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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Alpaca Wool Blend Espresso Pillow with Basket Weave Pattern by Pehuen
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful espresso pillow is handmade in the mountainous regions of Patagonia, Argentina. Realized in an Alpaca/Merino wool blend, it offers a basket weave pattern in heather. S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Alpaca
Petite Fringed Throw Blanket, Sixteen Multicolor Geometric Pattern, 40 x 54
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
The Sixteen Geo throw, petite size, perfect for toddlers or kids. Gray, pink, ochre and navy geometric print woven throw with fringe edge. Woven with recycle...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Printed Velvet Pillow Smudge Lilac
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed cotton velvet front and solid Belgian linen back, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
$198 / item
Topazio Camel and Brick set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushions
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
Pleasure Gardens Pink Linen Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 16”W x 6”D x 16”H
Price As Shown: $930 as a pair
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design an...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Down, Feathers
Modern Cream Woven Leather Decorative Pillow
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A sophisticated statement in modern luxury, this Modern Cream Woven Leather Decorative Pillow exudes timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship. The soft, creamy hue highlights t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather
$750 / item
Pair of Modernist Striated and Tufted Gray Pillows
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of modernist pillows were realized in the United States during the 21st century. They feature an organic striated pattern with minia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Modernist Striated Antique Silver Silk Pillows
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of pillows were newly fabricated in antique silver silk with a stunning sheen. They feature recurring striations throughout. With their monochromatic palate and au...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Modern Charcoal Check Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your living space with this sophisticated Modern Charcoal Check Decorative Pillow by MOGUL. The textured woven cotton and linen cover showcases an intricate check pattern in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Pair of Modernist Pillows with Rectilinear Print in Charcoal and Slate Gray
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist pillows were realized in the United States during the 21st century. They feature square bodies with a rectilinear prin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery
Blue/Gray Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a Tibetan design with predominant Blue/Gray color.
Hand made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pillow ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
$325 / item
Modern Pearl Gray Geometric Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a geometrical design with predominant pearl color.
Hand made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pillow ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modern Decorative Pimento Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a Tibetan design with predominant pimento color.
Hand made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pillow mea...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
$300 / item
Eye Cotton Cushion Red
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is one of the symbol of shetering and protection
We love to play with colors so we created a selection of "Eyes" cushions in different colors to wamr up your place.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$65 / item
Printed Velvet Pillow Smudge Ochre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed cotton velvet front and solid Belgian linen back, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
$198 / item
Modernist Rectangular Pillow with Organic Patterned Ecru
Pale Gold Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist pillow features organic forms in muted gold hue- with piping in a matching tone- that float against an ecru background with a h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Pair of Modernist Square Pillows in Ecru
Muted Gold Tones with Piping Details
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of square modernist pillows features organic forms in muted gold hue- with piping in a matching tone- that float against an ecru background with a horizontal weave....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Custom Designed Chevron Pillow in Champagne and White Mongolian Lambswool
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and elegant modernist pillow was custom designed in the United States. It features a solid back composed of a silk/wool/synthetic blend, and a chevron pattern with alte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modernist Textural Cotton Cream Pillow with White Geometric Patterns Throughout
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and understated pillow was artisanally crafted in the United States from Fine imported cotton in a cream hue. It features a diamond form in the center with triangles ema...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Bizantino Quilted Weave Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bizantino Quilted Weave with a knife edge finish. A sophisticated and stunning geometric with fabulous dimension, Bizantino Quilted Weave in peacock has the loft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$338 / item
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
$425 / item
Happy Pillow White Velvet with Light Pink Fringes
By LO DECOR
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 white color acc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Vintage Japanese Indigo Obi Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-crafted pillows were designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
$1,160 / set
Fruit Hand-Painted Cotton Pillow Cases
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By Jodie Niss
Set of 2.
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$385 / set
Eyes Hand-Painted Cotton Pillow Cases
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By Jodie Niss
Set of 2.
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$385 / set
Octopus Hand-Painted Cotton Pillow Cases
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By Jodie Niss
Set of 2.
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$385 / set
Hand Painted Silk Noil Plant Life Pillows
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By Naomi Clark
2021
Materials: Hand Painted Silk Noil
Dimensions: 22" diameter
Lead Time: 3-4 weeks
A play on the window vista in the popular ...
