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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Triple Cushion Velvet Brown Beige
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 Vanderbilt Velvet 20" Pillow in Tortoise
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Venetian Fortuny Malmaison Fabric in String and Gold Stripes on Ivory, 28 Yards
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

Maia Blue Embroidered Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous Maia is featuring a blue ombre and rivers on gold and silver beading. Add this glam pillow to any room! Size : 14”x 20” Features Zipper c...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Maia Blue Embroidered Lumbar Pillow
$268 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Zaza Shapes Pillow, Ochre
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 purchas...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Magical Menagerie 20" Pillow in Blush
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Magical Menagerie with a Self Welt finish. You can’t help but be charmed by blush-colored Magical Menagerie, a painterly study of flora and fauna based on an ear...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Lux Black Fur Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With beautiful quilting rows of faux fur, the Lux pillow makes a subtle, yet comfortable statement. Size: 22”x 22” Features Zipper closure Quilting rows Insert included Shape: Square Fabric: Faux Fur Care Instructions...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Faux Fur

Lux Black Fur Pillow
$181 Sale Price / item
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Peacock Color Ikat Inspired Throw Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
Handmade throw pillows with Jim Thompson peacock color fabric on face and deep green blue velvet back. Down/feather insert and invisible zipper. Measurements: Overall: 18”W x 18”...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet, Down, Feathers

Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper" - Drill
Located in Doral, FL
Exceptional collection of tableware and objects born out of the collaboration between Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s magazine and the Italian design company Seletti. Black humor dipped in pastel colors. Seletti wears Toiletpaper...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Polyester

Tribeca Signs Pillow
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

Hand Woven Leather Cushion Color Bright Green Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
HAND WOVEN CUSHION CREATED FROM VERY SOFT VEGETABLE TANNED AND DYED LEATHER IN COL. BRIGHt GREEN ON A CHAIN IN MERCERIEZED COTTON IN MATCHING COLO...
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Leather

Shumacher Saranda Flower 20" Pillow in Marigold
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Saranda Flower and is finished with a flange in Elliott Brushed Cotton. Inspired by traditional Indian hand-block designs, this marigold-colored Saranda Flower E...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

FAJAS Handwoven Artisanal Sash Pillows in Olive Green Velvet by ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative pillows with handwoven artisanal sash details from Peguche, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric. These decorative cushions are carefully hand-crafted wit...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Mink Cushion Multicolor Patchwork with Cotton / Down Feather Insert
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Exclusive home accessory. The product you will receive may have differences with the product pictured as it is a natural material and no two will be exactly alike. Each fur fabric is...
Category

2010s European Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur

JG Switzer Classic Blanket in Black Cashmere Blend- King
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
The JG classic blanket is a tailored blanket, milled in England from soft and high-quality cashmere and lambswool wool blend - a rare blend and hard to find in this generous size - i...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Happy Pillow White Velvet with Light Pink Fringes
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

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

Henry Merino Bark Blanket with Silk Border by JG Switzer, Queen
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Can be used as a coverlet or blanket. Blankets as artful heirlooms. 18th century English mill wool carries Royal Warrant to Windsor Castle and is highest quality and softest Merino w...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Eye and Mouth
Located in Doral, FL
Exceptional collection of tableware and objects born out of the collaboration between Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s magazine and the Italian design company Seletti. Black...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Polyester

Schumacher Dixon Mohair in Vicuna 24" 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 exceptionally soft hand. It's luxurious ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Adele Stone Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked stone velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Adele Stone Gold Velvet Pillow
$268 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Snakes
Located in Doral, FL
Exceptional collection of tableware and objects born out of the collaboration between Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s magazine and the Italian design company Seletti. Black...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Polyester

Seletti Polyester Cushion by Toiletpaper , Lipsticks
Located in Doral, FL
Exceptional collection of tableware and objects born out of the collaboration between Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s magazine and the Italian design company Seletti. Black...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Polyester

