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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
GEMMA II Brown
Pink 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Natural Mink Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
A pearl-beige Mink fur cushion where the special craftmaship techinque of "back to side" enhances the natural colour and the volume of the fur, creating movement and dynamism in its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Other
Pair of Custom Printed Linen Pillows with Down Inserts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming pair of decorative pillows, custom-made with a soft printed linen textile in a repeating shell or fan motif in pale aqua on an ivory ground. The pattern creates a light, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Contemporary Pillow in Linen and Cotton with Abstract Print
Located in Madrid, ES
Cushion made with 59% linen and 39% cotton fabric, with an abstract print of manual design finished in black velvet cord and invisible zipper on the back.
Every item LA Studio offer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen
Rubelita II Brown
Dry Green 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, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category
2010s Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Rubelita II Brown
Pink 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, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category
2010s Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Rubelita Cappuccino and White 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
GEMMA Blue Camel
DAISY Light Blue - Set of 4 Cotton Velvet Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with this set of 4 cushions, true talismans for your home that will bring beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Pair of Printed Linen Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of custom decorative pillows, each crafted with a down insert and tailored in a soft printed linen. The front displays a subtle powder blue diamond lattice motif, lending dept...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
$225 / set
Multicolor Modern Graphic Cotton Throw Blanket, Bit Map Series 02, 60" x 80"
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit Map Series 02 by Luft Tanaka Studio
A multicolored and visually striking throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn.
60" x 80" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Tropical Dream Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Over-sized down/feather stuffed pillow features a sweet botanical embroidery from Jim Thompson with a woven clementine contrast fabric on the back...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Feathers
$1,220 / item
Daisy Round Long fringe 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
One of a Kind Pair of Pillows, Throw Pillows, Philosophy Pillows "Vasarely V"
Located in Bochum, NRW
One of a kind pair of decorative pillows, handmade + computer assisted geometric design after Vasarely. Made of silk taffeta, imprinted with two shades of gold, this is number V of t...
Category
2010s German Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk, Velvet
GEMMA Curry pink
brown Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative throw pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisan...
Category
2010s Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Casa Cubista Black
White Handmade Cotton Geometric Tapestry Blanket
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand made artisanal throw is made by hand in Southern Portugal. The striking geometric pattern is the perfect graphic addition to any living room. A bold statement while also being timeless. This home decoration blanket goes great with solid color throw pillows to add some dimension and visual interest to your modern couch or boho bed.
Made from 100% cotton, this textile is very special because the cotton in it is recycled from the fashion industry. Each of these artisan throws is a small step towards sustainability.
About the Artisans:
Rui and Fernanda are the talented couple behind the small family-owned mill that weaves these graphic tapestry patterned throw blankets...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Selenita Large Brick Fringed 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Geometric Stripe Dog Bed
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
We are so excited to offer dog beds in our handcrafted textiles! And they double as floor cushions!
Our dog beds are ethically hand woven by artisans in Raja...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$225 / item
Dreamscape Black
Gold Embroidered Bedcover in Linen, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Dreamscape Black
Gold Bedcover in Linen, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Behold the tangible embodiment of a reverie – a whimsical collection of textiles inspired by the 17th-century Raj...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Selenita Large Brown Fringed 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Rubelita Black and 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, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Turquoise II Black Velvet Deluxe Handmade Bolster 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
Tribeca Palm Pillow
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
These geometric throw pillows have been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$180 / item
Maya Triangles Bolster - Neutral
By Leah Singh
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
$160 / item
Henri Arch Pillow - Cognac
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
These geometric throw pillows have been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region.
The purcha...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$165 / item
Diamond light blue, camel and beige Velvet Deluxe 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
Organic Cotton Pewter Handloom Throw In Stripes Pattern
Soft Hues
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
2010s Nepalese Modern Textiles
Materials
Yarn
Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny Textile Pillows w/ Linen Backs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of luxurious Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny pillows, exuding an air of timeless elegance and refined taste. These pillows feature a beautiful printed design, characterized by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Down
Daisy II black Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Friged 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 Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Grey Mohair Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Refined simplicity meets tactile luxury in this 22" decorative pillow, upholstered in richly textured grey mohair. Soft to the touch and visually elegant, it brings warmth, depth, an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Mohair
$690 / item
Marianne Square Black Hand Embroidered Modern Geometric Throw Pillow Cover
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region.
The purchase ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Wool
IRIS cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Fringed 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
Henri Stacked Pillow - Cognac
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
These geometric throw pillows have been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region.
The purcha...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$171 / item
Daisy II Curry yellow 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
Selenita Horizon Blue Fringed 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Selenita Brick Fringed 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
RUBELITA Yellow and Blue - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with this set of 2 cushions, true talismans for your home that will bring beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Silver Gray and Yellow Damask Throw Pillows, a pair
By Department of Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a lovely set of two damask throw pillows. These lumbar pillows are covered with a textured naturalist design in silver-gray and light yellow colors over a silky off-white bac...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Textiles
Materials
Polyester, Feathers
Leather Cushion, Made with Exclusive Pirarucu Fish Leather Black Medium Size
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Pirarucu fish leather cushion. Pirarucu fish comes from Brazilian food industry, it is the second largest river fish in the world after the beluga. V...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Textiles
Materials
Hide
DAISY Blue - Set of 2 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
Schumacher Josef Frank Exotic Butterfly Spring Color Two-Sided 18" Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A faithful reproduction of a never-before-seen design by Josef Frank, this pattern bears the designer's signature modernity, whimsy and warmth. A signature Schumacher pattern now fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Shunya Gold Handcrafted Shibori Print Mulberry Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The Shunya Gold Silk Pillow is 100% handmade and reflects beauty through its imperfect symmetry. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, showcasing the unique nature of the handmade process. Th...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Opala Ivory Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Roland White Bolster Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Jasper Pink and Brick Ruffled - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushions, designed to bring beauty, positive...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Quartz II Black
White 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 wit...
Category
2010s Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
RUBELITA Cobalt Blue and Brown - Set of 2 Cotton Velvet Deluxe Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with this set of 2 cushions, true talismans for your home that will bring beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Shapes Dog Bed - Multi
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
We are so excited to offer dog beds in our handcrafted textiles! And they double as floor cushions!
Our dog beds are ethically hand woven by artisans in Ra...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
CITRINO Camel
Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Round Stripes 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 Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Ametista II Blue and Camel Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
Category
2010s Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Jasper Brown and Blue Ruffled Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
QUARTZ Pink and Dry green - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Throw 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
Bertu Pillows, Red Throw Pillow, Leather Holiday Pillow
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Christmas Throw Pillow in Leather is made in the heart of Ohio, USA with a high-grade leather front and a suede back. The pattern of the st...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather, Suede
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
CITRINO Camel and Pink - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Striped 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
Obsidiana Pink
Brick Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Embroidered Golden Leaves Velvet Pillow - Blue
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring timeless elegance to your space with our embroidered velvet 'Golden Leaves' pillows. Featuring intricate golden leaves fully embroidered on a luxurious velvet base, these pillo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Jasper Pink and Brick Ruffled Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow With Striped Pattern In White and Gray
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
Henri Shapes Pillow - Sky
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
These geometric throw pillows have been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region.
The purcha...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$132 / item
Turmalina Mustard 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 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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