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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
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 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
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
Schumacher Manta Performance Blue Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 22" x 22" pillow features Manta Performance in blue. A layered geometric inspired by indigenous motifs, this high performance woven has a vintage look and the satisfying weight ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Contemporary Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of luxury and color to your space with our silk velvet cushions, available in an array of vibrant Ikat designs. Each cushion combines rich textures with bold patterns, br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
$107 / item
Schuamcher Fancy Beasts I/O 18" Pillow in Coral Cheetah
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Fancy Beasts Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. An imaginative take on familiar motifs, this stylish fabric features a chic combination of bamboo lattice a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Fantastical Zebra Peacock Oversized Pillow with Striped Wool Back
Located in Greenwich, CT
Oversized pillow stuffed with feather/down. Featuring exotic zebra peacock printed linen, primary orange linen flange and peak-a-boo surprise striped...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Feathers
Schuamcher Kava Cay I/O 18" Pillow in Mango
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Kava Cay Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A loose, leafy floral inspired by a vintage batik, Kava Cay Indoor/Outdoor in mango is a beautifully detailed m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Erindale 22" Pillow in Spice
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Erindale with a knife edge finish. The perfect marriage of modern and rustic, Erindale in spice is a striking patchwork made of hand-dyed cotton-jute. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper closure. *If out of stock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wood
$435 / item
Embroidered Decorated Linen Velvet Fabric Square Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 15”W x 5”D x 15”H
Price As Shown: $1,180 as a pair
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design ...
Category
2010s Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Feathers
Pale Green-Blue Sploch Velvet Square Pillows
Located in Greenwich, CT
(About the Piece)
Overall: 20”W x 8”D x 20”H
Price As Shown: $755 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
Velvet, Down, Feathers
Fantasy Lynx Linen with Fringe Throw Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fantastical lynx printed linen on pillow face with grey boucle on back and brush fringe trim.
Measurements:
Overall: 16”W x 13”H
Price As Shown: $1,225 as a pair
COM Price: $...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
$1,225 / set
Schumacher Loulou 18" Pillow in Opal
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Loulou. An elegant abstract design inspired by classic bargello tapestries, Loulou fabric in opal is a textural tour de force that combines several different weave structures for a stunning effect. Pillow is finished with a welt in Gustave Silk Lip Cord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Schuamcher Acanthus Stripe 30" Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Acanthus Stripe by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. This pattern is a stylized stripe based on a classic ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Georgia Wildflowers 22" Pillow in Neutral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Georgia Wildflowers with a knife edge finish. Inspired by a midcentury pattern in our archive, Georgia Wildflowers in neutral is a stylized silhouette design printed on cotton-linen union cloth. This appealing mid-scale botanical, with its delicate grid of flowers, has the graphic simplicity and artisanal quality of a hand-printed textile. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper closure.
*If out of stock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Rosina Floral 18" Pillow in Marigold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rosina Floral with a knife edge finish. Featuring a unique woven rosebud pattern, Rosina Floral in cornflower is an appealing dimensional design with an embroide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Palm Print Lumbar Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Down/feather stuffed Lumbar Pillows. Covered in a luxurious combination of fabrics; a palm print on a creamy silk ground on the front and a woven silver le...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather, Silk
$1,200 / set
Schuamcher Bellini I/O 16" Pillow in Sand
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bellini Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. Soft bouclé yarns give this chic small-scale scallop pattern its fabulous texture, unique dimension and lovely h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schuamcher Cabanon Stripe 20" Pillow in Rose
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cabanon Stripe with a fringe finish. A classic combination of flowers and stripes, this delicate small-scale design has a lovely handprinted look. Cabanon Stripe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Dixon Mohair in Vicuna 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Mohair Weave with a Knife Edge finish. With a brushed and felted finish, this mohair weave has a plush texture and exceptionall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Jokhang Tiger Velvet in Red
Green 20 x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Jokhang Tiger Velvet by Johnson Hartig/Libertine for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Designed by Johnson Hartig, the Tibetan tiger motif is recast as a mult...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Crawford Check 18 x 12" Pillow in Indigo
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Crawford Check with a box pleat finish. Inspired by an 18th-century fabric used for curtains and valances, Crawford Chec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Wentworth Embroidery Chambray Linen Cotton Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Wentworth Embroidery Fabric (Item# 75475) with a Knife Edge finish. The embroidery has an elegant cross-stitching on jute and linen with subtle tonal variations ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Indah Batik Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Indah Batik with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Inspired by traditional Indonesian resist-dye techniques, Indah Batik in indigo is a wonderfully versatil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$353 / item
