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Modern Textiles

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Happy Pillow White Velvet with Teal Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This exquisite square cushion will suit any decor with its neutral tones and refined allure. Padded with polyester fiber, the velvet removable cover boasts an elegant white color acc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Happy Linen Pillow Light Pink with Light Pink Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO DECOR happy linen pillow the perfect accent piece for an easy style update, this cushion makes a chic accent for any well-decorated home, adding charm to a bed, sofa, or your favo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Major Collection Cushion Velvet with Fringes Teal
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
With double soft padding the Major Collection is a stunning addition to a luxury classic or contemporary interior and a perfect piece to pair with the other cushions of LO Décor R...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Rock Collection Cushion Blue
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Crafted following artisan techniques, these cushions are distinguished by a bold, geometric design accented with delicate patterns of lines. Available in different nuances - pink, yellow, brick , blue, grey and beige – they can be easily mixed and matched with the other LO Decor contemporary collections, thanks the plain color on the back. The Rock Collection...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Large Nobsa Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Nobsa cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm Available in colors: grey/ grey/ cream,...
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Happy Birthday Cushion White Velvet with Black Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Elegant and refined pillow. Made of soft velvet with cotton trimmings, it looks like an original customizable gift, which certainly does not go unnoticed. Ideal for decorating bed r...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Happy Pillow Rectangle Teal Velvet with Teal Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The contrasting chromatic scheme characterizing this cushion lends it a distinct luxe yet restrained allure. It features soft padding in polyester fiber, while its rectangular silhou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Fringe Indianina 100% Cashmere Throw Beige
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO Decor Throws Collections showcase a contemporary take on a traditional design for a touch of timeless elegance. These generously sized Cashmere Throws give an aspirational edge to any living space. Stylish in its simplicity, this blanket is entirely handcrafted with an exceptionally soft texture with a distinguished beige surface. Super soft and wonderfully warm. Ideal to match the elegant and sophisticated LO Decor Cushions...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Textile

Happy Pillow Mongolia Wool Cushion Light Blue with Multicolor Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new Edition is focused on colour being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Fringe Cashmere and Silk THROW Beige
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO Decor Throws Collections showcase a contemporary take on a traditional design for a touch of timeless elegance. These generously sized Cashmere Throws give an aspirational edge to any living space. Stylish in its simplicity, this blanket is entirely handcrafted with an exceptionally soft texture with a distinguished beige surface. Super soft and wonderfully warm. Ideal to match the elegant and sophisticated LO Decor Cushions...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Textile, Silk

Happy Pillow MONGOLIA Wool Cushion Grey With Multicolor Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new Edition is focused on colour being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Happy Pillow Velvet Fuchsia with Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Tailored quality meets stylish allure in this stunning cushion, ideal to increase the comfort of a bed or sofa while not renouncing glamour. The rich inner padding is enveloped in pr...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Couple Happy Pillow Carbon and White Velvet with Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The contrasting chromatic scheme characterizing these couple of cushions lends it a distinct luxe yet restrained allure. It features soft padding in polyester fiber, while its rectan...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Etro Yotei Wool Throw Blanket, Gray, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delicate framed jacquard pattern, 100% wool through, gorgeous gray, dual side; Fringed edges, Dimensions: 55"L x 71" Made in Italy. MSRP 890 USD.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

