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Antique Chinese Headrest

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 Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Elm

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

Provincial Chinese Headrest, c. 1900

$288
H 4.5 in W 12 in D 1.75 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 and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Wood

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

Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century

$224 Sale 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Wood, Elm

Antique 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 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 Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Wood, Elm

Antique 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

$332 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.49 in W 14.18 in D 5.71 in
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

$328
H 5.25 in W 6 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

$288
H 5 in W 5.75 in D 2.5 in
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 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

$680
H 6.25 in W 9.75 in D 6 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Steel

Antique 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, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this fine Chinese headrest is hand-crafted of lacquered hide atop
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Hide

Antique 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 Ceramic Headrest
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A Chinese unglazed ceramic headrest with lovely patina and naieve carvings on both sides. ONe
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrest
Chinese Ceramic Headrest

Chinese Ceramic Headrest

$653
H 5.91 in W 11.03 in D 3.15 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 Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Elm

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

Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900

$288
H 4.25 in W 1 in D 2 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 Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Elm

Antique 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 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Porcelain

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 Split Bamboo Headrest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from lengths of split bamboo, this headrest enabled contour comfort, quite luxurious for
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Split Bamboo Headrest, circa 1850
Chinese Split Bamboo Headrest, circa 1850

Chinese Split Bamboo Headrest, circa 1850

$1,480
H 5 in W 10.25 in D 5 in
Chinese Slatted Bamboo Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made out of dexterous lengths of sliced bamboo this headrest enabled contour comfort—quite
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Slatted Bamboo Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Slatted Bamboo Headrest, c. 1900

Chinese Slatted Bamboo Headrest, c. 1900

$680
H 3.75 in W 11.75 in D 5.5 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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Elm

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

Provincial Chinese Wooden Headrest, circa 1850

$288
H 4.5 in W 12.25 in D 3 in
Chinese Split Bamboo Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from lengths of split bamboo, this headrest enabled contour comfort, quite luxurious for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Split Bamboo Headrest, circa 1900
Chinese Split Bamboo Headrest, circa 1900

Chinese Split Bamboo Headrest, circa 1900

$480
H 5 in W 10.25 in D 5 in
Chinese Sancai Peony Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
this ceramic headrest as a pillow. Its unusual form is densely patterned with abstract trailing vines
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Sancai Peony Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Sancai Peony Headrest, c. 1900

Chinese Sancai Peony Headrest, c. 1900

$1,480
H 5 in W 8 in D 7 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
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

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 Green Drip Glaze Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

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

Chinese Green Drip Glaze Headrest, c. 1900

$180
H 7 in W 5.25 in D 5 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Celadon Glazed Temple Headrest, c. 1900

$580
H 4.25 in W 8.25 in D 4.75 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

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

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, c. 1900

$980
H 4.75 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Hide

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

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Headrest, circa 1850

$1,980
H 10 in W 13 in D 6 in
19th Century, Chinese Folding Bamboo Headrest, circa 1800
Located in Central England, GB
A rare 19th century Chinese folding bamboo headrest. This ingenious rare and beautifully made
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century, Chinese Folding Bamboo Headrest, circa 1800
19th Century, Chinese Folding Bamboo Headrest, circa 1800

19th Century, Chinese Folding Bamboo Headrest, circa 1800

$1,239
H 5.91 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 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 Antique Chinese Headrest

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?

$2,500
H 7.88 in W 16 in D 5.88 in
Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests 'Opium Pillow', Early 20th Century, Pair
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This pair of Chinese ceramic headrests feature a green, brown and blue glaze as well as floral
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests 'Opium Pillow', Early 20th Century, Pair
Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests 'Opium Pillow', Early 20th Century, Pair

Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests 'Opium Pillow', Early 20th Century, Pair

$345 / set
H 5.12 in W 6.11 in D 3.75 in
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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Porcelain

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

$280
H 4.75 in W 5.25 in D 2.25 in
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
prevailing aesthetic tastes in decor and furniture of 19th century, China. Note the carved wooden headrest
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Paper

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850

$980
H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1 in
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
prevailing aesthetic tastes in decor and furniture of 19th-century China. Note the carved wooden headrest
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850, c. 1850

$980
H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1 in

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19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Horn Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 19th century Chinese pillow made of horn; likely made in 1825 during the
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17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Horn

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Horn Pillow
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Horn Pillow

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Horn Pillow

H 4 in W 8.5 in D 3.25 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
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Elm

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

19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest

H 5.5 in W 13.5 in D 2.25 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
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Elm

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 Provincial Chinese Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
headrest. Deviating from more finished varieties, this 19th century headrest has a sculptural, almost free
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Walnut

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

19th Century Provincial Chinese Headrest

H 8.5 in W 13.25 in D 8.25 in
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 Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Elm

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
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 Antique Chinese Headrest

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 5.32 in W 14.57 in D 3.75 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Blue and White Floral Headrest

H 4.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Blue and White Floral Headrest

H 4.5 in W 5.75 in D 2.75 in
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 Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Porcelain

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

H 7.75 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
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 Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Earthenware

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

Petite Chinese Spotted Cat Pillow, c. 1900

H 4 in W 7 in D 2.75 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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Hide, Bamboo, Lacquer

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

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, c. 1850

H 13.5 in W 28.5 in D 5.5 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Celadon Dragon Headrest
Chinese Celadon Dragon Headrest

Chinese Celadon Dragon Headrest

H 4 in W 6.75 in D 4.25 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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Scrollwork Headrest, circa 1850
Provincial Chinese Scrollwork Headrest, circa 1850

Provincial Chinese Scrollwork Headrest, circa 1850

H 4.5 in W 12.5 in D 2.75 in
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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Celadon Guanyin Headrest, c. 1850

