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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Pair of King Silver Beaded & Embroidered King Size Pillows from Luxe Bedding Set
By Fortuny
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These amazing pillows are part of a lux bedroom ensemble that cost over $8500. We broke down the ensemble and selling buy individual single pieces, or pairs when appropriate. The set was made by hand, piece by piece by a company in Los Angeles called Tomasini with imported fabric. The entire set is available on separate listings. First up: a pair of king Size pillows made of champagne- silver metallic fabric with silver, metallic embroidery, sequins, embroidered round mirrors, and bugle Beaded fringes on the corners. They are spectacular. Side-by-side they easily go across an eastern king bed...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Dog Blanket Green Grey Woven of Merino Wool by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 100% merino wool in Italy. Luxury and design for pets: this gently washable, grey green colored blanket made of soft wool is the perfe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Custom Double Sided Toscana Shearling Pillow in Black Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful double sided long hair Toscana shearling pillow in black color. Very elegant in look and tangibly luxurious and soft. It is made of genuine...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
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
Hand Woven Leather Cushion Color Pale Grey -Blue Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
HAND WOVEN CUSHION CREATED FROM VERY SOFT VEGETABLE TANNED AND DYED LEATHER IN COL. PALE GREY-BLUE ON A CHAIN IN MERCERIEZED WOLL IN MATCHING COLOR...
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather
Hermes Pillow Courbettes, Solid Backing
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Courbettes, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulousl...
Category
2010s French Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
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
Chumbes Blanket 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes blanket 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Materials: 100% cotton.
Technique: hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm
Available in colors: blue/banana/silver and terracot...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Custom Toscana Long Hair Shearling Pillow in Red Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom ravishing Toscana long hair shearling pillow in red color with matching red colored leather backing. Soft and smooth in touch. It is made of genuine shearing with a zipper enc...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
Lapin Pillow in Anthracite Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rabbit fur pillow in anthracite color with heather wool backing. Modern and delightful pillows with luxurious comfort. It is made of genuine rabbit fur with a zipper enclos...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
Double Sided Merino Short Hair Shearling Pillow in Deep Plum Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Double sided Merino short hair shearling pillow in deep plum color. The pillow is made of genuine shearing with a zipper enclosure in a matching color.
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
Hermes Pillow Feuillage Vague in Navy, Striped Backing
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Circuit 24, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulousl...
Category
2010s French Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Custom Red Sheared Beaver Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Custom red sheared beaver pillow. Custom orders are available for different sizes and colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Hand Painted Silk Noil Plant Life Pillows
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By Naomi Clark
2021
Materials: Hand Painted Silk Noil
Dimensions: 22" diameter
Lead Time: 3-4 weeks
A play on the window vista in the popular ...
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Crewel Work Hand Embroidered Brown Bird Toss Pillow - 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous crewel work hand embroidered brid toss pillow. We have a second similar bird pillow, and 2 pillows with multiple birds. Collect all 4. Add some Boho Chic style to your home ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Gold Embroidered Diamond Pattern on Natural Velvet All Down Toss Pillow - 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous hand embroidered gold diamond pattern on natural velvet all down toss pillow. We have a second similar pillow. Collect both for your home or design project.
Category
1990s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Gold Embroidered Diamond Pattern on Natural Velvet All Down Toss Pillow - 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous gold embroidered diamond pattern on natural velvet all down toss pillow. We have a second similar pillow. Collect both for your home or design project.
Category
1990s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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
Travel Blanket Red Grey Woven of Merino and Yak Wool by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 75% merino and 25% yak wool in Italy: Taken along while traveling or as a constant companion, the travel blanket is the perfect timele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Double Sided Merino Short Hair Shearling Pillow in Midnight Blue Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Double sided Merino short hair shearling pillow in midnight blue color. Beautiful accessory piece with rich and deep color. It is made of genuine shearing w...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
Custom Double Sided Merino Shearling Pillow in Black Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful custom double sided short hair Merino shearling pillow in black color. Very soft and luxurious in touch with modern appeal. It is made of genuine shearing with a zipper enc...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
Melodicware Trio II, Musical Portal, Agustina Bottoni
Located in Geneve, CH
Designed by Agustina Bottoni
Handcrafted in Italy
Materials: solid brass with satin finish, rayon fringes
Size: 150cm x 60cm
Chain length: 150cm / 60
Melodicware explore the auditory experience of objects.