Schuamcher Summer Hydrangea 22" Pillow in Blush
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Summer Hydrangea with a self welt finish. A classic floral with a painterly look, Summer Hydrangea in blush is beautifully printed on a soft textured cotton-line...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Zer Pillow, Ivory and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Zer pillow is an all over embellished beaded pillow with an ivory top half ending in a gold dip. This accent piece will be a sparkling addition to any room collection. Size: 22...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Zer Pillow, Ivory and Gold
$229 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Schumacher Isla Hand Embroidery Sky Two-Sided Cotton Linen Silk Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Isla Hand Embroidery in Sky. With its chunky embroidered rosettes on an extraordinary cotton-linen ground, this fabric captures the imperfect perfectio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk

Crewel Work Hand Embroidered Brown Birds Toss Pillow - 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous crewel work hand embroidered brown birds toss pillow on natural ground. We have a similar pillow available, also 2 pillows with a single bird pattern. Collect all 4 similar ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

LLAMA Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows Ivory Upholstery by ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered llama motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric. These decorative cushions are carefully hand-crafted with cot...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles

Materials

Upholstery

Schumacher Camden Cotton Check 20" 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

Henry Merino Wool Traveller Throw Milled in England
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Imported woven and milled in England from 100% lambswool this is the softest wool in the world. Finished queen size and in our most popular Raven Black color is the only size and col...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Fur Snowball Pillow, Pearl Grey
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Our "snowball" pillow is made from up cycled fur from glove factory remnants. It's a 12" diameter ball, with insert made of up cycled wool scraps. Hand tailored and up cycled mean...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur

Plumma Throw 100% Baby Alpaca by Fells Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
About The Pluma is a subtle black and ecru herringbone throw with a fine pluma fringe. Luxuriously soft and versatile. Made purely from one of the rarest, softest, most luxurious f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca

Pair of Timothy Corrigan for Schumacher Animal Print Pillows
Located in Winder, GA
Rich and lustruous-Timothy Corrigan for Schumacher's Madeleine velvet in camel is a sumptuous fabric featuring the cheetah motif in an understated and sophisticated design. Listing i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Cowtan Tout "Rajah" in Beige Pillows
Located in Winder, GA
Covered in a rich fabric by famed design house "Cowtan and Tout" in a plush tan and off white tiger ,this cover in "RAJAH would add so much elegance to any decor! It is backed in a c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Seletti Polyester Cushion by Toiletpaper , Kitten
Located in Doral, FL
Exceptional collection of tableware and objects born out of the collaboration between Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s magazine and the Italian design company Seletti. Black...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Polyester

Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Two of Spade
Located in Doral, FL
Exceptional collection of tableware and objects born out of the collaboration between Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s magazine and the Italian design company Seletti. Black...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Polyester

Fur Cushion with Cotton / Down Feather Insert, Opossum
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Exclusive home accessory, custom made by order. There is not a piece same to another. The product you will receive may have differences with the product pictured as it is a natural m...
Category

2010s European Modern Textiles

Materials

Fur

Adele Charcoal Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked charcoal velvet Adele pillow with asymmetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Adele Charcoal Gold Velvet Pillow
$268 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Custom Classic Jet Black Velvet Panel with White Linen Pillows
Located in Winder, GA
So sophisticated and stunning. My workroom wizards have taken lovely woven linen in an oatmeal tone and added a wonderfully deep and stunning jet black velvet stripe down the center....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Pair of Custom Oatmeal Linen Emerald Green Velvet Stripe Pillows
Located in Winder, GA
So sophisticated and stunning. My workroom wizards have taken a lovely woven linen in an oatmeal tone and added a wonderful deep emerald green velvet stripe down the center. The back...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Pair Hand Woven Suede Cushions Colour Ginger Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 Pair hand woven suede cushion colour ginger, back side with suede, cushion size: 30 x 45 cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Suede

Vintage Louis Feraud Paris Silk Scarf Red Blue and White
By Louis Feraud, Hermès
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous Louis Feraud Paris silk scarf in mint pristine condition. Designed by french artist Louis Feraud. Great gift 100 % silk, handcrafted, Made in France Signature of the bran...
Category

20th Century French Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Pair of Custom Classic Olive Green Mohair Panel With Oatmeal Linen Pillows
Located in Winder, GA
So sophisticated and stunning. My workroom wizards have taken a lovely woven linen in an oatmeal tone and added a wonderful deep olive (military green) mohair velvet stripe down the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair, Linen

