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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

CHURO Sheepskin Decorative Bolster Pillow, Bronze and Leather Details, In Stock
Located in Quito, EC
Decorative bolster pillow with artisanal sheepskin from Cotacachi, Imbabura. These decorative cushions are carefully hand-crafted with cotton embroidery and enriched with accents of...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles

Materials

Bronze

Capri Linen Pillow Light Blue with Multicolor Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO DECOR Capri Linen Collection with the colourful (blue, light blue, white, cream) fringes and the traditional LO DECOR mood, remind the glamour and fashion of the exquisite timeles...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Chokor Nira Indigo Organic Cotton Handloom Pillow in Geometric Patterns
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Nira Indigo Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully created a classic pattern using an ancient weaving technique. Undyed yarn is used as a d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Shumacher Samar Ikat Velvet 22" Pillow in Gold
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Samar Ikat Velvet with a knife edge finish. Based on an antique woven silk, this lush cotton velvet was reinterpreted as a stripe and printed, allowing for a lar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Bit Map Throw Blanket 04 by Luft Tanaka, Multicolor, Digital, cotton, 60"x80"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit map throw blanket 04 by Luft Tanaka Studio A colorful graphic throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn based on digital pixel art created using an early bitmap drawing software from the 1980s and 1990s. The cartoon like clip-art graphic makes it a perfect addition for a kid's room and grown-ups looking for a touch of 90's throwback. Measures: 60" x 80" / 152cm x 203cm Please inquire if you're interested in other sizes: 37" x 52" / 94cm x 132cm 50" x 60" / 127cm x 152cm The Bit Map Series is based on digital “doodles” Luft makes using Kid Pix, a bitmap drawing software created by Craig Hickman in the 80s & 90s. Throughout the 90s, Kid Pix became a computer lab sensation in primary schools around the globe. Luft too, vividly remembers his first experiences with the the software in his kindergarten classroom, and enjoys creating with the software to this day. Graphic art generated with the vintage software are edited, converted and digitally woven to make a soft and cozy...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Hendrix Embroidery Black Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Hendrix Embroidery fabric in Black, paired with Piet Performance Linen in Noir on the back. A floral ogee pattern stitched on a cotton-line...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Polyester

Cashmere Wool Cushions Colour Black with Fur Trim Raccoon
Located in Hamburg, DE
Decorative cushions in 100% Cashmere wool color black with fur trim Raccoon Pompons, total size about 65 x 55cm incl. Trim, size 50 x 40cm for Cashmere cushions plus fur trim made fr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur, Wool

Contemporary Blanket in 100% Italian Wool from Alpago
Located in London, GB
The Alpagota is an indigenous Italian sheep with a thick and wavy coat, with a color that varies from the prevalent yellow to brownish. The design of the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Bit Map Throw Blanket 03, 100% Cotton Woven Contemporary Pixel Art, 60"x80"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit map throw blanket 03 by Luft Tanaka Studio A multicolored graphic throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn based on digital pixel art created using an early bitmap drawing software from the 1980s and 1990s. Measures: 60" x 80" / 152cm x 203cm The Bit Map Series is based on digital “doodles” Luft makes using Kid Pix, a bitmap drawing software created by Craig Hickman in the 80s & 90s. Throughout the 90s, Kid Pix became a computer lab sensation in primary schools around the globe. Luft too, vividly remembers his first experiences with the the software in his kindergarten classroom, and enjoys creating with the software to this day. Graphic art generated with the vintage software are edited, converted and digitally woven to make a soft and cozy blanket...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Palmetto Beach Embroidery Green Two-Sided Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 20" pillow features Palmetto Beach Embroidery in Green trimmed with Zoe Linen Ruche in Flax. Stylized palms embroidered in a variety of techniques on a linen ground lend i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen, Polyester

Striped Happy Pillow Outdoor with Fringes 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

