12 Decorative Pillows from International Designers
Updated November 2026 by Claire Whitmore. This update adds current designer pillows with prices and a holiday gift section.
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The designer pillows below are still a great source of inspiration. For 2026 we’ve added practical advice on inserts, sizes and fabrics, which matter more to how a pillow looks on your sofa than the label does.
Quick answer: for a designer look at a sane price, start with Lulu & Georgia, Libeco linen or Arhaus (roughly $100 to $180 a pillow). For a true splurge, the fashion houses (Hermès, Loewe, Ralph Lauren Home) make wool-and-cashmere cushions. Whatever you buy, a feather-down insert one size up does more for the look than the label.
An important accent for luxury homes are decorative pillows. We searched the world for the best designer decorative pillows – our design team voted – and here are the top 12. We all have different taste, but I believe that you will enjoy this gallery of pillows. We have something for everyone here. But don’t expect to get these pillows cheap. These are designs by internationally known designers, so expect to pay a premium for this level of luxury decorative pillows!
In this gallery of 12 images , we are going to show you some examples of decorative pillow designs ranging from the classical pillows with embroideries on their ivory grounds to some modern examples of vivid velvet pillows. They are all beautiful, but only one design pairs well with your furniture. Discover which one.
The Muse Tear Pillow
Jonathan Adler is an American interior designer that aims to bring the American glamour to people’s life. Clearly inspired by Surrealism, his collection of decorative pillows “Muse” combines sophisticated golden decorative motifs and essential ivory backgrounds. The outcomes are beautiful art pillows that convey immediately an idea of something chic and eccentric. Visit Jonathan Adler’s Muse pillow collections
Christian Fischbacher Luxury Nights Pillow
The concept behind Christian Fischbacher’s bed collection “Luxury Nights” is creating bespoke bed linen products of timeless elegance. Its luxury decorative pillows are made out of cotton satin, precious silk, linen or crisp poplin, and decorated with a wide choice of fine designs. The available colours are white, grey, pink, blue, beige. Visit Luxury Nights by Christian Fishbacher
Jonathan Adler Talitha Bars Throw Pillow
The gold-and-white palette conveys a sense of brightness and clean elegance in this nice decorative pillow of the designer Jonathan Adler. Yet, it is not the cold elegance of many classical designs, as the shimmering brass disks give a feeling of warmth and regenerative energy that is typical of ethnic artworks. Visit Jonathan Adler’s Talitha Bar
Ann Gish Basketweave Pillow with French Knots
A classic basket weave decorative pillow with French knots, this nice product by the American designer Ann Gish is made out of silk and fully filled with feathers and downs. The simplicity of its design allows you to place this pillow almost everywhere, as it matches with almost every furniture style. Visit Ann Gish’s web site
Hand Woven Intrecciato pillow
“Bottega Veneta” is an Italian firm specialised in weave products. Weaves are naturally decorative and beautiful, as they express the bare beauty of the material that has been used. “Intrecciato” is Bottega Veneta’s product suite that applies this idea to decorative pillows. The products are all hand-crafted and made of linen fabric. Visit Bottega Veneta Web Site
Churchill Linen Rose Pillow
What is more trivial than roses? Yet, roses are a classical decorative motif and it is not as easy as you can think to transform a banal rose into a sample of glamorous design. In this exquisite example of the Canadian designer Daniel Stuart seven roses are set on a white lucid background in order to create a decoration that exploits the effect generated by the alternation of two colours (white and beige). Visit Daniel Stuart’s web site
Christian Fischbacher Nederlands Pillow
Netherlands often inspires designers because of its characteristic architectures and picturesque landscapes. In the above example, the ornamental motifs of these two white pillows by the Swiss designer Christian Fishbacher are clearly inspired by traditional Dutch houses. Available in two colours (blue and grey), mixed fabric of cotton and linen. Visit Christian Fischbacher’s web site
Ralph Loren cc Pillows
The American brand Ralph Lauren’s decorative pillow collection is definitively one of the richest. From the linear simplicity of its covers made out of waffle-stitch cashmere fabric to the shimmering elegance of its bugle bead decorations, Ralph Lauren offers nothing else than tasteful top-quality products that are able to satisfy even the most exigent consumer. Visit Ralph Lauren’s web site
SFERRA Dini Decorative Pillow
“Sferra Dini” is a brand that offers interesting luxury bedding products, like these white linen pillows decorated with colourful wave shape stitched embroideries. Made out of 100% linen fabric, they are 100% filled with feathers and dawns. The available colours are white/salmon, white/taupe, white/lilac, white/cornflower blue, white/aqua. Visit Sferra Dini pillow collection web page
SFERRA Norrio Decorative Pillow
In their simplicity, embroideries are the most classical, but also the most elegant decorations for pillows. In this example, the traditional white flower shape embroideries have been combined with some colourful linen grounds in order to obtain a lively, yet not too bright, effect. The pale colours of the pillow grounds make this design very suitable for every classical style couch, armchair and bed. Visit Serra’s website
Yves Delorme Berlingot Decorative Pillows
The natural sheen of velvet is combined with the saturated colours in order to get a lively, vibrating effect in this vivid design by Yves Delorme Berlingot. Simple and modern, the products of this decorative pillow suite can be set in every modern context. Feather down filling, linen back, cotton viscose velvet. Colours: rose, orange, grey, flanelle, fig, diam, blue, argent, anise. Visit Yves Delorme Berlingot pillow suite web page
Ballard Designs Pillows
Ballard Design reinterprets classical and traditional designs (especially European) in a contemporary way, in order to produce pieces that are both innovative and timeless. Their sources of inspiration come from all periods and provenances: in the given example, we can detect Finnish influences, traditional maritime style decorations, and references to the fashion of the marvellous sixties. Visit Ballard Design’s web site
Where designers buy luxury throw pillows now (2026)
The 2016 gallery above is still a good mood board, but several of those lines have changed or moved. For current pieces, we leaned on Architectural Digest‘s September 29, 2026 roundup of 10 retailers, Sunset‘s picks from four West Coast interior designers (January 2026) and Robb Report Singapore‘s look at fashion-house cushions. Prices are the ones those outlets listed and can change.
