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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Returnable Items Only
Cocoon Merino Waffle Handloom Throw
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Cocoon is a meticulous handwoven throw in waffle weave pattern by artisans in Nepal. The design of this serene throw with a earthy pop of color , is made up of subtle textured check...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles
Materials
Yarn
Silk Cushions Pleated Pattern Embossed Color Platinum Square Size
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated pattern color platinum, front panel silk taffeta hand woven, back panel plain hand woven, heavy silk in matching ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Isla Hand Embroidery Sky Two-Sided Cotton Linen Silk Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Isla Hand Embroidery in Sky. With its chunky embroidered rosettes on an extraordinary cotton-linen ground, this fabric captures the imperfect perfectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
LLAMA Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Ochre Velvet by ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, EC
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered llama motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric.
These decorative cushions are carefully hand-crafted with cot...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
LLAMA Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Olive Velvet by ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, EC
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered llama motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric.
These decorative cushions are carefully hand-crafted with cot...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
LLAMA Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows Terracota Velvet by ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, EC
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered llama motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric.
These decorative cushions are carefully hand-crafted with cot...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
FAJAS Handwoven Artisanal Sash Pillows in Olive Green Velvet by ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, EC
Decorative pillows with handwoven artisanal sash details from Peguche, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric.
These decorative cushions are carefully hand-crafted wit...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
FAJAS Handwoven Artisanal Sash Pillows in Ivory Upholstery by ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, EC
Decorative pillows with handwoven artisanal sash details from Peguche, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric.
These decorative cushions are carefully hand-crafted wit...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery
Belgium Velvet Tiger Throw 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Manta Performance Blue Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 22" x 22" pillow features Manta Performance in blue. A layered geometric inspired by indigenous motifs, this high performance woven has a vintage look and the satisfying weight ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Picasso Inspired Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a touch of artistic elegance and unparalleled comfort with this pair of down-filled throw pillows, handcrafted with meticulous attention in Chicago. These aren't just any th...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Down
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Bubblegum Leopard Velvet Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing our exquisite "Bubblegum Leopard" throw pillows, a luxurious fusion of comfort and captivating design. Crafted from premium Belgian velvet, these pillows exude sophistica...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Velvet
Whimsical Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
These luxurious down throw pillows, handcrafted with care in Chicago, feature a unique tapestry-like fabric that radiates comfort and style. The white background of the fabric serves...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Down
Picasso Inspired Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a touch of artistic elegance and unparalleled comfort with this pair of down-filled throw pillows, handcrafted with meticulous attention in Chicago. These aren't just any th...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Fabric
Picasso Inspired Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a touch of artistic elegance and unparalleled comfort with this pair of down-filled throw pillows, handcrafted with meticulous attention in Chicago. These aren't just any th...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Happy Pillow Light Blue With Yellow Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This exquisite square cushion will suit any decor with refined allure. Padded with polyester fiber, the velvet cover (removable) boasts an elegant light blue color accented with a bo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Whimsical Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
These luxurious down throw pillows, handcrafted with care in Chicago, feature a unique tapestry-like fabric that radiates comfort and style. The white background of the fabric serves...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Down
Set of 7 Decorative Pillows Pearl Cream Fur Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/7 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x 908928 Rectangular decorative cushion in cream satin.
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Crystal
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Morse
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Morse pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 12 x 16 i...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Velvet Collage Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted with unmatched skill in Chicago, these throw pillows embody luxury and artisanal beauty. Inside, the plush down filling provides supreme comfort, making them the perfect comp...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet, Polyester, Down
Pair of Picasso Inspired Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a touch of artistic elegance and unparalleled comfort with this pair of down-filled throw pillows, handcrafted with meticulous attention in Chicago. These aren't just any th...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Down
Zabihi Collection Angora Oushak Large Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Turkish Oushak rug.
Measures: 15'' x 22''.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Artist Made Abstract Art Quilt
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1990's cotton textile artist made art quilt. Abstract design with spirals, dyed cotton, machine pieced and quilted with a layered raw edge applique technique, low loft.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Scarlet Red Velvet Pretzel Knot Lumbar Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bold and fun, the Scarlet Red Pretzel Knot Pillow is a modern decorative accent to any living space. Crafted from plush velvet, this modern knot cushion boasts a vibrant red hue and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Thibaut 'Anastasia' Navy and White Cut Velvet Pillows, Pair
By Thibaut
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a fabulous, pair of Thibaut "Anastasia" cut velvet decorative pillows in the Navy and White colorway. Measuring 20" x 20", with down-fill inserts, hidden zippers, and self...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet, Down
"Mystique" by Peter Fasano Pink, Blue and Cream Linen Pillow
Located in New York City, NY
Pillow in Peter Fasano's "Mystique" blue, pink, and cream linen fabric.
Fill: 80% down/20% feather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Old Rose Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Old Rose, Back Side with Suede, Cushion size: 30 x 45 cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Suede
Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour GInger Oblong Shaped
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 no Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Ginger, Back Side with Suede, Cushion size: 30 x 45 cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Suede
Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Pearl Dark Blue Velvet by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x G700610 Rectangular decorative cushion in cream velvet....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Satin, Velvet
Pair Hand Woven Suede Cushions Colour Turquoise Square Shaped
Located in Hamburg, DE
This hand woven suede cushions colour turquoise will brighten your interior.
The cushions are hand crafted in Germany with suede leather from Italy hand dyed after our specification....
