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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modern Vanilla Weave Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the serene sophistication of the Modern Vanilla Weave Decorative Pillow by MOGUL. This elegant pair is meticulously crafted using high-quality woven cotton, delivering a s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Modern Mushroom Weave Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Modern Mushroom Weave Decorative Pillow by MOGUL. Meticulously crafted, the cotton weave provides a soft yet structured texture that rad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Modern Stone Weave Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted with an artisanal touch, the Modern Stone Weave Decorative Pillow by MOGUL exude understated elegance. The woven cotton material boasts a soft yet durable texture, showcasing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Branson Embroidery 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Branson Embroidery with a knife edge finish. This geometric textile is a play on an argyle and features an embroidered pattern with rickrack-ish edging. Pillow i...
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Polyester
Schumacher Sikar Embroidery 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sikar Embroidery by Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Schumacher with a self welt finish finish. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper closure.
Category
2010s North American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
$357 / item
Modern Tan Silk Weave Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your living space with the Modern Tan Silk Weave Decorative Pillow by MOGUL, a stunning combination of refined elegance and timeless craftsmanship. These pillows feature a lu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Modern White Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your interior with the Modern White Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL. These pillows exude a timeless elegance, offering a pristine white velvet surface that feels sumptuousl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Modern Black Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Black Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL embodies the essence of understated luxury and timeless elegance. Crafted from premium velvet in a deep, jet-black hue, these pillo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Modern Evergreen Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of botanical elegance to your interiors with the Modern Evergreen Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL. These luxurious pillows feature a rich evergreen hue that evokes a se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Modern Graphite Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your space with the Modern Graphite Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL, a perfect blend of sophistication and subtle elegance. The deep graphite hue, a rich and versatile shad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Modern Dove Gray Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Enhance your living space with the understated elegance of the Pair of Modern Dove Gray Velvet Decorative Pillows by MOGUL, a perfect fusion of luxury and versatility. Crafted from p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Iconic Leopard 22" Pillow in Linen
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 Belgian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
"Lido " Fuchsia Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido " fuchsia pillow by Le Lampade
The " Lido" is a hand woven, hand tufted and channeled pillow made in Italy. The background is a rich merino wool ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Pair of Modernist Pillows in Striated Sea Foam Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of modernist pillows were realized in the United States during the 21st century. They feature square bodies that covered in a soft ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Zanzibar Trellis Matte Winter Mint Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Zanzibar Trellis Matte in Winter Mint. Inspired by decorator Elsie de Wolfe's trellised rooms, this fretwork pattern wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
2 "Lido" Fuchsia Pillows by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido" Fuchsia pillow by Le Lampade
The " Lido" is a hand woven, hand tufted and channeled pillow made in Italy. The background is a rich wool felt wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
$950 / item
Schumacher Ainsley Stripe Indoor/Outdoor Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ainsley Stripe Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. This high-performance woven ikat stripe with a soft, supple hand has a mélange ground and the handmade fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Acrylic
Schumacher X Molly Mahon Buti
Tuk Tuk Pillow in Pink
Yellow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Buti on front with Tuk Tuk on back with a knife edge finish. A delightful small-scale floral-and-diamond pattern is paired with a charming...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Cynthia Embroidered Print Pillow in Black
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cynthia Embroidered Print with a knife edge finish. A hand printed botanical with hand embroidered details, this understated design features artful blossoms on a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Baudin Butterfly Chintz Blush Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 18" pillow features Baudin Butterfly in Blush. Inspired by the illustrations of the 17th century German naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian, butterflies and caterpillars make ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Jahanara Carpet Jade Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The leafy vines, delicate flowers and intricate medallions in our Jahanara carpet pattern evoke the artistry of an antique carpet. Printed on chunky linen, it's featured here as an 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Larson Tape