| Brand and pillow | Why designers like it | Price seen |
|---|---|---|
| Lulu & Georgia Corabel Velvet | Designer collaborations (Sarah Sherman Samuel, Scalamandre) and velvet, bouclé shapes | $104 (AD) |
| Sarah Sherman Samuel Rajaa Linen | Chartreuse stripe with contrast trim; linen is “less precious than velvet” | $148 (Sunset) |
| Arhaus Moura and Tibetan Longwool | Polished, tailored; real longwool instead of faux fur | $179 and $169 (AD) |
| House of Leon Teddy Sphere | Bouclé sphere that softens a tailored or leather sofa | $170 (AD) |
| Libeco Home Belgian linen | Foundation linen pillow to pair with stripes or solids | $160 (Sunset) |
| Soho Home | ’70s textures: eyelash fringe, embossed velvet | From $200 (AD) |
| Pierce & Ward for West Elm Round Stripe | AD100 designers, a striped round pillow that stands on its own | $64 (Sunset) |
| Heidi Caillier x Joon Loloi Dana | Velvets and vintage-inspired patterns; quality inserts sold too | $49 (Sunset) |
The fashion-house splurge. Robb Report highlights the Hermès Avalon pillow (wool and cashmere, with an H at each corner), the Loewe Anagram cushion (50 cm, wool and cashmere with a leather patch), the Ralph Lauren Home Equestrian Knit pillow (wool, silk and cashmere) and Gucci’s velvet horsebit cushion. Prices vary by boutique and region, so check with the brand.
Watch the cover-only listings. AD points out that many pillows are sold as a cover alone. Quince’s cashmere, wool and velvet covers, for example, need a separate insert. Check before you order, especially for gifts.
2026 buying guide
Inserts: the secret to a designer look
| Insert | Look | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feather/down blend | Soft “karate chop” crease | Plump, luxurious, holds shape | Needs fluffing, possible allergies |
| 100% down | Very soft and slouchy | Lightest and softest | Flattens fastest, most expensive |
| Polyester fiberfill | Firm, rounded | Cheap, hypoallergenic | Looks stiff, can clump |
| Down-alternative (microfiber) | Between the two | Washable, allergy-friendly | Less resilient than feather |
Designers commonly size the insert about 2 inches larger than the cover (a 22-inch insert in a 20-inch cover) for a fuller look.
Fabric guide
- Linen: relaxed and textural, wrinkles easily.
- Velvet: rich color, shows crush marks.
- Bouclé: on-trend texture, can pill.
- Performance fabrics (Sunbrella, Crypton): best for kids, pets and outdoor seating.
- Silk: beautiful, fragile and best kept out of direct sun.
Where to shop
For designer prints at retail, look to brands such as Schumacher, Kravet and Pierre Frey through to-the-trade showrooms or online resellers, or browse linen covers, velvet covers and feather-down inserts on Amazon.
Decorative pillows as a holiday gift in 2026
A pair of beautiful pillows is an easy luxury gift: it fits any budget, ships flat-ish and changes the look of a room overnight. To get it right:
- Under $75: the Heidi Caillier x Joon Loloi Dana ($49) or Pierce & Ward’s round stripe for West Elm ($64), the prices Sunset listed.
- $100 to $200: Lulu & Georgia velvet, a Libeco linen pillow, Arhaus longwool or House of Leon’s Teddy sphere.
- Splurge: a Hermès Avalon or Loewe Anagram cushion for the person who already has everything.
- Give a pair, with inserts. Two matching pillows look intentional; one can look orphaned. Make sure inserts are included or add a feather-down insert on Amazon.
- Play it safe on color. Unless you know their palette, choose texture over pattern: linen, bouclé, cashmere or velvet in oatmeal, ivory, camel or deep green.
- Include a gift receipt. Pillows are personal, and exchanges are common.
More cozy-home gift ideas: cashmere pillows and bouclé pillows on Amazon, our guide to the best luxury throw blankets, the best coffee table books to style the room around them, and luxury backgammon sets for the den.
FAQ
How many throw pillows should go on a sofa?
A common rule is two to three per side on a standard three-seat sofa, mixing sizes (for example 22-inch behind 20-inch) and one pattern with one or two solids.
Can decorative pillows go in the washer?
Removable covers usually can, following the care label. Inserts filled with feather should be spot-cleaned or professionally cleaned unless labeled washable.
Are designer throw pillows a good gift?
Yes, if you keep the color neutral, give a pair and include inserts and a gift receipt. Texture-led pillows in linen, velvet or bouclé suit most rooms.
What are the best materials for a luxury throw pillow?
Raw silk and linen are the classic high-end choices, according to Architectural Digest’s shopping writer. Cashmere and wool blends add warmth for winter, and performance fabrics are the practical pick for homes with kids or pets.
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We research products using manufacturer specifications and independent reviews; we have not personally tested every item. Prices and availability change, so check the retailer before you buy.
