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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Classic Wool Linen Blend Bouclé Pillow in Light Beige 60x50 cm.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Classic Wool Linen Blend Bouclé Pillow BAMBI in Light Beige color. Size 60x50 cm Handmade in Sweden. Composition front: 51%WO, 22%LI, 16%PL, 11% CO. Made in Italy Composition back: ...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Linen, Down

Checked Raw Textured Wool Linen Pillow in Yellow and Cream 60x50cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Checked raw textured wool/linen-blend pillow BOBBI in Yellow 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 B...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Linen, Down

CITRINO Rose Brick Velvet Deluxe Handmade Round 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

CRAG – Blanket in Pure Wool, Woven in Portugal
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

Emerald Burgundy patchwork 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

Silk Cushion Pleated Horizontal Stripe Detail Colour Pure Platinum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk satin cushion with horizontal stripe detail embossed front panel in steam pleated small opal pattern, back panel plain silk, silk Bruno Triplet col. Measure: Platinum 33 x 50cm,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Classic Wool Linen Blend Bouclé Pillow in Light Beige 60x60 cm.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Classic Wool Linen Blend Bouclé Pillow BAMBI in Light Beige color. Size 60x60 cm Handmade in Sweden. Composition front: 51%WO, 22%LI, 16%PL, 11% CO. Made in Italy Composition back: ...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Linen, Down

Beige Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow With Striped Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 16" x 24" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Silk Cushions Pleated Opal Pattern Embossed Color Oyster Square Size
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated pattern color oyster, front panel silk taffeta hand woven, back panel plain silk taffeta hand woven silk, cushion...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

DAISY Set of 3 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

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

Hermes Pillow Courbettes, Textured Backing
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

Cushions Hand Quilted Crocodile Skin Pattern in Silk Satin Dark Purple
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of silk satin cushions, col. dark purple, hand quilted, Crocodile Skin Pattern at the front, plain silk satin at the back, cotton lining, concealed zip Size 28 x 40cm Feather ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Checked Raw Textured Wool Linen Pillow in Grey and Cream 60x60cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Checked raw textured wool/linen-blend pillow BOBBI in Grey 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 Bel...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Linen, Down

Silk Cushions Pleated Pattern Embossed Color Brown Square Size
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated pattern color brown, front panel silk taffeta hand woven, back panel plain hand woven, heavy silk in matching col...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Le Rond Medium Wool Bouclé Cushion, Egg White
Located in London, GB
Working with luxurious heavy weight wool bouclé fabric woven in a traditional fabric mill in Scotland, this vintage-inspired Le Rond medium round cushion reflects the brand's affinit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Pair of Silk Cushions Color Oyster Fish Scale Pattern with Silver Beading
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated silk mesh, fish scale pattern with delicate beading color antique silver, back p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Gemma cobalt blue Brown Velvet Deluxe Handmade Stripes Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems and precious stones, these cushions embody elegance and subtle luxury: polished beauty with a quiet, powerful presence. A talisman for the ho...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Velvet Collage Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted with unmatched skill in Chicago, these throw pillows embody luxury and artisanal beauty. Inside, the plush down filling provides supreme comfort, making them the perfect comp...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet, Polyester, Down

Hand Embroidered Geometric Pattern All Down Pillow #5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous hand embroidered geometric pattern all down pillow. Add some modern quality flair to your home with this dramatic Art Deco pattern. Silver threads on black background adds t...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Seven Black Leather Down Pillows by Joe D Urso for Knoll International
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

Ralph Lauren Outdoor Pillow with Waterproof Print
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow medium - Outdoor pillow medium Modern outdoor pillow made with Ralph Lauren Fabrics A simple design that allows you to risk in colors ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Couple Bed Collection Triple Black White Teal
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

Blush Rose Pink Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Throw 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 Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Dreamscape Orange Embroidered Mounds Cushion Cover Small
Located in Noida, DL
Dreamscape Orange Embroidered Mounds Cushion Cover Small Behold the tangible embodiment of a reverie – a whimsical collection of textiles inspired by the 17th-century Rajput manuscr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Soft Bouclé Pillow in Cream 60x50 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Soft Bouclé pillow TEDDY in color Cream. Size: 60x50cm 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

Bouclé, Down

Pleated Silk Cushions Pleat Opal Pattern Color Chocolate
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated opal pattern, back panel plain silk, handwoven silk chase Erwin Diva color chocolate size 55 x 55cm, concealed zippe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Adrienne Landau White Mongolian Lambs Wool Throw Pillows, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mongolian lamps wool throw pillows in white by famed NYC furrier Adrienne Landau. 24" by 24" square. Zipper in white leather.
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur, Wool

Kauffmann Fabric Tropical Foliage Pillow Feather insert
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Kauffmann fabric stain repellant 20” by 20” tropical foliage with flowers pillow with feather down inserts. New not used., Handmade.
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Textile

