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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
"Lido" Purple Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido" pillow by Le Lampade. Italian merino wool tufted and gathered in a nautical pattern on thin wale corduroy. Feather and down insert with hidden zipper. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Abstract Baby Blue and Baby Pink Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Measurements:
Outside: 12”W x 12”Dia.
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Shiny Blue Grey White Velvet Pillows with Gray Velvet Back
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 20”W x 12”D x 20”H
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials chosen fo...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet, Down, Feathers
White with Green Dots / Spots Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 20”W x 12”D x 20”H
Price As Shown: $600 as a pair
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design and manufacturing company The Tailore...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Down, Feathers
Multi-Color Feather Printed Dragon Fruit Velvet Fabric Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 19”W x 12”D x 19”H
Price As Shown: $1,120 as a pair
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet, Down, Feathers
Schumacher Attleboro Ikat 18" Pillow in Blush
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Attleboro Ikat with a knife edge finish. Attleboro Ikat is a woven, irregular stripe made of twisted cotton and linen yarns. Pillow includes a feather/down fill ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Queen of Spain 22" Pillow in Dove
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Queen of Spain with a knife edge finish. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this pattern has a lively, painterly quality- an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Threshold 20" Pillow in Lapis
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Threshold Printed Linen by Hadiya Williams for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Based on original hand-painted artwork, Hadiya Williams’ Threshold Printed Li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Attleboro Ikat 24" Pillow in Blush
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Attleboro Ikat with a knife edge finish. Attleboro Ikat is a woven, irregular stripe made of twisted cotton and linen yarns. Pillow includes a feather/down fill ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Attleboro Ikat 22" Pillow in Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Attleboro Ikat with a knife edge finish. Attleboro Ikat is a woven, irregular stripe made of twisted cotton and linen yarns. Pillow includes a feather/down fill ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Attleboro Ikat 22" Pillow in Blush
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Attleboro Ikat with a knife edge finish. Attleboro Ikat is a woven, irregular stripe made of twisted cotton and linen yarns. Pillow includes a feather/down fill ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Attleboro Ikat 20" Pillow in Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Attleboro Ikat with a knife edge finish. Attleboro Ikat is a woven, irregular stripe made of twisted cotton and linen yarns. Pillow includes a feather/down fill ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Queen of Spain 18" Pillow in Dove
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Queen of Spain with a knife edge finish. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this pattern has a lively, painterly quality- an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ezra Wool 20" Pillow in Basalt
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ezra Wool. A soft, textural weave, Ezra Wool in basalt features a subtle allover chevron pattern with a sophisticated tailored aesthetic. Pillow is finished with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Iconic Leopard 20" Pillow in Ebony/Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard with a self welt finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. In 11 versatile colors, it's eternally chic. Pillow includes a feathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ezra Wool 18" Pillow in Basalt
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ezra Wool. A soft, textural weave, Ezra Wool in basalt features a subtle allover chevron pattern with a sophisticated tailored aesthetic. Pillow is finished with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
"Lido" White and Blue Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido" white by Le Lampade. Italian merino wool tufted and gathered in a nautical pattern on thin wale corduroy. Feather and down insert with hidden zipper. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Iconic Leopard in Ink 22 x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard with a Knife Edge finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. In 11 versatile colors, it's eternally chic. Pillow includes a feath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Servilia Stripe in Aqua 18 x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Servilia Stripe with a self welt finish. Based on a tiny fragment from the archives, this intermittent stripe features exotic botanicals interspersed with color....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Iconic Leopard in Graphite 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard with a Self-Welt finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. In 11 versatile colors, it's eternally ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Cybele Embroidery in Natural 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cybele Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Recalling a sumptuous antique textile, this refined linen features a series of regal, finely embroidered floral medal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Queen of Spain in Black 22 x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Queen of Spain with a Knife Edge finish. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this pattern has a lively, painterly quality- and is a wonderful example of mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Iconic Leopard in Ink 20 x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard with a Knife Edge finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. In 11 versatile colors, it's eternally chic. Pillow includes a feath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Queen of Spain in Black 20 x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Queen of Spain with a Knife Edge finish. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this pattern has a lively, painterly quality- and is a wonderful example of mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
"Lido" Dijon Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Lido" Dijon pillow is handwoven, handcrafted, hand-tufted and channelled from the finest Merino wool, featuring a concealed zipper and feather/down insert. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Acanthus Stripe in Blush 30" x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