Piet Performance Linen Yellow Blue Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 16" pillow features Piet Performance Linen in Indigo paired with Larson Tape in Yellow & Blue. Hand woven cotton and jute make this geometric diamond tape the perfect mix ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles
Materials
Jute, Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Freeform Tape + Piet Performance Linen Black Two-Side Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 24" pillow features freeform tape in graphite. A whirling, twirling linear design beautifully embroidered on a linen ground, this tape is a fabulous finishing touch for pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Shengyou Toile Blue Linen Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Shengyou Toile in blue with Valentin silk tassel. Based on a priceless 18th century archive document by court painter Jea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
Schumacher x Veere Grenney Folly Opington Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Veere Grenney, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 16" x 16" pillow features Folly in Orpington Blue. An allover pattern reminiscent of coral, this pattern can stand alone or layer beautifully with just about any style or motif....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher x Veere Grenney Jake Quiet Pink Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Veere Grenney, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 16" pillow features Jake in Quiet Pink. Inspired by Moroccan fretwork, this chic ogee design was based on the painted walls of Veere's entryway in Tangier. Feather/down in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Nylon
Schumacher X Porter Teleo Binary Embroidery Black Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 20" x 20" pillow features binary embroidery in black with Barnett in Noir on the back. A stylish study of geometric shapes, this graphic black-and-white pattern by Porter Teleo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic
Schumacher Walker Blues Cotton Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Walker in Blues. Inspired by traditional rag rugs, this rich multicolored woven is the perfect upholstery go-to for its handmade appeal and stain-forgi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic
Schumacher Botanico Bronze Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Botanico in Bronze. A tropical design with a glamorous touch, this woven pattern features dense layers of lush palm fronds. It's a familiar motif made ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$473 / item
HAPPY FRAME Beige Velvet Cushion With Beige 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 Crusoe Ikat Sky Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Crusoe Ikat in Sky. Space-dyed yarns give this ikat a beautiful melange effect. With fabulous dimension, it makes for an eye-catching, worldly upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Mottley Grid Wren Cotton Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 16" x 16" pillow features Mottley Grid in Wren paired with Langham in Onyx on the back. A small-scale print, Mottley Grid is a handsome geometric design softened by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Zebra Palm Indoor/Outdoor Black Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 16" x 16" indoor/outdoor pillow features Zebra Palm in Black paired with Santa Margherita in Black on the back. A wildly popular pattern, Zebra Palm has been adapted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Acrylic, Polyester
Schumacher Corfu Navy Multi Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 20" x 20" pillow features Corfu in navy multi paired with Corfu stripe in navy on the back. Corfu is a rich Suzani print with embroidered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
"RISO" Handmade Wool Off-White Pillow by Le Lampade
By Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Cableknit" pillow is hand knitted in the finest Italian merino wool, has feather and down insert and concealed zipper. Made in Italy.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Feathers, Wool
Schumacher Papillion Velvet Pewter Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features our lively Papillon Velvet print, with whimsical butterflies silhouetted within an ogee trellis. Finished with Turkish Corners...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Caroline Hurley Tiasquam Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features our Tiasquam design. Originally handpainted on paper by textile artist Caroline Z Hurley, Tiasquam mimics the art of hand-blocking and has subtle varia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Celerie Kemble Bouquet Toss Floral Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Bouquet Toss, a linen and cotton blended fabric, in pink lemonade. Inspired by a vintage dress beloved by designer Celerie Kemble, this spirited, sligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Maggiore Damasco Midnight Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Maggiore Damasco in Midnight, a high-contrast pattern that has all the hallmarks of a classic Italian Damask. It is the epitome of La Dolce Vita. Feath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Regalia Blue Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Regalia in Blue, an artisanal print of mirrored silhouettes of rampant lions and stylized flowers on a textural union cloth ground. Feather/down fill i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Pair of Modernist Square Pillows in Ecru and Muted Gold Tones with Piping Detail
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of square modernist pillows features organic forms in muted gold hue- with piping in a matching tone- that float against an ecru bac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Pair of Textural Modernist Pillows in Taupe with Metallic Silver Thread
Located in New York, NY
This glamorous pair of pillows embody the modern sensibility and first-rate craftsmanship that we prize. Woven from imported cotton in taupe with angular striations in metallic silve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Travel Blanket Yellow Green Woven of Merino and Yak Wool by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 50% merino and 50% yak wool in Italy: Complete every style with some maritime luxurious material around your shoulders.
