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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Schumacher Audrey Stripe Navy Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 24" pillow features Audrey stripe in Navy. Charming and casual, this stripe is full of sweet details that are sure to delight time and time again. Feather/down insert incl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
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
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
Pair of Modernist Square Pillows in Ecru & Muted Gold Tones with Piping Details
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of square modernist pillows features organic forms in muted gold hue- with piping in a matching tone- that float against an ecru background with a horizontal weave....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, 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
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
Maharam Throw, in Passel 003 Rosella
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Throw
Passel
003 Rosella
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
Schumacher Amour Stripe Charcoal White Linen Two-Sided 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Amour is an especially lovely stripe created by Schumacher's Design Studio. Printed on fine linen, its delicate lines and subtle colorations have a c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Josef Frank Exotic Butterfly Spring Color Two-Sided 18" Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A faithful reproduction of a never-before-seen design by Josef Frank, this pattern bears the designer's signature modernity, whimsy and warmth. A signature Schumacher pattern now fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Maharam Pillow, Cotton Velvet
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Cotton velvet
016 Pear
Cotton Velvet represents the conclusion of an extensive search by the Maharam Design Studio for the finest quality available. Woven in Ital...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
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
Maharam Pillow, Bavaria by Studio Job
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Bavaria by Studio Job
001 Unique
Based on a limited-edition Studio Job collection from 2008 consisting of five pieces of Indian rosewood furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Handmade Velvet Herringbone Pillows
Located in High Point, NC
Hand sewn pillows in a blue and green herringbone pattern and contrasting blue velvet cording. Hidden zippers. Feather inserts are removable. Made in North Carolina.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Lady Bird Tape Pink Yellow Cotton Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 15.75" pillow features lady bird tape in pink and yellow on the front paired with Lange in Magenta on the back. Embroidered ladybugs march along a woven cotton tape for a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Custom Double Sided Merino Shearling Pillow in Black Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful custom double sided short hair Merino shearling pillow in black color. Very soft and luxurious in touch with modern appeal. It is made of genuine shearing with a zipper enc...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
Schumacher Plaisirs De La Chine Pastoral Emerald Green Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This Schumacher Classic pattern is a fanciful large scale pastoral based on a 1930s document. The artisanal table-print technique produces a layered, painterly effect. Featured as a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
21st Century Wahi Cushion in Fabric and Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Cushion in fabric. Leather band and buckle. Piping in leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Les Ottomans, 'Silk Cushion' by Matthew Williamson
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Matthew Williamson one of the most well known fashion designer has created a tabletop and textile collection for les-Ottomans. Colors is a must in all Williamsons’ designs as well as the peacock’s references that are here declinated in several new and original patterns
Matthew Williamson is an award-winning British designer renowned for his use of kaleidoscopic color, intricate patterns and designs inspired by nature and travel. A graduate from the prestigious Central Saint Martins College, Matthew Williamson showed his critically-acclaimed debut catwalk collection...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Paint
Wool Snowball Cloud Pillow
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Our tactile 12" snowball is made from our Shetland cloud heritage breed Shetland, local and imported merino wool and milled here in West Sonoma County at our workshop. The ball is fi...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Fur Snowball Pillow, Pearl Grey
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Our "snowball" pillow is made from up cycled fur from glove factory remnants. It's a 12" diameter ball, with insert made of up cycled wool scraps.
Hand tailored and up cycled mean...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fur
Schumacher Walker Blues Cotton Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Walker in Blues. Inspired by traditional rag rugs, this rich multicolored woven is the perfect upholstery go-to for its handmade appeal and stain-forgi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic
Schumacher X Porter Teleo Binary Embroidery Black Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 20" x 20" pillow features binary embroidery in black with Barnett in Noir on the back. A stylish study of geometric shapes, this graphic black-and-white pattern by Porter Teleo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic
Schumacher Iconic Leopard Animal Print Ink Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. Iconic leopard is endlessly chic and versatile. Now featured as a Schumacher decorative accent, this is sure to bring timeless sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Marguerite Embroidery II Sky Wool Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 9" x 14.5" pillow features Marguerite Embroidery in Sky paired with Savannah Linen in ocean on the back. Happy and humble, Marguerite embroidery is an irregular hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Linen
Schumacher Wentworth Embroidery Rust Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 12" x 24" pillow features Wentworth Embroidery in rust paired with Piet Performance Linen in Flax on the back. Wentworth Embroidery is an elegant cross-stitching on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Maharam Pillow, Darning Sampler by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Darning Sampler Plaid
001 Eggshell
Small motifs comprise several overlapping rectilinear planes, each rendered in its own weave s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Nylon, Polyester
Schumacher Birds and Butterflies 20" Pillow in Multi
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pilllow features birds and butterflies, our celebrated and ever-popular pattern derived from a hand printed 1960s wallcovering in the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Celerie Kemble Bouquet Toss Floral Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher, Celerie Kemble
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Bouquet Toss, a linen and cotton blended fabric, in pink lemonade. Inspired by a vintage dress beloved by designer Celerie Kemble, this spirited, sligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Rolling Hills 20" Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Rolling Hills in Blue, a whimsical full-coverage print that showcases charming animals frolicking in a naive landscape. This design preserves the rusti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Temara Embroidered Print Pillow in Pomegranate
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The front of this 25" x 16" pillow features Temara Embroidered Print in Pomegranate. This ethnic beauty is handprinted on a linen and jute ground and is embellished with embroidery. Subtle variations are a part of its inherent natural beauty. The back of the pillow features Schumacher Antique Linen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Jute, Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Walnut Black Handpsun Handloom Yak Throw / Blanket with White Stripes Pattern
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Walnut Black Yak throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities to restore and Revive ancient techniques by exploring custom modern designs in textile based products.
