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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: 20th Century
Double Sided Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim.
15'' x 24''
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Green Khaki Beige Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow we made from a vintage Turkish Kilim.
16'' x 18''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Artist Made Abstract Art Quilt
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1990's cotton textile artist made art quilt. Abstract design with spirals, dyed cotton, machine pieced and quilted with a layered raw edge applique technique, low loft.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Coral Embroidered Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and fun coral embroidered pillow. Great addition to your boho chic inspired interiors. A few age spots but gorgeous embroidered details.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Zabihi Collection Angora Oushak Large Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Turkish Oushak rug.
Measures: 15'' x 22''.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Piero Fornasetti Silk Tie Cravatta Piazza Con Obelisco Unique Made in Italy
Located in Long Island, NY
Unique Piero Fornasetti Silk Tie Cravatta . Piazza Con Obelisco . Milano Made In Italy .
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Angora Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug.
Measures: 18'' x 19''.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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
Vintage Pink Emerald Green Cartier Panther Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
Title:
Vintage Pink Emerald Green Cartier Panther Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow Cushion
Description:
This gem is a one-of-a-kind custom made luxury cushion (pillow) from an exquisite and rare vintage vintage pure silk Cartier fashion scarf...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Silk
Soft Red Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak rug.
Measures: 17'' x 17''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Minimalist Large Square Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from Vintage Turkish Hemp Kilim
Measures: 19" x 19".
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Foam, Cotton
Polo Ralph Lauren Gray Cotton Wool Elbow Patch Sweater Mens M
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Polo Ralph Lauren pull over long sleeve sweater in gray cotton / wool / alpaca blend with brown leather elbow patches.
Size M / Shoulders - 21” / Arm Length - 24” / Chest - 52” / ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pair of Rare Jay Spectre Quilted Pillow Shams in Mint & Black/White Leopard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This rare pair of quilted mint color with black and white leopard pattern jacquard pillow shams came from Bloomingdale’s New York in the 1980s as part of the all upholsterd, mint green, leopard bed...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
2 Vintage Yellow Brocade Fringe Down Filled Lumbar Cushion Throw Pillows
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage down filled throw pillows covered in yellow brocade with fringe. Measure: 23".
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Down
2 Vintage Snakeskin Leather Lumbar Throw Pillows Patchwork Cream Brown 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage polyester fiber filled, real snakeskin lumbar throw pillows, one black and cream with off-white leather back, the other a checkered patc...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Animal Skin, Leather
Hemp Minimalist Large Square Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from Vintage Turkish Hemp Kilim
Measures: 19" x 20".
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren Medium Black Winter Puffer Ski Jacket & Vest
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Polo Ralph Lauren black ski jacket and button-in removable vest set. Vest has a full zip front with additional snaps, high collar, two side pockets and chest zipper pocket. Jacket al...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Hemp Minimalist Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from Vintage Turkish Hemp Kilim
Measures: 16" x 24".
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
White Modern Persian Textile Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow made from modern Persian Kilim. Each pillow has zipper closure. They can be used as shams too.
15'' x 20''
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Beige Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug with cotton back. Zipper closure and foam insert provided.
16'' x 16''.
Category
20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
4 Vintage Century Furniture Blue Wool Mohair Down Filled Lumbar Throw Pillow
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four vintage Century Furniture square blue wool mohair down filled throw pillows. Measure: 18".
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Down
Steve Chase Modern Ikat Print in Pink and Tan Designed Pillows (8 Available)
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four throw pillows designed by the late Steve Chase. He picked a beautiful bright, modern Ikat print for a living room in Palm Springs, California. I believe they are a silk l...
Category
1990s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Steve Chase Designed Modern Ikat Pillows (Total 8 Available)
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of 4 throw pillows designed by the late Steve Chase. He picked a beautiful bright, modern Ikat print for a living room in Palm Springs, CA. I belie...
Category
1990s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Rare Silk Cravat by Piero Fornasetti for Pipe Enthusiasts
Located in Vienna, AT
This tie, designed around 1970's by well-known Italian artist Piero Fornasetti and currently not anymore in production, features an original and classy pipe pattern. Excellently pres...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Soft Red Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak rug.
Measures: 18'' x 18''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Brunschwig and Fils Charing Cross Colefax & Fowler Collection, London, 1975
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brunschwig and fils charing cross Colefax & Fowler Collection, London, 1975. 10+ Yards with width of 88." Gorgeous vibrant green, will arrive folded. About 372” x 88”.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
2 Lacoste Sports D'Hiver Pull Over Sweaters Black Blue Mens Elbow Patch 5 L
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of five Lacoste mens long sleeve pull over cotton sweaters, three V neck and 2 crew neck; colors include olive green, light gray, kelly green, black and blue.
Size 5 / Large /...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Three Handmade Pillows with YSL Logo Print, Fabric from 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hand-crafted pillows with front made of beautiful vintage Yves Saint Laurent jersey fabric. It features yellow, red and darkblue logos against a light blue background. Backside in velvet. Fringes in red terracotta cotton. An eclectic style suitable for those who adore the Hollywood glam period. (Imagine the iconic photo...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Quirky Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug.
