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Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C. These textiles used ...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Schumacher Queen of Spain Mid-Century Black & White 22" Lumbar Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Queen of Spain Fabric (Item# 175200) with a Knife Edge finish. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this pattern has a lively, painterly quality- and is a w...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Schumacher Queen of Spain Mid-Century Black & White 20" Lumbar Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Queen of Spain Fabric (Item# 175200) with a Knife Edge finish. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this pattern has a lively, painterly quality- and is a w...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Schumacher Queen of Spain Mid-Century Black White Two-Sided 22" Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century design is one of our best-sellers. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this Queen of Spain pattern has a lively, painterly quality featured. Featured as an exq...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C. These textiles used ...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C. These textiles used for their caftans, and used as quilt...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C. These textiles used ...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C. These textiles used ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C. These textiles used ...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Italian Vintage Silk Scarf Throw Pillow, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian vintage silk scarf throw pillow, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Silk

Mid-Century Hand Embroidered Penguin Linen Guest Hand Towels, S/3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming set of three mid-century era guest towels, hand-embroidered with a trio of penguins and bouquets. In buttercup yellow, cornflower blue, and a brick red linen, nicely starc...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Linen

Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind Authentic Moroccan accent size rug from the middle of the 20th century. This piece is pretty wild and fun. If you are in love take a dive and make a big splash! Me...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

After Andy Warhol Brillo Pillow, Red, White, Blue, Inflatable, Signed
Located in New York, NY
After Warhol Brillo pillow, red, white, blue, inflatable, signed. Large promotional inflatable pillow produced by the Purex Corporation for their brand, ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Plastic

Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Pillow Cases Made from Mid-20th Century Russian Cotton Printed Textile, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is reccomended.
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Blue Orange Vintage Moroccan Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Odd size one of a kind blue and orange vintage Moroccan mini size rug Measures: 2' x 3'4''.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

1980s Leather Pillow by Joe D'Urso for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Souvenir Silk Scarf Throw Pillow from 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern vintage souvenir silk scarf throw pillow with cashmere wool back.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Silk

Mid-Century Modern Italian Vintage Souvenir Silk Scarf Throw Pillow, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian vintage souvenir silk scarf throw pillow with cashmere reverse.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Silk

Vintage Velvet Lumbar Pillow Case, Made from an Uzbek Silk Velvet
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure Dry clean reccommended.  
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Silk

Rare Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier French Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Blue
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Title: Rare Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier French Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Blue This gem is a one-of-a-kind custom made luxury cushion (pillow...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Linen

Katie Larmour Vintage Celine Scarf Backed in Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Green
By Celine
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Title: Katie Larmour vintage Celine scarf backed in pure Irish Linen cushion pillow green gold Description: This gem is a one-of-a-kind custo...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Linen

Handwoven 'Uccle' Block Geometric Merino Wool Cushion Pillow, Pearl Grey
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Drawing inspiration from the color and pattern found in stain glass work, the Uccle cushion takes its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture. Handwoven on a dobby loom in our studio using soft merino lambswool and a traditional extra weft weaving technique, each cushion is meticulously made by hand. The cushion is backed with handwoven Harris Tweed and comes with an optional cushion insert filled with British fleece, making this a completely sustainable product. Two pieces available. Further pieces can be made to order. Also available in Indigo, Grey/Indigo, Papaya, and Piccalilli Yellow. A bespoke option is available in colours / size of the client's choice. **Please note orders outside of the UK will be sent without the British Fleece insert. The shipping cost on the listing for orders outside of the UK is for the cushion cover only. If you would like to purchase the cushion with the insert you will need to request a shipping quotation..** Front: Handwoven British-sourced Merino Lambswool Back: Handwoven Harris Tweed in Mid Grey or Charcoal with zip Optional Cushion Insert: 100% cotton cambric cover with zip filled with British Dorset...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Hand Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
Original old Anatolian blocks used to print these patterns on to hand woven vintage cotton fabric. It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Hand Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
Original old Anatolian blocks used to print these patterns on to hand woven vintage cotton fabric. It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Hand Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
Original old Anatolian blocks used to print these patterns on to hand woven vintage cotton fabric. It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Saffron Red Quirky Moroccan Colorful Geometric Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind Authentic Moroccan accent size rug from the middle of the 20th century. This piece is pretty wild and fun. If you are in love take a dive and make a big splash! Me...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Yellow Suzani from Samarkand, Uzbekistan, 1960s-1970s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A long Suzani with a rarer pattern on yellow rayon background.
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Contemporary Modern Pair of Square Pattern Linen Scatter Spanish Cushions
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Contemporary pair of square scatter cushions. Upholstered in pattern linen fabric model "Salvador" from the collection "Garçonnier" designed by Juan Avellaneda and edited by Güell La...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Linen, Velvet

