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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Maple in Wisteria 16" x 24" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Maple Wisteria lumbar pillow features original artwork by Bonnie Ashley of Bonnie & Neal, printed on white linen. The reverse of the cushion features the same design printed on o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Magic Mountain Dragon in Porcelain 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Magic Mountain Dragon with a Knife Edge finish. Foo dogs and fire-breathing dragons animate this fantastic, symmetrical print on a linen ground. It's an adventur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ziggurat Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ziggurat with a knife edge finish. Back of pillow is Lange Glazed Linen. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper closure.
*If out of stock,...
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Ocean in Khaki 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Ocean Khaki 20" pillow features original artwork by Bonnie Ashley of Bonnie & Neal, printed on white linen. The reverse of the cushion features the same design printed on oat lin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Elias Pink Red Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 14" x 14" pillow features Elias in Pink and Red. This simple and reversible woven is made from natural fibers giving it stylish versatility. Feather/down insert included; self-w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Hickox Indoor Outdoor 16" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This indoor/outdoor pillow features Hickox with a Knife Edge finish. It's hard to believe that natural linen can be weatherproof, but this stylish medium-scale stripe resists fading,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ashoka 16" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ashoka Tape with a Knife Edge finish. With a winding, embroidered floral design accentuated with French Knots, Ashoka Tape adds an element of handcrafted beauty....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Tortola Indoor Outdoor 18" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tortola with a Knife Edge finish. Inspired by basket designs, this concentric diamond pattern is woven from Dralon acrylic yarns. Textured and extremely durable,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Hickox Indoor Outdoor 16" Pillow in Yellow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This indoor/outdoor pillow features Hickox with a Knife Edge finish. It's hard to believe that natural linen can be weatherproof, but this stylish medium-scale stripe resists fading,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Hickox Indoor Outdoor 20" Pillow in Yellow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This indoor/outdoor pillow features Hickox with a Knife Edge finish. It's hard to believe that natural linen can be weatherproof, but this stylish medium-scale stripe resists fading,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ando Block Print 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ando Block Print with a knife edge finish. A soft yet contemporary design, Ando Hand-Block Print in ivory & charcoal-on-natural features a unique geometric patte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Mirabelle 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Mirabelle with a self welt finish. Contemporary and fresh, Mirabelle in cherry-and-blush is based on a delightful 1920s pattern of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Saranda Flower 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Saranda Flower and is finished with a flange in Langham High Performance. Inspired by traditional Indian hand-block designs, this royal-colored Saranda Flower Em...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$494 / item
Schumacher Ashoka 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ashoka Tape with a Knife Edge finish. With a winding, embroidered floral design accentuated with French Knots, Ashoka Tape adds an element of handcrafted beauty....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ashoka 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ashoka Tape with a Knife Edge finish. With a winding, embroidered floral design accentuated with French Knots, Ashoka Tape adds an element of handcrafted beauty....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ohara Stripe I/O 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ohara Stripe I/O with a knife edge finish. This next-gen indoor-outdoor fabric is a woven stripe that marries durability with the decadent look and feel of a bou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Brigitte Stripe 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Brigitte Stripe with a fringe finish. The perfect thin stripe, not too casual and not too dressy. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ashoka 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ashoka Tape with a Knife Edge finish. With a winding, embroidered floral design accentuated with French Knots, Ashoka Tape adds an element of handcrafted beauty....