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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

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

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Style: Modern
Maharam Throw, in Passel 001 Coati
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Throw Passel 001 Coati Adapted from Maharam's eponymous upholstery textile, Passel Throw is woven in France on the same looms used to produce many Chanel suiting materi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Mohair, Acrylic

Schuamcher Erindale 22" Pillow in Spice
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Erindale with a knife edge finish. The perfect marriage of modern and rustic, Erindale in spice is a striking patchwork made of hand-dyed cotton-jute. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper closure. *If out of stock...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Acrylic

Maharam Pillow, Darning Sampler Large by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow Darning Sampler plaid 003 gild Darning Sampler large retains the organizational feel of Darning Sampler but presents a shift in sca...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Nylon

Schumacher Birds and Butterflies 20" Pillow in Multi
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...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

AZURE Handloom Cashmere Light Weight Ombre Dyed Throw / Blanket
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, AZURE throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dip dyed entirely with eco-friendly certified Swiss dyes. A sustainable design br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn

Sea Shell White Checks Pattern Textured Weave Cotton Weighted HandloomThrow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Sea Shell Throw is handwoven by weavers in India. The design of Sea Shell Throw is made up of subtle textured checks pattern. Edges of this throw are made up of hand rolled fringes....
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Yarn

Flo Grey Throw Handwoven in Merino
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, FLO grey throw / blanket is a beautifully handwoven and carefully hand embroidered piece by master weavers in Nepal , and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn

Geometric Accent Pillow in Premium White Fabric
Located in Utrecht, NL
Accent pillows add character to any piece of furniture and can be used to increase the aesthetic value of a room. They serve both an aesthetic and a functional purpose, and in this c...
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2010s Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Schumacher Lady Bird Tape Pink Yellow Cotton Lumbar Pillow
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Polyester

Seletti Polyester Cushion by 'Toiletpaper', Snooker
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Polyester

Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Snail
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Polyester

Seletti Polyester Cushion by "Toiletpaper", Revolver
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Polyester

21st Century Kallio Decorative Cushion in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Cushion in leather. 2 decorative leather bands with 4 buckles. Piping in leather.
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Paint

Wool Snowball Cloud Pillow
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...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Walker Blues Cotton Linen Two-Sided Pillow
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Acrylic

Schumacher Iconic Leopard Animal Print Ink Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Marguerite Embroidery II Sky Wool Linen Pillow
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Linen

Schumacher Wentworth Embroidery Rust Linen Cotton Pillow
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

AGATA Ivory, Pink & Mustard 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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Polyester

Amro Handloom Throw / Blanket , Black & White Minimal Motifs In Organic Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, AMRO throw / bedspread / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in India and dyed entirely with earth-friendly dyes developed locally to artisan cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn

Schumacher Iconic Leopard Sky Two-Sided Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Iconic Leopard, a 100% linen fabric, in Sky. This sexy pattern was first introduced in the 1970s and has remained relevant and chic for today's interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Rolling Hills 20" Pillow in Blue
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Schumacher Temara Embroidered Print Pillow in Pomegranate
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...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn

CITRINO Mint & Pink 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

Obsidiana Blue, Brick & Taupe 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 Tortola Diamond Woven Indoor/Outdoor Two-Sided Pillow
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", Two of Spade
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Polyester

Seletti Polyester Cushion by 'Toiletpaper', Kitten
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Polyester

Maharam Pillow Tinge
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Leather

Maharam Pillow, Loam
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Leather

Maharam Pillow, Quatrefoil by Alexander Girard
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Quatrefoil by Alexander Girard 001 Silver Alexander Girard drew inspiration from his world travels, as well as from his fascination with traditional folk art. Quatre...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Nylon

"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...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

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...
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

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

Real Chinchilla Limited Luxury Throw Fur Blanket Plaid Pillow by Muchi Decor
Located in Poviglio, IT
A unique piece of the highest level of quality from our collection. Touching this throw will give you the sensation of flying over a warm cloud, as the chinchilla hair is one of the thinnest in the world. The chinchilla need many days of work to be carefully sewn and to pair the unique colors of each skin to a uniform nuances, alternating the natural white and natural black fur. Our skilled artisans need to have great experience and carefull attention to details in order to work with our natural luxury materials and obtain a 100% Made In Italy Muchi product. Our Chinchilla Throws...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fur, Natural Fiber, Silk

Modern Faux Fur Accent Rug Nicole Miller Home
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Faux fur Rug Nicole Miller Home 49 x 59 Unrestored preowned original vintage condition Refer to images provided.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Polyester

Schumacher Iconic Leopard 22" Pillow in Linen
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Orb Accent Pillow in Ivory Cream Alpaca by Holly Hunt
Located in Westport, CT
The ORB Pillow is meticulously crafted to provide both aesthetic appeal and exceptional comfort. Designed as a calming take on geometric trends, the ORB Pillow effortlessly combi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Alpaca

Zabihi Collection Angora Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug. Measures: 18'' x 19''.
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Early 20th Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Schumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Sepia
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

HOLLY HUNT Fox Strip Pillow in Coal with Cotton Velvet Back by Adri Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique and timeless pillows featuring luxurious fox fur and rich textiles of the highest quality. HH2050311 & HH2050312 are 20" square HH2048488 21X21X9H Additional Information: Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fur

Mohair Blanket Blue 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 blue flattering and warming fluffy mohair blanket is the perfect companion for every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Modern Kilombo Home Embroidery Pillow Smart Black&Salmon
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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Kinabalu Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Gold
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Schumacher x Veere Grenney Jake Quiet Pink Linen Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher, Veere Grenney
Located in New York, NY
This 12" x 16" pillow features Jake in Quiet Pink. Inspired by Moroccan fretwork, this chic ogee design was based on the painted walls of Veere's entryway in Tangier. Feather/down in...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Nylon

Striped Happy Pillow Outdoor with Fringes Beige and White
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
Transform your patio furniture easily by adding bright, luxury, water repellent outdoor cushions. The perfect finishing touch for the outdoor living or your garden sofa and sun loung...
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2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Hermes Paris Citrouilles & Coloquintes Burnt Orange Silk Pumpkin Scarf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silk scarf. By Hermes. Decorated with pumpkins & gourds and gardening tools. With a hand rolled edge and a "Made in France 100%" label stitched to one corner. Si...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Bespoke set of 3 Handwoven Throw Pillows
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of bespoke pillows is handmade from 100% natural materials in the maker's studio in Brooklyn, NY. The wool is sourced from a village south Oaxaca, a blend of merino and chu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mink Cushion Multicolor Patchwork with Cotton / Down Feather Insert
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Exclusive home accessory. The product you will receive may have differences with the product pictured as it is a natural material and no two will be exactly alike. Each fur fabric is...
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2010s European Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fur

Left Hand Pillow in Cotton Canvas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The left 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 scul...
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Boos Bespoke Handwoven Throw Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bespoke pillow is handmade from 100% natural materials in the maker's studio in Brooklyn, NY. The wool is sourced from a village south Oaxaca, a blend of merino and churro wool...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mink Multicolor Patchwork Cushion with Cotton / Down Feather Insert
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Exclusive home accessory. The product you will receive may have differences with the product pictured as it is a natural material and no two will be exactly alike. Each fur fabric is...
Category

2010s European Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fur

CHURO Handwoven Decorative Bolster Pillow w Bronze and Leather Details, In Stock
Located in Quito, EC
Decorative bolster pillow with artisanal handwoven cotton from Peguche, Imbabura. These decorative cushions are carefully hand-crafted with cotton embroidery and enriched with accen...
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2010s Ecuadorean Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Bronze

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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