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Antique and Tribal Headrests

African Wooden Headrest
African Wooden Headrest

African Wooden Headrest

$980

H 6.5 in W 7 in D 4.25 in

African Wooden Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood

Category

20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

African Wooden Headrest
African Wooden Headrest

African Wooden Headrest

$980

H 6.75 in W 5 in D 3.75 in

African Wooden Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood

Category

20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

African Wooden Headrest
African Wooden Headrest

African Wooden Headrest

$980

H 6.75 in W 10.25 in D 4.5 in

African Wooden Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood

Category

20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chinese Ceramic Headrest
Chinese Ceramic Headrest

Chinese Ceramic Headrest

$663

H 5.91 in W 11.03 in D 3.15 in

Chinese Ceramic Headrest

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A Chinese unglazed ceramic headrest with lovely patina and naieve carvings on both sides. ONe

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture
"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture

"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture

$2,880

H 15.25 in W 11 in D 6.75 in

"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

elaborately worked headrests, known as "seats of dreams." Such headrests were used to preserve the elaborate

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest
Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest

$388

H 7 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

headrest makes for an intriguing addition to a bookcase, desk, or side table.

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Dinka Headrest Wood Sculpture
African Dinka Headrest Wood Sculpture

African Dinka Headrest Wood Sculpture

$2,100

H 9 in W 18 in D 3 in

African Dinka Headrest Wood Sculpture

Located in Long Island City, NY

African Dinka headrest wood carved sculpture.

Category

Mid-20th Century South Sudanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900

$288

H 4.25 in W 10.25 in D 2 in

Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head and neck at rest

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Lucky Girl Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Lucky Girl Headrest, c. 1900

Chinese Lucky Girl Headrest, c. 1900

$980

H 7 in W 12 in D 5 in

Chinese Lucky Girl Headrest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or purely decorative, such

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900
Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900

Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900

$780

H 5.5 in W 10 in D 5.25 in

Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or purely decorative, such

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Crackle Glaze Cat Headrest, c. 1850
Chinese Crackle Glaze Cat Headrest, c. 1850

Chinese Crackle Glaze Cat Headrest, c. 1850

$980

H 5.25 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

Chinese Crackle Glaze Cat Headrest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, playfully painted

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Celadon Glazed Temple Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Celadon Glazed Temple Headrest, c. 1900

Chinese Celadon Glazed Temple Headrest, c. 1900

$398

H 4.25 in W 8.25 in D 4.75 in

Chinese Celadon Glazed Temple Headrest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or purely decorative, such

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Headrest, circa 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Headrest, circa 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Headrest, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted of painted, lacquered hide, this extraordinary headrest was created in China's Jiangxi

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

Materials

Hide

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

$188

H 5.75 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century

$224Sale Price|20% Off

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Abstract Sculptures

Materials

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

$415

H 3.75 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Elm

Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa

Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa

Located in Leuven , BE

Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa Carved from a single piece of wood

Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Unique Modern Asian-Inspired Ceramic Headrest Sculpture with Removable Top
Unique Modern Asian-Inspired Ceramic Headrest Sculpture with Removable Top

Unique Modern Asian-Inspired Ceramic Headrest Sculpture with Removable Top

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This striking modern ceramic sculpture is styled after traditional Asian headrests and ritual

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments

Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Turkana or Pokot people's tribal carved wood headrest, stylized human form, early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)
Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)

Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Showing a crescent shaped headrest braced by flattened 'V' shaped supports rising from a cupped

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

$332Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.49 in W 14.18 in D 5.71 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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Elm

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African. Early

Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Aizen Myō-ō, c. 1850
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Aizen Myō-ō, c. 1850

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Aizen Myō-ō, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

of gold silk and a headrest in the shape of mythical fu lion, known as shishi or shizi. He sits upon

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, c. 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, c. 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, c. 1850

$1,280

H 9 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the late 19th century, this fine Chinese headrest is hand-crafted of lacquered hide atop

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

Materials

Hide

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, circa 1900
Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, circa 1900

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, circa 1900

$1,180

H 9.5 in W 23 in D 5 in

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the late 19th century, this extraordinary Chinese headrest is hand-crafted of lacquered

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa
Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa

Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Zulu carved wood double headrest with stylized human figure in middle, from South Africa. In

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance
Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance

Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

flat headrest on which two small Janus figures standing in opposite direction, symbolizing changes and

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Evert Sodergren African Tribal Stool Modernist Sculpture, Signed
Evert Sodergren African Tribal Stool Modernist Sculpture, Signed

Evert Sodergren African Tribal Stool Modernist Sculpture, Signed

By Evert Sodergren

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A sublime African tribal stool or headrest sculpture by Evert Sodergren, comprising gently carved

