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Chinese Rattan Opium Pillow from Qing Dynasty, Early 20th Century
Chinese Rattan Opium Pillow from Qing Dynasty, Early 20th Century

Chinese Rattan Opium Pillow from Qing Dynasty, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Chinese rattan opium pillow dating to the Qing Dynasty. Dimensions: Height 11cm x Width 42cm x

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Rattan

Antique Chinese Brass Opium Pillow Sculpture, Kneeling Boy, Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Brass Opium Pillow Sculpture, Kneeling Boy, Circa 1900

Antique Chinese Brass Opium Pillow Sculpture, Kneeling Boy, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Whimsical circa 1900 Chinese brass opium pillow in the form of a kneeling boy. The boy shown

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Shiwan ceramic pillow (headrest) of earthenware features a green & blue glaze. Pillows in this

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this shape were not

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze with hints of blue. Pillows in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze with hints of blue. Pillows in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

the distinctive green-glaze of Shiwan ware. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

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

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This pair of Chinese ceramic headrests feature a green, brown and blue glaze as well as floral motifs. They also feature pierced sides with symbols of Chinese coins which are a symbo...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Rattan Woven Qing Dynasty Pillow
Antique Rattan Woven Qing Dynasty Pillow

Antique Rattan Woven Qing Dynasty Pillow

$863 / item

H 5.5 in W 26.25 in D 6.75 in

Antique Rattan Woven Qing Dynasty Pillow

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Qing Dynasty rattan woven opium pillow from an antique opium bed created in China

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Pillows and Throws

Materials

Rattan

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lady's Opium Daybed with Rattan Seat and Pillow
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lady's Opium Daybed with Rattan Seat and Pillow

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lady's Opium Daybed with Rattan Seat and Pillow

Located in Yonkers, NY

attendants. Rich customers would lay on a bed and rest their head on opium pillows made either of wood

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Qing Dynasty Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Distressing
Qing Dynasty Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Distressing

Qing Dynasty Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Distressing

Located in Yonkers, NY

attendants. Rich customers would lay on a bed and rest their head on opium pillows made either of wood

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Rare Chinese opium smokers kit, including a pillow-box and a pipe.
Rare Chinese opium smokers kit, including a pillow-box and a pipe.

Rare Chinese opium smokers kit, including a pillow-box and a pipe.

Located in Leuven , BE

Rare Chinese opium smoker's kit, including a lacquered boiled cardboard pillow-box and a pipe

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plywood

Recent Sales

Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow
Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow

Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow

Sold

H 2.8 in W 5.5 in D 5.1 in

Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow

Located in MEAUX, FR

Rediscovered History & Beauty: Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow Discover a fascinating and

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2010s Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Gloria Vanderbilt Japanese Opium Pillows
Pair of Gloria Vanderbilt Japanese Opium Pillows

Pair of Gloria Vanderbilt Japanese Opium Pillows

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Glam pair of Japanese opium pillows designed by Gloria Vanderbilt and sold through luxury

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Decorative Objects

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

Located in Bochum, NRW

China, antique ceramic cat pillow, beautifully glazed in brown, cream, and cobalt blue, with good

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this shape were not

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this shape were not

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

the distinctive green-glaze of Shiwan ware. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century Set
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century Set

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century Set

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This set of Shiwan ceramic pillows of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this shape

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow with Cloud Engraving, C. 1900
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow with Cloud Engraving, C. 1900

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow with Cloud Engraving, C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cinnabar Leather Pillow with Calligraphy
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cinnabar Leather Pillow with Calligraphy

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cinnabar Leather Pillow with Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

pillow from an antique opium bed, with hand painted calligraphy motifs. Created in China during the Qing

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Pillows and Throws

Materials

Leather

1970s Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Opium Figural Pillow Lamp
1970s Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Opium Figural Pillow Lamp

1970s Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Opium Figural Pillow Lamp

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a fabulous, 1970s, Chinese polychrome ceramic figurative sculpture opium pillow that has

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

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Antique Asian Wood Opium Container with Lid and Brass Pull
Antique Asian Wood Opium Container with Lid and Brass Pull

Antique Asian Wood Opium Container with Lid and Brass Pull

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Decorative Antique Asian round wood box container with lid and brass pull. Vintage collectible Asian wooden tobacco or opium round container. Round shaped lidded opium container bo...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Leather Pillow with Hand Painted Flowers
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Leather Pillow with Hand Painted Flowers

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Leather Pillow with Hand Painted Flowers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing dynasty period cinnabar lacquer leather pillow from an antique opium bed, with hand painted floral motifs. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this leather pillo...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Leather

Chinese Shiwan Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Chinese Shiwan Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900

Chinese Shiwan Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderful glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. The jar likely occupied a private home to store grains or other household dr...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Teapot, Early 20th Century
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Teapot, Early 20th Century

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Teapot, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Early 20th century Shiwan green-glazed teapot from China's Shiwanzhen district near Guangdong.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Opium Pillow For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal opium pillow for your home. Each opium pillow for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, natural fiber and rattan. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect opium pillow — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An opium pillow is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Other and Qing styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Opium Pillow?

Prices for an opium pillow start at $165 and top out at $1,500 with the average selling for $415.