Adjustable Armchair Headrest Pillow Black

Adjustable Armchair Headrest Pillow Beige

Armchair · Head · Neck

Adjustable Armchair Headrest Pillow

Rest your head comfortably while you read, watch or doze.

£62.99

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· Free delivery· Estimated deliveryEst. 20–22 Oct In stockIn stock

Support your head while readingAdjustable Head Support. Tubular cushioning supports upright reading and resting
Balance with a weighted strapCounterbalance Strap. A weighted strap fits high-backed chairs without fixings
Adjust your fibre fillingCustomisable Fibre Fill. Remove filling to tune the thickness and firmness

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Colour: Beige

· Free delivery· Estimated deliveryEst. 20–22 Oct In stockIn stock

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Description

The Putnams Rest-a-Head is an adjustable armchair headrest cushion for extra comfort while reading, watching TV or resting in a high-backed chair. A weighted counterbalance strap hangs over the chair back, so the cushion can be moved up or down without permanent fixings.

Check your chair before ordering

Your chair needs a back high enough to support the cushion at your head or neck, with space for the strap to pass over the top and hang behind it. High-backed armchairs and recliners are the intended starting point; a low-backed sofa or unusually thick chair back may not let it sit where you want it. Fit is not universal.

The cushion measures approximately 35 × 17 × 12 cm. Compare this with your chair and preferred resting position. If unsure, send our team your chair model and dimensions before ordering.

How to position the headrest

Drape the weighted strap over the chair back, with the cushion facing the seat and the counterbalance hanging behind.
Sit in your usual position, then slide the cushion up or down until it meets your head or neck comfortably.
Check the position again if you recline or move the chair. Make sure the strap hangs freely and stays clear of moving parts.

Beige Rest-a-Head cushion with its strap draped over an armchair back — Existing product photograph: the cushion rests in front, with the strap passing over the chair back. Your chair’s shape affects the final position.

Adjust the amount of filling

The cushion combines foam side supports with a fibre core. Unzip the cover and follow Putnams’ instructions for adjusting the inner fibre. Start by rearranging or unwinding a small amount and check the feel before making further changes. Trimming fibre is permanent, so do not cut it simply to test a position.

What is included?

One Rest-a-Head cushion with counterbalance strap.
Fabric covering in the selected Beige or Black colour.
Adjustable fibre core with foam side supports.

Handmade in the UK. Follow the sewn-in care label for the supplied covering.

For a different support area, browse our pillows and cushions or use the Pillow Finder.

Delivery & Returns

United Kingdom:Free delivery
Estimate starts: Order date (GMT)
Handling time: 1–2 calendar days
Estimated delivery:20–22 Oct
Courier: Royal Mail, Evri, or Yodel

Return window: Notify us within 14 days after delivery; then 14 days to send back
Condition: 14-day returns — unused and in original packaging . Inspect as in a shop; statutory hygiene exceptions apply — see our refund policy
Return postage: Paid by you (free on faulty items)
Faulty items: Full refund or replacement
Restocking fees: None
Refund processing: Refunds are issued to your original payment method within 10 calendar days after we receive the returned goods or evidence that you sent them back, whichever is earlier. Your payment provider may take additional time to display the credit.

Shipping Policy Return & Refund Policy

Washing & care

Handmade in the UK. Follow the sewn-in care label for the supplied covering.

Specifications & options

The cushion measures approximately 35 × 17 × 12 cm. Compare this with your chair and preferred resting position. If unsure, send our team your chair model and dimensions before ordering.

Colour: Beige, Black

Frequently Asked Questions

When will it arrive?

UK delivery usually takes 2–4 calendar days from ordering, including processing and weekends. Delivery is free on orders of £39 or more, or £5 below that. Check the estimated delivery dates beside the price for this item.

Can I return it?

Contact us within 14 days of delivery, then send the item back within a further 14 days. You pay change-of-mind return postage; we cover return postage for faulty, damaged or incorrect items. See our refund policy for full conditions, including inspection rights, hygiene-seal exceptions and refund timings.

Will it fit my armchair or recliner?

Check that your chair back reaches the position where you want head or neck support and that the weighted strap can hang over its top. It is intended for high-backed chairs and recliners. Unusual back shapes, very thick backs or a low sofa back can affect fit.

How does the headrest attach?

The cushion hangs in front of the chair back, balanced by a weighted strap behind it. It does not need screws or a permanent fixing. Slide it up or down to adjust the height.

How do I adjust the cushion thickness?

Unzip the cover and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the fibre core. Rearrange or unwind a small amount, then check comfort. Trimming fibre is permanent, so avoid cutting it just to test the fit.

What are the dimensions and materials?

The cushion is approximately 35 × 17 × 12 cm, with a fibre core, foam side supports and a fabric covering. It is handmade by Putnams in the UK.

Which colours can I choose?

The current colour choices are Beige and Black. Select the colour on this page to see the matching option and availability.

Is it a bed pillow for side sleeping?

This listing is an armchair headrest for seated resting. Choose a pillow designed for your mattress sleeping position if you want support in bed.

How should I care for the covering?

Follow the sewn-in care label for the supplied fabric. Check the instructions before washing or cleaning the filled cushion.

Is the headrest detachable, and can I move it between chairs?

Yes. Nothing is screwed or clipped to the chair: the cushion hangs in front of the chair back while the weighted strap hangs behind it. Lift it off and drape it over another high-backed armchair or recliner in the same way.

Should the cushion sit behind my head or my neck?

Wherever you want the support. Sit back first, then slide the cushion down so it fills the gap behind your neck, or higher so it cradles the back of your head when you doze. Because the strap simply hangs over the chair, you can move it again whenever you change position.

Can I use it on a sofa or on a bed?

It is made for sitting upright. It works on any seat with a back tall enough for the strap to hang over and the cushion to reach your head or neck, which rules out most low-backed sofas. A tall, solid headboard the strap can hang over works in the same way, but it is not a pillow for lying down: for that, choose a bed pillow or a neck roll instead.

Research Behind the Design

Study finding

Using a neck support pillow can significantly reduce symptoms of chronic neck pain as a monotherapy, according to research in the Journal of Rheumatology

Source: Journal of Rheumatology, 2016

Public health guidance

Use only one pillow of sufficient thickness to support your neck without bending it. Sleep on your back; if this is uncomfortable, sleep on your side with proper support.

UK public health guidance, General sleep-position advice, not an endorsement of this product

Important note

These studies concern the wider product category or design principle and may not have tested this exact product. Individual results may vary. These products are comfort supports, not medical devices, and they are not NHS-approved.

Consult a healthcare professional for personalised medical advice.

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Adjustable Armchair Headrest Pillow

£62.99

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Made in Devon. Refined since 1979.

Second-generation, family-run British manufacturer with decades of experience creating practical comfort and positioning products.

Family-run since 1979More than four decades of British design experience.
Specialist support productsPractical designs for sleep, sitting and everyday comfort.
Handmade in DevonProduced by skilled craftspeople in the Putnams factory.