Modern Pillows and Throws
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Embroidered Golden Leaves Floral Blue pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow
fully embroidered with a floral pattern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
HandEmbroidered Dragonfly linen pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow
fully embroidered with a dragon design on linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Embroidered Golden Leaves Floral Red pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow
fully embroidered with a floral leaves pattern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Snakes Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Squares Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
HandEmbroidered palm trees linen pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow
fully embroidered with a Palm Tree design on linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Hand Embroidered Yellow Dragon linen pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow
fully embroidered with a dragon design on linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Green leopard Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pomegranades Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Pink Cheetas Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Hand Embroidered Red Dragon linen pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow
fully embroidered with a dragon design on linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Black Cheetas Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Green Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Cream Black and White Lace Swarovski Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x 908928 Rectangular pillows in cream satin.
Dimensions:
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Crystal
Bees Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Hand Embroidered Bear pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow
fully embroidered with a bear design
cotton Velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Hand Embroidered Lion pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow
fully embroidered with a floral pattern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
HandEmbroidered Lemon linen pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
an amazing pillow
fully embroidered with a beautiful Cherry design on linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Gold Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Not all the pillows look the same.
These hand woven pillows are made out of silk velvet and will add a special touch to your homes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Cubist 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Cubist by Miles Redd for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. This 96-inch panel is cut to create 4 unique pillow faces featuring the geometric design. Customers...
Category
2010s North American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny Textile Pillows w/ Linen Backs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of luxurious Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny pillows, exuding an air of timeless elegance and refined taste. These pillows feature a beautiful printed design, characterized by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Down
Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny Textile Pillows w/ Linen Backs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of luxurious Tapa Stripe Patterned Fortuny pillows, exuding an air of timeless elegance and refined taste. These pillows feature a beautiful printed design, characterized by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Down
Right Hand Pillow in Cotton Canvas
By John Sohn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Right Hand pillow is a play on the brand namesake, Sohn. Sohn literally translates to "hand" in Korean. The Hand pillow blurs the line between soft scu...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Sepia
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Woodland Leopard Velvet with a knife edge finish. A host of historic paintings and textiles served as source material for this fabulously stylized leopard and tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
AGATA Ivory, Mint & Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Moonlight Classic Handloom Throw / Blanket in Pure Soft Merino Twill Weave
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Moonlight Merino throw / blanket is handwoven ethically by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 100% merino yarn.
Moonlight is plush & can be used as a bed spread...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Daisy II black Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
"Unico" Brown Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Unico" is handwoven and hand tufted using Merino wool and features a beautiful tweed like weave Goat Mohair. Pillow insert is feather and has a concealed zipper. 100% natural fa...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Topazio brick, camel & ivory Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Andes Topaz Pillow Hand Knitted By Peruvian Artisans in Andean Highland Wool
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Andes is the fruit of an intentional collaboration with an artisan cluster in Peru. Hand knitted only by women, these artisans are trained specially to develop this classic design by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Nira Choco Organic Cotton Handloom Pillow in Geometric Patterns
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Nira Choco Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully created a classic pattern using an ancient weaving technique. Undyed yarn is used as a design element with the backdrop of pleasant hues of choco brown. The dyes are completely natural made by using flowers & herbs. The beauty of this pillow is in its pure design that stands out with also the use of undyed yarns left in its natural state.
Requiring attention to detail and finishing, It takes an incredibly skillful master artisan to make this special piece which is unique to the artisan cluster it originates from.
Throw Size: 20" X 20 " ( Down filler included )
Material: 100% Rain-fed Organic Cotton , Hand spun silk and Wool all locally and ethically sourced.
Color: Choco Brown & White (undyed and both yarns in its natural form )
Artisan base: Ethically hand woven by artisans in India
Wash care: Gently hand wash with cold water and hang dry or delicately dry clean only.
What Makes Your Purchase Sustainable?
100% organic yarn with no dyes used.
Support employment of women artisans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Topazio Pink & Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
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 Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Safira Black & Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Fully Hand Embroidered By Artisans , Katha Handloom Queen Bedspread in Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Katha is a organic cotton bedspread / diver masterfully hand embroidered by unique group of indigenous artisan women in India.
A sustainable des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Yarn
Geometric Kilim Cushion Cover Handwoven Blue Red Scatter Cushion Pillow
Located in Hampshire, GB
This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...
Category
Early 2000s Afghan Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Maharam Pillow, Cotton Velvet
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Cotton velvet
027 Helio
Cotton Velvet represents the conclusion of an extensive search by the Maharam Design Studio for the finest quality available. Woven in Ita...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Sepia
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Woodland Leopard Velvet with a knife edge finish. A host of historic paintings and textiles served as source material for this fabulously stylized leopard and tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Rubelita Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Daisy Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Topazio Dry Green & Ivory Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Treacle Dark Brown Handloom Queen Size Bedspread / Coverlet Soft Organic Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Treacle is a organic cotton Queen Size bedspread coverlet, handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn, Cotton
Rubelita II Cappuccino & Brick Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Obsidiana Black & White Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Rubelita II Blue & Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
CITRINO Camel & Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Modern Kilombo Home Embroidery Pillow Cushion Cotton Pac-Man Salmon&Green
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
Designed by Kilombo Home.
This stylish pillow is the perfect accessory. A simple touch full of character that would change the room where is placed.
Mix our different patterns t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Inkblot
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Inkblot pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 12...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
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 Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Maharam Pillow, Vases by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Vases by Hella Jongerius
001 Berry
A testament to her enduring fascination with colors and materials, Vases by Hella Jongerius transfigures her iconic Red White ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Nylon
Linen Pillow with Leather Trimming and Tassel
Located in Dural, AU
It's the season of refreshing whites and soft natural textures, so why not style your interiors with this Cabana, natural white linen pillow. A captivating cushion made from 100% uph...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Folio Black Silk Pillow In Floral Motifs Handcrafted By Artisans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Folio black silk pillow is luxurious and exquisite with its unique shibori print created by using natural leaves. As this pillow is 100% handmade from star...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Macaroon Sky Plush Handloom Merino Throw / Blanket in Pleasing Shades of Sky
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Macaroon sky throw or blanket is a plush handloom textile ethically woven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Melo Gold Silk Pillow In Geometric Pattern, Handcrafted By Artisans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Melo gold silk pillow is luxurious and exquisite with its classic block shibori print. As this pillow is 100% handmade from start to finish, each pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Maple Black Silk Pillow In Stripes Motifs Handcrafted By Artisans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Maple black silk pillow is luxurious and exquisite with its unique wax block print created
to enhance the space in between the imperfect but rhythmic stripe pattern. As this pillow i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Maharam Pillow, Eden by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Eden by Hella Jongerius
001 Dew
Designed by Hella Jongerius, Eden is characterized by a bold use of line, scale and composition; a mix of representational styles; an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Polyester, Cotton
Indie Throw In Indigo , Minimal Geometric Motifs Hand-woven In Organic Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Indie Throw ( or bedspread or blanket ) is handwoven by master weavers in India and dyed entirely with earth-friendly dyes developed locally to ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Maharam Throw, in Passel 002 Dashiki
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Throw
Passel
002 Dashiki
Adapted from Maharam's eponymous upholstery textile, Passel Throw is woven in France on the same looms used to produce many Chanel suiting mate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Acrylic
Modern pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique 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, seating, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, cotton and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern pillows and throws 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 pillows and throws, 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 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 $22 and tops out at $33,930 while the average work can sell for $315.
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