Measures: 16'' x 16''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Decorative Down Fill Pillow By Donghia, circa 1995
By Donghia
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Decorative Down Fill Pillow By Donghia, circa 1995.
Category
20th Century American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Down
Pair of Pillows with a Modern Design, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of pillows crafted in velvetine relief with a repeating modern design.
Category
20th Century American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Leather Patchwork Turtle Pillow
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage leather patchwork turtle - leather animal.
Cute looking turtle animal which can be used as a decorative item
or as pillow or cushion.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Neutral Vintage Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak rug.
Measures: 16'' x 23''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Seven Black Leather Down Pillows by Joe D'Urso for Knoll International
By Knoll, Joe D'Urso
Located in New York, NY
Seven, black leather down pillows by Joe D'urso for Knoll International. Only seven left. Priced by the each.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Textiles
Materials
Faux Leather, Down
Signed Turkish Mohair Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Angora mohair wool rug in black and ivory. Medallion Signed Dr. ZB. probably given as a dowry gift
Measures: 4'10'' x 5'8''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Mohair
Pair of Japanese Obi Pillows in Silver and Orange
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of artisan-designed pillows was made by hand from a vintage Japanese obi patterned with orange wave-like swirls against a metallic silver field. ...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Linen, Silk
Pillow, Silver Fox Fur Pillow, Grey Color, Fox Fur Pillow, 18" x 18"
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, silver fox pillow. We have one pillow with fur on both sides. Fox fur comes from Sweden.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Vintage Embroidered Silk Charmeuse Fabric, White Floral Champagne Taupe, Rare
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury embroidered silk fabric, white floral champagne taupe, rare vintage. Gorgeous midcentury textile. Marked 100 percent silk. Approxima...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A small pillow made with a brown Turkish Mohair rug.
Measures: 1'3'' x 1'3''.
Category
20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Mohair, Foam
Two Glass Beaded Pillows by Elizabeth Phillips, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two striking pillows ambitiously hand decorated with Czech glass beads, signed Elizabeth Phillips Design on the backs. Priced individually.
Category
20th Century Philippine Modern Textiles
Materials
Glass
Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from vintage Turkish Kilim.
Measures: 17'' x 20''
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Large Square Turkish Kilim White Brown Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a mid 20th century Turkish Kilim with cotton back. Zipper closure and foam insert provided.
Measures: 23" x 24".
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Mohair Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Angora mohair wool rug in black and ivory.
Measures: 5' x 6'7''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Mohair
Vintage Gorgeous Pink Silk Scarf by Leonard, Paris
By Leonard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Gorgeous Leonard Paris silk scarf in mint pristine condition.
Authentic Carre Leonard Paris scarf, vintage gray pink black floral print, silk square scarf, hand-rolled edges.
Genuine vintage Leonard Paris women collection.
Colors: Gray/ pink/ black
Size: Large square: 34" x 34"
Brand: Leonard Paris
Carre silk foulard Leonard Paris .
Designed by french artist Leonard Paris.
Great gift 100 % silk, handcrafted, Made in France.
Vintage 1970's silk scarf accessorie.
Leonard Paris House
The art of flowers...
Category
20th Century French Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Hermès Custom Silk Scarf Pillow 'Hello Dolly' by Loic Dubigeon with Hermès Box
By Hermès
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
Yves Saint Laurent LOVE Silk Scarf Custom Pillow
Located in Stamford, CT
1990s Yves Saint Laurent yellow silk LOVE scarf newly made into a custom oversized square pillow. Backed in medium blue velvet. Down insert. Hidden bottom z...
Category
1990s French Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Down
Ottoman Costumes Turkish Hardcover, January 1, 1986 Coffee Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ottoman Costume Book (Turkish) Hardcover, January 1, 1986.
by Fenerci Mehmed Fenerci MehmeT Album (Author)
From the 15th century on, Europeans attemp...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Paper
Set Four Cushions with Plaid or Table Cover: Champagne Subject
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Interesting set of a plaid (or tablecloth) with three cushions 45 x 45 cm. and one cm. 43 x 31 with a rare "champagne subject".
Funny and refined!
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Louis Feraud Paris Silk Scarf Red Blue and White
By Louis Feraud, Hermès
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Louis Feraud Paris silk scarf in mint pristine condition.
Designed by french artist Louis Feraud.
Great gift 100 % silk, handcrafted, Made in France
Signature of the bran...
Category
20th Century French Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Vintage Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak rug.
20'' x 20''
Category
20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Neutral Vintage Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak rug.
Measures: 16'' x 16''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Fur, Fox, Brown/Taupe, Vintage Fox Wrap, Good Condition, Fox Fur Wrap
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful brown/taupe fox wrap for your living room or for yourself, Canada, circa 1970. Very good condition.
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Pale Turkish Oushak Small Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage 20th century Turkish Oushak rug.
14'' x 16''
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Neutral Turkish Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Turkish Oushak rug in beige and brown.
18'' x 18''
Category
20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Foam, Wool, Cotton
Neutral Tone Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug with cotton back. Zipper closure and foam insert provided.
14'' x 18''
Category
20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Oushak Pillow Cover with Soft Muted Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
52226, vintage Oushak pillow cover with soft muted colors. For a polished look on beds, sofas or chairs, this vintage Oushak pillow cover helps ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish 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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