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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

Schumacher Tortola Indoor/Outdoor Pillow in Marine
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tortola with a knife edge finish. Inspired by basket designs, this concentric diamond pattern is woven from Dralon acrylic yarns. Textured and extremely durable,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles

Materials

Acrylic

Schumacher Oleander I/O 18x12" Pillow in Indigo
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Oleander Indoor/Outdoor by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Inspired by traditional Indian block prints, Oleander Indoor/Outdoor in indigo b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Triple Cushion Velvet Brown Green
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The Brown collection is a refined choice for the contemporary home, where it can be combined with others of the same series for a colorful effect. The striped pattern creates a motif...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Schumacher Josef Frank Citrus Garden Lime Two-Sided Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 22" x 22" pillow features citrus garden in lime. An archival Josef Frank print created in 1947, this hand-drawn pattern bears the signature whimsy, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Kata 24" x 12" Pillow in Camel with Black
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Kata with a knife edge finish. An abstract take on a Tibetan tiger pattern, denim-colored Kata is a fabulous, upholstery weight, flat weave fabric with a little ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Polyester

Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Canary Yellow Indigo Blue Waves Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Canary yellow silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Wave pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measure...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Rose Pink Indigo Blue Grid Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Rose silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Grid pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 18 x 18...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Schumacher Alma Indoor/Outdoor Pillow in Denim
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Alma Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. Based on a woodblock our design director carved by hand, this interlocking pattern reinterprets a block-print into ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Acrylic

Printed Linen Pillow Concentric Sienna 22x22
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Camden Cotton Check 22" x 14" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Camden Cotton Check with a fringe finish. A classic one and a half-inch buffalo check, this woven cotton is a wonderful complement t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Custom Genuine Shearling Pillow in White
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

Printed Linen Throw Pillow Eyeburst Indigo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Magic Mountain Dragon Blue Cotton Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Magic Mountain Dragon in Blue, paired with Langham in Niagara on the back. Foo dogs and fire-breathing dragons animate this fantastic, symm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

HAPPY FRAME Brown Velvet Cushion With Brown Piping
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The Happy Frame Collection will make a refined statement in any interior decor. The simple cloudy velvet cover combines with the border velvet frame , outlined its refined silhouette...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Soft Bouclé Pillow in Cream 60x60 cm.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Soft Bouclé pillow TEDDY in color Cream. Size: 60x60cm Handmade in Sweden. Composition front: 21%CO, 15%WO, 6%VI, 29%PL, 29%PC. Made in Italy Compositio...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Down, Bouclé

Happy Pillow Svezia Wool Cushion Green 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

21st Century De Le Cuona Baby Alpaca Blanket Hand Knotted Throw Cobalt Dark Blue
Located in Windsor, GB
This buttery soft Baby Alpaca blanket throw made from Oeko-Tex certified Baby Alpaca fibres that are farmed, spun, woven, and hand knotted in Peru.  Baby Alpaca is the very finest fl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca

Schumacher Isolade Stripe Yellow Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Isolde Stripe in Yellow, a graphic sawtooth stripe matelassé that's just the right proportion for any kind of upholstery. Feather/down insert included...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

The GIFT Micro Pillow Pink
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Designed as the perfect luxury gift, this micro cushion by LO Décor is handcrafted in Italy using premium Italian velvet and finished with refined tone-on-tone fringes. Its jewel-lik...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Fringe 100% Cashmere Throw Jacquard Rice Grain Cream
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, Silk

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

Schumacher Marguerite Embroidery II Sky Wool Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 9" x 14.5" pillow features Marguerite Embroidery in Sky paired with Savannah Linen in ocean on the back. Happy and humble, Marguerite embroidery is an irregular hand...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Linen

Round Soft Mohair Pillow in Pink 45 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round soft Mohair pillow BONBON in Pink color. Size: Diameter 45cm, Hight: 10 cm ( inner pillow included 50cm diameter and 10 cm high to get extra round ) Handmade in Sweden Compos...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Cowtan Tout Pillow "Lynx" Covers
Located in Winder, GA
Covered in a rich fabric by famed design house "Cowtan and Tout" in a lush icy aqua blue leopard print, this cover would add so much elegance to any decor! It is backed in a coordina...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Fringe Zibelline Cashmere Throw Blanket Orange
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, Silk

