African Stool-Headrest
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful African headrest-stool from Congo, Luba tribe, correct and good patina and shine of the
1960s Congolese Vintage Headrest
Wood
African Stool-Headrest
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful African headrest-stool from Congo, Luba tribe, correct and good patina and shine of the
Wood
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood
Leather, Wood
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood
Leather, Wood
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood
Leather, Wood
Ashanti tribal headrest
Located in London, GB
A good example of an African Ashanti tribal headrest. Ghana. Early to mid-twentieth century.
Wood
Antique African Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand carved African headrest with lovely patina. Circa 1950. We only select the best
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique African Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand carved African headrest with lovely patina. Circa 1950. We only select the best
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Fine Headrest. Karamojong, Uganda
Located in London, GB
A beautifully formed headrest from the Karamojong in Northern Uganda. Estimated Period: Mid-20th
Wood
Chinese Red Crackle Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This low, four-leg stool is actually a headrest used atop a daybed or mat to support the head while
Wood
Chinese Splayed Leg Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This low, four-leg stool is actually a headrest used atop a daybed or mat to support the head while
Wood
"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
elaborately worked headrests, known as "seats of dreams." Such headrests were used to preserve the elaborate
Wood
Chinese Double Crane Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple, square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular
Porcelain
African Dinka Headrest Wood Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
African Dinka headrest wood carved sculpture.
Wood
Chinese Peacock and Peonies Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Porcelain
Chinese Printed Blue and White Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Porcelain
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Leatherette Swivel Chair w/ Headrest
By George Mulhauser
Located in Trenton, NJ
in comfort and style. With its tall, wing-like backrest and plump headrest cushion, the design is
Wood
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
Porcelain
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
Porcelain
Mid-Twentieth Century Headrest in Animal-Like Form
Located in London, GB
This large mid-twentieth century headrest, carved from a single piece of wood, comes from the Dinka
Leather, Hardwood
Swazi Headrest With Old Label Attached, Southern Africa
Located in London, GB
The form of this Swazi headrest consists of an upper section supported by two tapering legs, fluted
Wood
Wood and Bound Leather Headrest. Pokot Culture, Kenya
Located in London, GB
An early example of this form of Pokot headrest. Gently curved neck support with ridged underside
Leather, Wood
Large Chinese Famille Verte Headrest with Courtyard Scenes
Located in Chicago, IL
This large porcelain block is an oversized version of the headrests once used by well-to-do women
Porcelain
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa with Extended Headrest
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The top of the seat back has an extended headrest that
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Chinese White Porcelain Pillow Ho Ho Boy Headrest c. 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Chinese White Porcelain Ho Ho Boy Headrest c. 1950. A white blanc de Chine ceramic headrest in the
Porcelain
Sergio Rodrigues, Franco armchair in rosewood, headrest brazillian modern design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, SP
in jacaranda, with the crossbars that form the four legs and the pins that support the headrest
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
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
Ceramic
'Franco' Lounge Chairs with headrest, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Modern Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
lounge chairs is the unique headrest. Unlike typical chairs, the Franco features an extended cylindrical
Leather, Hardwood
Indonesian Tribal Anteater Form Headrest, Irian Jaya, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A whimsical and intriguing headrest carved from a single piece of hardwood in the form of an
Hardwood
1970's Space Age Red Cinema Chair with Headrest, Paris
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French, Space Age, Mid-Century lounge chair which was remarkably reclaimed from a 1970's Parisian cinema and upholstered in gorgeous red fabric. The lacquered fiberglass frame has so...
Aluminum
Large Mid-Century Wooden Daybed with Adjustable Headrest and Sheepskin Upholster
Located in New York, NY
A spacious mid-century wooden daybed featuring an adjustable headrest and elegantly tapered legs
Sheepskin, Wood
Dom Hans van der Laan Unique Daybed with Headrest c. 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dom Hans van der Laan unique daybed with headrest. Nijmegen, the Netherlands c. 1970. From home
Steel
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
Brazilian Modern Bed with Headrest in Rosewood, Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the 1950s by Carlo Hauner for Forma, this exceptional bed and headrest formed part of a
Hardwood, Cane
‘Pulkka Lounge’ with Ottoman and Headrest by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Beerse, VAN
This minimalist lounge set, designed in 1963 by Ilmari Lappalainen, definitely lives up to its name. The chair with its footstool is incredibly comfortable to sit or lie in. Reading...