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 acanthus motif. Elegant and airy,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Calico in Spezzatura Pillow 18" x 12" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Calico by Happy Menocal for Schumacher with a self-welt finish. Happy Menocal’s multicolor microfloral fabric offers a fresh take on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Greta in Blue 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Greta with a self-welt finish. A beautiful mid-scale floral with the look of a damask, Greta has an elevated mirrored motif that’s te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Cardiogram in Oxford Blue 24" x 12" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cardiogram by Happy Menocal for Schumacher with a self-welt finish. Happy Menocal’s Cardiogram is an imaginative small-scale stripe ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Merino Shag in Sagebrush 22" x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Merino Shag pillow by Shed Textile Company is the easiest way to add texture and a fresh style instantly to any room. Individually hand woven with a mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Rockpool in Nutmeg 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Rockpool 20" pillow in Nutmeg features original artwork by Bonnie Ashley of Bonnie & Neal, printed on white linen. The reverse of the cushion features the same design printed on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Calico in Spezzatura 16" x 12" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Calico by Happy Menocal for Schumacher with a self-welt finish. Happy Menocal’s multicolor microfloral fabric offers a fresh take on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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
Schumacher Full Circle 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Full Circle with a self welt finish. When an artisanal warp print meets a graphic stripe made of circles, the results are enchanting. Pillow includes a feather/d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Mirabelle 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mirabelle with a self welt finish. Contemporary and fresh, Mirabelle in cherry-and-blush is based on a delightful 1920s pattern of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ohara Stripe I/O 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ohara Stripe I/O with a knife edge finish. This next-gen indoor-outdoor fabric is a woven stripe that marries durability with the decadent look and feel of a bou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ando Block Print 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ando Block Print with a knife edge finish. A soft yet contemporary design, Ando Hand-Block Print in ivory & charcoal-on-natural features a unique geometric patte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Brigitte Stripe 16" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Brigitte Stripe with a fringe finish. The perfect thin stripe, not too casual and not too dressy. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Menemsha 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Menemsha by Caroline Z Hurleywith a knife edge finish. A small-scale pattern by Caroline Z Hurley, this versatile and luxurious jacquard weave is upholstery weig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Overlapping Triangles 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Overlapping Triangles by Caroline Z Hurley with a knife edge finish. Designed by Caroline Z Hurley in her Brooklyn studio and block-printed in New Bedford, Massa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Wyatt Corduroy 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Wyatt Corduroy with a knife edge finish. With super soft quarter-inch wales, great texture and a performance finish, Wyatt in winter white is our most versatile ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Wyatt Corduroy 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Wyatt Corduroy with a knife edge finish. With super soft quarter-inch wales, great texture and a performance finish, Wyatt in winter white is our most versatile ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Camden Cotton Check 20" x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
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 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Acanthus Stripe 22" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillows features Salisbury Chintz. A loose pattern that’s hand-screen printed with no less than 12 colors for a gorgeously layered effect; this graceful, chic floral is old-fash...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Riley 22" Pillow in Navy on Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Floralia Print with a self welt finish. Floralia Print is a delightful scrolling botanical design with a handmade look inspired by antique block prints...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Dakota Stripe 18" Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
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
Schumacher Elena Paisley Stripe 22" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
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
Schuamcher Colorado 18" Pillow in Charcoal/Nickel
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Floralia Print with a self welt finish. Floralia Print is a delightful scrolling botanical design with a handmade look inspired by antique block prints...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Colorado 20" Pillow in Charcoal/Nickel
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Floralia Print with a self welt finish. Floralia Print is a delightful scrolling botanical design with a handmade look inspired by antique block prints...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Deconstructed Stripe 22" x 14" Pillow in Black
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Deconstructed Stripe by Miles Redd for Schumacher with a Self-Welt finish. This graphic collage of stripes is an homage to the legendary decorator Albert Hadley....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Berkeley 20" x 14" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Berkeley tape. This nubby and textural linen-cotton blend has a wonderful weight and hand—it's a versatile building-block fabric. Subtle variations are part of i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Corail Velvet 18" Pillow in Mediterranean
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Corail Velvet by Timothy Corrigan for Schumacher. This freeform coral pattern by designer Timothy Corrigan is done as a cut velvet, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Deconstructed Stripe 20" x 14" Pillow in Black
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Deconstructed Stripe by Miles Redd for Schumacher with a Self-Welt finish. This graphic collage of stripes is an homage to the legendary decorator Albert Hadley....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ashoka 16" x 11" Pillow in Magenta & Leaf
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ashoka Tape with a knife edge finish. With a winding, embroidered floral design accentuated with French Knots, Ashoka Tape adds an element of handcrafted beauty....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Polyester
Schumacher Isolde Stripe 20" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Isolde Stripe with a Knife Edge finish. Isolde Stripe is a graphic sawtooth stripe matelassé that's just the right proportion for any kind of upholstery. Pillow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Fauna 16" x 12" Pillow in Dusty Pink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Fauna with a Self Welt finish. You can’t help but be charmed by blush-colored Magical Menagerie, a painterly study of flora and fauna based on an early 20th-cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Fauna 18" x 12" Pillow in Dusty Pink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Fauna with a Self Welt finish. You can’t help but be charmed by blush-colored Magical Menagerie, a painterly study of flora and fauna based on an early 20th-cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Rolling Hills 20" Pillow in Mocha
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rolling Hills with a self welt finish. Charming animals gambol within a naïve landscape in this whimsical full-coverage print. This design preserves the rustic s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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.