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Wyatt Corduroy 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Wyatt Corduroy with a knife edge finish. With super soft quarter-inch wales, great texture and a performance finish, Wyatt in winter white is our most versatile ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Horst Stripe Grisaille Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Horst Stripe in Grisaille. Woven in Italy, this versatile multi-width stripe is a stylish and durable option for upholstery and a great foundation for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Schumacher Brigitte Stripe 16" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Brigitte Stripe with a fringe finish. The perfect thin stripe, not too casual and not too dressy. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Indio Ikat Green Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Indio Ikat in Green paired with Presidio Ikat in Peacock on the back. Indio Ikat's soft lattice pattern is a true handmade warp print with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$246 / item
Schumacher Elena Paisley Stripe 22" Pillow in Green
By Schumacher
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 to both prints and plains. Pil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Piet Performance Linen Flax Two-Sided Pillow with Maracana Pom Tape
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 24" pillow features Piet Performance Linen in Flax, paired with Maracana Pom trim in Black. Versatile and stylish, Piet Performance Linen is also tough. Finished with Nano...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic, Polyester
Schumacher Talitha Embroidery Blackwork Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow showcases Talitha in Blackwork, an embroidered casement with a delicate and exotic look. Chain stitched on a linen-blend ground, its stylized floral medallions ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Ming Fret Velvet 18" Pillow in Bronze
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Ming Fret in bronze, a velvet interpretation of our popular Ming Fret pattern, derived from a traditional Chinese motif. Chic and elegant, its raised, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Paul Poiret Ananas Tropical Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Ananas in Tropical. A lush landscape of pineapples nestled among banana leaves, Ananas was designed in 1930 by Paul Poiret exclusively for Schumacher. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Chinois Fret 22" x 14" Pillow in Sky/Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chinois Fret with a knife edge finish. Chinois is a timeless fretwork motif in a fresh, modern palette. Back of pillow is Gainsborough Velvet. Pillow includes a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Le Matelot Peacock Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Le Matelot in Peacock. Cut velvet stripes pop on a crisp cotton ground, making this uniquely scaled and tonal pattern the epi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Kata 24" x 12" Pillow in Light Neutral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Kata with a knife edge finish. An abstract take on a Tibetan tiger pattern, denim-colored Kata is a fabulous, upholstery weight, flat weave fabric with a little ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Cheetah Velvet 22" Pillow in Java
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cheetah Velvet with a knife edge finish. A small-scale design with a big repeat, this wildly chic, cut velvet animal pattern stands out against a looped ground. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Zsuzsa 22" Pillow in Chambray
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zsuzsa with a knife edge finish. A remarkable weave of flat and fluffy chenille yarns, Zsuzsa in chambray is a large-scale, deconstructed geometric pattern creat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Polyester
Schumacher Corail Velvet 22" Pillow in Mediterranean
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Corail Velvet by Timothy Corrigan for Schumacher. This freeform coral pattern by designer Timothy Corrigan is done as a cut velvet, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ojai Paisley Mark D. Sikes Red Two-Sided Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 35" x 18" hand painted cotton linen union cloth pillow features Ojai Paisley in red, an open and organic design that evokes traditional Indian textiles. Feather/down fill insert...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Greta 20" Pillow in Grey
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Greta with a self welt finish. A beautiful mid-scale floral with the look of a damask, Greta has an elevated mirrored motif that’s te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Tiah Cove 22" Pillow in Ivory on Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tiah Cover by Caroline Hurley for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Tiah Cove was designed by artist Caroline Z Hurley in her Brooklyn studio. Both organic an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Caroline Hurley Cedar Tree Neck Sky Two-Sided Cotton Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Cedar tree neck, a cotton and linen blended fabric, in Sky. Based on a painting by designer and artist Caroline Z Hurley, Ced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Hand appliquéd quilted lilac pink cushion with diagonal detail, G+S x 2LGstudio
Located in London, London
Name Granite+Smoke x 2LGStudio Salvage 'YCSWM' Lilac diagonal cushion pillow.
Dimensions 60cm x 60cm
Colour Lilac/Soft pink, Orange detail
Material Handmade and appliquéd by ...
