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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Cream Textured Kidney Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of cozy elegance to your space with this stylish kidney pillow, crafted in luxuriously soft bouclé fabric. The elongated silhouette offers both comfort and sophistication...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca, Bouclé

Topazio Sand and Black set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushions
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 wit...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Selenita Horizon Blue Fringed 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

IRIS round dry green Velvet Deluxe Fringed Decorative 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, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Daisy II Cloudy Blue 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

GEMMA II Dry Green & Pink 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Schumacher Tierra Stripe 20" Pillow in Blue
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tierra Stripe with a knife edge finish. Inspired by a vintage handwoven blanket, this textural, tonal offset stripe in blue gets...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Zebra Hide Throw Pillows, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th Century Genuine Zebra Hide Throw Pillows With Tail Accent, and will make a rare and eye-catching accent for sofas, chairs or beds. Pillows feature striking black and white strip...
Category

20th Century American Modern Textiles

Materials

Zebra Hide

Moonstruck Merino Throw Handwoven in Blue Gray Black Soft Ombre Hues
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Moonstruck handloom merino throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dip dyed entirely with certified Eco-friendly Swiss Dyes. Each piece is individually dip dyed...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn, Wool

Selenita Yellow Curry Fringed 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

AMAZONITE Striped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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 Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Pure Cashmere Black 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

Green Schumacher Jokhang Tiger Pillow in black Fringe
Located in Saint Louis, US
Elevate your space with this striking throw pillow, featuring Jokhang Tiger Velvet by Schumacher in a vivid bright green hue. Designed by Johnson Hartig, the iconic Tibetan tiger mot...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet, Trimming, Feathers

Black & White Stripes Pattern Walnut Handloom Soft Yak Throw / Blanket
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Walnut Black Yak throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities to restore and Revive ancient techniques by exploring custom modern designs in textile based products. This textile's design is made up of subtle textured stripes that are beautifully hand embroidered using natural hand-spun merino yarn into the surface of handwoven yak creating soft minimal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Selenita Brown Fringed 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Athens Structure Pillow
Located in Westfield, NJ
These geometric throw pillows have been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region. The purcha...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Hand Embroidered Cushion with Silver Sequins on Silk Color Oyster
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion with silver sequins color antique silver, hand embroidered on the front panel, back side plain silk Bruno triplet # 68 color oyster cushio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles

Materials

Silver

Scottish woven lambswool cashmere blanket throw
Located in London, London
'Grid' double sided blanket woven from cashmere + lambswool in maroon + blush by Granite + Smoke. Our cashmere & lambswool blankets are made by expe...
Category

2010s Scottish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Toussaint Toile in Purple 20" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Toussaint Toile by Victor Glemaud for Schumacher. Created in collaboration with Haitian American fashion designer Victor Glem...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Pure Cashmere Brown Classic 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

Rubelita Cobalt Blue and Brown Velvet Deluxe Handmade 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 wit...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Schumacher Faire Garden in Yellow & Ivory 22" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Fairie Garden by Clements Ribeiro for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Fairie Garden in yellow-and-ivory is at first glance an exuberant and romantic floral, but it reveals a hidden universe of doll-like girls and fairies with butterfly wings. Created by London-based fashion house Clements Ribeiro and inspired by the outsider art of Henry Darger...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Silver Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Silver Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

Silver Sequined Cushions Rectangular Hand Embroidery on Silk Color Peppercorn
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 pair of cushion with silver sequins color antique silver, hand embroidered on the front panel, back side plain silk Bruno triplet # 68 color pep...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles

Materials

Silver

Wave Fabric in Jade and Indigo, Belgian Linen (Fabric by the Yard)
Located in New York, NY
Taking a cue from the undulating shapes of our indigo velvet pillows, Wave is a bold and artful design, seen here in Jade green. Pigment printed on 100% Belgian Linen. Designed in Ne...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Venetian Fortuny Piumette Fabric in Pink, Aquamarine and Gold - 4.5 yards
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st century Print run of Fortuny fabric; Piumette, Italian for feathers, is a small-scale geometric motif of fanned-out feathers. The Persian-inspired design lauding freedom and tra...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Obsidiana Yellow Rose, Pink & Dry Green 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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

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 908862 Rectangular decorative cushion in champagne velv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Crystal

Rubelita Pink and Brick Velvet Deluxe Handmade 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 wit...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Graphic Burel Wool Multicoloured Blanket
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This blanket is inspired by and pays hommage to the heritage of wool manufacturing in Serra da Estrela. It is designed with the intent of retrieving and displaying the array of tradi...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Opala Ivory Scalloped 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