H 5.25 in W 9 in D 6 in
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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Steel

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

19th Century Chinese Pressed Lacquered Headrest

H 11 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

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

19th Century Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest

H 6.25 in W 9.75 in D 7 in
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

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

Chinese Ceramic Spotted Cat Headrest, c. 1900

H 7.5 in W 13 in D 5.5 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

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

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, circa 1900

H 6.75 in W 3.5 in L 6.75 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Blue and White Lotus Headrest, c. 1900

H 5.75 in W 6 in D 4 in
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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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

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

H 6 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
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
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

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

Late 19th Century Chinese Black Glazed Cat Headrest

H 6 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Porcelain

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

Early 20th Century Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest

H 9.5 in W 6 in D 14.5 in
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
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

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

Chinese Blue and White Cat Headrest, c. 1900

H 6 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
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
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

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

H 5.5 in W 10.4 in D 4 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

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

H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 13.75 in
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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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

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

H 5.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

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

H 4.75 in W 5.25 in D 2.25 in
19th century Chinese Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
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19th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Bamboo

19th century Chinese Pillow
19th century Chinese Pillow

19th century Chinese Pillow

H 6 in W 28 in D 7 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 Antique Chinese Headrest

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
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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Early 19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Elm

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

19th Century Wooden Chinese Headrest

H 5.75 in W 10 in D 3 in
Chinese Bamboo & Rattan Opium Headrest from Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese headrest was once used in an opium smoke house for a smoker to rest while intoxicated
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Wood

Chinese Bamboo & Rattan Opium Headrest from Early 20th Century
Chinese Bamboo & Rattan Opium Headrest from Early 20th Century

Chinese Bamboo & Rattan Opium Headrest from Early 20th Century

H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
Chinese Wooden Opium Headrest from Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese headrest was once used in an opium smoke house for a smoker to rest while intoxicated
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Wood

Chinese Wooden Opium Headrest from Early 20th Century
Chinese Wooden Opium Headrest from Early 20th Century

Chinese Wooden Opium Headrest from Early 20th Century

H 3.75 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

H 5.25 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the mid-19th century, this extraordinary Chinese headrest was hand-crafted of lacquered
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Hide

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

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, C. 1850

H 8.5 in W 14.5 in D 4 in
Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the mid-19th century, this extraordinary Chinese headrest was hand-crafted of lacquered
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Hide

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

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, c. 1850

H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 4 in
Chinese Keepsake Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of a fine hardwood, this early 20th century footed headrest was once used by an upper-class
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Keepsake Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Keepsake Headrest, c. 1900

Chinese Keepsake Headrest, c. 1900

H 4 in W 10 in D 4 in
Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
In ancient China, pillows were thought to guide and influence a person’s dreams, which were
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest
Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest

Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest

H 7 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in
Chinese Splayed Leg Headrest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This low, four-leg stool is actually a 19th-century headrest used atop a daybed or mat to support
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Elm

Chinese Splayed Leg Headrest, c. 1850
Chinese Splayed Leg Headrest, c. 1850

Chinese Splayed Leg Headrest, c. 1850

H 5.75 in W 9.75 in D 6.75 in
Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In ancient China, pillows were thought to guide and influence a person’s dreams, which were
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest, circa 1900
Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest, circa 1900

Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest, circa 1900

H 7 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in
Late 19th Century Chinese Mottled Brown 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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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

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

Late 19th Century Chinese Mottled Brown Cat Headrest

H 6 in W 12.5 in D 5.25 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

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

H 7 in W 5.5 in D 13.5 in
Chinese Antique Stoneware Cat Pillow, Opium Pillow, Headrest
Located in Bochum, NRW
China, antique ceramic cat pillow, beautifully glazed in brown, cream, and cobalt blue, with good
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Antique Stoneware Cat Pillow, Opium Pillow, Headrest
Chinese Antique Stoneware Cat Pillow, Opium Pillow, Headrest

Chinese Antique Stoneware Cat Pillow, Opium Pillow, Headrest

H 4.93 in W 8.86 in D 3.94 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
In ancient China, pillows were thought to guide and influence a person’s dreams, which were
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest
Early 20th Century Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest

Early 20th Century Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest

H 7 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Group of Two Celadon Headrests and One Pre-Columbian Dog Effigy
Located in Chicago, IL
Celadon-Glazed Dragon Headrest, China, early 20th century 1 Celadon-Glazed Guanyin Headrest, China, mid
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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Headrest

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Group of Two Celadon Headrests and One Pre-Columbian Dog Effigy
Group of Two Celadon Headrests and One Pre-Columbian Dog Effigy

Group of Two Celadon Headrests and One Pre-Columbian Dog Effigy

H 7.25 in W 12.75 in D 6.25 in
Chinese Porcelain Pillow in the form of a Cat
Located in Seattle, WA
A Chinese porcelain cat-form headrest or pillow. The cat is decorated in iron oxide spots
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Headrest

Chinese Porcelain Pillow in the form of a Cat
Chinese Porcelain Pillow in the form of a Cat

Chinese Porcelain Pillow in the form of a Cat

H 7.5 in W 13.5 in D 5.5 in
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Antique Chinese Headrest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique Chinese headrest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique Chinese headrest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, wood and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique Chinese headrest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique Chinese headrest, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Headrest?

Prices for an antique Chinese headrest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $180 and can go as high as $2,780, while the average can fetch as much as $585.

Finding the Right Asian-art-furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.

Questions About Antique Chinese Headrest
  • How can I tell if my Chinese furniture is antique?
    1 Answer
    PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • How to know if my Chinese porcelain is antique?
    1 Answer
    Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • How do you identify antique Chinese furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

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