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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Pleat Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures...
Velvet
Hand Painted Silk Pillow, Abstract No.8, Peach Pink & Gray
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Blush silk faille pillow dyed with Magenta, Orange, and Gray in an abstract pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-painted and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally i...
Silk
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Ombre Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Ombre pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures...
Velvet
Fringed Cotton Throw Blanket, Navy Blue Twilight Geometric Pattern, 54 x 72
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Twilight navy geo woven throw with fringe edge. Accent colors are pink, ochre, gray. Woven with recycled cotton on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Each ...
Cotton
Fringed Cotton Throw Blanket, Navy & Mustard Coverlet Geometric Pattern, 54 x 72
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Navy and ochre geometric print woven throw with fringe edge. Woven with recycled cotton on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Each throw measures 54 x 72 i...
Cotton
Cloud Blue Geometric Pillow by Workshop/Studio ROUSSEAU, Modern Design
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Cloud blue geometric upholstered pillow with aqua linen backing, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Cotton upholstered fabric woven on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Pillow me...
Upholstery
$445Sale Price / item|10% Off
Henry Merino Wool Traveller Throw Milled in England
By JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Imported woven and milled in England from 100% lambswool this is the softest wool in the world. Finished queen size and in our most popular Raven Black color is the only size and col...
Wool
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Stripe Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Striped pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow meas...
Velvet
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Gold & Indigo Blue Ikat Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Gold velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Ikat pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures ...
Velvet
Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Ripple Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Ripple pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measure...
Silk
Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Canary Yellow & Indigo Blue Grid Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Canary yellow silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Grid pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measure...
Silk
JG Classic Blanket 100% Merino Wool in Bark - Queen
By JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
The Classic blanket in a Bark (aubergine/brown) is a tailored blanket exclusively made by JG SWITZER in 100% Merino Wool. Blanket stitch is done in house at our workshop in a lovely ...
Wool
$127Sale Price / item|20% Off
Melo Gold Silk Pillow In Geometric Pattern, Handcrafted By Artisans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Melo gold silk pillow is luxurious and exquisite with its classic block shibori print. As this pillow is 100% handmade from start to finish, each pie...
Silk
JG Classic Blanket 100% Merino Wool in Bark - King
By JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
The Classic blanket in Sunshine Yellow is a tailored blanket exclusively made by JG SWITZER in 100% Merino Wool. Blanket stitch is done in house at our workshop in a lovely cream col...
Wool
The Tropics Collection 'Palm Leaf' Woven Throw/Wall Hanging, Monochrome and Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
The Tropics Collection 'Palm Leaf' woven recycled cotton throw As a throw, blanket, draped or a wall hung, this luxuriously versatile woven throw will create a bold statement in a...
Cotton
Tisa Black Handcrafted Shibori Print Mulberry Silk Pillow Cover
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Indulge in luxury and elegance with Tisa Black Silk Pillow. Its one-of-a-kind geometric shibori print is meticulously handcrafted to create a symmetrical pa...
Silk
$123Sale Price / item|20% Off
Folio Indigo Blue Floral Shibori Mulberry Silk Modern Artisanal Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Folio Indigo pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collabo...
Silk
$103Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Artisanal Aakar Indigo Gold Color Block Mulberry Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Aakar Indigo silk pillow reflects beauty in imperfect symmetry. This color block silk pillow is 100% handmade from start to finish, each piece is unique and will have a slight variat...
Silk
$103Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naami Indigo Blue Wave Pattern Handcrafted Shibori Silk Artisanal Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom designed by Studio Variously, NAAMI Indigo Pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively colla...
Silk
21st Century "Pure" Cashmere and Silk White Plaid with Nappa Leather Edging
Located in Milano, IT
Our "Pure" plaid, realised in a luxurious blend of 70% cashmere and 30% silk, is a superb addition to any refined home or designer bedroom furniture: in its candor, warmth and softne...
Other
JG Switzer Classic Blanket in Black Cashmere Blend- King
By JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
The JG classic blanket is a tailored blanket, milled in England from soft and high-quality cashmere and lambswool wool blend - a rare blend and hard to find in this generous size - i...
Wool
$400 / item
Henry Cashmere Blend Throw Milled in England
By JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Imported woven and milled in England from 85% lambswool and 14% cashmere from our favorite mill that has been operating since the 1700s, this bespoke raven black dyed blend is rare. Finished in our most popular raven black, this blend is made available for this season and is a limited run. Finished in our JG SWITZER signature 4" top only of raven black-colored 100% silk charmeuse. This is our "Little Henry" in a cashmere blend. Makes a special gift. Dry clean only. Dimensions: 70" x 45/50". Allow a 5-inch variance on one side but is designed to be the perfect lap blanket...
Wool
LACOSTE - Men's Fleece Lined Striped Rugby Shirt - 100% Cotton - Size XS
Located in Chatham, ON
LACOSTE - Men's fleece lined rugby style shirt with knit collar - three button placket - side vents - knit cuffs - 100% cotton - size XS - purchased new at the Lacoste store in Toron...
Cotton
21st Century "Pure" Cashmere and Silk White Throw with Suede Edging
Located in Milano, IT
Our "Pure" throw, realised in a luxurious blend of 70% cashmere and 30% silk, is a superb addition to any refined home or designer bedroom furniture: in its candor, warmth and softne...
Other
Panama Cashmere Plaid Throw by Midsummer Milano, Hand-Crafted in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Made of 100% cashmere, this elegant throw is a superb accent to display on a luxury bed sofa, or armchair. Its extraordinary softness, lightness, and warmth are obtained by weaving t...
