Splayed Leg Headrest

c. 1850
$380 USD
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Dimensions
W: 9.75" D: 5.75" H: 6.75"
Materials
Northern Elmwood
Purchase Quantity
Collection #
CDKZ070
Estimated Shipping
$20

This low, four-leg stool is actually a 19th-century headrest used atop a daybed or mat to support the head while sleeping, reclining, or smoking opium. As an opium accessory, rigid headrests such as this allowed an inebriated smoker to to more comfortably lie on their side and maintain a view of their opium lamp.

This example has a splayed leg design with straight stretchers and supports a gently curved top with beautiful wood grain and a burnished finish. Rustic and conversation-sparking, the headrest displays well on a bookcase, desk or side table.

Additional Dimensions:
Top: 9.75"W x 3.5"D

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PIPE DREAMS

Beginning in the 18th century, smoking opium recreationally became an entire culture unto itself, replete with beautifully crafted paraphernalia that expressed one's good taste and refinement.

Each step of the smoking process called for a different accessory, each an opportunity to impress.

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