Category

20th Century American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Sculpture: Seated BURMESE Mountain BUDDHA
Sculpture: Seated BURMESE Mountain BUDDHA

Sculpture: Seated BURMESE Mountain BUDDHA

$23,700 / set

H 62 in W 36 in D 22 in

Sculpture: Seated BURMESE Mountain BUDDHA

Located in Hawthorne, CA

gilt and designs in the base. The headrest of our buddha is perfect and none of this sculpture has been

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Burmese Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster, Bentwood

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Ancient Dogon/Tellem Headrest in Wood
Ancient Dogon/Tellem Headrest in Wood

Ancient Dogon/Tellem Headrest in Wood

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 8 in D 3.5 in

Ancient Dogon/Tellem Headrest in Wood

Located in New York, NY

Ancient Dogon/Tellem headrest in wood Ancient zoomorphic headrest with five pillars. This

Category

Antique 16th Century Malian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pokot Headrest with Incised Legs in Wood
Pokot Headrest with Incised Legs in Wood

Pokot Headrest with Incised Legs in Wood

Unavailable

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 4 in

Pokot Headrest with Incised Legs in Wood

Located in New York, NY

Pokot headrest with incised legs in wood Pokot headrest with geometric engravings on the legs, a

Category

Mid-20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Highly Eroded Dogon/Tellem Headrest in Wood
Highly Eroded Dogon/Tellem Headrest in Wood

Highly Eroded Dogon/Tellem Headrest in Wood

Unavailable

H 7 in W 8 in D 4 in

Highly Eroded Dogon/Tellem Headrest in Wood

Located in New York, NY

Highly Eroded Tellem Headrest in Wood Tellem headrest with four feet. The level of erosion present

Category

Antique 17th Century Malian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Amyas Naegele Jimma Headrest II in Wood
Amyas Naegele Jimma Headrest II in Wood

Amyas Naegele Jimma Headrest II in Wood

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

Amyas Naegele Jimma Headrest II in Wood

Located in New York, NY

Amyas Naegele Jimma Headrest II in Wood Jimma headrest with a lovely patina from handling and

Category

Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Amyas Naegele Jimma Headrest I in Wood
Amyas Naegele Jimma Headrest I in Wood

Amyas Naegele Jimma Headrest I in Wood

Unavailable

H 7 in W 5 in D 5 in

Amyas Naegele Jimma Headrest I in Wood

Located in New York, NY

Jimma Carved Headrest with Engraved Designs This type of headrest was made using a hand-driven

Category

Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Classic Shona Headrest in Wood, Early 20th C.
Classic Shona Headrest in Wood, Early 20th C.

Classic Shona Headrest in Wood, Early 20th C.

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in

Classic Shona Headrest in Wood, Early 20th C.

Located in New York, NY

Classic Shona Headrest in Wood, Early 20th C. This elegant, early twentieth c. headrest is from

Category

Early 20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Amyas Naegele Large Dogon / Tellem Headrest in Wood
Amyas Naegele Large Dogon / Tellem Headrest in Wood

Amyas Naegele Large Dogon / Tellem Headrest in Wood

Located in New York, NY

Amyas Naegele large Dogon/tellem headrest in wood. Large Dogon headrest with hourglass

Category

Antique 16th Century Malian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Amyas Naegele Dogon / Tellem Headrest with Twin Sun Bursts in Wood
Amyas Naegele Dogon / Tellem Headrest with Twin Sun Bursts in Wood

Amyas Naegele Dogon / Tellem Headrest with Twin Sun Bursts in Wood

Located in New York, NY

Amyas Naegele Dogon/Tellem headrest with twin sun bursts in wood Dogon/Tellem headrest with

Category

Antique 16th Century Malian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Kuba Headrests
Kuba Headrests

Kuba Headrests

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H 15 in W 7.5 in

Kuba Headrests

Located in New York, NY

Kuba headrests, Congo. Hand-carved, each with a unique presentation; two with kneeling human form

Category

20th Century Congolese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

African Headrest
African Headrest

African Headrest

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H 16 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

African Headrest

Located in New York, NY

A selection of African headrests. Traditional hand carved personal accessory. Woods and designs

Category

20th Century South African Folk Art Sculptures

Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

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H 8.5 in W 8 in D 4 in

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Located in New York, NY

A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood. From Ethiopia, late 20th

Category

Vintage 1970s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Teak

Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

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H 13.5 in W 8.5 in D 2.5 in

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Located in New York, NY

A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood. From Ethiopia, late 20th