Other
Plum Cotton Square Tablecloth by Vivaraise, Modern Design, France
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Square tablecloth in a beautiful French cotton fabric: Theo model by French Vivaraise. It is in a beautiful PLUM color, not burgundy. With a good price. NEVER used. ref. B/1637.
Cotton
Double Florentine Bedspread
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian double bedspread: comportable, elegant, robust, environmental everywhere. In pure linen, from the famous Italian city of Florence. ref. B/549 -
Linen
$739 / item
Yellow Plaid Ruana by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Yellow plaid ruana by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm Available ...
Wool
21st Century "Cavalieri" Pure Cashmere Grey Blanket with Leather Edging
Located in Milano, IT
A superb accessory for any room in the house, our "Cavalieri" blanket is a perfect companion for relaxing moments on the bed, reading a book in a lounge chair, or sitting by the fire...
Other
Hand Woven Modern Blanket, Double Sided Patterned Bed Throw, Woven in the UK
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
For this woven blanket We work closely with a 300 year old mill in Sudbury, Essex, UK. We have the utmost respect for their approach to making fabrics, their knowledge and experience...
Cotton
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...
Cotton
Set of 7 Decorative Pillows Pearl Cream Fur Swarovski by Lusitanus
By Swarovski, Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/7 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple. Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details. 2x 908928 Rectangular decorative cushion in cream satin. D...
Crystal
Signed Turkish Mohair Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Angora mohair wool rug in black and ivory. Medallion Signed Dr. ZB. probably given as a dowry gift Measures: 4'10'' x 5'8''.
Mohair
Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Cream Black and White Lace Swarovski Lusitanus
By Swarovski, Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple. Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details. 2x 908928 Rectangular pillows in cream satin. Dimensions: ...
Crystal
Set of 7 Decorative Pillows Emerald Green and Pearl Swarovski by Lusitanus
By Swarovski, Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/7 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple. Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details. 2x 908896 Rectangular pillows in pearl fabric and Swarovsk...
Crystal
CRAG – Burel Blanket in Pure Wool, Woven in Portugal
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This blanket is inspired by and pays hommage to the heritage of wool manufacturing in Serra da Estrela. It is designed with the intent of retrieving and displaying the array of tradi...
Wool
Contemporay Signature blanket in cashmire and wool by altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Comfort, elegance and personality: soft blankets made of 80% wool and 20% cashmere for the first textile of altreforme. The colors are customizable to fit into any color context, for...
Wool
Hand Painted Silk Pillow, Abstract No.6, Peach Pink & Gray
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Blush silk faille pillow dyed with magenta, orange and gray in an abstract pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-painted and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in...
Silk
Hand Painted Silk Pillow, Abstract No.5, Peach Pink & Gray
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Blush silk faille pillow dyed with magenta, orange and gray in an abstract pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-painted and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in...
Silk
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Ikat Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Ikat pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures ...
Velvet
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Stripe Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Striped pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measur...
Velvet
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Halo Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Halo pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures ...
Velvet
Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Canary Yellow & Indigo Blue Waves Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Canary yellow silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Wave pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measure...
Silk
Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Grid Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Grid pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pill...
Silk
Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Canary Yellow & Indigo Blue Ripple Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Canary yellow silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Ripple pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measu...
Silk
Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Waves Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Wave pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures 18 x 18...
Silk
Hand Dyed Silk Pillow, Canary Yellow & Indigo Blue Dash Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Canary yellow silk faille pillow dyed with indigo in Dash pattern with gray linen backing. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measure...
Silk
Multicolored Woven Pillow in Multicolor Sixteen Geometric Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
The Sixteen upholstered pillow in navy, pink, ochre and gray print with light gray linen backing, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Cotton upholstered fabric woven on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Pillow measures 17 x 17 inches. This geometric patterned pillow...
Upholstery
Fog Gray Geometric Upholstered Pillow by Workshop/Studio ROUSSEAU
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Fog Gray geometric upholstered pillow with light gray linen backing, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Cotton upholstered fabric woven on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Pillow measures 17 x 17 inches. The geometric patterned pillow...
Upholstery
Fringed Cotton Throw Blanket, Gray and Pink Coverlet Geometric Pattern, 54 x 72
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Gray geometric print woven throw with fringe edge, with accents of pink, white and navy. Woven with recycled cotton on a jacquard loom, made in the US. E...
Cotton
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Gold Yellow & Indigo Blue Stripe Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Gold velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Striped pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measur...
Velvet
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Gold & Indigo Blue Pleat Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Gold velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures...
Velvet
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Halo Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Halo pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures ...
Velvet
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Pleat Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow m...
Velvet
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Halo Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Halo pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow me...
Velvet
The Tropics Collection 'Zebra' Woven Throw/Wall Hanging, Monochrome and Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
The Tropics Collection 'Zebra' woven recycled cotton throw As a throw, blanket, draped or a wall hung, this luxuriously versatile woven throw will create a bold statement in any ...
Cotton
The Tropics Collection 'Hornbill' Woven Throw/Wall Hanging Monochrome and Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
The Tropics Collection 'Hornbill' woven recycled cotton throw As a throw, blanket, draped or a wall hung, this luxuriously versatile woven throw will create a bold statement in a...
Cotton
The Tropics Collection 'Tiger' Woven Throw Monochrome and Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
The Tropics Collection 'Tiger' woven recycled cotton throw As a throw, blanket, draped or a wall hung, this luxuriously versatile woven throw will create a bold statement in any ...
Cotton
$377 / item
Small Nobsa Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small nobsa cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 50 x H 50 cm Available in colors: Grey/ grey/ cream,...
Wool
Set of 7 Decorative Pillows Pearl Cream Fur Swarovski by Lusitanus
By Swarovski, Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/7 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple. Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details. 2x 908862 Rectangular decorative cushion in champagne velv...
Crystal