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Throw pillows are one of the easiest ways to refresh a space. Swap them seasonally, bring in a new color or pattern, or simply add a few extra cushions to make the couch feel a little more inviting. We love them for everyday lounging, styling the bed, and piling on the floor when friends come over for movie night.
While big-box stores make it easy to find inexpensive options, many are made with polyester and other synthetic materials. Instead, we look to home decor brands that prioritize natural, nontoxic materials, including organic fabrics, for pieces that feel as good as they look.
Complete the cozy setup with a throw blanket, then settle in. And if your couch could use an upgrade, see our picks for sustainable couches.
1. Sabai
Best For | Hypoallergenic pillows, fun colors and stripes
Pillow Sizes | Square and lumbar pillows
Materials | 100% hemp, recycled velvet, upcycled poly
Price Range | $80+
Topping our list is none other than one of our editors’ very favorite sustainable home brands. Sabai Design’s pillow collection is made in the USA with PFAS-free fabrics and the brand’s signature focus on more thoughtful, circular design. The collection includes striped, square, and lumbar styles in a range of colors, alongside its newest addition, The Hemp Pillow. Made with 100% hemp, the new pillow is naturally hypoallergenic and breathable—perfect for anyone with allergies! It’s also non-toxic, inherently flame-resistant without added flame retardants, and made with zero VOCs.


2. Coyuchi
Best For | Organic, natural-fiber throw pillows
Pillow Sizes | Various square-sized throws
Materials | 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, organic linen, recycled linen, alpaca, and cotton blends
Price | $58+
Coyuchi brings its signature organic approach to home textiles with a collection of decorative pillows in soft, understated patterns and tactile textures. Many of the covers are made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, while newer styles also incorporate materials like organic relaxed linen—organic cotton grown and woven in India or Portugal and several styles are made in Fair Trade Certified™ factories. As for designs, the collection includes subtle plaids and stripes, botanical prints, textured weaves and even knit throw pillows for super cozy days.


3. Lorena Canals
Best For | Handcrafted, natural-fiber throw pillows
Pillow Sizes | Square, rectangular, and floor cushions
Materials | Cotton and other natural fibers, depending on style
Price | $69+
Lorena Canals makes pillows that bring a little more personality to a room, from hand-loomed cotton cushions and chunky knits to playful shapes like clouds, palms, and monstera leaves! Each pillow is handcrafted by artisans, with many styles made from cotton and select designs certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100. We are obsessed with the mix of earthy, textural styles and whimsical designs that feel playful without being overly precious. And because many of the pillows are machine washable, they’re perfect for homes with kids and pets, too.


4. Pepper Home
Best For | Made-to-order, custom throw pillows
Pillow Sizes | 18″ Square, 20″ Square, 22″ Square, Euro Sham, Bolster, Petite Lumbar, Midi Lumbar, and XL Lumbar
Materials | Cotton, linen, performance fabrics
Price | $74+
Pepper Home’s pillows are made to order and cut and sewn in the USA, giving you plenty of room to customize the details, from size and fabric to piping, fringe, ruffles, and pom poms. The collection includes solid cotton and linen pillows, chenille jacquards, performance fabrics, and velvet, with many of Pepper’s exclusive prints woven or printed specifically for the brand. We especially love the made-to-order model for a more considered approach to decorating. Rather than mass-produced styles sitting on a warehouse shelf, each pillow is cut and sewn for your order and typically ships within two weeks.


5. Burrow
Best For | Leather bolsters, mid-century modern style
Pillow Sizes | Lumbars and bolsters
Materials | OEKO-TEX certified performance fabrics, PFAS-free and CertiPUR-US® certified materials
Price Range | $49+
Burrow’s pillow collection complements its modular sofas, with lumbar, bolster, and decorative styles available in the brand’s range of performance fabrics and leather. We love that the fabrics are OEKO-TEX certified, PFAS-free and made with CertiPUR-US® certified materials. They are also designed to resist stains and liquids, making them a practical choice for families or pets. Best of all, you can buy a set of three pillows to save on cost, especially if you have a larger couch you’re trying to decorate!


6. Kiliim
Best For | Handcrafted throw pillows with global designs
Pillow Sizes | 40 x 40 cm, 70 x 70 cm, and 70 x 40 cm
Materials | 100% wool with cotton backing
Price Range | $40+
Kiliim’s throw pillows bring an artisanal feel to our homes with colorful, graphic designs inspired by Egyptian landscapes, architecture, and traditional textile work. The pillows are handcrafted from 100% cotton and hand-woven on a cotton base, with cotton backs and hidden zippers. Many styles are available in multiple sizes and can be purchased as a cover only or with an insert, making it easy to find the right fit for your space. We also love the character of the handmade construction: Kiliim embraces the slight variations and imperfections that make each piece unique, rather than treating them as flaws.


7. 54kibo
Best For | Colorful, handmade throw pillows from artisans in Africa and the UK
Pillow Sizes | Lumbar pillows, 16″ x 16″ and 20″ x 20″ throws
Materials | Handwoven cotton, wool
Price Range | $79+
54kibo brings contemporary African design into the home through a curated collection of pieces from more than 50 designers and artisans across Africa and its diaspora. Its pillow collection spans a range of patterns, textures, and traditions, from handwoven cotton designs inspired by Zimbabwean basket weaving to colorful graphic styles made by artisans in Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, and beyond. We love these for adding a little more personality to a room while supporting the makers, techniques, and cultural traditions behind each piece.










