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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
GEMMA Brown & Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative throw pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisan...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Uzbek Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handwoven from silk velvet, these cushions bring a unique touch to your home with their rich texture and vibrant design. Note: Due to the handwoven nature of the cushions, no two ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Schumacher x David Kaihoi Tutsi Ivory Cotton Linen Lumbar Pillow
By David Kaihoi, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 12" x 20" pillow features Tutsi in Ivory paired with Piet Performance Linen in Flax on the back. A hardwearing yet sophisticated heavyweight velvet, Tutsi combines A...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Roland White Bolster Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Nim Pillow, Charcoal Gold 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 Fabric: Linen Insert included Shape: Square Edge Type: Standard/No Edge Type Care...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Judy Ross Textiles Tabla Hand-Embroidered Chainstitch Pillow, 18 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Judy Ross is a New York based designer and artist. Traveling in India to work as an independent textile designer, she developed a passion for the centuries-o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Metallic Thread

Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet Hazel Lumbar Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 20" pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet in Hazel trimmed with Noelia Tape in Cadet on the front. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet

Jasper Rose and Camel Ruffled Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

21st Century Asian Clay Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Single Seat Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A single seat pouf, compact, bright and cheeky. Perfect as an additional seat or as a footstool, this pouf is 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic. Use it indoors or carry it outd...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Textiles

Materials

Metal

Opala Petrol Blue Set of 2 Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Schumacher Josef Frank Citrus Garden Primary Color Linen Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This archival Josef Frank print, created in 1947, bears the signature whimsy, color and personality for which the designer is known. The hand-drawn p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Topazio Dry green and black Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems and precious stones, these cushions embody elegance and subtle luxury: polished beauty with a quiet, powerful presence. A talisman for the ho...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Roxbury I/O Pillow in Leaf, 20"
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A graphic large-scale design, Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor in navy is a bold geometric that invites pattern play. Pill...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Ametista II Camel & Blue Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Happy Pillow Black Velvet with White Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This exquisite square cushion will suit any decor with its neutral tones and refined allure. Padded with polyester fiber, the velvet removable cover boasts an elegant black color acc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

HOLLY HUNT Fox Strip Pillow in Coal with Cotton Velvet Back by Adri Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique and timeless pillows featuring luxurious fox fur and rich textiles of the highest quality. HH2050311 & HH2050312 are 20" square HH2048488 21X21X9H Additional Information: Ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur

Pure Cashmere Beige Lumbar Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
Pure Cashmere fabric Cushion with a tight knitted effect. Cashmere textile is one of the most valuable and thin fiber in the world. Extremely soft and lightweight, it is breathable ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

Maharam Pillow, Point by Paul Smith
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Point by Paul Smith 014 Citrus A study in variegation, Point by Paul Smith explores scale, density, rhythm, color, and proportion in an imaginative display of Britis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Nylon

Red Fox & Suede Bed runner by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
A natural Red Fox fur and Suede bed runner. The meticulously studied patchwork-style design make this piece is unique, resulting in a decor piece perfect to add colour and character ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

Oversized Throw Pillow with Elaborate Printed Linen, Aqua Back and Berry Flange
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elaborate printed linen with tile pattern on pillow face, aqua linen/cotton back and berry velvet flange. Oversized, understuffed throw pillow that's part duvet part pillow. Collapse...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Down, Feathers

Aravali Patchwork Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Aravali Patchwork with a knife edge finish. Inspired by the rich colors and tribal symbols associated with Berber rugs, Aravali Patchwork in denim-and-indigo is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Daisy Round Long fringe Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the simple beauty and power of a flower, DAISY is more than just a cushion... it's a burst of comfort, positive energy, freedom, and happiness. Elevate your home’s ambia...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Salvia Modern Queen Bedspread Hand-woven Hand Embroidered in Soft Merino
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Salvia bedspread t is a beautifully handwoven and carefully hand embroidered piece by master weavers in Nepal, and dyed entirely with earth-friendl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

GEMMA Curry pink & brown Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative throw pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisan...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Pair of Petite Fortuny Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of pillows features a striking design that marries antique elegance with modern sophistication. A central horizontal band of Fortuny textile in rich, earthy tones showcases...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Down

Scalamandre Window Treatments, Curtains, Drapery Rainbow Stripe, Fringed, Lined
Located in Manhasset, NY
A spectacular set of Curtains or Drapery Window Treatments, Valances Removed directly from Dr Shawn Garber's home on the Gold Coast of Long Island. P...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Ametista II Brick & Pink Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Schumacher Indali Bordered Linen 30" x 14" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Indali Bordered Linen with a knife edge finish. The unique beauty of Indali Linen in rose-and-indigo lies in its faithful interpretation of the original 1920s bl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Color Block Chestnut Brown Beige Orange Merino Linen Handloom Throw
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Chest merino throw / bedspread / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth-friendly ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Hand-embroidered Eye Cotton Pillow - Green
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add intrigue and personality to your space with our cotton cushion featuring a beautifully hand-embroidered eye design. Perfect for layering on a sofa or bed, this is an eye-catching...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Turquoise II Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Bolster Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Ametista II Mustard & Taupe Velvet Deluxe Handmade Stripes Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Throw, Fox Fur, Full Skins, Cashmere/wool Backing, New Skins, Large Fur Scale
Located in New York, NY
Large fox throw. Full skins. Backed with cashmere / wool. Fox skins from Sweden. Delivery time 4-5 weeks.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur

