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Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Chinese headrest was crafted from elmwood and has a wonderfully smooth texture and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century
Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century

Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century

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H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in
Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Chinese headrest was crafted from elmwood and has a wonderfully smooth texture and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Elm

Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century
Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century

Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century

H 3.75 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Antique Chinese Headrest 'Pillow' Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This beautiful Chinese pillow box was hand-crafted by artisans to be used as headrest and to store
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Headrest 'Pillow' Box
Antique Chinese Headrest 'Pillow' Box

Antique Chinese Headrest 'Pillow' Box

H 6.5 in W 19.5 in D 6 in
Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900

Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900

H 4.25 in W 10.25 in D 2 in
Provincial Chinese Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Headrest, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Headrest, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Headrest, c. 1900

H 4.5 in W 12 in D 1.75 in
Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Natural Specimens

Materials

Elm

Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900

Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900

H 4.25 in W 1 in D 2 in
Provincial Chinese Wooden Headrest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used as a rigid headrest or
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Wooden Headrest, circa 1850
Provincial Chinese Wooden Headrest, circa 1850

Provincial Chinese Wooden Headrest, circa 1850

H 4.5 in W 12.25 in D 3 in
Chinese Elm Wood Headrest with Subtle Engravings from Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Chinese headrest was crafted from elmwood and has a wonderfully smooth texture. It
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Elm

Chinese Elm Wood Headrest with Subtle Engravings from Early 20th Century
Chinese Elm Wood Headrest with Subtle Engravings from Early 20th Century

Chinese Elm Wood Headrest with Subtle Engravings from Early 20th Century

H 7.49 in W 14.18 in D 5.71 in
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese wooden head rest. Carved in the form of a recumbent or resting man
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?

Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?

H 7.88 in W 16 in D 5.88 in
Pair of Wenge Wood Mini Stools, Headrests, Stands
Located in Somis, CA
can be used as headrest, hand rests in Chinese medicine, as stands or bases. Very limited quantity
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2010s Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wenge Wood Mini Stools, Headrests, Stands
Pair of Wenge Wood Mini Stools, Headrests, Stands

Pair of Wenge Wood Mini Stools, Headrests, Stands

H 3.5 in W 8.75 in D 3.25 in
Chinese Qing 'Pillow' Leather box
Located in Kastrup, DK
. Features a curved top and a patinated brass lock plate. Originally used as a headrest to store valuables
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing 'Pillow' Leather box
Chinese Qing 'Pillow' Leather box

Chinese Qing 'Pillow' Leather box

H 4.73 in W 14.18 in D 6.3 in
Chinese Quadrilobe Fabric Pillow with Embroidery
Located in Chicago, IL
the style of traditional ceramic or wood headrest, this pillow has an hour glass form with a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Chinese Quadrilobe Fabric Pillow with Embroidery
Chinese Quadrilobe Fabric Pillow with Embroidery

Chinese Quadrilobe Fabric Pillow with Embroidery

H 11.5 in W 8 in D 3 in
Pair of Certified Chinese 19c Armchairs in Black Laquered Elmwood and Rattan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
headrest was also thought to resemble the winged hats of Chinese mandarins of the Ming dynasty. Made from
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Antique 1850s Chinese Slipper Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Pair of Certified Chinese 19c Armchairs in Black Laquered Elmwood and Rattan
Pair of Certified Chinese 19c Armchairs in Black Laquered Elmwood and Rattan

Pair of Certified Chinese 19c Armchairs in Black Laquered Elmwood and Rattan

H 45.3 in W 24.7 in D 24.3 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Wooden Opium Daybed with Rattan Inset
Located in Yonkers, NY
beautifully embodies the intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage of ancient China. This opium daybed
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Wooden Opium Daybed with Rattan Inset
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Wooden Opium Daybed with Rattan Inset

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Wooden Opium Daybed with Rattan Inset

H 28 in W 67.5 in D 28 in
Yoga Body Chair by Jim Warren for Pearl Dot 1979 Pair
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Chinese philosophy, the square is the order and knowledge of man, as in the machines used to create the
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Yoga Body Chair by Jim Warren for Pearl Dot 1979 Pair
Yoga Body Chair by Jim Warren for Pearl Dot 1979 Pair

Yoga Body Chair by Jim Warren for Pearl Dot 1979 Pair

H 47.64 in W 19.3 in D 26.78 in
Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in GB
veneer: the headrest, the backrest and the seat. The layers are glued together and shaped under heat and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans
Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans

Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans

H 31.7 in W 33.47 in D 34.06 in

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President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
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H 31.89 in W 31.11 in D 15.95 in
Rare C. 1850 Antique Japanese 2-Part Tansu Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
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Old Rare Wooden Sculpture "Sleeping Chinese Baby"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Enjoyable wooden statue with a smiling sleeping Chinese baby, with the head resting on a pillow. This was used as a head rest for elaborate hairstyles of Chinese nobles. O/5303.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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H 7.09 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
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19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a-kind wooden sculptures on custom floor standing display pedestal stands. Originall...
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19th Century Japanese Kimono Chest or Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Wabi Sabi Bench or Coffee Table
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French Mahogany Art Nouveau Writing Desk Signed Louis Majorelle

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English Gothic Revival Document Box, c.1860-80

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Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Chinese headrest was crafted from elmwood and has a wonderfully smooth texture. It
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Elm

Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century
Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century

Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century

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H 5.32 in W 14.57 in D 3.75 in
19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Abstract Sculptures

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19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest
19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest

19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest

H 4.5 in W 11 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman
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19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest
19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest

19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest

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Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman
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Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Headrest
Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Headrest

Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Headrest

H 5 in W 9.25 in D 2.5 in
Provincial Chinese Scrollwork Headrest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood (yumu), this smooth block of wood was once used by a well-to-do
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Provincial Chinese Scrollwork Headrest, circa 1850
Provincial Chinese Scrollwork Headrest, circa 1850

Provincial Chinese Scrollwork Headrest, circa 1850

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19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
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19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest

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This Chinese headrest was once used in an opium smoke house for a smoker to rest while intoxicated
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Chinese Wooden Opium Headrest from Early 20th Century

Chinese Wooden Opium Headrest from Early 20th Century

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Chinese Wood Headrest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese wood headrest available at 1stDibs. Each Chinese wood headrest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. If you’re shopping for a Chinese wood headrest, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese wood headrest — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Chinese wood headrest, designed in the mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese wood headrest over the years, but those crafted by Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Wood Headrest?

The average selling price for a Chinese wood headrest at 1stDibs is $288, while they’re typically $190 on the low end and $43,766 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Wood Headrest
  • What is Chinese wood carving?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.

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