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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Hermes Pillow H Losange, Off-White Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric H Losange pillow, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Metic...
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2010s French Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Chumbes Blanket 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes blanket 2 by Mae Engelgeer Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 130 x H 180 cm Available in colors: Blue / banana / silver and terr...
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2010s Colombian Modern Textiles

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Cotton

Hand Woven Navy/Lilac Modern Blanket Double Sided Patterned Bed Throw Woven inUK
Located in London, GB
For this woven blanket We work closely with a 300 year old mill in Sudbury, Essex, UK. We have the utmost respect for their approach to making fabrics, their knowledge and experience...
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2010s English Modern Textiles

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Cotton

Piqui 1 Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Piqui 1 Nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 50 x H 50 cm Available in colors: salmon/olive, olive/beige, mostaza/blue. The Nido Piqui Cushion combines joyful colors with intriguing hand-crocheted motifs, making it an eyecatcher on any sofa or lounge chair. Its cotton cover is decorated with a fluffy, macramé detail that is an abstract take on the Nariguera, a pre-Colombian jewelry...
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2010s German Modern Textiles

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Cotton

Hermes Pillow Feuillage Vague in Navy, Striped Backing
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...
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2010s French Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Le Cylindre Piped Wool Bouclé Bolster Cushion, Chocolate/Egg White
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Contemporary Geometric Print Pillow in Linen and Cotton
Located in Madrid, ES
Cushion made with 60% linen and 40% cotton fabric, with a geometric print of manual design finished in black velvet cord and invisible zipper on the back. Every item LA Studio offer...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Textiles

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Cotton, Linen, Velvet

Contemporary Pillow in Linen and Cotton with Abstract Print
Located in Madrid, ES
Cushion made with 59% linen and 39% cotton fabric, with an abstract print of manual design finished in black velvet cord and invisible zipper on the back. Every item LA Studio offer...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Linen

Graphic Burel Wool Black and White Blanket
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This blanket is inspired by and pays hommage to the heritage of wool manufacturing in Serra da Estrela. It is designed with the intent of retrieving and displaying the array of tradi...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Travel Blanket Yellow Green Woven of Merino and Yak Wool by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 50% merino and 50% yak wool in Italy: Complete every style with some maritime luxurious material around your shoulders. When traveling and made a constant companion, this travel blanket...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

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Wool

Palm Leaf Luxury Silk Pillow, Monochrome and Gold Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Embrace your wildest side with our luxury silk 'Palm' cushion from our Tropics range This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge Inspired by the d...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Textiles

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Cotton

Tiger Luxury Silk Pillow Monochrome and Gold, The Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Be bold and fearless with our luxury silk 'Tiger' cushion from our Tropics range This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge Inspired by these ico...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Contemporary Geometric Print Pillow in Linen and Cotton
Located in Madrid, ES
Cushion made with 50% linen and 50% cotton fabric, with a geometric print of manual design finished in black velvet cord and invisible zipper on the back. Every item LA Studio offer...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Velvet

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: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Textiles

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Other

Le Carré Checkered Cotton Corduroy Cushion, Chalk/Espresso
Located in London, GB
Made of sumptuous soft cotton velvet corduroy sourced from Italy, this handcrafted vintage-inspired Le Carré patchwork checkered cushion reflects the brand's affinity for modernist 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles

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Cotton, Velvet, Cord, Wool

Contemporary "Roma" Mohair Plaid, Yellow and Grey Check Pattern
Located in Milano, IT
Elegantly soft, the Roma mohair plaid gives the final touch to any environment, from a living room to your luxury bed and design bedroom furniture . This w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair

Hermes Pillow Feuillage Vague in Orange, Orange Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Feuillage Vague, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticu...
Category

2010s French Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Hermes Pillow Courbettes, Solid Backing
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...
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2010s French Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Malibu by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Malibu by Natalie Van der Massen Dimensions: 35 x 40cm Materials: Bio cotton, paper. Color off white. Technique: Manually woven. Hand-crafted....
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2010s Dutch Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Paper

