Awesome Pillows

Lying on the ground in your sleeping bag is no fun without support for your head and neck. Trekology’s inflatable pillow takes up virtually no space in your pack but can help you get a good night’s sleep wherever your travels take you. It’s great for catching ZZZs on airplanes, trains, and bus rides too.

Keep your pack size down with this zippered travel pillowcase from Rumpl. It packs up small, then when you’re ready to set up camp, you can just stuff it with a jacket, hoodie, or t-shirt to plump it up for bedtime. It comes in solid black, yellow, or blue, but our faves are the Glacier Rays and Kaleidoscope patterns.

If you grew up eating those dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets, consider tossing a couple of these Dino Nuggies throw pillows from LookHuman on your couch. The spun polyester pillow lets you enjoy prehistoric poultry any time and without caloric consequence. We don’t recommend dipping it in honey mustard though.

Montreal artist Olivier Gratton-Gagné is obsessed with maps. Olivier applied his coding and graphic design skills to data on OpenStreetMap, and his iLikeMaps project was born. Based on satellite imagery, each 18″x18″ pillow design is a contemporary work of art, appearing both abstract and detailed with identifiable avenues.

UK lettering artist Seb Lester has a knack for creating repeating patterns. His vibrant and whimsical Monkey Action series currently features two primates playing tennis, and another riding a BMX bike on an Escher-esque course. Both designs are available on throw pillows, laptop cases, blankets, and t-shirts.

Artist Alona Dudich runs a shop called Crazy Pillows. There, she specializes in handmade pillows that look like classic electronic instruments like the Roland TR-808 and SH-101, along with some playful original designs. She also makes pillows that resemble Technics turntables. They’re great gifts for musicians and DJs.

How’s this for a sight gag? Check your eyesight from the comfort of your couch with this clever 17” square pillow by textile designer Heather Lin. It features a classic doctor’s eye chart with 3D lettering that can be viewed with the included retro red-blue glasses. Also comes in a non-3D organic hemp version.

Rock out with all your favorite metal bands every time you take a nap. These silly home accessories from Threadless and designer Grant Shepley looks like concert posters, but the headliners and second-stage acts are all made entirely from actual metal. Available in blankets, duvets, throw pillows, shower curtains, and bath mats.

Artist Benjamin Berg designed a series of throw pillows covered with pixelated imagery that resemble the graphical glitches we encounter in computers and video games. Some patterns are also available as throw blankets, clocks, tapestries, and wall murals.

Artist Andy Warhol was known for his bold and colorful imagery of icons of pop culture, from celebrities to products. Now you can own some of his images, from the Campbell’s soup can, to the Brillo box, memorialized as plush pillows, thanks to the folks at kidrobot.

F1F2’s unique pillow is made of interconnecting memory foam cubes. The design lets it conform to the shape of your head, while providing ample support and ventilation. One side of the pillow is soft while the other one is firm.

Unlike most neck pillows, the Trtl travel pillow is worn like a scarf. It reaches up to your jaw and provides support for your neck and head so you can nod off with your head just slightly to the side. You can also wear it with your head pitched forward.

Designed by Matt W. Moore and cut and sewn by Kilde these patchwork throw pillows have an unconventional shape and will class up any couch or chair. Each pillow measures appx. 22″ across at the widest point.

Throwboy is back with a series of throw pillows inspired by some of Apple’s most iconic designs. The collection includes the 1977 Apple II, 1984 Macintosh, 1998 Bondi Blue iMac, 2001 iPod, and 2007 iPhone. Each pillow measures appx. 13″ x 13″ x 5″.

Saw imaginary sheep in half instead of counting them with Prime 1 Studio’s officially-licensed Bloodborne Saw Cleaver Pillow. Like its inspiration, the pillow can be folded and transformed. That said, we hope they can still fix it because the blade is reversed as it is.

Banale’s Omni-Pillow looks like a normal neck pillow. But it actually unfolds to become a small pillow or a pillow topper, so it’s still useful even when you’re not seated. It’s made of memory foam and comes with a water-resistant pouch.

Yep, it’s from Japan. Yukai Engineering’s Qoobo is a simple robotic pillow that’s meant to provide the comfort of touching a pet animal. Its furry body vibrates when stroked enough times, and its tail will wag from time to time. This is what androids dream of.

You don’t need to be careful with these camera lenses. Photojojo’s handmade pillows feature embroidered details such as the F-stops and the auto-focus switch. Available in Nikon and Canon variants, each limited to only 100 pieces.

The Cori Traveller is a modular travel pillow that supports your neck and chin. It consists of a strap with Velcro patches where you can attach the two included cushions in a variety of ways. You can roll all three up as one compact ball and hang them with the included carabiner.

The perfect companion to Killspencer’s floor pillow. This extravagant throw pillow has a case made of black full-grain leather, and for an extra $50 can be monogrammed with up to two characters. It has RiRi zippers and a duck-filling pillow insert.

Killspencer presents the most elegant way to sit on the floor ever. These limited-edition full-grain quilted leather pillows are made from hundreds of hand-cut panels, and are super comfy for watching TV or just taking a cat nap. Just don’t let your dog find out about it.

Slay Umbrella and the undead in your dreams with Capcom’s soft and cuddly version of the bazooka from the Resident Evil/Biohazard series. The cushion is 24″ long and has four removable missiles.

We’re not sure if Cuddle Eat’s photorealistic 18″ x 18″ food pillows will help curb our cravings without actually eating, or if they’ll make us drool all over the couch while watching TV. Either way, they’re pretty nifty, and will look delicious sitting in your living room.