Category

Vintage 1980s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Teak

Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

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H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Located in New York, NY

A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood. From Ethiopia, late 20th

Category

Vintage 1980s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Teak

Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

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H 13.5 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Located in New York, NY

A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood. From Ethiopia, late 20th

Category

Vintage 1980s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Teak

Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

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H 14.5 in W 10 in D 4.25 in

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Located in New York, NY

A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood. From Ethiopia, late 20th

Category

Vintage 1980s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Teak

Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

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H 14 in W 13.5 in D 2 in

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Located in New York, NY

A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood. From Ethiopia, late 20th

Category

Vintage 1980s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Teak

Chinese Celadon Dragon Headrest
Chinese Celadon Dragon Headrest

Chinese Celadon Dragon Headrest

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H 4 in W 6.75 in D 4.25 in

Chinese Celadon Dragon Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

elevated headrests such as this in lieu of a pillow. This porcelain headrest dates to the early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Korwar Animal Form Headrest
Korwar Animal Form Headrest

Korwar Animal Form Headrest

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H 4.75 in W 13.5 in D 3.5 in

Korwar Animal Form Headrest

Located in Long Island City, NY

Korwar animal form/sculpture headrest on a stand.

Category

20th Century Indonesian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Provincial Chinese Headrest
19th Century Provincial Chinese Headrest

19th Century Provincial Chinese Headrest

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H 8.5 in W 13.25 in D 8.25 in

19th Century Provincial Chinese Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

headrest. Deviating from more finished varieties, this 19th century headrest has a sculptural, almost free

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Natural Specimens

Materials

Walnut

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

19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest

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H 5.5 in W 13.5 in D 2.25 in

19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head and neck at rest

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Elm

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

19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest

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H 4.5 in W 11 in D 2.75 in

19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head and neck at rest

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Elm

Chinese Celadon Guanyin Headrest, c. 1850
Chinese Celadon Guanyin Headrest, c. 1850

Chinese Celadon Guanyin Headrest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

elevated headrests such as this in lieu of a pillow. Dated to the 19th century, this porcelain headrest is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Egyptian, Old Kingdom Wooden Headrest
Ancient Egyptian, Old Kingdom Wooden Headrest

Ancient Egyptian, Old Kingdom Wooden Headrest

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H 6.75 in W 7 in D 2.25 in

Ancient Egyptian, Old Kingdom Wooden Headrest

Located in London, GB

A well preserved ancient Egyptian wooden headrest, dating to the Old Kingdom, 2686 - 2181 BC

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Egyptian Sculptures

Ethiopian African Handmade Curved Wood Headrest
Ethiopian African Handmade Curved Wood Headrest

Ethiopian African Handmade Curved Wood Headrest

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an African headrest, handmade in Ethiopia. In excellent condition. The

Category

20th Century Ethiopian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Blue and White Floral Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Floral Headrest

Chinese Blue and White Floral Headrest

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H 4.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in

Chinese Blue and White Floral Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Ethiopian Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest

Ethiopian Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest

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H 11.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in

Ethiopian Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest

Located in New York, NY

A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood, and decorated with traditional

Category

Vintage 1970s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Teak

Chinese Blue and White Floral Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Floral Headrest

Chinese Blue and White Floral Headrest

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H 4.5 in W 5.75 in D 2.75 in

Chinese Blue and White Floral Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest

African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest

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H 11.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest

Located in New York, NY

A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood, and decorated with traditional

Category

Vintage 1970s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Teak

African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest

African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest

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H 12.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.75 in

African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest

Located in New York, NY

A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood, and decorated with traditional

Category

Vintage 1980s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Teak

19th Century Chinese Pressed Lacquered Headrest
19th Century Chinese Pressed Lacquered Headrest

19th Century Chinese Pressed Lacquered Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

This extraordinary headrest made from lacquered hide in the Jiangxi region of China over 150 years

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Chinese Green Drip Glaze Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Green Drip Glaze Headrest, c. 1900

Chinese Green Drip Glaze Headrest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

accoutrements. This ceramic headrest is one such accessory, used atop a woven daybed to support the head of a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Spotted Cat Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Ceramic Spotted Cat Headrest, c. 1900

Chinese Ceramic Spotted Cat Headrest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, with whiskers and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest
19th Century Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest

19th Century Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest

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H 6.25 in W 9.75 in D 7 in

19th Century Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

this ceramic headrest as a pillow. This headrest is shaped in the form of a “Ho Ho” boy and would have

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, circa 1900
Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, circa 1900

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, circa 1900

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H 6.75 in W 3.5 in L 6.75 in

