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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

21st Century Pillows Kiasmo "Nostalghia III" Designer Vincenzo D'alba
Located in Ruffano, IT
The pillow series titled "Nostalghia" represents a set of figures in line with the graphic tradition of Kiasmo. Each piece is on 100% linen fabric. Six ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Piet Performance Linen Flax Two-Sided Pillow with Maracana Pom Tape
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 24" pillow features Piet Performance Linen in Flax, paired with Maracana Pom trim in Black. Versatile and stylish, Piet Performance Linen is also tough. Finished with Nano...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Acrylic, Polyester

Schumacher Hickox Natural Indoor/Outdoor Two-Sided Pillow
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 Freeform Black Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 20" x 20" pillow features Freeform in black, paired with Piet Performance Linen in Noir on the back. Freeform features a dynamic scrolling, curvilinear pattern print...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Schumacher X Veere Grenney Rafe Stripe Quiet Pink Two-Sided Pillow
By Veere Grenney, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Rafe Stripe in Quiet Pink. A soft blend of cotton and linen, this woven stripe is the perfect weight for upholstery and layers beautifully with other patterns. Designed by Veere Grenney...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Polyester

Schumacher Crusoe Ikat Sky Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Crusoe Ikat in Sky. Space-dyed yarns give this ikat a beautiful melange effect. With fabulous dimension, it makes for an eye-catching, worldly upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Indio Ikat Green Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Indio Ikat in Green paired with Presidio Ikat in Peacock on the back. Indio Ikat's soft lattice pattern is a true handmade warp print with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Calicut Floral Delft Two-Sided Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Calicut, a 100% linen fabric, in delft. This fanciful floral pattern is derived from traditional Indian motifs and has the delicate colorations and per...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Maggiore Damasco Midnight Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Maggiore Damasco in Midnight, a high-contrast pattern that has all the hallmarks of a classic Italian Damask. It is the epitome of La Dolce Vita. Feath...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Sonora Ivory Chevron Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Sonora, a funky fringed chevron, in Ivory. This pillow features an eye-catching combination of three-dimensional pattern and texture. Feather/down fill...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Polyester

Schumacher Ojai Paisley Mark D. Sikes Red Two-Sided Lumbar Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 35" x 18" hand painted cotton linen union cloth pillow features Ojai Paisley in red, an open and organic design that evokes traditional Indian textiles. Feather/down fill insert...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Schumacher Zanzibar Trellis Matte Winter Mint Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Zanzibar Trellis Matte in Winter Mint. Inspired by decorator Elsie de Wolfe's trellised rooms, this fretwork pattern wa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Hand Woven Modern Blanket, Double Sided Patterned Bed Throw, Woven in the UK
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...
Category

2010s English Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Northern Lights Bead-Embellished White Two-Sided 18" Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Schumacher's Northern Lights is an elegant sheer with couture embellishments. Its ethereal beaded ombre pattern evokes the night sky. Subtle variations are part of this design's inhe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen, Cotton, Acrylic

Schumacher Tangier Embroidery Moroccan Geometric Silver Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Modern meets Moroccan in this stunning geometric Schumacher pattern. Tangier Embroidery is a fretwork motif embroidered in thick rayon yarn adding dimension and sheen. Subtle variati...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Happy Frame Blue Velvet with White Frame
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 color accented ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Happy Linen Pillow White with White Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO DECOR happy linen pillow the perfect accent piece for an easy style update, this cushion makes a chic accent for any well-decorated home, adding charm to a bed, sofa, or your favo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

HAPPY PILLOW 40 Velvet Beige with Cream Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Ecletic soft velvet cushion with cotton fringes. This cushion is a textile masterpiece for beds and sofas. This insert cushion is crafted with velvet fabrics and cotton fringes, add...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

HAPPY PILLOW 40 Velvet Lime with Blue Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Ecletic soft velvet cushion with cotton fringes. This cushion is a textile masterpiece for beds and sofas. This insert cushion is crafted with velvet fabrics and cotton fringes, add...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

HAPPY PILLOW 40 Velvet Lilac with Light Blue Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Ecletic soft velvet cushion with cotton fringes. This cushion is a textile masterpiece for beds and sofas. This insert cushion is crafted with velvet fabrics and cotton fringes, add...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Italian Merino Wool Tufted and Gathered in a Nautical Pattern
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
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

"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

"Lido" Brown 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

"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

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

Pair of Suede Sofa Pillows with Rope
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of elegant suede sofa rectangular 20” pillows with double decorative rope trim.
Category

1990s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Suede

Sea Horse Silkscreened Pillow
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This pillow is silk screened on raw silk in gold featuring a sea horse in a field of regular geometric elements. One of a kind. Insert is poly/dac. Made in USA.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

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

Toscana Long Hair Shearling Pillow in Deep Forest Color
Located in New York, NY
Toscana long hair shearling pillow in deep forest color with leather backing in dark plum color. Soft and smooth in touch. It is made of genuine shearing w...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur, Down, Feathers

Custom Double Sided Merino Shearling Pillow in Black Color
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful custom double sided short hair Merino shearling pillow in black color. Very soft and luxurious in touch with modern appeal. It is made of genuine shearing with a zipper enc...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur, Down, Feathers

Zebra Black Cushion
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This glamorous cushion of sartorial value, the simplicity of a square profile gets counterbalanced by the richness of a Zebra-inspired contrasting pattern. This square pillow is a pe...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Polyester

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

Happy Pillow Elk Velvet Beige With Brown Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Sophisticated and elegant, the Winter Collection is the last outstanding fashioned creation. Velvet cushion with a sophisticated elk embroidered, with a contrasting colour fringe. Si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

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

Contemporary Pillow of Linnen with Vegetation and Chameleon Motifs
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Linen cushion with vegetation and chameleon motifs, feather filling included. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special re...
Category