Ochre Plaid Ruana by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Ochre Plaid Ruana by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm Available in colors: yellow/ grey/ blue...
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2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Ra Pillow in Navy, 24x12"
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ra by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and named for the Egyptian sun god, Ra is a dynamic geometric design that...
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2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Centipede Stripe Pillow in Pumice, 24x12"
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Centipede Stripe by Neisha Crosland with a self welt finish. Created by Neisha Crosland, Centipede Stripe fabric is an imaginative scalloped stripe enlivened by ...
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2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Aconite by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Aconite by Natalie Van der Massen Dimensions: 55 x 45cm Materials: Bio cotton, paper. Colour Off white Technique: Manually woven. Hand-crafted. Aconite is a beautiful piece of tapestry with different textures that fits in every room. By manually cutting away threads in the graphic image — certain areas of this fabric become transparent and textured. Designer's Biography Nathalie Van der Massen...
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2010s Dutch Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca, Cotton

Amara by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Amara by Nathalie Van der Massen Dimensions: 150 x H 50cm Materials: Linen, Bio Cotton. Off white color. Technique: Manually woven. Hand-c...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

OMS by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
OMS by Natalie Van der Massen Dimensions: 160 x 110cm Materials: Papier, Bio Cotton. Color Ecru. Technique: Manually woven. Hand-crafted. Paint...
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2010s Dutch Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Paper

Contemporary Pillow in Linen and Flower Print
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Cushion made with 64% linen and 46% cotton fabric, with a floral print of manual design, finished in red velvet cord and invisible zipper on the back. Every item LA Studio offers is...
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2010s European Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Velvet

Green Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Green plaid manta by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm Availabl...
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2010s Colombian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Eclipse Velvet 16" Pillow in Spruce
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Eclipse Velvet with a knife edge finish. Its cut pile and loop construction makes Eclipse Velvet in spruce a fabulous multitextured fabric with a mod multidimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Schumacher Elsa 20x14" Pillow in Sandstone
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Elsa. A fanciful pattern enlivened by writhing stylized snakes, Elsa fabric in sandstone has sophisticated and seductive charm. Pillow is finished with a welt in Cedric Cotton Lip Cord...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Shumacher Margarete 22" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Schumacher Buena Vista 22" Pillow in Sky
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Buena Vista with a knife edge finish. A wonderful, blanket-like woven stripe that's simple yet sophisticated, Buena Vista in wheat has...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Schumacher Bianca 24x12" Pillow in Ivory Noir
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bianca Tape with a knife edge finish. An appealing combination of pinstripes and metallic dots gives Bianca Tape in ivory noir fun and fabulous flair. Body of pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Shumacher Samar Ikat Velvet 22" Pillow in Gold
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Samar Ikat Velvet with a knife edge finish. Based on an antique woven silk, this lush cotton velvet was reinterpreted as a stripe and printed, allowing for a lar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Shumacher Riley 22" Pillow in Black on Ivory
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Riley Embroidery with a self welt finish. A modern take on a classic vermicelli pattern, Riley features a loose meandering motif embroidered in fine thread on a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Shumacher Riley 20" Pillow in Black on Ivory
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Riley Embroidery with a self welt finish. A modern take on a classic vermicelli pattern, Riley features a loose meandering motif embroidered in fine thread on a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Schumacher Loulou 18" Pillow in Opal
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Loulou. An elegant abstract design inspired by classic bargello tapestries, Loulou fabric in opal is a textural tour de force that combines several different weave structures for a stunning effect. Pillow is finished with a welt in Gustave Silk Lip Cord...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Shumacher Margarete 18" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Schumacher Buena Vista 22" Pillow in Indigo
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Shumacher Feather Bloom 24" Pillow in Dove
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Featherbloom by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Designed by Celerie Kemble, Feather Bloom in dove features a radiating pattern of oversca...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Shumacher Dixon Embroidered Print 25x16" Pillow in Yellow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Embroidered Print Linen with a knife edge finish. A series of stepped lines is handprinted with pigment ink on a linen ground and then embroidered along th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 20" Pillow in Fushia
Located in New York, NY
design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibility. The silk-like pile adds extra dimension and a luxurious hand to this upholstery woven. Pillow includes a feather/do...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Shumacher Riley 18" Pillow in Black on Ivory
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Riley Embroidery with a self welt finish. A modern take on a classic vermicelli pattern, Riley features a loose meandering motif embroidered in fine thread on a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Yin Bonbon Chouval Pillow, Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Named after the traditional pastry from the Island of Martinique, the “Bonbon Chouval" was a horse pastry sold on patronal feast. Its careless shape recalls happy childhood memories!...
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2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Yin Yang Pillow, Silk, Double-Sided
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile design in pure white and night indigo silk reflects the opposite energy of the Yin and the Yang. Elegant and Minimalist, the double sided design on silk creates a dual...
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2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Brutus Lounge Cushion - Taupe Fabric - Linen.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brutus lounge cushion - taupe - linen. Embellish your Brutus lounge chair with the taupe-coloured Brutus lounge cushion. Made from high-quality linen, this cushion offers both styl...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Meridian by Natalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Meridian by Natalie Van der Massen Limited Edition. Dimensions: 115 x H 150cm Materials: Paper, bio cotton. Color off white. Technique: Manually woven. Hand-crafted. Meridian is a beautifully textured tapestry suited...
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2010s Dutch Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Paper