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Suede
Pair Hand Woven Suede Cushions Colour Mandarine Square Shaped
Located in Hamburg, DE
This hand woven Suede cushions colour Mandarine will bring colour to your interior. The cushions are hand crafted in Germany with suede leather from Italy dyed to our colour specific...
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Suede
Pair Hand Woven Suede Cushions Colour Ginger Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 Pair hand woven suede cushion colour ginger, back side with suede, cushion size: 30 x 45 cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Suede
Cream Mohair 21" Square Pillow
Located in New York City, NY
Pale cream 21" mohair pillow.
Fill: 80% down/20% feather.
2 available; sold individually.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Mohair
21" Navy, Red, Cream, and Pink Linen Stripe Pillow
Located in New York City, NY
21" square pillows in a navy, red, pink, and cream linen weave.
Fill: 80% down/20% feather.
2 available; sold individually.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Natural Cream Woven 21" Square Pillow; Two Available
Located in New York City, NY
21" square pillows in a cream linen weave.
Fill: 80% down/20% feather.
2 available; sold individually.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
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
Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Cream Mint Green and White Lace Swarovski Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x G700613 Rectangular decorative cushion in cream, light ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Crystal
Set of 8 Decorative Pillows Pearl White Blue Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/8 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x 908883 Rectangular pillows in pearl satin and Swarovski...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Crystal
Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny Textile Pillows w/ Linen Backs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of luxurious Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny pillows, exuding an air of timeless elegance and refined taste. These pillows feature a beautiful printed design, characterized by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Down
Schumacher Paul Poiret Ananas Tropical Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Ananas in Tropical. A lush landscape of pineapples nestled among banana leaves, Ananas was designed in 1930 by Paul Poiret exclusively for Schumacher. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Set of 7 Decorative Pillows Emerald Green and Pearl Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/7 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x 908896 Rectangular pillows in pearl fabric and Swarovsk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Cream Black and White Lace Swarovski Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x 908928 Rectangular pillows in cream satin.
Dimensions:
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Crystal
Schumacher Santorini Indoor/Outdoor Geometric Marine Blue Two-Sided 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This marine blue geometric print, filled with interlocking curves, has a bold flair sure to heighten any setting! Made from 100% acrylic duck, this Schuma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Acrylic
Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny Textile Pillows w/ Linen Backs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of luxurious Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny pillows, exuding an air of timeless elegance and refined taste. These pillows feature a beautiful printed design, characterized by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Down
Schumacher Persephone Celestial Two-Sided Cotton Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow Features Persephone in celestial with Gustave silk lip cord narrow in peacock. This distinctive brocatelle weave features a colorful scrolling pomegranate patte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Polyester, Nylon, Silk, Cotton, Linen
Modernist Rectangular Pillow with Organic Patterned Ecru & Pale Gold Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist pillow features organic forms in muted gold hue- with piping in a matching tone- that float against an ecru background with a h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Pearl Grey Fur and Silk Lined Pillow, Real Toscana Sheep Fur, JG Switzer
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Real fur you can feel good about. Seamless and luxurious fur. Front is finished in 100% upcycled Toscana sheep fur from Spain, made from "leave behind" pieces from an Italian glove f...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Andes Topaz Pillow Hand Knitted By Peruvian Artisans in Andean Highland Wool
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Andes is the fruit of an intentional collaboration with an artisan cluster in Peru. Hand knitted only by women, these artisans are trained specially to develop this classic design by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Schumacher x Veere Grenney Folly Opington Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher, Veere Grenney
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Folly in Orpington Blue. An allover pattern reminiscent of coral, this pattern can stand alone or layer beautifully with just about any style or motif....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Hickox Natural Indoor/Outdoor Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" indoor/outdoor pillow features Hickox in Natural. Made with natural linen, this small-scale woven resists fading, moisture, stains, and mildew. Indoor/outdoor syntheti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Schumacher Mandeville Tape Piet Performance Linen Indigo Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 20" pillow features Piet Performance Linen in indigo paired with Mandeville Tape in Pacific. Versatile, stylish, and available in available in an endless rainbow of hues, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Geometric Accent Pillow in Premium White Fabric
Located in Utrecht, NL
Accent pillows add character to any piece of furniture and can be used to increase the aesthetic value of a room. They serve both an aesthetic and a functional purpose, and in this c...
Category
2010s Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
JG Classic Blanket 100% Merino Wool in Bark - King
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Classic blanket in Sunshine Yellow is a tailored blanket exclusively made by JG SWITZER in 100% Merino Wool. Blanket stitch is done in house at our workshop in a lovely cream col...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
JG Classic Blanket 100% Merino Wool in Bark - Queen
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Classic blanket in a Bark (aubergine/brown) is a tailored blanket exclusively made by JG SWITZER in 100% Merino Wool. Blanket stitch is done in house at our workshop in a lovely ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Sepia
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Woodland Leopard Velvet with a knife edge finish. A host of historic paintings and textiles served as source material for this fabulously stylized leopard and tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Folio Black Silk Pillow In Floral Motifs Handcrafted By Artisans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Folio black silk pillow is luxurious and exquisite with its unique shibori print created by using natural leaves. As this pillow is 100% handmade from star...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Silver Gray and Yellow Damask Throw Pillows, a pair
By Department of Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a lovely set of two damask throw pillows. These lumbar pillows are covered with a textured naturalist design in silver-gray and light yellow colors over a silky off-white bac...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Textiles
Materials
Polyester, Feathers
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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