Schumacher X Timothy Corrigan Florentine Velvet Emerald Two-Sided Pillow
By Timothy Corrigan, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Florentine Velvet in Emerald paired with Gustave Silk Lip Cord in Peacock. Ooh la la! This exquisite, high-style cut velvet by Timothy Corrigan...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Polyester, Velvet

Vintage Gorgeous Pink Silk Scarf by Leonard, Paris
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Gorgeous Leonard Paris silk scarf in mint pristine condition. Authentic Carre Leonard Paris scarf, vintage gray pink black floral print, silk square scarf, hand-rolled edges. Genuine vintage Leonard Paris women collection. Colors: Gray/ pink/ black Size: Large square: 34" x 34" Brand: Leonard Paris Carre silk foulard Leonard Paris . Designed by french artist Leonard Paris. Great gift 100 % silk, handcrafted, Made in France. Vintage 1970's silk scarf accessorie. Leonard Paris House The art of flowers...
Category

20th Century French Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

COLIBRÍ Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Ivory Upholstery ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered hummingbird motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric. Embracing sumptuous luxury, these decorative pillows sh...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Schuamcher Piña Cove I/O 18" Pillow in Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Piña Cove Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. Based on hand-drawn artwork from our studio, Pina Indoor/Outdoor in aquamarine is a charming pineapple pattern...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Double Sided Silk Velvet Cushion - Style #567DS
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of luxury and vibrancy to your home with our Silk Velvet Cushions. Featuring a bold and colorful design on the front, these cushions b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk, Velvet

LLAMA Hand Embroidered Decorative Pillows in Ivory Upholstery ANDEAN, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative pillows with hand-embroidered llama motif from Zuleta, Imbabura, and waterproof velvet or upholstery fabric. Embracing sumptuous luxury, these decorative pillows showcase...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Textiles

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Style #552
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of luxury and vibrancy to your home with our Silk Velvet Cushions. Featuring a bold and colorful design on the front, these cushions bring an artistic statement to any sp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Ginger Oblong Shaped
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 no Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Ginger, Back Side with Suede, Cushion size: 30 x 45 cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Suede

Embroidered Dragon Linen Pillow with Tassels - Yellow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
This cushion is a striking accent piece, featuring a fully embroidered dragon on a linen base, with playful tassels at each corner. Perfect for adding texture and personality to your...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Happy Pillow White Velvet with Teal Fringes
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

Adele Stone Gold Velvet Lumbar Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich ivory velvet Adele pillow with asymetrical silver foil stripes and hand beaded embroidery. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Adele Stone Gold Velvet Lumbar Pillow
$239 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Handmade 100% Royal Baby Alpaca Sill Herringbone Throw by Fells/Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
About The Sill throw by Fells Andes is designed in San Francisco and handmade in the Andes, supporting local culture and craft. Made from 100% Royal Baby...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca

Boucle Lined Linen with Brown Velvet Back Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece) Overall: 24”W x 15”D x 24”H Price As Shown: $750 as a pair How We Work: Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design and manufacturing company The Tailore...
Category

2010s American Modern Textiles

Materials

Bouclé, Down, Feathers

Artic White Happy Velvet Pillow with Multicolour Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This elegant cushion from the limited-edition Artic Collection is a romantic accent piece that will make a glamorous statement in any interior decor. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Hand Embroidered Linen Pillow - Yellow Dragon
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your space with our stunning linen embroidered dragon cushion, featuring intricate detailing and playful tassels at each corner. The bold dragon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Pair Hand Woven Suede Cushions Colour Mandarine Square Shaped
Located in Hamburg, DE
This hand woven Suede cushions colour Mandarine will bring colour to your interior. The cushions are hand crafted in Germany with suede leather from Italy dyed to our colour specific...
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Suede

Sayra Lumber Pillow, Black Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Sayra Lumbar pillow features a plush black velvet base with an asymmetrical gold embroidered brush stroke. Perfect modern addition to any room. Size: 14”x 20” Features Zipper...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Sayra Lumber Pillow, Black Gold
$239 Sale Price / item
20% Off

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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