African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood
20th Century Kenyan Tribal Vintage Headrest
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
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
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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
Unique Modern Asian-Inspired Ceramic Headrest Sculpture with Removable Top
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique cast iron adjustable nutcracker press is a compelling fusion of industrial utility and sculptural design, embodying the ingenuity and craftsmanship of early to mid-20th-...
Ceramic
Sergio Rodrigues, Franco armchair in wood, 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, Wood
Roche Bobois Leather Sofa and club chairs With Movable Headrest
By Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Experience timeless elegance with our Roche Bobois white leather club chairs and sofa set, circa early 2000. This exquisite collection is in impeccable condition and offers unparalle...
Leather
'Franco' Lounge Chair with Headrest, by Sergio Rodrigues — Brazil, 1960s
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
‘Pulkka Lounge’ with Ottoman and Headrest by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
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
Daybed 'Cleopatra' by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, 1950
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame is capped by teak wood on either end, the mattress and headrest have been newly reupholstered in
Metal
Vico Magistretti Portovenere Sofa for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
adjustable corner headrests - a feature radical Italian designer Vico Magistretti first explored in his now
Upholstery
Hans J Wegner Flag Halyard Chair, 1950 Mid Century Danish Modern
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
stainless steel frame wrapped in specialized flag line rope. Unmarked, no headrest included. Dimensions
Stainless Steel
Maralunga Sofa Lounge Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy 1980s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Wien, AT
of the most iconic sofas in Italian design. The backrests are equipped with a foldable headrest to
Fabric
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
Cassina Maralunga Lounge Chair, Grey Leather by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Toronto, CA
headrest, raised and lowered by a bicycle chain concealed within the foam cushions. Two chairs available
Steel
Jean-Paul Rykaert Leather Sling Chair, Steel Frame, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and beautiful original cognac leather. The headrest showcases a pillow and strap details at both the
Steel
1970s Patinated Leather Sling Chair by Jean-Paul Rykaert, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
steel T-frame and dark patinated cognac leather. The headrest showcases a pillow and strap details at
Steel
Pair of Arne Norell "Ari" Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather & Steel, Sweden 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Hamburg, PA
). The high padded headrests, deep slouched seats, and ergonomic slung design offer exceptional comfort
Stainless Steel
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
Vintage Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chair, Beechwood, 1940-1960
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a tall, slightly curved backrest, detailed with long earmuffs, headrests with outstretched arms
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Italian modern burgundy fabric sofa Maralunga Vico Magistretti Cassina 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
sofa model Maralunga in burgundy-purple fabric. The couch features independent fold-down headrests for
Fabric
Richard Artschwager, ‘Chair/Chair', Signed & Numbered, Edition of 100
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Krefeld, DE
presence with functional design. Crafted from solid oak, the piece features a seat and headrest upholstered
Steel
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
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
Italian modern burgundy fabric sofa Maralunga Vico Magistretti Cassina 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
sofa model Maralunga in burgundy-purple fabric. The couch features independent fold-down headrests for
Fabric
Gio Ponti Rationalist Daybed, 1948
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
and cylindrical headrest introduce a soft counterpoint to the linear frame, combining comfort with a
Wood
Two Cassina Maralunga two-seat sofas in blue leather by Vico Magistretti, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
transform into a supportive headrest. This example is upholstered in a rich blue leather, giving the sofa a
Leather
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Lullaby Due' Bed in White Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, designed in 1968 A 360° degrees rotating bed named 'Lullaby Due' features a headrest with a wing-shaped
Metal, Chrome
Bruno Mathsson Jeston Easy Chair 1980's
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
state, bearing the marks of its history. The high back with headrest ensures exceptional comfort
Aluminum
Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with full tension. Leather seat in and headrest in original condition, to be used as pictured or can be
Chrome, Steel
Pair of “Borneo” Lounge Chairs by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort, Teak, Denmark, 60s
By Sven Ellekaer , Komfort
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
distinctive cylindrical headrest cushion, secured with leather straps, adds both visual identity and
Wool, Teak
Italian Vintage Set of Four Ebonized Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
is a crescent-shaped headrest narrowing to sharp points, rising from the splat of three parallel bars
Textile, Wood, Paint
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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