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

this ceramic headrest as a pillow. This headrest is shaped in the form of a “Ho Ho” boy and would have

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, c. 1900

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, c. 1900

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H 4.75 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

this ceramic headrest as a pillow. This headrest is shaped in the form of a baby boy, a motif commonly

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Lion & Peony Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Lion & Peony Headrest

Chinese Blue and White Lion & Peony Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Cat Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Blue and White Cat Headrest, c. 1900

Chinese Blue and White Cat Headrest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, with whiskers and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th Century Chinese Brown Glazed Cat Headrest
Late 19th Century Chinese Brown Glazed Cat Headrest

Late 19th Century Chinese Brown Glazed Cat Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat wearing a studded

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Brown and White Cat Headrest, circa 1900
Chinese Brown and White Cat Headrest, circa 1900

Chinese Brown and White Cat Headrest, circa 1900

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H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 13.75 in

Chinese Brown and White Cat Headrest, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, with whiskers and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest
Early 20th Century Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest

Early 20th Century Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

this ceramic headrest as a pillow. This headrest is shaped in the form of a “Ho Ho” boy and would have

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Chinese Black Glazed Cat Headrest
Late 19th Century Chinese Black Glazed Cat Headrest

Late 19th Century Chinese Black Glazed Cat Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, cloaked in a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th Century, Chinese Mottled Black Cat Headrest
Late 19th Century, Chinese Mottled Black Cat Headrest

Late 19th Century, Chinese Mottled Black Cat Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, cloaked in a

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Lotus Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Blue and White Lotus Headrest, c. 1900

Chinese Blue and White Lotus Headrest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or purely decorative, such

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Materials

Wood, Elm

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, C. 1900
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, C. 1900

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rectangular ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Green and White Glazed Headrest, Ming dynasty, c. 1650
Chinese Green and White Glazed Headrest, Ming dynasty, c. 1650

Chinese Green and White Glazed Headrest, Ming dynasty, c. 1650

Located in Chicago, IL

headrest as a pillow. Dating to the late Ming dynasty, this glazed headrest embodies the quiet simplicity

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion, c. 1850
Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion, c. 1850

Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

headrest features a guardian lion in pursuit of an embroidered ball, a symbol of love and loyalty. A

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion

Located in Chicago, IL

headrest features a guardian lion in pursuit of an embroidered ball, a symbol of love and loyalty. A

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, c. 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, c. 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, c. 1850

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H 13.5 in W 28.5 in D 5.5 in

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This extraordinary Chinese headrest from the late Qing dynasty is hand-crafted of lacquered hide

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

Materials

Hide, Bamboo, Lacquer

Petite Chinese Spotted Cat Pillow, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Spotted Cat Pillow, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Spotted Cat Pillow, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite ceramic figure of a crouching cat is designed after traditional Chinese headrests, used

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

1930, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Unique Barber or Optician Chair, Museum Piece
1930, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Unique Barber or Optician Chair, Museum Piece

1930, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Unique Barber or Optician Chair, Museum Piece

By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

. Beautiful design of elegant chrome base with wooden seats, headrest with leather upholstery and adjustable

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

19th century Chinese Pillow
19th century Chinese Pillow

19th century Chinese Pillow

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H 6 in W 28 in D 7 in

19th century Chinese Pillow

Located in Chicago, IL

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Pillow
Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Pillow

Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Pillow

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H 4 in W 13 in D 5.75 in

Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Pillow

Located in Chicago, IL

intricate hairstyles of upper-class women. This sculptural headrest was made over a century ago and has a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

"Broken Dreams" 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Neck Pillow
"Broken Dreams" 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Neck Pillow

"Broken Dreams" 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Neck Pillow

Located in Chicago, IL

with such a hard headrest but for the 19th century restoration that enhances its age and character

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Iron

Gary Kulak Small Red Painted Bronze Decorative Fine Art Chair 1987 Vintage Decor
Gary Kulak Small Red Painted Bronze Decorative Fine Art Chair 1987 Vintage Decor

Gary Kulak Small Red Painted Bronze Decorative Fine Art Chair 1987 Vintage Decor

By Gary Kulak

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

bottom of each chair leg to reduce scratching. The headrest shows a face just barely poking through using

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Vintage 1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Glazed Ceramic Pillow, Liao Dinasty China, 10th-12th Century
Ancient Glazed Ceramic Pillow, Liao Dinasty China, 10th-12th Century

Ancient Glazed Ceramic Pillow, Liao Dinasty China, 10th-12th Century

Located in Roma, IT

up the headrest; it is oval base too, convex and with molded short sides. It is covered with ivory

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Wonderful Lobi Headrest
Wonderful Lobi Headrest

Wonderful Lobi Headrest

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H 6.5 in W 15.5 in D 6.5 in

Wonderful Lobi Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful late 19th-early 20th century Lobi headrest carved of one piece of wood with a fantastic

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Antique Late 19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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$1,379

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Located in Billingshurst, GB

A pair of 18th century long pine benches. Good seat size and all sturdy. Good colour and patina.  

