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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Schumacher Marion Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Sepia
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marion Velvet Tape with a knife edge finish. A scrolling leaf pattern in jacquard cut velvet gives this champagne-colored accessory a luster that's positively lu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Hermes Pillow Fil D'Argent
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Fil D'Argent, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulou...
Category
2010s French Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 20" Pillow in Fushia
By Schumacher
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
Magical Bunny black print Velvet Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
The colorful version of the Magical Bunny pattern against a black background, brings life and positive vibes to any space.
Bring contemporary graphic design to a new level of comfort...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Custom Genuine Shearling Pillow in White
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18" square genuine shearling pillow in white color. Custom orders are available for different sizes and colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Sheepskin
Shumacher Ananas 18" Pillow in Peacock
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ananas with a knife edge finish. A lush landscape of pineapples nestled among banana leaves, Ananas was designed in 1930 by Paul Poiret exclusively for Schumache...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Quartz II Rose & Dry Green 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
Ra Pillow in Navy, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ra by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and named for the Egyptian sun god, Ra is a dynamic geometric design that...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Lunaria Pillow in Ochre, 18x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lunaria by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor, this unique print derives its clover forms and oval elements from l...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
IRIS Dry Green 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
Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Buttercup
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marguerite Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Happy and humble, Marguerite Embroidery features a hand-stitched floral design on a linen ground. Subtle irregula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
21st Century "Pure" Cashmere and Silk White Plaid with Nappa Leather Edging
Located in Milano, IT
Our "Pure" plaid, realised in a luxurious blend of 70% cashmere and 30% silk, is a superb addition to any refined home or designer bedroom furniture: in its candor, warmth and softne...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Other
Gardenia Pillow in Rose, 16"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gardenia by Neisha Crosland. Inspired by 16th-century illustrations of the flora and fauna that explorer Ferdinand Magellan encountered in the New World, Neisha ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Shumacher Saranda Flower 20" Pillow in Marigold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Saranda Flower and is finished with a flange in Elliott Brushed Cotton. Inspired by traditional Indian hand-block designs, this marigold-colored Saranda Flower E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Kora Large Lumbar Pillow, Undyed & Handwoven In Silk Wool Cotton Blend
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Kora Large Lumbar Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully blended hand spun yarns like silk, wool and org...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Pair Hand Woven Suede Cushions Colour Ginger Square Shaped
Located in Hamburg, DE
Hand woven Suede cushions colour GINGER, back side with Suede as shown on image, cushion size 43 x 38cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Suede
Schumacher Freshie Fresh 18x12" Pillow in Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Freshie Fresh by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Delightfully simple, Freshie Fresh in ivory is a delectable mid-scale ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Dagger Stripe Pillow in Red on Pink, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dagger Stripe by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor, Dagger Stripe evokes the rhythmic geometric forms of Brancusi...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Gilded Star Block Print Pillow in Navy on Natural, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gilded Star Block Print by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Gilded S...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Shumacher Janis Velvet 18" Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
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
Downtown Pillow in Blues, 16"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Downtown by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor, Downtown is a textural small-scale geometric pattern created on a ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Green Cotton Matelasse Television Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back.
Off-white embroidery thread.
Slim off-white zipper at the bottom seam.
Polyester fiber cushion filling included.
Approx weigh...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Shumacher Rolling Hills 16x12" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rolling Hills with a knife edge finish. Charming animals gambol within a naïve landscape in this whimsical full-coverage print. This design preserves the rustic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Purple & Silver throw pillow in imported velvets- Purple Corals- by Mar de Doce
By Mar de Doce
Located in Dallas, TX
Indulge in the opulent elegance of Purple Coral pillow, with delicate silver accents.
The front, crafted from lush velvet, beckons to be touched, invitin...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Fuzz Pillow in Navy, 18"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Fuzz by Studio Bon with a knife edge finish. With a grid of graphic dots, Fuzz makes a playful but sophisticated statement. Pillow includes a feather/down fill i...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Zebra Velvet Pillow in Silver Blue, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zebra Velvet by Neisha Crosland with a knife edge finish. A graphic abstract animal pattern by Neisha Crosland, Zebra Velvet is a dynamic, textural take on a cla...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Hermes Pillow Clic Clac Quadrille
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Clic Clic Quadrille, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Me...
Category
2010s French Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Magical Bunny II black print Velvet Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
The colorful version of the Magical Bunny pattern against a black background, brings life and positive vibes to any space.