Schuamcher Polka Dot Pony 18" Pillow in Natural
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Polka Dot Pony. Inspired by a midcentury pattern in our archive, Polka-Dot Pony in natural is a charming, whimsical design with modern appeal. Rows of stylized e...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Margie Floral 16" Pillow in Marigold
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Margie Floral. A classic delicate rosebud pattern inspired by a vintage design, Margie Floral in marigold is printed on a soft cotton-linen ground. Pillow is fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schuamcher Acanthus Stripe 30" Pillow in Navy
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Acanthus Stripe by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. This pattern is a stylized stripe based on a classic ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

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 ...
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2010s French Modern Textiles

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Upholstery

Stack Pouf by Nendo
Stack Pouf by Nendo
$25,017 / item
Belgium Velvet Tiger Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand crafted in Chicago, these Belgium velvet throw pillows redefine luxury with their plush texture and striking tiger design. The premium velvet, known for its unparalleled softnes...
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2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

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....
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2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Wool Blanket Pattern Orange Red Woven of Extra Fine Merino by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 100% extra fine merino in Scotland: This luxurious and flattering throw is the perfect combination of color, shape and material for ev...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Kukuy Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Kukuy nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 38 x H 38 cm Available in colors: Nature, night blue, beige pink, ...
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2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Quetzal Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Quetzal Nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 38 x H 38 cm Available in colors: Nature, night blue, beige pink...
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2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Pichu Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Pichu Nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 38 x H 38 cm Available in colors: nature, night blue, beige pink, ...
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2010s Colombian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Galore Round Cushion, by Rikke Frost from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant bolster cushion, which matches the Galore sofa range by the talented Danish designer, Rikke Frost. This elongated, cylinder-shaped cushion lends...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Feathers

Sver by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sver by Natalie Van der Massen Dimensions: 100 x 80cm Materials: Silk. Dyed blue and grey Technique: Manually woven, and painted. Hand-craf...
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2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk, Paint

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Brass

Saddle Cushion, Verde for Tria Chair by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Saddle cushion, Verde for Tria chair by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz 2012 Dimensions:- Materials: Shaped for Tria chair; 2 pockets on the back, Category ...
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2010s Italian 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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