Your Grandparents’ Pillows Just Got a 2023 Glow-Up

Designed by Sarah Sherman Samuel, these velvet cushions nod to pillows of yesteryear with a much more minimal, streamlined look. Details like the piped edges and ribbed siding add dimension and visual interest to a sofa or chair. Choose from warm, neutral tones like amber, blue, juniper, and ivory.

For a playful and soft touch, look no further than West Elm’s update on the classic pintuck pillow. Perfect for layering, these cotton-velvet cushions add vintage punch with tons of tufting. Choose from earthly colors plucked straight from nature: ocean, sand, burnt umber, and slate.

Anthropologie’s top-rated Adelina Velvet Pillow toes the line between understated and luxe. Evocative of 1970s glam, these slub velvet pillows add a bit of shine with their glimmery surface.

Kids like cool, retro pillows just as much as the rest of us. These cushy discs come in a delightful mix of colors — yellow, pink, blue, orange — and pair well with cheeky prints. They're perfect for late bedtime reading and early morning snuggles.

With no button in sight, these Velvet + Wool Circle Pillows from Schoolhouse are as structurally pared-back as a pillow gets. The wool side promises practical durability, while the velvet side provides a nice, sumptuous contrast. If you somehow already own a 17-inch round pillow, you can just buy the cover for an easy update.

Hand-woven in sturdy cotton-jute and plumped up with recycled filling, these water-resistant pillows can stand up to pool parties and patio hangouts. You’ll love the lively striped pattern, too, which is available in four different colorways.

Craving something a little more old-school? This ‘70s-meets-‘80s-inspired pillow — hello, mauve and corduroy material! — will instantly bring you back to sitting on your grandparents’ well-worn armchair or sofa. You could always style any of these cushions on a bed, too.