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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 Vintage Headrest
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Vintage Headrest
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Vintage Headrest
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ashanti tribal headrest
Located in London, GB
A good example of an African Ashanti tribal headrest. Ghana. Early to mid-twentieth century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
Category
1950s Organic Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
Category
1950s Organic Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Ugandan Tribal Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Headrest
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Headrest
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Scandinavian Armchair with Headrest
Located in Brescia, IT
back and the presence of the headrest cushion that ensure optimal posture.
The seat fabric has been
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
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Mid-20th Century South Sudanese Tribal Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
Category
20th Century South African Tribal Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Kenyan Tribal Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
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 Vintage Headrest
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese White Porcelain Pillow Ho Ho Boy Headrest c. 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chinese White Porcelain Ho Ho Boy Headrest c. 1950.
A white blanc de Chine ceramic headrest in the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Headrest
Materials
Porcelain
'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
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 39.38 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
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...
Category
1970s French Space Age Vintage Headrest
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Headrest
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 39.33 in W 77.25 in D 32.33 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Vintage Headrest
Materials
Hardwood
Headrest (Sepia Toned Still Life of Wooden Antique from Tonga)
By David Halliday
Located in Hudson, NY
Sepia Toned Still Life of Wooden Antique Headrest from Tonga
17 x 17, edition 5 of 25
Silver
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage Headrest
Materials
Silver Gelatin, Archival Paper
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
Category
20th Century Dutch Vintage Headrest
Materials
Steel
‘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...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 33.47 in W 30.71 in D 39.38 in
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
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 42.52 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Percival Lafer MP-97 Chair with Headrest freshly upholstered in green leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in San Diego, CA
the design.
Dimensions: 32"W x 32"D x 30 H(without the headrest)
Percival Lafer is an iconic
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda, Canvas
H 20 in W 32 in D 31 in
Sofa MARALUNGA 2 seaters for Cassina by Vico Magistretti, Circa 1970
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Renens, CH
with independent folding headrests. The two armrests curve towards the seat.
Cream/ Beige Velvet
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 34.26 in
Mid-Century Yellow-Gold Velvet Wave Chaise Lounge By Carson’s 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Carsons
Located in Southampton, NJ
flip over headrest. In excellent condition having fresh velvet upholstery and cushioning.
-North
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Steel
Walnut Settee by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Dorchester, MA
. The light grey upholstered seat slopes back and the tufted headrest angles slightly forward to best
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid century Scandinavian modern blonde bentwood daybed style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. located in Brooklyn NYC.
Dimensions: 20" high with headrest cushion x W 80" x D 32" x SH 14".
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage Swedish Pernilla Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in London, GB
canvass and the original leather headrest is present. This is stamped with the makers mark on the base
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Vintage White Leather Chaise Longue Mod. Cortina, 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
headrest, 360 degree rotation.
Steel chromed base.
Excellent condition.
Category
1990s Italian Vintage Headrest
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Giuseppe Gibelli Midcentury Walnut Daybed with Bedside Table
By Giuseppe Gibelli
Located in Madrid, ES
Giuseppe Gibelli angular daybed veneered in walnut wood and mahogany. The headrest contains a
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
"Maralunga" Two Seater Blue Leather Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
.
Adjustable headrests.
Cassina label and mark on the internal upholstery.
An iconic piece, in wonderful
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Headrest
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 65.36 in D 15.36 in
Mid century Modern Blonde beech wood Daybed in the style of Holma
By Holma
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and black legs. Has articulating headrest c. 1970. Good vintage condition does not come with a cushion
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Beech
Huge & sculptural grey wood Matrix throne/armchair by Adriano e Paolo Suman for
By Adriano and Paolo Suman, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Varese, Lombardia
due to age. Some cracks on the upper part of the headrest. One rear foot has been partially retouched.
Category
1980s Italian Gothic Revival Vintage Headrest
Materials
Wood
H 67.72 in W 24.81 in D 35.83 in
Vintage Black & White Wink Lounge Chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
By Toshiyuki Kita, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
in order to adjust the back; the headrest is divided in two parts, each with an independent reclining
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 35.44 in
African Tribal Art Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
finely carved headrests, long recognized as masterpieces of Tribal art.
Category
Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Vintage Headrest
Materials
Wood
Post modern Eastside Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 1980
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lavender upholstery. Has knoll pattern under seat and under chair. Has headrest with silver paint steel
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Steel
OX CHAIR & FOOTSTOOL by Hans J. WEGNER for AP STOLEN, Denmark 1970's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Bull Horn Chair. Its Special feature is the large headrest that spreads out on each side. Combined with
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 38.98 in D 38.98 in
Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Chair, Model GE225 for Getama, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather headrest, this piece merges industrial materials with organic comfort. A rare and collectible
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Steel
Joe Columbo styled Space Age Targa Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
By Joe Colombo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very sculptural Space Age Targa lounge chair with ottoman having green leatherette headrest and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age Vintage Headrest
Materials
Plastic
"Coronado" Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for B&B. Italy, 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Milan, IT
"Coronado" lounge chair with foot rest by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Chair with headrest
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Headrest
Materials
Leather
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Danish Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman 1960c.
Located in Chicago, IL
adjustable headrest for added comfort. Expertly reupholstered in Holly Hunt Great Plains fabric with all-new
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Ate van Apeldoorn Custom Loveseat in Solid Iroko and Brown Leather with Outlet
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
extremely heavy solid wood sofa. The loveseat has leather cushions and headrest cushions that can velcro off
Category
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 31 in W 72 in D 35.75 in
Vintage Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
headrest. A rare mix of style and practicality perfect for a wide variety of settings. Please confirm item
Category
Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Vintage Headrest
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena ‘Toro’ Sofa in Dark Forest Green Upholstery
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Waalwijk, NL
headrest. The shape of the sofa is bulky, full and round which also gives off the general feel of a full
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 82.68 in D 44.49 in
Lounge Chairs 'MP-81' by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
positions - either with or without the headrest. When the headrest is included, the back feet incline
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner AP71 Lounge Chair, Oak and Graphic fabric for AP Stolen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Stolen, Denmark. Solid oak (folding) frame with adjustable backrest and headrest in three positions. The
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Oak
H 38.19 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller 1984
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Tilburg, NL
hardly any wear to be found, only some wear on the aluminium frames. Original hopsak fabric and headrest
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 30.71 in
Colorful Mah Jong sofa in Kenzo fabrics by Gobbo Salotti
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
and 2 backs with adjustable headrests.
Designer: in the style of Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Headrest
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
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Vintage Headrest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage headrest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every vintage headrest was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a vintage headrest, we have 275 options in-stock, while there are 72 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the vintage headrest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage headrest made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made vintage headrest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier, Cassina and Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Headrest?
Prices for a vintage headrest start at $493 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $4,290.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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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