These items contains brass chimes of different lengths that play musical notes. Swinging by breeze or touch, they release casual melodies inspired by Debussy. Melodicware not only embellishes a space as a jewel. Through interaction, it comes to life for a fleeting moment.
The lush fringes of the delicate pieces invite to be touched by passers-by, becoming thus an unexpected musical instrument.
Agustina Bottoni
Agustina Bottoni is an independent Argentinian designer based in Milan. She works for companies, private clients and self-productions of objects, textiles and furniture.
Graduated at the University of Buenos Aires, and after years of working in the fashion industry, she transferred to Milan, graduating with honors of the MA in product design at the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti. Following, she collaborated with design studios in Italy and the Netherlands before dedicating since 2015 to her independent design practice.
Exploring the language of everyday objects, these projects tell stories through a gentle use of shape. Agustina’s multicultural experience influences the research of different materials and techniques. They also encourage an emotional perception, considering objects as companions in our lives.
Her works have been exhibited at Triennale Design museum in Milan, Salone del Mobile, Maison & Objet and others.
Since 2016, she is a co-founder of design collective The Ladies Room.
Selected exhibitions
2017: Operæ Design Fair, Lingotto, Turin
2017: Fenoména by The Ladies’ Room, 5Vie Milan, Italy
2017: Ambiente Fair with Il Coccio Design Edition, Frankfurt
2016: W. Women in Italian...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Brass
Dog Blanket Grey Woven of Merino Wool by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 100% merino wool in Italy. Luxury and design for pets: this gently washable, grey colored blanket made of soft wool is the perfect acc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Custom Genuine Shearling Pillow in White
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18" square genuine shearling pillow in white color. Custom orders are available for different sizes and colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Sheepskin
Pink, orange & peach woven double sided recycled wool blankets made in the UK
Located in London, London
'Scatter' double sided blanket woven from recycled wool in blush pink + orange by Granite + Smoke.
Our recycled wool blankets are woven at a historic, 150 year old mill in the North...
Category
2010s English Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Cushion Pillow Cover Case NeedlePoint Modern Colors 18”x18” Hand Made
Located in Long Island, NY
Cushion Cover NeedlePoint Pillow Case Colors Modern 18”x18” Hand Made
Category
2010s European Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Blue & navy woven recycled wool cushion pillow made in the UK
Located in London, London
'Scatter' cushion pillow woven from recycled wool in navy and blue with yellow stitched edging by Granite + Smoke.
Our recycled wool blankets are woven at a historic, 150 year old m...
Category
2010s English Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Nidus Quilt x Nadine Göpfert
Located in Düsseldorf, DE
With the project Kreuzberghof, Nidus is setting new standards in the redensification of our cities: The rear building is entirely made of wood and the work on this project has deepen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
21st Century "Botticelli" Cashmere and Silk White Plaid with Printed Silk Edging
Located in Milano, IT
Our "Botticelli" plaid, realised in a luxurious blend of 70% cashmere and 30% silk and edged in printed silk, is a superb addition to any refined home or designer bedroom furniture: ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Other
Stack Pouf by Nendo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stack pouf by Nendo
Pouf with cushion
Materials: Upholstery: Fabric or leather
Structure: Black lacquered MDF
Dimensions: W 240 x D 155 x H 42 cm
...
Category
2010s French Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery
Batik Indigo 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 Indigo Velvet Pillow. Sustainably and durably printed on warm, soft velve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Medium Blue Linen 21" Square Pillow
Located in New York City, NY
21" square pillow in a medium blue linen.
Fill: 80% down/20% feather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
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
Crown Black Monarch Velvet Pillow
Located in Napanoch, NY
Live like a monarch in your home with the Crown Black Monarch Velvet Pillow. Sustainably and durably printed on warm, soft velvet, with a duck feather insert, it’s the perfect cushio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Le Cylindre Piped Wool Bouclé Bolster Cushion, Chocolate/Egg White
By AMÉLIORÉ
Located in London, GB
Working with luxurious heavy weight wool bouclé fabric woven in a traditional fabric mill in Scotland, this vintage-inspired Le Cylindre piped bolster cushion reflects the brand's af...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Bouclé
Dunham Wine Watercolor 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 Dunham Watercolor Velvet Pillow. Sustainably made with warm, soft velvet, with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
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
Pair of Black and White Modern Art Decorative Embroidered Cord Pillows
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These very high end decorative pillow came from the premiere home store in Palm Springs, CA that closed over a decade ago. They were purchased by my interior designer client and neve...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Silk Cushion Pleated Horizontal Stripe Detail Colour Platinum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk cushion with horizontal stripe detail embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk Bruno Triplet col. Platinum 33 x 55 cm, concealed zip...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Shumacher Margarete 20" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Margarete with a knife edge finish. Margarete in ivory on charcoal redefines bouclé. Woven with a superior yarn that blends wool and cotton with extra body and t...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Buena Vista 22" Pillow in Indigo
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 indigo ha...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Lagos Gray Hide Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour and sophistication to any room when decorating with the grey hide Lagos pillow from Cloud9.