When traveling and made a constant companion, this travel blanket...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Velvet Ball Cushion Green And White
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
$156 / item
Set of Four Modern Beige Cotton Twill Pillows with Geometric Jacks Motif
Located in New York, NY
This refined set of four cotton twill pillows feature stylized and abstracted jacks- recalling the mobiles of Alexander Calder- set against an ecru toned background. With their neutr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Tangier Embroidery Moroccan Geometric Silver Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Modern meets Moroccan in this stunning geometric Schumacher pattern. Tangier Embroidery is a fretwork motif embroidered in thick rayon yarn adding dimension and sheen. Subtle variati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pair of Square Pillows in Patterned White Gold Italian Handwoven Silk
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of pillows has been fabricated, in the United States, from luxurious white gold silk sourced from Il Bel Paese, Italy. They offer a subtle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Pair of Modern Rectangular Striped Velvet Pillows in Neutral Silver
Gold Tones
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated pair of striped rectangular pillows features hues of champagne, oyster, smoked platinum, and charcoal hues with alternating black lines. The neutral tones of these...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Hand appliquéd quilted blue cushion with diagonal detail by G+S x 2LG Studio
Located in London, London
Name Granite+Smoke x 2LGStudio Salvage 'YCSWM' Blue diagonal cushion pillow.
Dimensions 60cm x 60cm
Colour Blues + Greens
Material Handmade and appliquéd by Granite + Smoke i...
Category
2010s British Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Pink, orange
peach woven recycled wool cushion, pillow made in the UK
Located in London, London
'Scatter' cushion pillow woven from recycled wool in navy and blue with yellow stitched edging by Granite + Smoke.
Our recycled wool blankets are woven at a historic, 150 year old m...
Category
2010s British Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Organic Material
Schumacher Zimba Large Scale Graphic Print Charcoal White Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
One of our most loved designs, zimba makes a graphically stylish statement. It is a memorable exuberant pattern that makes a modern and contemporary accent to any interior or setting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Soft Green Windowpane Plaid with Down Alternative Fill Lumbar Pillow
Located in Tulsa, OK
Lumbar pillow
SR Hughes custom made soft green windowpane plaid zippered pillow covers are a soft and cozy wool fabric. Inserts are down alternative.
P...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Custom Double Sided Merino Shearling Pillow in Black Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful custom double sided short hair Merino shearling pillow in black color. Very soft and luxurious in touch with modern appeal. It is made of genuine shearing with a zipper enc...
Category
2010s American Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
"Ostia" Handmade Wool Grey Pillow
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Cableknit" pillow is hand knotted in the finest Italian merino wool, has feather and down insert and concealed zipper. Made in Italy.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Feathers, Wool
Double Rectangle Pink Velvet Pink and White
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
$103 / item
Printed Velvet Pillow Smudge Jade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed cotton velvet front and solid Belgian linen back, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
$248 / item
Printed Linen Pillow Gum Drop Rosehip
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
$238 / item
"Lido " White
Brown Pillow by Le Lampade
By Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido " Fuchsia pillow by Le Lampade
The "Lido" is a hand woven, hand tufted and channeled pillow made in Italy. The background is a rich merino wool felt with natural wool channels...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
"Lido II" Red Merino Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lido II" black merino wool pillow by Le Lampade
100% merino wool handwoven, hand-channeled and tufted, black pillow with feather insert and concealed zipper. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
"Palermo" Handmade Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Palermo" pillow is handmade and handwoven using a natural linen/cotton fabric, featuring fringe border of same material, feather and down insert with concealed zipper. 100% natu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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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