Schumacher Queen of Spain Sky Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This midcentury design is one of Schumacher's best-se *If out of stock, lead-time is 15-20 business days approximately. llers. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this Queen of Spain...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Plaid Cats on Books by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Plaid cats on books by Piero Fornasetti.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Textile

Pillow Case Made from Mid-20th Century Russian Cotton Printed Textile, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with inserts but bags made to size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Handwoven 'Ixelles' Geometric Merino Wool Cushion Pillow, Papaya/Burgundy/Grey
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Inspired by decorative stone and iron work, the Ixelles cushion takes its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture. Handwoven on a dobby loom in our stud...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Schumacher Queen of Spain Natural Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This midcentury design is one of Schumacher's best-sellers. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this Queen of Spain pattern has a lively, painterl...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Black Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made with a Turkish Mohair rug. Measures: 15” x 15”.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Mohair, Foam

Schumacher Queen of Spain Mid-Century Black White Two-Sided 18" Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century design is one of our best-sellers. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this Queen of Spain pattern has a lively, painterly quality featured. Featured as an exq...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Pair of Custom Chinoiserie Printed Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with a printed chinoiserie cotton front and a coordinating green back and self welt detail. Down inserts, sewn shut.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Linen, Down

Group of Leather Pillows, Double Sided, 3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine distressed Italian kid glove leather pillows are in fine condition with zippers for removing or cleaning. Sold as a group of three.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Leather

Minimalist Beige Brown Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak rug in beige and brown Measures: 17'' x 18''.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Midcentury Mondrian Inspired Needlepoint Pillow
Located in Stockton, NJ
A handmade midcentury Mondrian inspired needlepoint pillow with red velvet back. Tones of red, cyon, mustard, and yellow. Two associated pillows also available.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Fabric

Kulikovo II, Hand Embroidered Cushion by Jupe by Jackie
Located in Middelburg, NL
Intricate rich textures set in an interesting colour combination embroidered by hand. Black silk velvet cushion cover with an intricate design en...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

Quirky Moroccan Colorful Geometric Large Scale Wool Runner
Located in New York, NY
Rare handmade wool one of a kind Authentic Moroccan runner from the middle of the 20th century. The colors and design vary from one end and the other end. This piece is pretty wild a...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Mink Fur Scarf, Black and White, 1960s Style, Chic Scarf by Area ID, New Skins
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful new mink scarf in a 1960s style, deigned by Area ID.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Fur

Italian Handcrafted Green Blanket Horse Throw Wool Leather Selleria Pariani 1980
Located in Arosio, IT
A piece of Italian history in your home: Adolfo Pariani founded his business in 1903. They were the first Saddlery in the whole world that used a saddle tree that was flexible which meant it was elastic and shock-absorbing. Since then Selleria Pariani supplied personalities of the 20th century, such as George Patton...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Leather

Turkish Konya Mat
Located in New York, NY
Eclectic Turkish Anatolian rug featuring sparkling accent colors. 1'7'' x 2'7'' circa mid 20th century
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

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Black Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made with a Turkish Mohair rug. 1'3' x 1'3''
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Mohair, Foam

Brown Vintage Turkish Abstract Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug. 17'' x 18''
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20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Pair of Turkish Rug Pillows with Pops of Bright Pink
Located in New York, NY
Two pillows made from a Turkish rug with pops of pink. Measuring 16" x 20" respectively.
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Blue Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Odd size one of a kind colorful vintage Moroccan.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Turkish Modernist Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large pillow made from a Vintage Turkish rug in camel and soft red. 20'' x 27''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Vintage Anatolian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Anatolian rug.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Turkish Modernist Camel Red Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Vintage Turkish rug in camel and soft red. 19'' x 19''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

White Color Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A white color Turkish Cotton Rug with a silky sheen and patina.
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Red Turkish Pillow with Pink Linen Backing
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Turkish Konya rug with pink linen backing and zipper closure. 17'' x 17''
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Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Foam, Linen, Wool

Turkish Deco Rug Pillow with Checkerboard Motif
Located in New York, NY
Large Pillow made from a Turkish Deco rug with cotton back and zipper closure. Measures: 20" x 23".
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20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Mid-century Modern pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern pillows and throws 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 pillows and throws created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, rugs and carpets, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, cotton and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern pillows and throws made in a specific country, there are Asia, Europe, and West Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pillows and throws, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, Pamela Print, Seref Ozen, and House of Cindy. 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 pillows and throws differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $62 and tops out at $20,000 while the average work can sell for $295.

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