Size: 22”x 22”
Features
Zipper closure
Grey color
Insert included
Shape: Sq...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Other
Asra Lumbar White and Gold Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oblong White Velvet with Quilting and shiny gold foil print pillow with knife edge.
Size : 14”x 20”
Features
Zipper closure
Shiny gold foil print
Insert included
Fabric: Velvet
Shape: Rectangular
Care...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Lux Kuxe White Fur Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With beautiful quilting rows of faux fur, the Lux pillow makes a subtle, yet comfortable statement.
Size : 22”x 22”
Features
Zipper closure
Quilting rows
Insert included
Shape: Square
Fabric: Faux Fur
Care Instructions...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Faux Fur
Luna Ivory Fur Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luna pillow features a luxurious fur in a simple yet elegant construction. Add this pillow to any room to bring some dimension & class to it when you decorate with this pillow.
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Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Luna Light Gray Fur Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luna Lumbar pillow features a luxurious fur in a simple yet elegant construction. Add this pillow to any room to bring some dimension & class to it when you decorate with this pi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Nim Pillow, Aqua Silver Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour and sophistication to any room when decorating with the Nimbus pillow.
Size: 20”x 20”
Features
Zipper closure
Insert included
Fabric: Linen
Shape: Square
Edge Type: Standard/No Edge Type
Care...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Sona Pillow, Gold Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sona pillow features a distressed water color print which is further enhanced with a distressed metallic foil print for added texture. Decorate with this pillow to bring glamor a...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Arpeggi by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Arpeggi by Nathalie Van der Massen
Dimensions: 100 x h 70 cm
Materials: Brass, bio cotton.
Technique: Manually woven. Hand-crafted.
Arpeggi is a woven tapestry that plays wit...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Textiles
Materials
Brass
Squares Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Pair Silk Cushion Covers Embossed Floral Design Color Heather Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of silk cushion covers Embossed floral design color heather at the front, plain hand woven silk color dark purple at the back, Concealed zip in the bottom seam,
Size 30 x 48cm....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Jacquard, Silk
Kauffmann Fabric Tropical Foliage Pillow Feather
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Kauffmann linen textile stain repellent tropical foliage with flowers pillow, 18” by 18”. Feathers down inserts. New. Two more available.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Textile, Linen
Hand Made Pillows with One-Off Jacquard Fabric Blue & Azur , Custom Made
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Hand Made Pillows - Sofa Cushions - Several Sizes Available - One off Fabric Jacquard in Blue & Azur
Here is picture and for sale one piece 35x35 cm , but ...
Category
2010s Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Linen Cushion Hand Embroidered with Dark Silver Metal Sequins
Located in Hamburg, DE
cushion size 50x50cm, hand embroidered with metal sequins col. Dark silver, base fabric handwoven linen col. Off-white, cushion cover with cotton lining, self piped, concealed zip, i...
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Frameworks, Down Pillow, Vintage Modern Tweed, Canary Red
Located in Dallas, TX
Frameworks down pillows. Measured 22" by 22" and made with vintage tweed in canary red.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Down
Embroidered Hemp Panel with Contemporary Design Suede and Silk Appliqué Work
Located in Hamburg, DE
Hemp panel col. Beige : the appliqué work has been made all by hand, the contemporary design is made with silk col. Beige and brown and suede leather col. Orange, outline stitch ant....
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Hemp
Ande Throw, Grey 100% Baby Alpaca by Fells Andes
By Fells Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
The Ande throw is a beautifully light woven throw with airy basketweave trim detail designed in San Francisco and handmade in the Andes, supporting local culture and craft.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Alpaca
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.