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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Handmade silk velvet pillow by Beaumont & Fletcher
Located in London, GB
Made entirely by hand, Beaumont & Fletcher's Kyma cushion has a striking flame stitch fabric on the front and contrasting silk velvet back and piping.
The flame stitch fabric harmon...
Category
2010s British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Feathers, Down, Velvet, Silk
Schumacher Artigianale Italian Handwoven Natural Oversized Floor Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
These custom pillows in our Artigianale collection are a marriage of old world craftsmanship and modern design sensibility. Handwoven and crafted in Italy using traditional weaving t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
21st Century Asian Green Olive Outdoor Indoor Handmade Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This beanbag is a cube shaped comfy seating solution. Kids love it and so do adults who prefer a more laid-back seating. It can be a part of your permanent living room layout or a ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
Mohair Blanket Yellow Woven of Mohair and Wool by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 50% mohair, 48% Wool, 2% polyamide in Spain: This yellow flattering and warming fluffy mohair blanket is the perfect companion for eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
21st Century Asian Clay Beige Outdoor Indoor Handmade Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This beanbag is a cube shaped comfy seating solution. Kids love it and so do adults who prefer a more laid-back seating. It can be a part of your permanent living room layout or a ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
21st Century Asian Hamra Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Single Seat Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A single seat pouf, compact, bright and cheeky. Perfect as an additional seat or as a footstool, this pouf is 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic. Use it indoors or carry it outd...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
21st Century Asian Green Olive Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Single Seat Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A single seat pouf, compact, bright and cheeky. Perfect as an additional seat or as a footstool, this pouf is 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic. Use it indoors or carry it outd...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
21st Century Asian Green Olive Outdoor Indoor Handmade Round Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This round, low pouf is the nonchalant seat you’ve been looking for. 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic, this pouf is suitable for both indoor and outdoor, complete with a handl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
Silk Cushions Starburst Hand Embroidery Swarovski Crystals Silk Colour Grey-Gold
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 Pair Cushions with starburst design, hand embroidery with Swarovski crystals and silver thread on silk satin colour grey-gold, cushion size 50 x 50cm, cushion cover with cotton lin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Shumacher Gerry Embroidery 14" Pillow A in Document
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gerry Embroidery with a knife edge finish. Hand-stitched flora and fauna enliven rolling hills in this full coverage embroidery d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
21st Century Asian Green Olive Outdoor Indoor Handmade Round Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This round, low pouf is the nonchalant seat you’ve been looking for. 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic, this pouf is suitable for both indoor and outdoor, complete with a handl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
21st Century Asian Hamra Outdoor Indoor Handmade Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This beanbag is a cube shaped comfy seating solution. Kids love it and so do adults who prefer a more laid-back seating. It can be a part of your permanent living room layout or a ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
Cashmere Wool Cushions Colour Black with Fur Trim Raccoon
Located in Hamburg, DE
Decorative cushions in 100% Cashmere wool color black with fur trim Raccoon Pompons,
total size about 65 x 55cm incl. Trim, size 50 x 40cm for Cashmere cushions plus fur trim made fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur, Wool
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 Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
House of Scalamandre Leopard Luxury Pillow
Located in Saint Louis, US
This bold and beautiful exotic pillow is made of a silk blend
and features a tiger print design. The fabric is “Le Tigre” from the world
renown textile manufacturer The House of Scalamandre...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Trimming
21st Century Asian Clay Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Single Seat Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A single seat pouf, compact, bright and cheeky. Perfect as an additional seat or as a footstool, this pouf is 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic. Use it indoors or carry it outd...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
Throw Blanket Geometrics Blue Woven of Merino and Cashmere by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 90% merino and 10% cashmere in Scotland: This exquisite throw in different blues is the perfect flattering and warming companion for e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
21st Century Asian Clay Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Single Seat Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A single seat pouf, compact, bright and cheeky. Perfect as an additional seat or as a footstool, this pouf is 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic. Use it indoors or carry it outd...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
Silk Cushion Modern Rose Hand Embroidery Silver Beading on Satin Ice Blue
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion with modern rose design, hand embroidery with silver beads on the front panel, back side plain satin (mix cotton and silk) color ice blue, cushion size 45 x 45cm, cushion cov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Janis Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Janis Velvet with a self welt finish. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Pill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Daisy Pastel Blue 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
Travel Blanket Blue 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 Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Throw Blanket Pattern Yellow Beige Woven of Extra Fine Merino by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 100% extra fine merino in Scotland: This luxurious and flattering throw is the perfect combination of color, shape and material for ev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Throw Blanket Pattern Green Petrol Woven of Extra Fine Merino by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 100% extra fine merino in Scotland: This luxurious and flattering throw is the perfect combination of color, shape and material for ev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Mohair Blanket Grey Woven of Mohair and Wool by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 50% mohair, 48% Wool, 2% polyamide in Spain: This grey flattering and warming fluffy mohair blanket is the perfect companion for every...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Bee Epingle Red Black Cotton Velvet Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 11" x 16" pillow features Bee Epingle in Red paired with Gainsborough Velvet in onyx. Epingle gets a contemporary update with a needlepoint-esque bee pattern that can skew uprig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Nylon, Velvet, Silk
Ametista II Cobalt Blue & 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 Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Throw Blanket Pattern Orange Red Woven of Extra Fine Merino by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 100% extra fine merino in Scotland: This luxurious and flattering throw is the perfect combination of color, shape and material for ev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schuamcher Royal Poppy Stripe 20" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Royal Poppy Stripe by Marie-Anna Oudejans for Schumacher. Inspired by Dutch simplicity and traditional Indian flower motifs, Jaipur, India–based decorative paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Shumacher Elko Plaid 22x14" Pillow in Straw
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Elko Plaid with a knife edge finish. The asymmetrical design and unexpected fringe detailing shows the hand of the maker in this plaid. Pillow includes a feather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Ametista II Camel & Blue 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
Zebra Luxury Silk Pillow, Monochrome and Gold Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Explore distant savannahs with our luxury silk 'Zebra' cushion from the Tropics range
This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge
Designed with in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Travel Blanket Red Berry 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 Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Modern Scarpa Circus Mauve Hand Embroidered Striped Wool Throw Pillow Cover
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This striped throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region.