Fabric, Beech
Italian mid-century modern white fabric and wood armchair with headrests, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white fabric and wood armchair with headrests, 1950s Armchair
Fabric, Wood
Windsor Style Black Lacquer Georgetown University Armchair
Located in Pasadena, TX
University branded into the back headrest.
Wood, Lacquer
Windsor Style Black Lacquer Sigillum University Armchair
Located in Pasadena, TX
University branded into the back headrest.
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Blue-Grey Danish Single Walnut Armchair - Vintage Scandinavian Chai
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Danish Art Deco high-back recliner armchair with headrest, expertly crafted in walnut
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
De Sede brown lounge armchair
By De Sede
Located in Delft, NL
, with an additional, loose leather cushion for the headrest, made of the same thick leather (see photo
Leather
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Lullaby Due' Bed in White Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, designed in 1968 A 360° degrees rotating bed named 'Lullaby Due' features a headrest with a wing-shaped
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Slipper Chairs
Located in Roma, RM
exude an air of casual sophistication . The winged headrests of these chairs are a true highlight, with
Fabric, Wood
Wooden Neckrest - Karamojong People, Uganda.
Located in Leuven , BE
A wonderful headrest from the Karamojong People of Uganda in eastern Africa. It is made out of one
Wood
$3,400 / item
Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather straps for the seat cushion and headrest. Priced individually.
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
P40 Osvaldo BORSANI, (sand colourd upholstery) Reclining Lounge Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, Berlin
of the iconic P40 armchair with a separate headrest. The goal was 'to create an armchair that could
Metal, Brass
Cantilever Armchair 401 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
. The minimalist wings adjoining the headrest contribute to the distinctive design. This old armchair in
Birch
Continental Mid-Century Style Tufted Leather Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
tufted cushion & headrest supported by a canvas sling back and seat, resting on four splayed legs with a
Bentwood
Pair 1970s Green Leather 'Inca' Lounge Chairs With Ottoman By Arne Norell AB
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
headrest, secured with leather belts, enhances both comfort and visual character. The accompanying
Leather, Canvas, Beech
1970s Green Leather 'Inca' Lounge Chair With Ottoman By Arne Norell AB , Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
headrest, secured with leather belts, enhances both comfort and visual character. The accompanying ottoman
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Sledge chair, model 2254, by Börge Mogensen for Fredricia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Klintehamn, SE
leather straps for the seat cushion and headrest. Beautiful finger joints on the arm rests.
Oak
Italian modern sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
model Maralunga in light aqua green velvet fabric. The backrest features independent fold-down headrests
Fabric, Velvet
$8,850
Pierre Chapo Daybed
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Dronten, NL
presence of the piece. The daybed is fitted with a newly upholstered black mattress and matching headrest
Fabric, Ash
Italian modern sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
model Maralunga in light aqua green velvet fabric. The backrest features independent fold-down headrests
Fabric, Velvet
Italian modern armchair Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
in dark green-gray velvet fabricc. The backrest features independent fold-down headrests for each
Fabric, Velvet
Maralunga Vico Magistretti green striped easy chair for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Zevenaar, NL
, breaking the backrest and creating the idea for an adjustable headrest.
Fabric
Sigurd Resell Bravo Lounge Chair 1960's
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
the headrest through to the seat and down toward the legs is remarkably delicate, revealing a
Fabric, Oak
Designer Chair Poltrona Frau Don'do Rocking Chair Blue
Located in Berlin, DE
decorates the entire covered surface of the structure. The height of the headrest cushion can be adjusted
Leather
Pair Of 1970s Swedish Kroken Armchairs By Ake Fribyter For Nelo Möbel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in High Point, NC
both texture and ergonomic support. Integrated headrests and wide armrests contribute to a relaxed
Leather, Wood
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Cantiliver Stainless Steel, Cane and Leather Lounge Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
and structural clarity. A black leather headrest bolster adds both comfort and a refined contrast to
Stainless Steel
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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