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
$295 / item
Custom Textured Woven Metallic Platinum Pillow with Linen Backing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pillow features a woven platinum metallic fabric with a smoked taupe linen back.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
The GIFT Micro Pillow Brick
By LO DECOR
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
$69 / item
Hand Embroidered Geometric Pattern All Down Pillow #4
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
The GIFT Micro Pillow Green
By LO DECOR
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
$69 / item
Adele Gold Feather Velvet Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Adele lumbar pillow is a solid aqua pintucked velvet garnished with gold foil patches and hand beaded embroidery. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$239 Sale Price / item
20% Off
The GIFT Micro Pillow Blue
By LO DECOR
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
$69 / item
Electric Blue Crushed Velvet Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Electric blue crushed velvet ball pillow. Can be customized in size and fabric.
Measurements:
Outside: 12” diameter x 12” height
Disclaimer: Due to...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$490 / item
Modern Decorative Grey Marble Throw Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
This new accent pillow of East-meets-West design aesthetic showcases a Tibetan design with predominant grey marble color.
Hand made, using either 100% premium wool.
This pillo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Topazio cappuccino, pink and black Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
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
Printed Linen Pillow Cloudy Sunshine
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
$188 / item
Venetian Fortuny Malmaison Fabric in String and Gold Stripes on Ivory, 28 Yards
By Fortuny
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c. print run of Fortuny Malmaison fabric in string and gold stripes on ivory. The Chateau Malmaison, a once derelict estate on Paris’s outskirts, was Josephine Bonaparte’s great...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Triple Cushion Velvet Brown Beige
By LO DECOR
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
Japanese Patchwork Silk Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Silk
CITRINO brick 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
JG Classic Blanket 100% Merino Wool in Sunshine Yellow- King
By JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
The Classic blanket in Sunshine Yellow is a tailored blanket exclusively made for JG SWITZER in 100% Merino Wool. Blanket stitch is done in house at our...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
$576 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
Hand Embroidered Geometric Pattern All Down Pillow #1
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
Hand Embroidered Geometric Pattern All Down Pillow #2
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
Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon I/O 18" Pillow in Aquamarine
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chiang Mai Dragon Indoor/Outdoor with a self welt finish. One of our best-loved designs, this Art Deco-inspired chinoiserie motif has been adapted into a chic ou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Vintage French Blouse Sleeves Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments collected during her ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Modern Cream Macrame Decorative Pillow
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Cream Macrame Decorative Pillow is a sophisticated fusion of craftsmanship and contemporary style, designed to enhance any luxury interior with its refined aesthetic. Its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
$480 / item
Printed Linen Pillow Concentric Ochre 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
$238 / item
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet in Mink 20" 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Chiang Mai Dragon I/O Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chiang Mai Indoor/Outdoor with a self welt finish. One of our best-loved designs, this Art Deco-inspired chinoiserie motif has been adapted into a chic outdoor f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$566 / item
Fringed Cotton Throw Blanket, Gray Fog Geometric Pattern, 54 x 72
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Fog gray geo woven throw with fringe edge. Accent colors of ochre, white, pink and navy. Woven with recycled cotton on a jacquard loom, made in the US. E...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Printed Linen Pillow Concentric Multi 12x22
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. Belgian linen is high quality, durable, naturally made fabric from the flax plant. The modern printed graphic is from an original watercolor painting by Michele Varian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
$188 / item
Printed Linen Pillow Transparencies Rouge 12x22
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
Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Rose Pink
Indigo Blue Dash Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Dash pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 12 x 16...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
House of Scalamandre Zebras Throw Pillow
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
This luxury plush pillow is a product of the Art by Gomez atelier. The front is fitted with a rich, vibrant red that supports a pattern with galloping zebras. The fabric is from the archives of the luxurious House of Scalamandre...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Fog Gray Woven Geometric Pattern Pillow
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Fog Gray geometric upholstered pillow with light gray linen backing, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Cotton upholstered fabric woven on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Pillow measures 17 x 17 inches.
The geometric patterned pillow...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery
$240 / item
Luft Throw 100% Baby Alpaca by Fells Andes
By Fells Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
The Luft throw by Fells Andes is designed in San Francisco and handmade in the Andes, supporting local culture and craft.
Made from 100% Royal Baby Alpaca, one of the finest,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Alpaca
$395 / item
Set of 8 Decorative Pillows Pearl White Blue Swarovski by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/8 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x 908883 Rectangular pillows in pearl satin and Swarovski...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles
Materials
Crystal
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Silver Gray
Indigo Blue Pleat Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow m...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
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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