Headrest Sofa

Find many varieties of an authentic headrest sofa available at 1stDibs. A headrest sofa — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Find 38 options for an antique or vintage headrest sofa now, or shop our selection of 118 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer headrest sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each headrest sofa bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier, Cassina and Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer each produced at least one beautiful headrest sofa that is worth considering.

Prices for a headrest sofa start at $450 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $7,284.

Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.

Styles to Know

Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa

A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.