LOCHANEL White Cushion Small
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
These stunning cushions boast the elegance of traditional patterns, enlivened with different textures and color combinations. Characterized by tone-on-tone color or by refined tweed ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Happy Pillow Velvet Fuchsia with Yellow Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new edition is focused on color being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional ac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Double Optical Brick Red Cushion
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 contrasting color and aesthetic balance of this accent piece make it the perfect throw accent to a sofa and armchair in a living room or private study. Entirely handmade, LO DECOR proposes DOUBLE OPTICAL and a DOUBLE VELVET - opaque and iridescent velvet on the front and iridescent on the back - in the nuances of: brick...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Happy Pillow Teal Velvet with Teal Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This exquisite square cushion will suit any decor with its neutral tones and refined allure. Padded with polyester fiber, the velvet removable cover boasts an elegant teal color acce...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Lochanel Black and White Cushion Small
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
These stunning cushions boast the elegance of traditional patterns, enlivened with different textures and color combinations. Characterized by tone-on-tone color or by refined tweed ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Spiga Herringbone Cushion White
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional accurate craftsmanship and Classic aesthetic balance. Fashioned of high-quality wool, these s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Happy Pillow Black Velvet with Black Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This exquisite square cushion will suit any decor with its neutral tones and refined allure. Padded with polyester fiber, the velvet removable cover boasts an elegant black color acc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Happy Linen Pillow White with Gray Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO DECOR Capri Linen Collection with the colourful (blue, light blue, white, cream) fringes and the traditional LO DECOR mood, remind the glamour and fashion of the exquisite timeless elegance of the Italian...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Capri Linen Pillow Grey with Multicolor Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO DECOR Capri Linen Collection with the colourful (blue, light blue, white, cream) fringes and the traditional LO DECOR mood, remind the glamour and fashion of the exquisite timeless elegance of the Italian...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Happy Pillow Sahara Beige with Multicolor Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This elegant cushion cover was carefully hand-sewn with soft, beige velvet and contoured by a prestigiuos multicolour cotton fringe. A sophisticated addition to a classic or contempo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Pair of “Adina” in Emerald Green Geometric Print Pillows
Located in Winder, GA
Woven in Turkey exclusively is "Adina" in emerald green. Features a gorgeous geometric design in rich emerald velvet on an oyster velvet background. Pillows will feature hidden inv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Custom Oatmeal Linen Chocolate Velvet Stripe Pillows
Located in Winder, GA
So sophisticated and stunning. My workroom wizards have taken a lovely woven linen in an oatmeal tone and added a wonderful deep chocolate velvet stripe down the center. Backing is t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Custom Oatmeal Linen Copper Mohair Stripe Pillows
Located in Winder, GA
So sophisticated and stunning. My workroom wizards have taken a lovely woven linen in an oatmeal tone and added a wonderful deep copper mohair velvet stripe down the center. Backing ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Linen

Pair of Custom White Linen Turquoise Velvet Stripe Pillows
Located in Winder, GA
So sophisticated and stunning. My workroom wizards have taken a lovely woven white linen in tone and added a wonderful deep turquoise velvet stripe down the center. The backing is th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Contemporary Manuel Canovas Marzac in Noir Pillows
Located in Winder, GA
From designer Manuel Canovas is Marzac in the color Noir pillows. This is light gold and black chenille woven in an ottoman pattern. This pillow is backed with jet black velvet that ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Pair of Colefax Fowler “Wilde” Blue Ivory Raised Velvet Pillows with Backs
Located in Winder, GA
This pair of fabulous pillow covers are fashioned from Colefax and Fowler's "Wild Leopard" raised velvet design with rich shades of Old Blue. The back is a coordinating ivory velvet ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Outrageous From Fabricut Embroidered Fabric Pillows
Located in Winder, GA
Listing is for one pair (2) 22” complete pillows with generous down inserts. Wonderful embroidered linen pattern from Fabricut. OUTRAGEOUS in Greenery colorway depicts soft slate oc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Custom Oatmeal Linen Copper Mohair Stripe Down-Filled Lumbar Pillow 12" x 24"
Located in Winder, GA
Product listing is for a lumbar pillow in the specified size - pillow in main image is only to represent fabric and pattern. All pillows are made to order and pattern placement varie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Linen

Pair of Clarence House “Jules Et Jim” Charcoal White Cream Pillows
Located in Winder, GA
This pair of pillows is stunning. Crafted from JULES ET JIM - a beautiful Italian cotton from Clarence House featuring Individual Romanesque visages on each pillow. They will be back...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Custom Classic with Popsicle Orange Velvet Panel Pillows
Located in Winder, GA
So sophisticated and stunning. My workroom wizards have taken a lovely woven linen in an oatmeal tone and added a vibrant Popsicle orange velvet stripe down the center. The backing i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Pair of Fabricut "Outrageous" Ocean Blue Embroidered Down Pillows 22
Located in Winder, GA
Wonderful embroidered linen pattern from Fabricut. OUTRAGEOUS in Ocean colorway depicts soft slate ocean blues with punches of aqua blue green in a modern abstract pattern. So fresh ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Custom Classic With Blush Velvet Panel Pillow Covers
Located in Winder, GA
So sophisticated and stunning. My workroom wizards have taken lovely woven linen in an oatmeal tone and added a beautiful blush velvet stripe down the center. The backing is the same...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Hermes Pillow Courbettes, Solid Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric Courbettes, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Meticulousl...
Category

