Decorative Modern Throw Pillows
Do you want to add a splash of color or design to an otherwise boring sofa or chair? Are you passionate about a hobby, a sport, a craft or a particular breed of dog? Believe it or not, there are all kinds of accent pillows with all kinds of cool designs out there, and I'm going to track down some unique throw pillows and pull all the info together here for you!
This lens provides info on the coolest, most interesting, unique decorative throw pillow designs being produced today. We'll look at some great CafePress artists' unique pillow designs, as well as what places like Amazon are selling. We'll let you tell us about your favorite pillows, too!
Throw Pillow information on Wikepedia
Wikipedia's take on the Decorative Throw Pillow
A throw pillow, or toss pillow, is a small, decorative type of pillow. Throw pillows are usually placed on sofas or armchairs but are also frequently used on beds and day beds. Throw pillows serve both an aesthetic and a functional purpose. Decorative pillows are commonly used to tie in color accents within a room, often drawing on the colors in drapes, walls or area rugs. From a functional perspective, throw pillows may provide back, neck and head support, although some throw pillows are very uncomfortable....
LizArt Design Throw Pillows on CafePress
Gold and Pink Flower Kaleidoscope Throw Pillow
Price: 22.99 
Black and White Butterfly Throw Pillow
Price: 22.99
Cool Swirls Abstrct Throw Pillow
Price: 22.99
Cool Weave Throw Pillow
Price: 22.99
Black and Pink Dots Throw Pillow
Price: 22.99
Why Decorative Throw Pillows?
Decorative throw pillows can change the entire ambience of a room, creating a balance of color and texture.
Want to change the look of a room without buying new furniture? An accent pillow may be just the thing!
Random Pillow Factoids from the Web
- The use of pillows is thought to date back to the Mesopotamians in 7000 BCE.
- The word makura ("pillow" in Japanese) is thought to be derived from tamakura, which means resting your head on your hands.
- Ancient Egyptians considered the head to be sacred, and pillows, which held this sacred body part, were often lavishly decorated.
- In ancient China, it was believed that soft pillows robbed the body of vitality. Thus, some pillows were fashioned from hard materials such as leather, wood, and ceramics.
- The difficulty of using dyes and complicated sewing techniques led to the development of pillows as an art form, with highly decorated pillows becoming prized commodities first in China and later in medieval Europe.
- Decorative pillows became important in the 16th century when they were used on carved wooden furniture to provide comfort and luxury.
Abstract Design Throw Pillows on CafePress
Multicolored Throw Pillow
Price: 22.99
"Lazy river" Throw Pillow
Price: 22.99
Violet Abstract 4 Throw Pillow
Price: 19.99
Pillow Postings from the Blogosphere
- Luxury homeware & household goods: Decorative outdoor throw ...
- Luxury homeware & household goods: Decorative outdoor throw pillows by Laurie Bell fabrics.
- Decorative throw pillow doubles as pet-ashes receptacle, cre ...
- So Moore did what any sensible person would do: She hired a seamstress to make a pillow with Samantha's ashes inside, safely enclosed in a plastic pouch. That done, she decided to help other bereaved pet owners in similar situations, ...
- One Thread Fair Trade | Design Milk
- Mayura Kona is founder and designer of One Thread Fair Trade, a fair trade company that specializes in unique, hand-crafted decorative throw pillows. We.
- pillows : Decorative Pillows For Pizzaz
- Even two-toned color schemes, such as the ever popular black and white, can be greatly enhanced by adding wondeful color by using decorative throw pillows in bright red, forest green, ocean blue or yellow. ...
Sports, Hobby and Craft Pillows on CafePress
Skier Silhouette Throw Pillow
This five-color graphic depicts a downhill skier in the snow.
Price: 19.99
Pure Surfing Throw Pillow
Liberate your inner beach bum with this surfing-inspired design.
Price: 20.99
Kaleidoscope Throw Pillow
This colorful pillow design is based on a classic quilting pattern.
Price: 22.99
Modern Pet Pillows on CafePress
Bridge/Std Poodle silver) Throw Pillow
Price: 24.99
Cat-of-Many-Colors Throw Pillow
Price: 17.99
Los Angeles Stray Cats Pillow
Price: 17.99
Modern Decorative Pillows on the Web
- Jonathan Adler Pillows & throws
- High end fabulous modern decorative pillows from Jonathan Adler for the Happy Handcrafted Home.
- Pillows at Velocity Art And Design
- Pillows at Velocity Art And Design - your home for modern living.
- Modern Pillows at Design Public
- Your source for Modern Pillows online, including product reviews, competitive prices, spec sheets, and information.
- Blue Decorative Throw Pillows
- Decorative Throw Pillows in Blue, Teal, Navy, Sky Blue, Slate Blue, Royal, and Wedgewood.
- Decorative Throw Pillows by Pillow Decor
- Decorative throw pillows in the widest range of colors, styles and sizes.
- Obeo Design: modern throw pillows
- Obeo Design offers modern pillows and bedding.
- KMP Furniture: Fire Collection
- Choose from modern and contemporary pillow designs
- Nina's Pillow Designs
- Nina's Pillow Designs is a boutique and designer of decorative pillows. We design custom decorative pillows that are modern and captivating to the senses.
- Pfeifer Studio Modern Decorative Pillows
- Modern Throw Pillow, Contemporary Decorative Pillow, Modern Leather Pillow
- All Modern: Decorative Pillows
- Modern Decorative Pillows, Modern Throw Pillows, and Contemporary Pillows.
- Madaspen Home decorative pillows
- Madaspen Home sells exclusive quality decorative contemporary embroidered linen throw pillows and home accessories.
Modern Decorative Pillows on Amazon
Some cool modern sofa pillows and throw pillows on Amazon
Your Pillow Feedback
Did you find what you were looking for? Do you have ideas on how we can improve this lens? Do you know of other great modern decorative throw pillows that we missed? Let us know!
OhMe wrote...
I love unique throw pillows. They can really perk up a room. Great lens and I love your designs.
Posted January 16, 2009
adventuresinautism wrote...
Great Lens! Beautiful Designs. I love your graphic work as well as the geometric ones. They make for some lovely products. I hope your store does well. Definite 5 star rating and a fav
Posted December 10, 2008
Skeeeeeetz wrote...
I enjoyed your lens and your designs and would like to extend an invitation for you to join our Squidoo Group-- ASKCP. Members of the Alliance of ShopKeepers on CafePress work to cross-promote each others' shops.
http://www.squidoo.com/group/create_lens/askcp/8c78709030964ebd00f639987825e5b4
I hope you can join!
Posted November 11, 2008
Happiegrrrl wrote...
Pretty pillows! I agree - one can never have enough of them! You really did a nice job with your designs from CafePress. I have a shop there, but so far don't think I have any pillows. You've got me thinking about going "back to the drawing board!"
Posted November 11, 2008