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 18" Pillow in Tortoise
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Bit Map Throw Blanket 04 by Luft Tanaka, Multicolor, Digital, cotton, 50"x60"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit map throw blanket 04 by Luft Tanaka Studio A colorful graphic throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn based on digital pixel art created using an early bitmap drawing software from the 1980s and 1990s. The cartoon like clip-art graphic makes it a perfect addition for a kid's room and grown-ups looking for a touch of 90's throwback. Measures: 50" x 60" / 127cm x 152cm Please inquire if you're interested in other sizes: 37" x 52" / 94cm x 132cm 60" x 80" / 152cm x 203cm The Bit Map Series is based on digital “doodles” Luft makes using Kid Pix, a bitmap drawing software created by Craig Hickman in the 80s & 90s. Throughout the 90s, Kid Pix became a computer lab sensation in primary schools around the globe. Luft too, vividly remembers his first experiences with the the software in his kindergarten classroom, and enjoys creating with the software to this day. Graphic art generated with the vintage software are edited, converted and digitally woven to make a soft and cozy...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Biscuit Caramel Modern Pet Bed, Luxury Vegan Leather Small Sofa for Cats & Dogs
Located in Porto, PT
Small biscuit modern pet bed, luxury vegan leather sofa for cats & dogs Dog bed biscuit is stylish and funny. The ACH4 collection, designed to s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Faux Leather

Geometric Squares Bolster Pillow
Located in Westfield, NJ
Our bolster throw pillows are ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region. The purchase of this handcr...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Bespoke set of 3 Handwoven Throw Pillows
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of bespoke pillows is handmade from 100% natural materials in the maker's studio in Brooklyn, NY. The wool is sourced from a village south Oaxaca, a blend of merino and chu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zebra Ivory 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

Schumacher Taylor Velvet 20x12" Pillow in Lapis
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Taylor Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous take on a familiar motif, Taylor Velvet in lapis is a dynamic textural design with a unique, sophisticated loo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Tortoise
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Bit Map 01, Luft Tanaka, Multicolor Graphic Woven Cotton Throw Blanket, 60"x80"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit map series 01 by Luft Tanaka Studio A multicolored and visually striking throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn. Measures: 60" x...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

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

Mohair Blanket Turquoise Woven of Mohair and Wool by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 50% mohair, 48% Wool, 2% polyamide in Spain: This Turquoise flattering and warming fluffy mohair blanket is the perfect companion for ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Chevron Velvet 20" Pillow in Champagne
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chevron Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous combination of plush ombré and delicate accent stripes, this luxe chevron has a dynamic presence. Pillow incl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Schumacher Florentine Velvet 24" x 12" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Florentine Velvet by Timothy Corrigan for Schumacher. Ooh la la! This exquisite, high-style cut velvet by designer Timothy Corrigan is just what you need when yo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Lisboa Velvet 20" Pillow in Midnight Blue
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lisboa Velvet. This unique, labyrinthine pattern was inspired by Portuguese tilework. Its winding, linear motif has a striking, large scale and a subtle, metallic sheen. Pillow is finished with a welt in Gustave Silk Lip Cord...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Jungle
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in jungle is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative sty...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

GEMMA I Brick & Camel 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, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

21st Century Asian Clay Beige Outdoor Indoor Handmade Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This beanbag is a cube shaped comfy seating solution. Kids love it and so do adults who prefer a more laid-back seating. It can be a part of your permanent living room layout or a ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Textiles

Materials

Metal

Modern Kilombo Home Embroidery Pillow Cushion Cotton Bee Ivory Black& Dark Green
Located in Madrid, ES
Designed by Kilombo Home. This stylish pillow is the perfect accessory. A simple touch full of character that would change the room where is placed. Mix our different patterns to g...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Resin Plush Handloom Queen Size Bedspread In Warm Resin Red In Herringbone Weave
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Resin Queen Size Bedspread / Coverlet is a plush handloom textile ethically woven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Pink throw pillow in textured velvets- Blush- by Mar de Doce
Located in Dallas, TX
"Blush," our premium 24x24 inches velvet pillow in a soft pink shade. Stand out with its unique design featuring imported pink velvets that artfully capture the geometric allure of t...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Schumacher Janis Velvet 18x12" Pillow in Moonstone
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Janis Velvet with a self welt finish. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Pill...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Linen and cotton blend white & navy throw pillow- by Mar de Doce
Located in Dallas, TX
"Navy Sailboat," our exquisite 24x24 inches pillow crafted from a luxurious white linen and cotton blend with a touch of navy. Embodying a blend of class...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Schumacher Albizia Embroidery Blue Green Linen Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Albizia Embroidery in blue and green. Pattern meets texture in Albizia Embroidery with its fresh take on a traditional tobacco leaf motif. Stitched on ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen, Cotton

Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Fushia
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Modern Kilombo Home Embroidery Pillow Cushion Cotton Pac-Man Salmon&Green
Located in Madrid, ES
Designed by Kilombo Home. This stylish pillow is the perfect accessory. A simple touch full of character that would change the room where is placed. Mix our different patterns t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Rectangular Decorative Cushion in Violet Velvet Molteni&C - made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Soft and cozy cotton velvet decorative cushion perfect to create a layered effect on your upholstery interiors 100% made in Italy Disti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Mohair Blanket Yellow Woven of Mohair and Wool by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 50% mohair, 48% Wool, 2% polyamide in Spain: This yellow flattering and warming fluffy mohair blanket is the perfect companion for eve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Giraffe Velvet 20x12" Pillow in Safari
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Giraffe Velvet with a self welt finish. A beloved design that we revived due to popular demand, Giraffe Velvet in safari is an abstracted animal pattern created ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Gold & Indigo Blue Inkblot
Located in New York, NY
Gold velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Inkblot 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

Loom Woven Throw Pillow, Aqua Cloud Geo
Located in New York, NY
Cloud blue geometric upholstered pillow with aqua linen backing, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Cotton upholstered fabric woven on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Pillow me...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Upholstery

Salvia Handloom Throw / Blanket Ombre Dyed in Merino
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Salvia throw / blanket is a beautifully handwoven and carefully hand embroidered piece by master weavers in Nepal, and dyed entirely with earth-fri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Throw Blanket Geometrics Blue Woven of Merino and Cashmere by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 90% merino and 10% cashmere in Scotland: This exquisite throw in different blues is the perfect flattering and warming companion for e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Hermes Pillow Circuit 24, Orange
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Circuit 24, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulousl...
Category

2010s French Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Shunya Gold Shibori Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Shunya Gold pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. 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. Shunya Gold pillow is luxurious and exquisite with its unique shibori...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Pewter Gray Handloom Throw / Blanket in Organic Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Pewter is a organic cotton throw / blanket handwoven by master weavers in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Various...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet 22" Pillow in Jungle
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sabi Tiger Velvet with a knife edge finish. Sabi Tiger Stripe in jungle is a wildly chic abstract animal pattern and a go-to fabric that traverses decorative sty...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Handmade silk velvet pillow by Beaumont & Fletcher
Located in London, GB
Made entirely by hand, Beaumont & Fletcher's Kyma cushion has a striking flame stitch fabric on the front and contrasting silk velvet back and piping. The flame stitch fabric harmon...
Category

2010s British Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Feathers, Down, Velvet, Silk

Schumacher Plaid Throw in Navy
Located in New York, NY
The jaunty, irregular check of our Plaid Throw is subtle and sophisticated and lets the luxury of the fibers shine. Made from the softest Italian cashmere ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Emerald
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

Velvet

Zabihi Collection Brown Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A small pillow made with a brown Turkish Mohair rug. Measures: 15" x 16".
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair, Foam

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

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Textiles

Materials

Metal

Silk Cushions Starburst Hand Embroidery Swarovski Crystals Silk Colour Grey-Gold
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 Pair Cushions with starburst design, hand embroidery with Swarovski crystals and silver thread on silk satin colour grey-gold, cushion size 50 x 50cm, cushion cover with cotton lin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

21st Century Asian Clay Outdoor Indoor Handmade Round Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This round, low pouf is the nonchalant seat you’ve been looking for. 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic, this pouf is suitable for both indoor and outdoor, complete with a handl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Textiles

Materials

Metal

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

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

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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