2010s French Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool

Hand Woven Navy/Lilac Modern Blanket Double Sided Patterned Bed Throw Woven inUK
Located in London, GB
For this woven blanket We work closely with a 300 year old mill in Sudbury, Essex, UK. We have the utmost respect for their approach to making fabrics, their knowledge and experience...
Category

2010s English Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Bespoke Natural Pony Hide Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Off white, Grey brindle pony hide pillow with a grey cotton velvet back. Feather & Down insert, zipper on side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Textiles

Materials

Hide, Cotton

Ottoman Silk Handwoven Stripe Cushion
Located in London, GB
Handwoven Silk Cushion – Timeless Ottoman Elegance Experience the legacy of Ottoman luxury with our exquisite handwoven silk cushion, crafted using the same technique preserved for ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Textiles

Materials

Silk

Outdoor Pillow with Weather-Resistant Properties
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild fabrics. The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Patterned Orange Outdoor Cushion with Design
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild fabrics. The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of pr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Outdoor Pillow with Resistant Features
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild fabrics. The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Pillow with Modern Abstract Design
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Interesting pillow with modern abstract design: rare to find. I forgot its origin... B/2419 -
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Round Soft Mohair Pillow in Lavendel 45 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round soft Mohair pillow BONBON in Lavendel Lilac color. Size: Diameter 45cm, Hight: 10 cm ( inner pillow included 50cm diameter and approx. 10 cm high to get extra round ) Handmade ...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair

Outdoor Pillow with Blue Pattern and Weather Resistance
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I Modern outdoor pillow made with Dedar Milano fabrics. The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the pe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Outdoor Pillow with Weather-Resistant Features
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild fabrics. The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Black Weather Resistant Outdoor Pillow
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild fabrics. The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Outdoor Resistant Pillow with Blue Pattern
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild fabrics. The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Outdoor Pillow Featuring Waterproof Fabric with a Pattern
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild fabrics. The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Outdoor Pillow with Weather-Resistant Properties
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild fabrics. The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Hand Woven Leather Cushion Color Pale Grey -Blue Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
HAND WOVEN CUSHION CREATED FROM VERY SOFT VEGETABLE TANNED AND DYED LEATHER IN COL. PALE GREY-BLUE ON A CHAIN IN MERCERIEZED WOLL IN MATCHING COLOR...
Category

2010s German Modern Textiles

Materials

Leather

Le Cylindre Checkered Wool Bouclé Bolster Cushion, Chocolate/Eggshell
Located in London, GB
Working with luxurious heavy weight wool bouclé fabric woven in a traditional fabric mill in Scotland, this vintage-inspired Le Cylindre patchwork checkered bolster cushion reflects ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Textiles

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Pair of Black and White Modern Art Decorative Embroidered Cord Pillows
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These very high end decorative pillow came from the premiere home store in Palm Springs, CA that closed over a decade ago. They were purchased by my interior designer client and neve...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Blue and Beige Outdoor Cushion with Pattern Resistant to Water
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild fabrics. The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of pr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Round Soft Mohair Pillow in Green 45 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round soft Mohair pillow BONBON in Green color. Size: Diameter 45cm, Hight: 10 cm ( inner pillow included 50cm diameter and approx. 10 cm high to get extra round ) Handmade in Sweden...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Textiles

Materials

Mohair

Hand Woven Red/Pink Modern Blanket, Double Sided Patterned Bed Throw Woven in UK
Located in London, GB
For this woven blanket We work closely with a 300 year old mill in Sudbury, Essex, UK. We have the utmost respect for their approach to making fabrics, their knowledge and experience...
Category

2010s English Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Ande Throw, Grey 100% Baby Alpaca by Fells Andes
Located in San Francisco, CA
About The Ande throw is a beautifully light woven throw with airy basketweave trim detail designed in San Francisco and handmade in the Andes, supporting local culture and craft. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Textiles

Materials

Alpaca

Crewel Work Hand Embroidered Brown Bird Toss Pillow - 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous crewel work hand embroidered brid toss pillow. We have a second similar bird pillow, and 2 pillows with multiple birds. Collect all 4. Add some Boho Chic style to your home ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Crewel Work Hand Embroidered Brown Bird Toss Pillow - 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous crewel work hand embroidered brown bird toss pillow. We have a second similar pillow, and two with multiple birds, too. Collect all 4 pillows. Add some Boho Chic style to yo...
Category

1960s American Vintage 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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