Bring contemporary graphic design to a new level of comfort...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Quartz I Rose & Dry Green 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
Palm Leaf Luxury Silk Pillow, Monochrome and Gold Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Embrace your wildest side with our luxury silk 'Palm' cushion from our Tropics range
This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge
Inspired by the d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Tiger Luxury Silk Pillow Monochrome and Gold, The Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Be bold and fearless with our luxury silk 'Tiger' cushion from our Tropics range
This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge
Inspired by these ico...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Shumacher Margarete 20" Pillow in Ivory on Charcoal
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Margarete with a knife edge finish. Margarete in ivory on charcoal redefines bouclé. Woven with a superior yarn that blends wool and cotton with extra body and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Centipede Stripe Pillow in Pumice, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Centipede Stripe by Neisha Crosland with a self welt finish. Created by Neisha Crosland, Centipede Stripe fabric is an imaginative scalloped stripe enlivened by ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Roxbury I/O Pillow in Black, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A graphic large-scale design, Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor in black is a bold geometric that invites pattern play. Pil...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Red Cotton Matelasse Cake Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back.
Off-white embroidery thread.
Slim off-white zipper at the bottom seam.
Polyester fiber cushion filling included.
Approx weigh...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Queen B I/O Pillow in Green, 16"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This indoor/outdoor pillow features Queen B II by Studio Bon with a Knife Edge finish. This mod, small-scale octagonal print is a versatile design and a groovy. Back of pillow is Rav...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Trickledown Pillow in Natural, 16x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Trickledown by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Trickledown has the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Daisy Pastel Blue 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 with...
Category
2010s Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Shumacher Marguerite Embroidery 20" Pillow in Blue & Ochre
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marguerite Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Happy and humble, Marguerite Embroidery features a hand-stitched floral design on a linen ground. Subtle irregula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Brown Cotton Matelasse Coffee Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back.
Off-white embroidery thread.
Slim off-white zipper at the bottom seam.
Polyester fiber cushion filling included.
Approx weigh...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Schumacher Clermont Epingle 16" Pillow in Pink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Clermont Épinglé. An unexpected combination of familiar motifs, Clermont Épinglé in pink is a wonderful large-scale fabric design featuring Grecian urns against ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Gilded Star Block Print Pillow in Green, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gilded Star Block Print by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Gilded S...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Diamond Petrol & Red 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
Roxbury I/O Pillow in Leaf, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A graphic large-scale design, Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor in navy is a bold geometric that invites pattern play. Pill...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Roxbury I/O Pillow in Navy, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A graphic large-scale design, Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor in navy is a bold geometric that invites pattern play. Pill...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Shumacher Rolling Hills 18x12" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rolling Hills with a knife edge finish. Charming animals gambol within a naïve landscape in this whimsical full-coverage print. This design preserves the rustic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Hermes Pillow Courbettes, Solid Backing
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Courbettes, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulousl...
Category
2010s French Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 20" Pillow in Tortoise
By Schumacher
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
Safira Mustard & Taupe 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
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
Berry Bear Cashmere and Shearling Collectible Peluche Natural Fur by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
WARNING: This is not a toy. This item is for collectors only, not intended for children under 14 years of age.
The plush "Berry" bear is made of two-tone real cashmere fur, while th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Other
Roxbury I/O Pillow in Coral, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A graphic large-scale design, Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor in navy is a bold geometric that invites pattern play. Pill...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Beasts Pillow in Blue and Green, 22"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Beasts Indoor/Outdoor by Happy Menocal. Happy Menocal's Beasts Indoor/Outdoor is animated by a carnival of exotic creatures and fanc...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Fuzz II I/O Pillow in Red, 18"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This indoor/outdoor pillow features Fuzz II by Studio Bon with a Knife Edge finish. With a grid of graphic dots, Fuzz makes a playful but sophisticated statement that's just right fo...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Ra Pillow in Green, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ra by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and named for the Egyptian sun god, Ra is a dynamic geometric design that...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Trickledown Pillow in Natural, 18x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Trickledown by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Trickledown has the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Isla Hand Embroidery Sky Two-Sided Cotton Linen Silk Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Isla Hand Embroidery in Sky. With its chunky embroidered rosettes on an extraordinary cotton-linen ground, this fabric captures the imperfect perfectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet in Mink 24" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velvet has an unbelievably lush hand and a wonderful luster. P...
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.
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