This textile's design is made up of subtle textured stripes that are beautifully hand embroidered using natural hand-spun merino yarn into the surface of handwoven yak creating soft minimal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Schumacher Tortola Diamond Woven Indoor/Outdoor Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by basket designs, this concentric diamond pattern is woven from Dralon acrylic yarns. Textured and extremely durable, it is suitable for both indoor or outdoor decor settin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Acrylic
Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper" - Drill
By Toiletpaper, Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
Exceptional collection of tableware and objects born out of the collaboration between Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s magazine and the Italian design company Seletti. Black humor dipped in pastel colors. Seletti wears Toiletpaper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Polyester
Maharam Pillow, Slumber
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Slumber
005 parfait
Slumber combines two types of chenille yarn – one solid rayon, one marled linen – to create a non-directional, speckled effect. A dense constr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Maharam Pillow Tinge
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Tinge
001 Cheer
Guided by the Maharam Design Studio’s material expertise, Tinge celebrates the inherent beauty of leather returned ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
Maharam Pillow, Pebble Wool
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Pebble Wool
016 Seamist
A perennial Maharam textile since 1999, Pebble Wool combines the purity and integrity of materials with elevated texture and durability. W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Nylon
Maharam Pillow, Borders by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Borders by Hella Jongerius
001 Natural
Borders stems from Hella Jongerius's interest in traditional Central American backstrap weaving, in which the loom is tethe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Polyester
Maharam Pillow, Loam
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Loam
001 Terracotta
Guided by the Maharam Design Studio’s material expertise, Loam celebrates the inherent beauty of leather returned t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
Maharam Pillow, Lanalux by Alexander Girard, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow
Lanalux by Alexander Girard, 1970
002 Umber
Exploring texture, fiber variation, and color, Lanalux is a timeless and versatile textile that was originally designed b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Maharam Pillow, Names by Alexander Girard
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Names by Alexander Girard
001 Crimson on White
In his design work, Alexander Girard repeatedly explored an interest in the characters and symbols that comprise langu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Maharam Pillow, Checker Split by Alexander Girard
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Checker Split by Alexander Girard
001 Black/White
Checker Split exemplifies Alexander Girard’s lifelong exploration of geometric motifs. Designed for the Herman Mill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Glacier 1 Silk Pillow, Light Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diverse in beauty, glacier inspires hand-painted expression in desaturated hues. Rippling ice and water flows fill the space as the pillow brings to life the twinkle and beauty of an...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Capuccino Silk Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cappuccino pillow illuminates the space with lustrous natural silk. Its delicate pattern is inspired by Francis Augustine photography who captured the precious intricacies of the...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Regalia Blue Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 20" x 20" pillow features Regalia in Blue, an artisanal print of mirrored silhouettes of rampant lions and stylized flowers on a textural union cloth ground. Feather/down fill i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Papillion Velvet Pewter Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features our lively Papillon Velvet print, with whimsical butterflies silhouetted within an ogee trellis. Finished with Turkish Corners...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Paul Poiret Hydrangea Document Two-Sided Linen Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Hydrangea, a linen and cotton blended fabric, in Document. In this large-scale design, which Paul Poiret created exclusively for Schumacher in 1930, cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Freeform Black Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 20" x 20" pillow features Freeform in black, paired with Piet Performance Linen in Noir on the back. Freeform features a dynamic scrolling, curvilinear pattern print...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Cut Velvet Geometric Pillow
Located in Morristown, NJ
Geometric cut velvet knife-edge rectangular pillow (zippered case and down insert). Steel gray, navy and cream colorway; navy can read almost black in certa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile, Feathers, Velvet
Schumacher Josef Frank Citrus Garden Pool Blue Linen Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This archival Josef Frank print, created in 1947, bears the signature whimsy, color and personality for which the designer is known. The hand-drawn p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Deep Ocean Costal Blue Shearling Sheepskin Pillow Soft Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
One of the most sustainable materials on the planet, coming from the food chain industry, crafted as a design piece still comfortable, giving accent to every room matching the palett...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Contemporay Signature cushion in cashmire and wool by altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Comfort, elegance and personality: soft cushions made of 80% wool and 20% cashmere for the first textile of altreforme. The colors are customizable to fit into any color context, for...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Coral Rose Pink Matching Shearling Sheepskin Pillow Soft Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
One of the most sustainable materials on the planet, coming from the food chain industry, crafted as a design piece still comfortable, giving accent to every room matching the palett...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Emerald Green Matching Shearling Sheepskin Pillow Soft Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
One of the most sustainable materials on the planet, coming from the food chain industry, crafted as a design piece still comfortable, giving accent to every room matching the palett...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Tiger Eye Color Leather Shearling Sheepskin Pillow Soft Cushion by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
One of the most sustainable materials on the planet, coming from the food chain industry, crafted as a design piece still comfortable, giving accent to every room matching the palett...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Felted Wool Snowball Pillow - by JG SWITZER in BLOOD ORANGE
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Our tactile 12" snowball is made from our Shetland cloud heritage breed Shetland, local and imported merino wool and milled here in West Sonoma County at our workshop. The ball is fi...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Fornasetti Silk Cushion Peccato Originale Original Sin
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti cushions will add to each room an unexpected detail thanks to the most iconic Italian atelier designs.
The decoration features a snake holding the forbidden fruit in its jaws, and surrounded by hand painted leaves. It is inspired by the biblical original sin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
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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