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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Opala Brown Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Selenita Rose Fringed Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Ametista II Sand & Rose Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Ametista II Brick and Blue Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Tibet Lamb Brown Lumbar Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Tibet Lamb fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out or blend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Tibet Lamb Beige Square Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Tibet Lamb fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out or blend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
IRIS Brown Velvet Deluxe Fringed Decorative Cushion
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
Daisy II Rose Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Opala pink Set of 2 Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Fluorite brick Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Bit Map Throw Blanket 03, 100% Cotton Woven Contemporary Pixel Art, 50" x 60"
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit map throw blanket 03 by Luft Tanaka Studio
A multicolored graphic throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn based on digital pixel art created using an early bitmap drawing software from the 1980s and 1990s.
50" x 60" / 127cm x 152cm
The Bit Map Series...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Tibet Lamb Brown Square Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Tibet Lamb fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out or blend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Fluorite Sand and Rose Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Obsidiana Cobalt & Brown Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Bertu Pillows, Green Throw Pillow, Suede Holiday Pillow
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suede Holiday Throw Pillow is made in the heart of Ohio, USA with a suede front and a high-grade leather back. The pattern of the stitching between the 3 leather panels is what ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Suede
Turquoise II Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Bolster Cushion
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 Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Renzo Squares Pillow
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
These geometric throw pillows have been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region.
The purcha...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
GEMMA II Dry Green & Cobalt Blue Velvet Deluxe Striped Handmade Cushion
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 skil...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Rubelita II Brown & Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
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
Quartz II Brick red & Curry yellow Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
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
Opala Rose Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Opala Petrol Blue Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Cocoon Merino Waffle Handloom Throw In Warm Neutral Multicolor Hues
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Cocoon is a meticulous handwoven throw in waffle weave pattern by artisans in Nepal. The design of this serene throw with a earthy pop of color , is made up of subtle textured check...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Real Chinchilla Throw Blanket by Muchi Decor, Limited Edition, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
A unique piece of the utmost quality from our Collection.
Touching this throw will give you a unique sensation of softness and warmth, being chinchilla hair one of the thinnest and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Fur, Natural Fiber
Opala Dry Green Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Ametista II Brick and Pink Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Handwoven Italian Merino Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Whimsical handwoven and decorated merino wool pillow with feather and down insert. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Wool & Cashmere Throw Blanket with Fox Hem by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
A wool and cashmere throw blanket hemmed with natural Gold Cross Fox fur.
Thanks to its front Prince of Wales design and its back, black and white, Pied de Poule design, livens up th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Dots Pillow - Lavender
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region.
The purchase of this...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
CITRINO Mustard & Pink Velvet Deluxe Handmade Round Stripes Cushion
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
GEMMA II Red, Brick & Camel Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
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 long fringe 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 with...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Barcelona Colorblock Pillow - Multi
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region.
The purchase of this...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Tibet Lamb Beige Lumbar Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Tibet Lamb fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out or blend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Opala Ivory Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Opala Petrol Blue Set of 2 Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Shearling Sheepskin Brown Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Moonstruck Merino Throw Handwoven in Blue Gray Black Soft Ombre Hues
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Moonstruck handloom merino throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dip dyed entirely with certified Eco-friendly Swiss Dyes.
Each piece is individually dip dyed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn, Wool
Silver Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Silver Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Daisy II Horizon Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Selenita Brown Fringed Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Obsidiana Green & Brick Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Daisy II pink Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Fringed Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Selenita Brick Fringed Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Quartz I Brick red & Curry yellow Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
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
Ametista II Mustard & Taupe Velvet Deluxe Handmade Stripes Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Dandelion Handloom Throw / Blanket in Soft Yellow Shade in Merino Twill Weave
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Dandelion ( throw / blanket / bedspread ) is handwoven ethically by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 100% merino yarn.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities globally to restore and revive ancient techniques by exploring classic modern designs in textile based products for interiors.
Dandelion is a multipurpose piece of textile which can be used as a bed spread...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Geometric Grid Pillow, Lumbar
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
Our grid pillows are ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region.
The purchase of this handcrafted p...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Chokor Nira Ochre Organic Cotton Handloom Pillow in Geometric Patterns
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Chokor Nira Ochre Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully created a classic pattern using an ancient weaving tec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Roland Bolster Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Bit Map Throw Blanket 03, 100% Cotton Woven Contemporary Pixel Art, 60"x80"
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit map throw blanket 03 by Luft Tanaka Studio
A multicolored graphic throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn based on digital pixel art created using an early bitmap drawing software from the 1980s and 1990s.
Measures: 60" x 80" / 152cm x 203cm
The Bit Map Series is based on digital “doodles” Luft makes using Kid Pix, a bitmap drawing software created by Craig Hickman in the 80s & 90s. Throughout the 90s, Kid Pix became a computer lab sensation in primary schools around the globe. Luft too, vividly remembers his first experiences with the the software in his kindergarten classroom, and enjoys creating with the software to this day.
Graphic art generated with the vintage software are edited, converted and digitally woven to make a soft and cozy blanket...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Ikat Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow - Style #371
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of luxury and vibrancy to your home with our Silk Velvet Cushions. Featuring a bold and colorful design on the front, these cushions bring an artistic statement to any sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Fox Fur Throw Blanket by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
A classic, elegant Frost Fox fur throw blanket.. Whether used as a single bedspread or as a bed base, its majestic appearance enhances the room as a whol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Daisy Pastel Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems and precious stones, these cushions embody elegance and subtle luxury: polished...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Treacle Brown Handloom Throw / Blanket In Organic Cotton In Checks Pattern
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, TREACLE is a organic cotton throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Yarn
Selenita Cappuccino Fringed Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Shearling Sheepskin Flamingo Pink Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
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.