Daisy II Caramel Brown Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Schumacher Cosima 24" x 12" Embroidery Pillow in Blue Multi
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Camden Cotton Check with a fringe finish. A classic one and a half-inch buffalo check, this woven cotton is a wonderful complement to both prints and plains. Pil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Shumacher Blair Silk Épinglé 16x12" Pillow in Wythe Rose
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Blair Silk Épinglé with a knife edge finish. A truly extraordinary velvet derived from a fragment of an 18th-century men's suit worn in Williamsburg, Worcester b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Set of 2 ivory white Bolsters Velvet Deluxe Handmade Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with this set of 2 handcrafted cushions, designed to bring beauty...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Large Kora White Blend Black & White Artisanal Handwoven Undyed Large Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Kora Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully blended handspun yarns like silk, wool and organic cotton. The beauty of this pillow is in its ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Schumacher Kata 24" x 12" Pillow in Camel with Black
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Kata with a knife edge finish. An abstract take on a Tibetan tiger pattern, denim-colored Kata is a fabulous, upholstery weight, flat weave fabric with a little ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Polyester

Couple Happy Pillow Brick and White Velvet with Fringes
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

Schuamcher Elkhart 16" Pillow in Brown
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Elkart with a knife edge finish. Elkhart is a soft, artisanal small woven check with a wonderfully homespun quality. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wood

X Pattern Wool Square Pillows with Orange Welting and Boucle Back
Located in Greenwich, CT
Soft 100% wool pillows with Schumacher X patterned face and coordinating Pierre Frey boucle back. Contrasting Raspberry velvet piping gives them an unexpected pop! Down/Feather stuff...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Abalone, Wool

Modern Black Fur Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your interior with the Modern Black Fur Decorative Pillow by MOGUL, a statement of unparalleled luxury. Crafted from sumptuous black fur, these pillows exude opulence with th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Faux Fur

Daisy long fringe set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
These ivory white decorative pillows are ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with top quality cotton velvet. Each piece is uniq...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Dots Dog Bed
Located in Westfield, NJ
We are so excited to offer dog beds in our handcrafted textiles! And they double as floor cushions! Our dog beds are ethically hand woven by artisans in Ra...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Dots Dog Bed
Dots Dog Bed
$374 / item
Real Fur Body Pillow in Bone by Jg Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Real fur you can feel good about. Front is finished in 100% upcycled Toscana sheep fur from Spain, made from "leave behind" pieces from an Italian glove factory, and backed with our signature 100% silk charmeuse 19mm. Refined and glamorous, this full body extra long fur pillow is designed as a statement for Queen or King Beds or large couch. Available in 16"x 48". Ships with pillow insert.
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur

Topazio multi color Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems and precious stones, these cushions embody elegance and subtle luxury: polished beauty with a quiet, powerful presence. A talisman for the ho...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Maharam Throw, in Wool Check 001 Birch, by Paul Smith
Located in New York, NY
Maharam throw Wool check by Paul Smith 001 Birch A natural extension of Maharam’s work with textiles, wool check throw was developed based on a woven upholstery designed by Paul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Kuba Kay Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Romo Soft Velvet Fabric in a tribal pattern on a linen ground covers this ball pillow. Stuffed with a feather down blend. Ball can be made in any fabric. Ask for current availability...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Kata 24" x 12" Pillow in Light Neutral
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Kata with a knife edge finish. An abstract take on a Tibetan tiger pattern, denim-colored Kata is a fabulous, upholstery weight, flat weave fabric with a little ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Round Soft Mohair Pillow in Camel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round soft Mohair pillow BONBON in camel color. Size: Cover diameter 45cm, Hight: 10 cm ( inner pillow included 50cm diameter and approx. 10 cm high to get extra round ) Handmade in ...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair

Venetian Fortuny Malmaison Fabric in String and Gold Stripes on Ivory, 28 Yards
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c. print run of Fortuny Malmaison fabric in string and gold stripes on ivory. The Chateau Malmaison, a once derelict estate on Paris’s outskirts, was Josephine Bonaparte’s great...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Daisy Petrol Blue Velvet Deluxe Fringe Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Ceru Handloom Merino Throw / Blanket in Neutral Shades of Cream & Serene Blue
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, CERU merino throw or blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusive...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Fornasetti Silk Cushion Sardine Fishes on Red
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti cushions will add to each room an unexpected detail thanks to the most iconic Italian atelier designs. Cushion cover material: S...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Round Soft Mohair Pillow in Pink 45 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round soft Mohair pillow BONBON in Pink color. Size: Diameter 45cm, Hight: 10 cm ( inner pillow included 50cm diameter and 10 cm high to get extra round ) Handmade in Sweden Compos...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair

Daisy Brick Velvet Deluxe Fringe Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Couple Happy Pillow Green and White Velvet with Fringes
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

GEMMA II Brick & Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems and precious stones, these cushions embody elegance and subtle luxury: polished beauty with a quiet, powerful presence. A talisman for the ho...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Jasper Brown and Blue - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Frilled Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushions, designed to bring beauty, positive...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

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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