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Pine

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$5,000

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Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon

Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...

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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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Andrianna Shamaris Coral Fan

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$128 / item

H 14 in W 12 in D 2 in

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By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

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Marilyn Crucifix II, Bert Stern, 2011

Marilyn Crucifix II, Bert Stern, 2011

$2,037

H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 0.4 in

Marilyn Crucifix II, Bert Stern, 2011

By Bert Stern

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Marilyn Crucifix II - Bert Stern Photography 2011 Limited edition of 72 copies. Signed on the front and back by hand. Size : 21,5x25,5cm Image size : 17,5x20cm Numbered : 52...

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2010s Photography

Materials

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Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum

Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum

By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

Located in Meolo, Venezia

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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood Bench

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood Bench

$890 / item

H 18 in W 20 in D 10 in

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood Bench

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Minimalist reclaimed teak bench perfect anywhere from a bathroom, kitchen or bedroom. The top section is made from a single teak slab. We added a cerused finish which enhances the gr...

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2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950

Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Very beautiful mask with large pronounced eyes with the circular cavity shape. The mask depicts a nocturnal bird that can see in the darkness and manifest the presence of divinities ...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Mango Wood Coffee Table, Organic Modern Design
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Mango Wood Coffee Table, Organic Modern Design

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Mango Wood Coffee Table, Organic Modern Design

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

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Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Round Teak Wood Table
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Round Teak Wood Table

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Round Teak Wood Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Reclaimed thick teak wood panels are joined together by hand to produce this impressive round table. A solid cylinder suar wood base allows the top to float. Great as a dining table ...

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2010s Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

1970s American Lucite Acrylic Ribbon and Brass Chandelier Hollywood Regency
1970s American Lucite Acrylic Ribbon and Brass Chandelier Hollywood Regency

1970s American Lucite Acrylic Ribbon and Brass Chandelier Hollywood Regency

By Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

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Materials

Metal, Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Modern Teak Wood Dining Table
Andrianna Shamaris Modern Teak Wood Dining Table

Andrianna Shamaris Modern Teak Wood Dining Table

$36,000 / item

H 30 in W 115 in D 42 in

Andrianna Shamaris Modern Teak Wood Dining Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive three and a half teak table handmade from recycled teak wood. It is believed that teak wood is the best wood for outside use, especially considering the fact that boats ar...

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2010s Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Minimalist Charred Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Minimalist Charred Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Coffin Vase by Troika Studios
Coffin Vase by Troika Studios

Coffin Vase by Troika Studios

$425

H 9 in W 3 in D 3 in

Coffin Vase by Troika Studios

By Troika Art Pottery

Located in Littleton, CO

One of the finest examples of mid-century Troika Studios pottery we have ever seen. Cornwall, United Kingdom, 1970s.

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Materials

Ceramic

Large 1970s Wicker Woven Split Cane & Bamboo Mirror Frame Rattan Tiki Bohemian
Large 1970s Wicker Woven Split Cane & Bamboo Mirror Frame Rattan Tiki Bohemian

Large 1970s Wicker Woven Split Cane & Bamboo Mirror Frame Rattan Tiki Bohemian

$1,241Sale Price|50% Off

H 40.16 in W 31.3 in D 1.19 in

Large 1970s Wicker Woven Split Cane & Bamboo Mirror Frame Rattan Tiki Bohemian

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This incredibly stylish 1970s rectangular wall mirror has the richest of colours, the wide frame made from wicker woven split cane with an inner bamboo frame around the mirror. Measu...

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Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Mirror

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750

$28,800

H 66 in W 40 in D 21.75 in

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

The essence of traditional Chinese furniture is fully expressed in the simplicity and graceful presence of this 18th century two-door cabinet. Crafted of southern elmwood with tradit...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

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Antique and Tribal Headrests For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique and tribal headrests for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique and tribal headrests — often made from wood, ceramic and porcelain — can elevate any home. Antique and tribal headrests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. folk art, industrial and mid-century modern antique and tribal headrests are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small antique and tribal headrests measuring 2.56 inches across. Antique and tribal headrests have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Evert Sodergren, Gary Kulak and Gispen Culemborg are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique and Tribal Headrests?

Antique and tribal headrests can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $795, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.