The purchase of...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Throw Blanket Geometrics Grey Woven of Merino and Cashmere by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 90% merino and 10% cashmere in Scotland: This exquisite throw in different Greys is the perfect flattering and warming companion for e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Kinabalu Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Gold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Kinabalu Velvet with a knife edge finish. Featuring abstracted tiger motifs and a dense, shimmery pile, Kinabalu Velvet in gold was inspired by antique Tibetan c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
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
Beasts Pillow in Multi on Ivory, 22"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Beasts Indoor/Outdoor by Happy Menocal. Happy Menocal's Beasts Indoor/Outdoor is animated by a carnival of exotic creatures and fanc...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Palm Leaf Luxury Silk Pillow, Monochrome and Gold Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Embrace your wildest side with our luxury silk 'Palm' cushion from our Tropics range
This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge
Inspired by the d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Throw Blanket Pattern Grey White Woven of Extra Fine Merino by Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 100% extra fine merino in Scotland: This luxurious and flattering throw is the perfect combination of color, shape and material for ev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Gardenia Pillow in Rose, 16"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Gardenia by Neisha Crosland. Inspired by 16th-century illustrations of the flora and fauna that explorer Ferdinand Magellan encountered in the New World, Neisha ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
GEMMA II Mustard & 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 wi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Hand Embroidered Geometric Pattern All Down Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous hand embroidered geometric pattern all down pillow. Add some modern quality flair to your home with this dramatic Art Deco pattern. Silver threads on black background adds t...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Bauhaus Inspired Throw Pillows
By Bauhaus
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your space with our trio of Bauhaus-inspired pillows, each pillow is meticulously handcrafted and wrapped with a luxurious Kensington Polyester Velvet. This collection showca...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Polyester, Down
Quartz II Rose & 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 Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Hedgehog Pillow in Duck Egg Brown, 27x14"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Hedgehog by Neisha Crosland with a knife edge finish. Neisha Crosland was inspired by a botanical design on a Japanese ceramic plate...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Hornbill Luxury Silk Pillow, Monochrome and Gold The Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Immerse yourself in a sub-tropical paradise with the luxurious silk 'Hornbill' cushion from our Tropics range
This evocative 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and pipe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
GEMMA I Brick & Camel 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
Tiger Luxury Silk Pillow Monochrome and Gold, The Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Be bold and fearless with our luxury silk 'Tiger' cushion from our Tropics range
This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge
Inspired by these ico...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Emerald
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
GEMMA II Camel & Rose 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
TURMALINA II Pink & Mint 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
Blue Geometric Velvet Silk Ikat Pillow Cover
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a stunning Turkish velvet ikat pillowcase, expertly handwoven from the finest silk and adorned with vibrant hand-dyed patterns. This exquisite pillowcase is a true work o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Schumacher Marion Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Sepia
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marion Velvet Tape with a knife edge finish. A scrolling leaf pattern in jacquard cut velvet gives this champagne-colored accessory a luster that's positively lu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Janis Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Moonstone
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Janis Velvet with a self welt finish. This handsome update of a traditional pattern features a scaled-up velvet vermicelli design against a jacquard ground. Pill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Magical Bunny black print Velvet Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
The colorful version of the Magical Bunny pattern against a black background, brings life and positive vibes to any space.
Bring contemporary graphic design to a new level of comfort...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Schumacher Corfu Stripe Black Linen Cotton Two-Sided Pillow, Maracana Pom Tape
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Schumacher's Corfu stripe fabric in black—irregular, rippled bands printed on a linen-cotton ground—paired with the brand's Maracana Po...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic, Polyester
Dagger Stripe Pillow in Red on Pink, 24x12"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dagger Stripe by Drusus Tabor with a knife edge finish. Created in collaboration with Drusus Tabor, Dagger Stripe evokes the rhythmic geometric forms of Brancusi...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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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