Accent Ball Pillow in a Striped Fabric
Located in Utrecht, NL
One might not realize it, but decorative, or accent pillows are among the most important home accessories. Pillows are the easiest and fastest way to transform an entire home decor. They can add pops of colour, texture, and luxury despite their relatively small size. Furthermore, they can be changed easily according to seasons and trends. This geometric accent pillow...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Daisy Round Petrol Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the simple beauty and power of a flower, DAISY is more than just a cushion... it's a burst of comfort, positive energy, freedom, and happiness. Elevate your home’s ambia...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Turquoise Rose Pink Velvet Deluxe Handmade Round 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, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Musgo Chumbes Pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo chumbes pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/pasto....
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Shumacher Tortola I/O 24" Pillow in Oxford Grey
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 American Modern Textiles

Hermes Pillow Feuillage Vague in Navy, Striped Backing
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

Accent Ball Pillow in Blue Fabric
Located in Utrecht, NL
One might not realize it, but decorative, or accent pillows are among the most important home accessories. Pillows are the easiest and fastest way to transform an entire home decor. They can add pops of colour, texture, and luxury despite their relatively small size. Furthermore, they can be changed easily according to seasons and trends. This geometric accent pillow...
Category

2010s European Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

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

2010s French Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Handmade Bauhaus Inspired Throw Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your space with our trio of Bauhaus-inspired pillows, each pillow is meticulously handcrafted and wrapped with a luxurious Kensington Polyester Velvet. This collection showca...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet, Polyester, Down

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

2010s Nepalese Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Batik Indigo Velvet Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Home is about comfort, a place of peace for mind and body alike. Treat them both by coming home to the Batik Indigo Velvet Pillow. Sustainably and durably printed on warm, soft velve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Schumacher Dixon Mohair in Vicuna 18" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Mohair Weave with a Knife Edge finish. With a brushed and felted finish, this mohair weave has a plush texture and exceptionall...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Sunrise Embroidery 16" x 12" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sunrise Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Tiny, irregular, and totally delightful, Sunrise Embroidery Tape’s all-over scallop pattern in blues is embroidered ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Hickox Natural Indoor/Outdoor Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" indoor/outdoor pillow features Hickox in Natural. Made with natural linen, this small-scale woven resists fading, moisture, stains, and mildew. Indoor/outdoor syntheti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Schumacher Hickox Blue Indoor/Outdoor Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" indoor/outdoor pillow features Hickox in blue. It's hard to believe that natural linen can be weather-proof, but this stylish medium-scale stripe resists fading, moist...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Melodicware Trio, Musical Portal, Agustina Bottoni
Located in Geneve, CH
Designed by Agustina Bottoni Handcrafted in Italy Materials: solid brass with satin finish - rayon fringes Size 110cm x 22cm / 43” x 9” Chain length 150cm / 60" Melodicware ex...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Brass

Lee Jofa "Taplow" in Sea Mist 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair
Located in Winder, GA
First introduced in LEE JOFA's MANOR HOUSE collection, TAPLOW has proven to be a designer favorite in both fabric and wallpaper. Printed in Austria on 100% linen. LOVE this inspirin...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Textile, Linen

Schumacher Tortola Diamond Woven Indoor/Outdoor Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by basket designs, this concentric diamond pattern is woven from Dralon acrylic yarns. Textured and extremely durable, it is suitable for both indoor or outdoor decor settin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles

Materials

Acrylic

Contemporary "Roma" Mohair Plaid, Yellow and Grey Check Pattern
Located in Milano, IT
Elegantly soft, the Roma mohair plaid gives the final touch to any environment, from a living room to your luxury bed and design bedroom furniture . This w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair

Paigah Orange Blue King Size Quilt, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Paigah Orange Blue King Size Quilt, Viya By Vikram Goyal Celebrated iconoclasts of art and design, the paigahs of Hyderabad enthralled with their contributions to Indo-Islamic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Ellies Garden Path 20" Pillow in Iron Rose
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ellies on front with Garden Path on back, both by Molly Mahon for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Ellies is a pattern of romping elephants that speaks to Mo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Quartz II Pink Terracota 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

Quartz I Pink Terracota 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

Pair of Custom Printed Linen Pillows in Terracotta and Ivory
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of decorative pillows crafted from a finely printed linen textile with a repeating geometric diamond motif in terracotta and ivory. The subtle, textural pattern lends warmth a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Gainsborough Velvet Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gainsborough Velvet (item# 42747, GAINSBOROUGH VELVET FABRIC) in three hues with a flange finish. A short, dense pile and sumptuous texture give this cotton velv...
Category

2010s North American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Schumacher Sunburst Stripe Embroidery Pillow in Blue
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sunburst Stripe Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Bold and beautiful, this colorful, large scale stripe is embroidered on a linen ground, evoking the fabulous...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Polyester

Sver by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sver by Natalie Van der Massen Dimensions: 100 x 80cm Materials: Silk. Dyed blue and grey Technique: Manually woven, and painted. Hand-craf...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk, Paint

TURMALINA II Dry Green Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Patchwork 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, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Sverige by Natalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sverige by Natalie Van der Massen Limited Edition, 10 pieces. Dimensions: 195 x H 290cm Materials: 100% Linen. Dyed in Midnight Blue/ Anthracit...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Josef Frank Citrus Garden Pool Blue Linen Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This archival Josef Frank print, created in 1947, bears the signature whimsy, color and personality for which the designer is known. The hand-drawn p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

QUARTZ Pink and Terracota - Set of 2 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

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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