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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Pearl Dark Blue Velvet by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple. Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details. 2x G700610 Rectangular decorative cushion in cream velvet....
Cotton, Satin, Velvet
Set of 7 Decorative Pillows Pearl Cream Light Blue Swarovski by Lusitanus
By Swarovski, Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/7 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple. Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details. 2x 908883 Rectangular pillows in pearl satin and Swarovski...
Crystal
Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Cream Mint Green and White Lace Swarovski Lusitanus
By Greenapple, Swarovski, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple. Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details. 2x G700613 Rectangular decorative cushion in cream, light ...
Crystal
Palm Leaf Luxury Silk Pillow, Monochrome and Gold Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Embrace your wildest side with our luxury silk 'Palm' cushion from our Tropics range This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge Inspired by the d...
Cotton
Tiger Luxury Silk Pillow Monochrome and Gold, The Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Be bold and fearless with our luxury silk 'Tiger' cushion from our Tropics range This luxurious 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and piped edge Inspired by these ico...
Cotton
Hornbill Luxury Silk Pillow, Monochrome and Gold The Tropics Collection
Located in Hastings, GB
Immerse yourself in a sub-tropical paradise with the luxurious silk 'Hornbill' cushion from our Tropics range This evocative 100% silk cushion has a rich cotton velvet back and pipe...
Cotton
$739 / item
Blue Plaid Ruana by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Plaid Ruana by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm Available in c...
Wool
$791 / item
Chumbes Blanket 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes blanket 2 by Mae Engelgeer Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 130 x H 180 cm Available in colors: Blue / banana / silver and terr...
Cotton
Hand Woven Navy/Lilac Modern Blanket Double Sided Patterned Bed Throw Woven inUK
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
$590 / item
Large Nobsa Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Nobsa cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm Available in colors: grey/ grey/ cream,...
Wool
$1,239 / item
Musgo Chumbes Pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo chumbes pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/pasto....
Cotton
$791 / item
Chumbes Blanket 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes blanket 1 by Mae Engelgeer Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm Available in colors: blue/banana/silver and terracot...
Cotton
$377 / item
Medium Nobsa Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium nobsa cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 60 x H 40 cm Available in colors: grey/ grey/ cream...
Wool
$1,073 / item
Musgo Chumbes Cylinder Cushion by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo Chumbes cylinder cushion by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 60 x H 22 cm Available in colors: musgo/banana/silve...
Cotton
$1,073 / item
Lila Chumbes Pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Lila Chumbes pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 60 x H 40 cm Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra. A...
Cotton
$1,073 / item
Chumbes Cylinder Cushion by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes cylinder cushion by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 60 x H 22 cm Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra...
Cotton
$566 / item
Maraca Pillow 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Maraca pillow 1 by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 50 x H 50 cm Available in colors: verde/ purpura/ rojo, naranja/ ...
Wool
$791 / item
Chumbes Blanket 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes blanket 1 by Mae Engelgeer Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm Available in colors: blue/banana/silver and terracot...
Cotton
$2,171 / item
Chumbes Layer Pillow by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes Layer pillow by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 160 x H 80 cm Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra. A...
Cotton
$791 / item
Chumbes Blanket 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes blanket 2 by Mae Engelgeer Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 130 x H 180 cm Available in colors: blue/banana/silver and terracot...
Cotton
$2,171 / item
Chumbes Layer Pillow by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes Layer pillow by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 160 x H 80 cm Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra. A...
Cotton
$1,239 / item
Chumbes Pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra. Also a...
Cotton
$739 / item
Green Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Green plaid manta by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm Availabl...
Wool
Beautiful Caleidos Bed Cover Blanket Silk Cashmere Wool
Located in London, GB
About Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A c...
Wool, Silk
$2,478 / item
Amazing Rooster Bed-Cover Blanket Silk Cashmere Wool
Located in London, GB
About: Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A ...
Wool, Silk
$2,478 / item
Amazing Dupre' Bed Cover Blanket Silk Cashmere Wool
Located in London, GB
About Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A c...
Wool, Silk
$1,239 / item
Musgo Chumbes Pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo chumbes pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/pasto....
Cotton
$649 / item
Musgo Chumbes Pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo Chumbes pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/pasto....
Cotton
$1,073 / item
Musgo Chumbes Pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo chumbes pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 60 x H 40 cm Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/pasto....
Cotton
$2,171 / item
Musgo Chumbes Layer Cushion by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo Chumbes Layer cushion by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 160 x H 80 cm Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/...
Cotton
$1,239 / item
Chumbes Pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Chumbes pillow 2 by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra. Also a...
Cotton
$1,073 / item
Musgo Chumbes Cylinder Cushion by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo chumbes cylinder cushion by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 60 x H 22 cm Available in colors: Musgo/banana/silve...
Cotton
$1,073 / item
Lila Chumbes Pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Lila chumbes pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 60 x H 40 cm Available in colors: Lila/ brick/ gold/ terra. A...
Cotton
$1,073 / item
Musgo Chumbes Pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Musgo chumbes pillow 1 by Mae Engelgeer. Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 60 x H 40 cm Available in colors: musgo/banana/silver/pasto....
Cotton
$636 / item
Plaid Mulera by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Plaid Mulera by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 180 x H 138 cm Available in colors: green/ salmon/ vino, mu...
Wool
$739 / item
Black Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black plaid manta by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm Available in colors: blue/ black/ r...
Wool
$739 / item
Blue Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue plaid manta by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm Available ...
Wool
$739 / item
Ochre Plaid Ruana by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Ochre Plaid Ruana by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x H 120 cm Available in colors: yellow/ grey/ blue...
Wool
$377 / item
Coraz 2 Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Coraz 2 Nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 60 x H 40 cm Available in colors: salmon/yellow, olive/pink, mos...
Cotton
$436 / item
Piqui 1 Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Piqui 1 Nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 50 x H 50 cm Available in colors: salmon/olive, olive/beige, mostaza/blue. The Nido Piqui Cushion combines joyful colors with intriguing hand-crocheted motifs, making it an eyecatcher on any sofa or lounge chair. Its cotton cover is decorated with a fluffy, macramé detail that is an abstract take on the Nariguera, a pre-Colombian jewelry...
Cotton
$342 / item
Pichu Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Pichu Nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 38 x H 38 cm Available in colors: nature, night blue, beige pink, ...
Cotton
$436 / item
Coraz 1 Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Coraz 1 nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 50 x H 50 cm Available in colors: Salmon/yellow, olive/pink, mos...
Cotton
$932 / item
Maraca Pillow 3 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Maraca Pillow 3 by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% Cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm Available in colors: verde/ purpura/ rojo, naranja/ dora...
Wool
$342 / item
Kukuy Nido Cushion by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Kukuy nido cushion by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% cotton. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 38 x H 38 cm Available in colors: Nature, night blue, beige pink, ...
Cotton