Linen Pillow with Grey Leather Trimming and Tassel
Located in Dural, AU
Designed by Australian Designer, Emily Barbara this captivating 100% linen pillow features an intricate handwoven kangaroo leather detailing complimented with a sophisticated soft le...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Mixco in Jewel 18 x 12" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mixco with a knife edge finish. This extraordinary brocade panel is hand-woven and -embroidered on a backstrap loom by master Maya women weavers in Guatemala. Ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$524 / item
Contemporary Wool and Cotton Pillow In Gray and Beige with Geometric Parttern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Geometric Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow In White
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Beige and Gray Modern Geometric Wool and Cotton Pillow
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modern Chic Wool and Cotton Pillow With Striped Design In 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 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow With Striped Pattern In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Boho Chic Style Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Boho Chic Style Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow In Gray and Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Boho Chic Style Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow In Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 20" x 20" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modern Chic Wool and Cotton Pillow With Geometric Pattern In Ivory
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
Beige Modern Boho Chic Style Wool and Cotton Pillow
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
Ivory Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow With Striped Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's look with a chic Modern Wool and Cotton Pillow, meticulously handmade with opulent materials, in a 16" x 24" size. This Once-Size Pillow has a beige back color.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Modern Round Ball Pillow in Cut Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern round ball pillow was hand sewn at our studio in Norwalk, CT. The pillow is made with a lustrous and durable cut velvet fabric.
Measurements: 9" height x 12" diameter.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$640 / item
Modern Geometric Wool and Cotton Pillow In Muted Tones
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
Contemporary Chic Wool and Cotton Pillow In 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
Gray Contemporary Chic Wool and Cotton Pillow
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
Schumacher Katsugi 22" Pillow in Blues
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Theodora Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Inspired by the folkloric embellishments on an antique Ukrainian blouse, Theodora Embroidery in red features a pair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Janis Velvet Blue Lumbar Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 16" pillow features Janis Velvet in blue. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Feather/do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Schumacher Iconic Leopard 18" Pillow in Fuschia/Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard with a self welt finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. In 11 versatile colors, it's eternally chic. Pillow includes a feathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Geometric Pattern Rainbow Ball Pillow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Firm down/feather stuffed ball pillow covered in Confetti colored cut velvet. Can be customized in size and fabric. Ask about current availability of shown ball.
Measurements:
12” ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$735 / item
Double Mustard Cushion
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The geometrical shape of this elegant cushion is adorned with a stunning cover that is sophisticated and fresh, adding a delicate decorative accent to a modern living room.
The con...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$100 / item
Flamingo Ball Pillow W Printed Cotton, Matthew Williamson Print
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ball pillow with Matthew Williamson printed 100% cotton. Ask about other colors.
Measurements:
Outside: 12” diameter x 12" height
Disclaimer: Due to their handcrafted nature, the fi...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Indali Bordered Linen 30" x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Indali Bordered Linen with a knife edge finish. The unique beauty of Indali Linen in rose-and-indigo lies in its faithful interpretation of the original 1920s bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Khan
s Park in Chambray 20 x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Khan's Park with a self welt finish. A veritable bestiary of stylized animals, this linen and cotton blend recalls a medieval tapestry with elongated forms of fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24x12" 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
Schumacher Khilana Floral Delft Rose Linen Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this Schumacher pillow features Khilana Floral fabric in Delft & Rose, paired with a matching linen-cotton-blend fabric (in Delft) for th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Tan Boucle Kidney Pillow By MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of cozy elegance to your space with this stylish kidney pillow, crafted in luxuriously soft bouclé fabric. The elongated silhouette offers both comfort and sophistication...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Bouclé, Wool
$390 / item
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24 x 12" Pillow in Dove
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
Materials
Cotton
Gardenia Pillow in Rose, 16"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gardenia by Neisha Crosland. Inspired by 16th-century illustrations of the flora and fauna that explorer Ferdinand Magellan encountered in the New World, Neisha ...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$356 / item
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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