HAPPY PILLOW 40 Velvet Lime 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

Checked Raw Textured Wool Linen Pillow in Grey and Cream 60x50cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Checked raw textured wool/linen-blend pillow BOBBI in Grey and Cream color. Size 60x 50 cm Handmade in Sweden. Composition front: 70%LI, 15%WO, 9%CO, 4%PES, 1%PA, 1%PC. Made in Bel...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Linen, Down

"Lido II" Navy Blue Merino Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
100% merino wool handwoven, hand-channeled and tufted, navy blue pillow with feather/down insert and concealed zipper. Made in Italy.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

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 PILLOW 40 Velvet Blue 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

Real Fur Pillow, Authentic Toscana Sheep Fur
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Black fur pillow you can feel good about. "Upcycled" 100% Authentic Toscana sheep fur from Spain. Measures: 15 x 15" We will back the pillow in either f...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur

Double Rectangle, Black and White Velvet
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
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. The striped pattern creates a motif, whi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

HAPPY PILLOW 40 Velvet Lime 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

HAPPY PILLOW 40 Velvet Light Blue 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

Double Horizontal Double White and Black Velvet
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The geometrical shape of this elegant cushion is adorned with a stunning cover that is sophisticated and fresh, adding a delicate decorative accent to ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Hermes Pillow Feuillage Vague in Orange, Navy Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Feuillage Vague, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticu...
Category

2010s French Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Checked Raw Textured Wool Linen Pillow in Yellow and Cream 60x60cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Checked raw textured wool/linen-blend pillow BOBBI in Yellow and Cream color. Size 60x 60 cm Handmade in Sweden. Composition front: 70%LI, 15%WO, 9%CO, 4%PES, 1%PA, 1%PC. Made in B...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Linen, Down

Natural Black Cashmere Wool Recycled Astrakhan Fur Clean Cover Throw Blanket
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This product is part of a line that will examine the concept of luxury also as an expression of well-being. Luxury is still about exclusivity, quality and beauty, but in a world of m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur, Wool

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

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

Pair of Handmade Hermès Pillows
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hermès pillows made from original Hermes fabric. Mohair velvet fabric. Zipper closure. Feather-filled inner pillow. 100% authenticity guaranteed.
Category

2010s European Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet, Mohair

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

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

Beautiful Tiger Bedcover Blanket Silk Cashmere Wood
Located in London, GB
About Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Silk

Happy Pillow MONGOLIA Wool Cushion Mustard 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

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

Round Soft Mohair Pillow in Blue
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round soft Mohair pillow BONBON in Blue color. Size: Cover diameter 45cm, Hight: 10 cm ( inner pillow included 50cm diameter and approx. 10 cm high to get extra round ) Handmade in S...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair

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

CORNALINA Pink Fringed 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

Happy Linen Pillow Light Blue with Light Blue 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

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

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

Couple Bed Collection Triple Black White Green
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

Pair of Silk Embroidered Decorative Bed Pillows from Luxe Bedding Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These amazing set of 2 decorative pillows are part of a luxe bedroom ensemble that cost over $8500. We broke down the ensemble and selling buy individ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Medium Blue Linen 21" Square Pillow
Located in New York City, NY
21" square pillow in a medium blue linen. Fill: 80% down/20% feather.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Striped Textured Wool Linen blend Pillow in Beige 70x40cm.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striped mixed textured wool and linen blend pillow BIM in Beige and Cream colors. Size 70x40 cm Handmade in Sweden. Composition front: 33%LI, 32%WO, 26%CO, 5%PES, 2%PC, 1%PA, 1%VI....
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Linen, Down

Double Rectangle Blue Velvet Blue and White
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The geometrical shape of this elegant cushion is adorned with a stunning cover that is sophisticated and fresh, adding a delicate decorative accent to a modern living room. The con...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Daisy Cloudy Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Fringed 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

Daisy Burgundy Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Fringed 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

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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