportion for any kind of upholstery. Pillow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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 Magical Menagerie 20" Pillow in Blush
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Magical Menagerie with a Self Welt finish. You can’t help but be charmed by blush-colored Magical Menagerie, a painterly study of flora and fauna based on an ear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Animalia Blue Natural Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 22" x 22" pillow features Animalia in Blue & Natural, paired with a trim of Aimee Linen Lipcord in Candlelight. An enchanting, animal-filled print on an antiqued lin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Sikar Embroidery 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sikar Embroidery by Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Schumacher with a self welt finish finish. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper closure.
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Ellies & Garden Path 20" Pillow in Iron & Rose
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ellies on front with Garden Path on back, both by Molly Mahon for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Ellies is a pattern of romping elephants that speaks to Mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Botanico Bronze Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Botanico in Bronze. A tropical design with a glamorous touch, this woven pattern features dense layers of lush palm fronds. It's a familiar motif made ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Modern Round Ball Pillow in Cut Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern round ball pillow was hand sewn at our studio in Norwalk, CT. The pillow is made with a lustrous and durable cut velvet fabric.
Measurements: 9" height x 12" diameter.
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Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Cut Velvet Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cut velvet vall pillow
Measurements:
Outside: 12” diameter x 12” height
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball P...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher David Kaihoi Tutsi Green Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher, David Kaihoi
Located in New York, NY
This 24" x 14" pillow features Tutsi in Green, a hardwearing yet sophisticated velvet with a cut and loop pile for added texture and depth. African motifs and subtle striations heighten its visual appeal. Feather/down fill insert included; Turkish corners...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Sea Horse Silkscreened Pillow
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This pillow is silk screened on raw silk in gold featuring a sea horse in a field of regular geometric elements. One of a kind. Insert is poly/dac. Made in USA.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Caroline Hurley Cedar Tree Neck Sky Two-Sided Cotton Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Cedar tree neck, a cotton and linen blended fabric, in Sky. Based on a painting by designer and artist Caroline Z Hurley, Ced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Celerie Kemble Bouquet Toss Floral Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher, Celerie Kemble
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
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
Schumacher Sangomar Applique 22" Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sangomar Applique with a self welt finish. Curvaceous, undulating lines of appliqué create a striking contrast with a chunky, solid twill ground for a laid-back...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
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 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
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
Schumacher Cubist 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cubist by Miles Redd for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. This 96-inch panel is cut to create 4 unique pillow faces featuring the geometric design. Customers...
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Electric Blue Crushed Velvet Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Electric blue crushed velvet ball pillow. Can be customized in size and fabric.
Measurements:
Outside: 12” diameter x 12” height
Disclaimer: Due to...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
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
Modern Green Velvet Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
This round ball throw pillow was hand sewn at studio in Norwalk, CT. The pillow is made with a soft forest green velvet.
Measurements: 9" height x 12" diameter.
Disclaimer: Due to t...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Yellow & lilac woven double sided recycled wool throw, blanket made in the UK
Located in London, London
'Scatter' double sided blanket woven from recycled wool in yellow, white and lilac by Granite + Smoke.
Our recycled wool blankets are woven at a historic, 150 year old mill in the N...
Category
2010s English Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
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 Kayenta Yellow Two-Sided Cotton Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 11" x 16" pillow features Kayenta in Yellow. Alluding to the look of a classic blanket stripe, this hardwearing cotton captures a one-of-a-kind, vintage sensibility in an adapta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Jackie Applique Embroidery Natural Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Jackie Applique Embroidery in Natural. With a graphically silhouetted floral motif, this lush pattern has a contempo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Schumacher Jackie Applique Embroidery Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Jackie Applique Embroidery in Blue. With a graphically silhouetted floral motif, this lush pattern has a contemporar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Schumacher Le Matelot Blue Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Le Matelot in blue. Cut velvet stripes pop on a crisp cotton ground, making this uniquely scaled and tonal pattern the epitom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
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
Schumacher Elias Pink Red Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 14" pillow features Elias in Pink and Red. This simple and reversible woven is made from natural fibers giving it stylish versatility. Feather/down insert included; self-w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Elias Blue Ivory Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Elias in Blue & Ivory. This simple and reversible woven is made from natural fibers lending it a stylish versatility. Feather/down insert included; kni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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
Fantastical Zebra Peacock Oversized Pillow with Striped Wool Back
Located in Greenwich, CT
Oversized pillow stuffed with feather/down. Featuring exotic zebra peacock printed linen, primary orange linen flange and peak-a-boo surprise striped...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Feathers
Schumacher Artigianale Italian Handwoven Black White 47" Oversized Floor Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
These custom pillows in our Artigianale collection are a marriage of old world craftsmanship and modern design sensibility. Handwoven and crafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Feathers, Wool, Cotton
Schumacher Piet Performance Linen Flax Two-Sided Pillow with Maracana Pom Tape
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 24" pillow features Piet Performance Linen in Flax, paired with Maracana Pom trim in Black. Versatile and stylish, Piet Performance Linen is also tough. Finished with Nano...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic, Polyester
Schumacher Crusoe Ikat Sky Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Crusoe Ikat in Sky. Space-dyed yarns give this ikat a beautiful melange effect. With fabulous dimension, it makes for an eye-catching, worldly upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher X Veere Grenney Rafe Stripe Quiet Pink Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher, Veere Grenney
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Rafe Stripe in Quiet Pink. A soft blend of cotton and linen, this woven stripe is the perfect weight for upholstery and layers beautifully with other patterns. Designed by Veere Grenney...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
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
Schumacher Indio Ikat Green Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Indio Ikat in Green paired with Presidio Ikat in Peacock on the back. Indio Ikat's soft lattice pattern is a true handmade warp print with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian 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
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 Calicut Floral Delft Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Calicut, a 100% linen fabric, in delft. This fanciful floral pattern is derived from traditional Indian motifs and has the delicate colorations and per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Zanzibar Trellis Matte Winter Mint Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Zanzibar Trellis Matte in Winter Mint. Inspired by decorator Elsie de Wolfe's trellised rooms, this fretwork pattern wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Pink White Beach Ball Inspired Ball Pillow with Cut Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ball pillow with beach ball design. Pink cut velvet with white solid velvet. Firm and with a bit of weight to it. Handmade in Norwalk CT.
Measurements:
Overall: 12” W x 12” H
Discla...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
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
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
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
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
Schumacher Artigianale Italian Handwoven Cotton Wool White Two-Sided 23" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
These custom pillows in our Artigianale collection are a marriage of Old World craftsmanship and modern design sensibility. Hand woven and craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Wool, Feathers, Down
Yellow White Beach Ball Inspired Ball Pillow with Cut Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Measurements:
Overall: 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 chosen for fabrica...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Custom Genuine Shearling Pillow in Dark Navy
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18" square genuine shearling pillow in dark navy color. Custom orders are available for different sizes and colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Sheepskin
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
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.