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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Schumacher Albizia Embroidery Blue Green Linen Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Albizia Embroidery in blue and green. Pattern meets texture in Albizia Embroidery with its fresh take on a traditional tobacco leaf motif. Stitched on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Black and Yellow Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Blue and Golden Yellow Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Black and Yellow Geometric Design Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Grey and Yellow Geometric Circle Design Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Gray and Yellow Geometric Circle Design Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Black and Yellow Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Black and Yellow Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Gray and Yellow Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Silk
Natural Hemp Pillow Cover Solid White 20" x 20"
Located in Houston, TX
Looking for a sustainable and eco-friendly addition to your home decor? Check out our hemp pillow cover, perfect for adding a natural touch to your living space. Made from high-quali...
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Hemp
Schumacher Mark D. Sikes Santa Barbara Ikat Indigo Two-Sided Cotton Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow showcases Santa Barbara Ikat in Indigo, a true warp-printed and woven ikat. This unique medium-scale stripe is remarkable on its own, but is also a wonderful companion to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Paul Poiret Hydrangea Document Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Hydrangea, a linen and cotton blended fabric, in Document. In this large-scale design, which Paul Poiret created exclusively for Schumacher in 1930, cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Fauna 18" x 12" Pillow in Dusty Pink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Fauna 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 early 20th-cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Hand Embroidered Linene Pillow - Orange
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Brighten up your space with our embroidered velvet fruit collection pillow, featuring vibrant designs of oranges, lemons, and other fruits. The intricate embroidery on a linen base a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
$137 / item
Yin Bonbon Chouval Pillow, Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Named after the traditional pastry from the Island of Martinique, the “Bonbon Chouval" was a horse pastry sold on patronal feast. Its careless shape recalls happy childhood memories!...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
$383 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Glacier 1 Silk Pillow, Light Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diverse in beauty, glacier inspires hand-painted expression in desaturated hues. Rippling ice and water flows fill the space as the pillow brings to life the twinkle and beauty of an...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
$239 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Teal, yellow
lilac woven double sided recycled wool blankets made in the UK
Located in London, London
'Pill' double sided blanket woven from recycled wool in teal, purple, yellow + white by Granite + Smoke.
Our recycled wool blankets are woven at a historic, 150 year old mill in the...
Category
2010s English Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Pomegranates
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handwoven from silk velvet, this Ikat cushion brings a unique touch to your home with its rich texture and vibrant design. Perfect for adding a splash of colour to your living room, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Hand-Embroidered Velvet Pillow - Lion
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring a touch of nature-inspired luxury to your space with this Red Velvet Cushion featuring an exquisitely embroidered lion. Crafted from rich, sumptuously soft velvet, the deep red...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$143 / item
Zebra Yellow Fringed Cushion
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Elevate any living space with the Zebra Yellow Fringed Cushion, a stunning embodiment of elegance and artisanal craftsmanship. This striking cushion features a distinctive zebra-insp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$221 / item
Schumacher Le Citron 20" Pillow in Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Le Citron by Johnson Hartig for Libertine for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Le Citron in natural is a wonderfully charming fabric ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$321 / item
Schumacher Hothouse Flowers 18" Pillow in Spark
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Hothouse Flowers by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a self welt finish. A classic tree of life pattern with a twist. The dramatically scaled print combines st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Chimay Stripe Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Bronze
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chimay Stripe Velvet with a knife edge finish. This luxurious textural design features multiwidth velvet stripes with subtle strié effects and a delicate diamond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Janis Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Janis Velvet with a self welt finish. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Pill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Gervasoni C. Ghost GR Pillow in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni C. Ghost GR pillow in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
Cushion in dacron and down, 80 x 80 cm
Additional Information:
Material: Upholstery
Upholstery: White L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Upholstery
Schuamcher Elkhart 16" Pillow in Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Elkart with a knife edge finish. Elkhart is a soft, artisanal small woven check with a wonderfully homespun quality. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wood
Printed Paisley with Embroidered Paisley with Electric Green Back
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 18”W x 10”D x 18”H
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials chosen fo...
Category
2010s Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Down, Feathers
Shumacher Dixon Embroidered 25x16" Print Pillow in Neutral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Embroidered Print Linen with a knife edge finish. A series of stepped lines is handprinted with pigment ink on a linen ground and then embroidered along th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Tiraz Velvet in Indigo 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tiraz Velvet with a knife edge finish. Nothing gives that refined old-world look more than an antique carpet upholstered on a p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Cream Lumbar Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from modern Turkish Kilim.
12'' x 21'
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$119 Sale Price
25% Off
Shabby Chic Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a shabby chic Turkish rug.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$239 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Neutral Turkish Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Turkish Oushak rug in beige and brown.