Maharam Pillow, Blumen by Dagobert Peche
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow Blumen by Dagobert Peche 003 Robin Blumen by Dagobert Peche is an example of Peche’s textile design aesthetic. The modern geometric elements juxtaposed against a traditional botanical design are archetypical of Peche’s work and exhibit his love of ornament and decorative extravagance. Blumen creates a contemporary, fanciful twist on the familiar and comfortable. Founded in 1902, Maharam offers a comprehensive collection of textiles for commercial and residential interiors. Maharam pillows feature celebrated textile designs from the 20th and 21st centuries, from re-editions of the work of Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard and Verner Panton to recent collaborations with Hella Jongerius, Paul Smith, Scholten & Baijings, and Studio Job. Dagobert Peche (1887-1923, Austria) was an influential figure in the Austrian arts and crafts...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Shunya Gold Handcrafted Shibori Print Mulberry Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The Shunya Gold Silk Pillow is 100% handmade and reflects beauty through its imperfect symmetry. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, showcasing the unique nature of the handmade process. Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Shearling Sheepskin White Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

LLAMA Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Ivory Upholstery ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered llama motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric. Embracing sumptuous luxury, these decorative pillows showcase...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Bertu Pillows, Decorative Throw Pillow, Leather
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Mode Collection Modern Throw Pillow is made in the heart of Ohio, USA with a high-grade leather front and a suede back. The pattern of the stitching between the 3 leather panels...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Leather, Suede

White Natural Cashmere Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
A design cushion made from natural cashmere fur in its purest form. The long fur, with its natural alternation between smooth and curly hair, creates a particular effect that enraptu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

Daisy II Brick 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 Loulou 18" Pillow in Smoky Quartz
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Loulou. An elegant abstract design inspired by classic bargello tapestries, Loulou fabric in smoky quartz is a textural tour de force that combines several diffe...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Bertu Pillows, Red Throw Pillow, Leather Holiday Pillow
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Christmas Throw Pillow in Leather is made in the heart of Ohio, USA with a high-grade leather front and a suede back. The pattern of the st...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Leather, Suede

Single Cream Curtain on Valance, Window Treatment, Drapery
Located in Manhasset, NY
A spectacular Curtain or Drapery Window Treatment, Valance Removed directly from Dr Shawn Garber's home on the Gold Coast of Long Island. Part of an ...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

DAISY Brick- Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Round Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Inspired by the simple beauty and power of a flower, DAISY is more than just a cushion... it'...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Set of 2 Blue 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

Kora Black & White Large Gently Textured Handwoven Natural Yarn Blend Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Kora black pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully blended hand-spun yarns like silk, wool and organic cotton. The beauty of this pillow is ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Topazio Camel and Brick set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushions
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 wit...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Hermes Pillow Cheval Pixel, Green Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Cheval Pixel, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulou...
Category

2010s French Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Olyv Twill Weave Throw Handwoven In Soft Merino In Brown Black Olive Hues
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Olyv handloom merino throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dip dyed entirely with certified eco-friendly Swiss Dyes. Each piece is individually dip dyed entir...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn, Wool

Schumacher Myers Fern Linen 22" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Myers Fern Linen with a self welt finish. Gracious in its beauty, tropical-colored Myers Fern Linen is lushly printed on linen fabric with a lush forest of class...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Superior Lapin Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
A plain Superior Lapin fur cushion that fits in every room. Using a set of these pillow in different shades of colors can really make your sofa stand out in the living room. All the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Other

Dots Pillow - Ebony
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region. The purchase of this...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

QUARTZ Green - Set of 2 Cotton Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
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 wit...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Jasper Green and White Ruffled - Set of 2 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 our handcrafted cushions, designed to bring beauty, positive...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Safira Mustard & Taupe Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative 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, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Hermès Custom Silk Scarf Pillow 'Hello Dolly' by Loic Dubigeon with Hermès Box
Located in McKinney, TX
One-of-a-kind handmade custom luxury pillow crafted from a colorful and whimsical vintage "Hello Dolly" Hermès silk scarf designed by Loic Dubigeon. Fabricated using the entire scarf...
Category

20th Century French Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Modern Black and White Paisley Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in opulent sophistication with the Modern Black and White Paisley Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL. This pair of 22 x 22-inch pillows showcases an intricately designed paisl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Schumacher Edirne Silk Velvet in Sky & Black 20" x 16" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The Edirne Silk Velvet Pillow by Les Ottomans features handwoven fabric with a knife edge finish. Les Ottomans pillows are handmade in Istanbul, juxtaposing the traditional patterns ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Bertu Pillows, Black Throw Pillow, Leather
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Mode Black Leather Throw Pillow is made in the heart of Ohio, USA with a high-grade leather front and a suede back. The pattern of the stitching between the 3 leather panels is ...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Leather, Suede

FLO Brown Throw Handwoven In Soft Merino & Minimal Pattern Hand Embroidered
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, FLO Merino Throw / Blanket is a large square textile handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with eart...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Bertu Pillows, Tan Throw Pillow, Leather
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Leather Throw Pillow - The Mode Collection is made in the heart of Ohio, USA with a high-grade leather front and a suede back. The pattern of the stitching between the 3 leather...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Leather, Suede

Obsidiana Pink & Brick 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

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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