Category
2010s British Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Tiah Cove 20" Pillow in Ivory on Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tiah Cover by Caroline Hurley for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. Tiah Cove was designed by artist Caroline Z Hurley in her Brooklyn studio. Both organic an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Tulip
Seed 24" x 12" Pillow in Iron
Indigo
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tulip on front with Seed on back, both by Molly Mahon for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. In Tulip, simple floral motifs are almost personified, reaching ou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Ashoka 16" x 11" Pillow in Citron
Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ashoka Tape with a knife edge finish. With a winding, embroidered floral design accentuated with French Knots, Ashoka Tape adds an element of handcrafted beauty....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Polyester
Wool Blanket Geometrics Blue Woven of Merino and Cashmere by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 90% merino and 10% cashmere in Scotland: This exquisite throw in different blues is the perfect flattering and warming companion for e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Plaisirs De La Chine Pastoral Emerald Green Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This Schumacher Classic pattern is a fanciful large scale pastoral based on a 1930s document. The artisanal table-print technique produces a layered, painterly effect. Featured as a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Freeform Black Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 20" x 20" pillow features Freeform in black, paired with Piet Performance Linen in Noir on the back. Freeform features a dynamic scrolling, curvilinear pattern print...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Velvet Ball Cushion Brown
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO Décor Velvet Ball Cushion is the new outstanding decorative pillow , that will enhance any contemporary and modern living. Elegant and minimal, striking in its simplicity, this r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$155 / item
Hand appliquéd quilted green cushion with diagonal detail by G+S x 2LG Studio
Located in London, London
Name Granite+Smoke x 2LGStudio Salvage 'YCSWM' Green diagonal cushion pillow.
Dimensions 60cm x 60cm
Colour Greens + Blues
Material Handmade and appliquéd by Granite + Smoke ...
Category
2010s British Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Sangomar Applique 22" Pillow in Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sangomar Applique with a self welt finish. Curvaceous, undulating lines of appliqué create a striking contrast with a chunky, solid twill ground for a laid-back...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Schumacher Sangomar Applique 22" Pillow in Cintron
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sangomar Applique with a self welt finish. Curvaceous, undulating lines of appliqué create a striking contrast with a chunky, solid twill ground for a laid-back...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Schumacher Sangomar Applique 22" Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sangomar Applique with a self welt finish. Curvaceous, undulating lines of appliqué create a striking contrast with a chunky, solid twill ground for a laid-back...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Schumacher Ming Fret Velvet 22" Pillow in Emerald
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 22" x 22" pillow features Ming Fret in Emerald, a velvet interpretation of our popular Ming Fret pattern, derived from a traditional Chinese motif. Chic and elegant, its raised,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Palm Leaf Luxury Silk Pillow, Monochrome and Gold Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Embrace your wildest side with our luxury silk 'Palm' cushion from our Tropics range
This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge
Inspired by the d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
HAPPY FRAME Light Grey Velvet Cushion With Light Grey 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
Schumacher Iconic Leopard 20" Pillow Two-Sided Pillow in Graphite
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard Fabric (Item# 175722) with a Self-Welt finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. In 11 versatile colors, it's eternally chic. Pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Iconic Leopard 20" x 14" Lumbar Pillow Two-Sided Pillow in Graphite
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard Fabric (Item# 175722) with a Self-Welt finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. In 11 versatile colors, it's eternally chic. Pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Cybele Embroidery Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cybele Embroidery Fabric (Item# 79472) with a knife edge finish. Recalling a sumptuous antique textile, this refined linen features a series of regal, finely emb...
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Polyester
$474 / item
Schumacher Forest + Lani 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Forest on the front (Item# 179120, Forest Fabric) with Lani on the back (Item# 179181, Lani Fabric), both by Molly Mahon for Schumache...
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Nylon
$215 / item
Schumacher Talitha Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Talitha Tape (item# 70645, TALITHA TAPE) with a knife edge finish. Inspired by a document in our archives, this tape brings the appeal of graphic, ethnic embroid...
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Polyester
$348 / item
Schumacher Hearts + Coffee Bean 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Hearts on front Item# 179590, Hearts Fabric) with Coffee Bean on back (item# 179200, Coffee Bean Fabric), both by Molly Mahon for Schu...
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Nylon
$260 / item
Modern Tobacco Suede Decorative Pillows by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Modern Tobacco Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL exudes timeless luxury and sophistication. The warm tobacco hue evokes a sense of co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Suede
Modern Sage Suede Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your living space with the Modern Sage Suede Decorative Pillow by MOGUL, a perfect blend of elegance and comfort. The rich sage hue, reminiscent of serene natural landscapes,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Suede
$290 / 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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