18'' x 18''
Category
20th Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$159 Sale Price
20% Off
Shumacher Gerry Embroidery 14" Pillow B in Document
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gerry Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Hand-stitched flora and fauna enliven rolling hills in this full coverage embroidery d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Jasmine I/O 24x12" Pillow in Indigo
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jasmine Indoor/Outdoor by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a self welt finish. Inspired by traditional Indian block prints, Jasmine Indoor/Outdoor in indigo by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
White with Green Dots / Spots Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 20”W x 12”D x 20”H
Price As Shown: $600 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
Linen, Down, Feathers
$600 / set
Schumacher Pomegranate Print Petal Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow is in the lively pomegranate print in petal, which was inspired by an antique resist print. It's a classic, versatile botanical...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Multi-Color Feather Printed Dragon Fruit Velvet Fabric Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 19”W x 12”D x 19”H
Price As Shown: $1,120 as a pair
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet, Down, Feathers
Ra Pillow in Green, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ra by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and named for the Egyptian sun god, Ra is a dynamic geometric design that...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$325 / item
Schumacher Cybele Embroidery in Natural 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cybele Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Recalling a sumptuous antique textile, this refined linen features a series of regal, finely embroidered floral medal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
HAPPY FRAME Light Blue Velvet Cushion With Light Blue Piping
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The Happy Frame Collection will make a refined statement in any interior decor. The simple cloudy velvet cover combines with the border velvet frame , outlined its refined silhouette...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Green Aqua Black Stripey Animalesque Ball Pillow
By Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Measurements:
Outside: 12”Dia. x 12”H
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Cut Velvet Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cut velvet vall pillow
Measurements:
Outside: 12” diameter x 12” height
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball P...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$670 / item
Schumacher Artigianale Italian Handwoven Cotton Wool White Two-Sided 23" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
These custom pillows in our Artigianale collection are a marriage of Old World craftsmanship and modern design sensibility. Hand woven and craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Feathers, Wool, Cotton
Schumacher Marion Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Prussian
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marion Velvet Tape with a knife edge finish. A scrolling leaf pattern in jacquard cut velvet gives this sky-colored accessory a luster that's positively luxuriou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Gilded Star Block Print Pillow in Green, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gilded Star Block Print by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor and printed by hand on a soft linen ground, Gilded S...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$295 / item
Pink Stripe Tie Dye Linen Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 20”W x 12”D x 20”H
Price As Shown: $550 as a pair
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design a...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Feathers
$550 / set
Schumacher Elsa 20x14" Pillow in Sandstone
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Elsa. A fanciful pattern enlivened by writhing stylized snakes, Elsa fabric in sandstone has sophisticated and seductive charm. Pillow is finished with a welt in Cedric Cotton Lip Cord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Pale Blue Cut Velvet Purple Velvet Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 19”W x 10”D x 19”H
Price As Shown: $700 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
Velvet, Down, Feathers
Linen Blue Dot Patterned and Velvet Back Square Pillows (Needs Review)
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 22”W x 10”D x 22”H
Price As Shown: $1,530 as a pair
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Down, Feathers
Schumacher Elsa 20x14" Pillow in Moonstone
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Elsa. A fanciful pattern enlivened by writhing stylized snakes, Elsa fabric in moonstone has sophisticated and seductive charm. Pillow is finished with a welt in Cedric Cotton Lip Cord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Shumacher Rolling Hills 18x12" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rolling Hills with a knife edge finish. Charming animals gambol within a naïve landscape in this whimsical full-coverage print. This design preserves the rustic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Abstract Baby Blue and Baby Pink Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Measurements:
Outside: 12”W x 12”Dia.
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$550 / item
Schumacher Buena Vista 22" Pillow in Indigo
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Buena Vista with a knife edge finish. A wonderful, blanket-like woven stripe that's simple yet sophisticated, Buena Vista in indigo ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Chevron Velvet 22" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chevron Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous combination of plush ombré and delicate accent stripes, this luxe chevron has a dynamic presence. Pillow incl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 18" Pillow in Tortoise
By Schumacher
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
Shumacher Ananas 18" Pillow in Peacock
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ananas with a knife edge finish. A lush landscape of pineapples nestled among banana leaves, Ananas was designed in 1930 by Paul Poiret exclusively for Schumache...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Janis Velvet 18" Pillow in Moonstone
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Janis Velvet with a self welt finish. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Pill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 22" Pillow in Fushia
By Schumacher
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
Ottoman Costumes Turkish Hardcover, January 1, 1986 Coffee Table Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ottoman Costume Book (Turkish) Hardcover, January 1, 1986.
by Fenerci Mehmed Fenerci MehmeT Album (Author)
From the 15th century on, Europeans attemp...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Montecito Medallion 18" Pillow in Leaf Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Montecito Medallion by Mark D. Sikes for Schumacher with a self welt finish. This stunning large-scale medallion in leaf green evokes timeless motifs from India ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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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