2010s European Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen, Feathers

Silk Large Elegant Set Italian Pillows
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual modern silk large elegant pillows set - different sizes: left cm. 65 x 38 - right cm. 50 x 50. B/393 - B/2413.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Couple Striped Happy Pillow Outdoor Fringes and Piping Yellow and White
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Transform your patio furniture easily by adding bright, luxury, water repellent outdoor cushions. The perfect finishing touch for outdoor living, your garden sofa and sun lounger, an...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Acrylic

Striped Happy Pillow Outdoor with Fringes White and Carbon Water Repellent
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Transform your patio furniture easily by adding bright, luxury, water repellent outdoor cushions. The perfect finishing touch for outdoor living, your garden sofa and sun lounger, an...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Acrylic

Striped Happy Pillow Outdoor with Piping Beige and White
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Transform your patio furniture easily by adding bright, luxury, water repellent outdoor cushions. The perfect finishing touch for the outdoor living or your garden sofa and sun loung...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Acrylic

Couple Bed Collection Triple Black White Mustard
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Couple of rectangular bedroom cushions, this collection is a refined choice for the contemporary home, where it can be combined with others of the same series for a colorful effect. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Couple Bed Collection Triple Black White Blue
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Couple of rectangular bedroom cushions, this collection is a refined choice for the contemporary home, where it can be combined with others of the same series for a colorful effect. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Couple Bed Collection Triple Black White Teal
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Couple of rectangular bedroom cushions, this collection is a refined choice for the contemporary home, where it can be combined with others of the same series for a colorful effect. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Couple Bed Collection Triple Black White Brick
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Couple of rectangular bedroom cushions, this collection is a refined choice for the contemporary home, where it can be combined with others of the same series for a colorful effect. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Italian Design Suitcase for Shaped Pillow or Stool
By Massimo Palombi
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pretty pillow as suitcase - Italian design - suitable also as pouf or stool - Very unusual! with the Italian quality, however. B/1860.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Rock Collection Cushion Teal
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Crafted following artisan techniques, these cushions are distinguished by a bold, geometric design accented with delicate patterns of lines. Available in different nuances - pink, yellow, brick , blue, grey and beige – they can be easily mixed and matched with the other LO Decor contemporary collections, thanks the plain color on the back. The Rock Collection...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Rock Collection Cushion Pink
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Crafted following artisan techniques, these cushions are distinguished by a bold, geometric design accented with delicate patterns of lines. Available in different nuances - pink, yellow, brick , blue, grey and beige – they can be easily mixed and matched with the other LO Decor contemporary collections, thanks the plain color on the back. The Rock Collection...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Major Collection Cushion Velvet with Fringes Grey
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
With double soft padding the Major Collection is a stunning addition to a luxury classic or contemporary interior and a perfect piece to pair with the other cushions of LO Décor R...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Rock Collection Cushion Grey
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Crafted following artisan techniques, these cushions are distinguished by a bold, geometric design accented with delicate patterns of lines. Available in different nuances - pink, yellow, brick , blue, grey and beige – they can be easily mixed and matched with the other LO Decor contemporary collections, thanks the plain color on the back. The Rock Collection...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Major Collection Cushion Velvet with Fringes Beige
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
With double soft padding the Major Collection is a stunning addition to a luxury classic or contemporary interior and a perfect piece to pair with the other cushions of LO Décor R...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Rock Collection Cushion Beige
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Crafted following artisan techniques, these cushions are distinguished by a bold, geometric design accented with delicate patterns of lines. Available in different nuances - pink, yellow, brick , blue, grey and beige – they can be easily mixed and matched with the other LO Decor contemporary collections, thanks the plain color on the back. The Rock Collection...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

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

Fringe Indianina 100% Cashmere Throw Carbon
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO Decor Throws Collections showcase a contemporary take on a traditional design for a touch of timeless elegance. These generously sized Cashmere Throws give an aspirational edge to any living space. Stylish in its simplicity, this blanket is entirely handcrafted with an exceptionally soft texture with a distinguished beige surface. Super soft and wonderfully warm. Ideal to match the elegant and sophisticated LO Decor Cushions...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Textile

Fringe Indianina 100% Cashmere Throw Grey
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO Decor Throws Collections showcase a contemporary take on a traditional design for a touch of timeless elegance. These generously sized Cashmere Throws give an aspirational edge to any living space. Stylish in its simplicity, this blanket is entirely handcrafted with an exceptionally soft texture with a distinguished beige surface. Super soft and wonderfully warm. Ideal to match the elegant and sophisticated LO Decor Cushions...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Textile

Fringe Indianina 100% Cashmere Throw Beige
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO Decor Throws Collections showcase a contemporary take on a traditional design for a touch of timeless elegance. These generously sized Cashmere Throws give an aspirational edge to any living space. Stylish in its simplicity, this blanket is entirely handcrafted with an exceptionally soft texture with a distinguished beige surface. Super soft and wonderfully warm. Ideal to match the elegant and sophisticated LO Decor Cushions...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Textile

Happy Pillow Velvet Fuchsia with Fringes Small
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Tailored quality meets stylish allure in this stunning cushion, ideal to increase the comfort of a bed or sofa while not renouncing glamour. The rich inner padding is enveloped in pr...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Happy Pillow Svezia Wool Cushion White with Multicolor Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new Edition is focused on colour being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Happy Pillow Svezia Wool Cushion Pink with Multicolor Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new Edition is focused on colour being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Happy Pillow Svezia Wool Cushion Light Grey with Multicolor Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new Edition is focused on colour being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Happy Pillow Svezia Wool Cushion Light Blue with Multicolor Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new Edition is focused on colour being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

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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