Antique Barber Chairs
Antique Barber Chairs are becoming more and more popular among collectors. And the truth is there are not so many available nowadays, so if you are interested in adquiring one, either for your business or your home, you will probably have to do a deep research on the Internet.
As you probably know, the first barber chair was developed by Ernest Koken in 1906. It seems like a simple device, but at that time, it was a complete revolution, allowing the barber to adjust it depending on the height of the person. Very handy when you live at the beginning of the 19th century and are about to cut a young child’s hair! The barber could also turn the custome as needed using a swivel, plus it added a footrest and a reclining back.
What makes them so special?
Well, it’s difficult to tell, but there’s something magical about an old barber chair. You can sit on one, close your eyes and can imagine yourself getting a haircut one hundred years ago. They are also stylish (not like the chairs you will find nowadays at modern hair salons), and believe it or not, even when they were made over one century ago, really comfortable!
What are the most famous?
Well, as noted above, the first one was built by Koken. Therefore, Antique Koken Barber Chairs are usually the most valuable. Other well known brands are Koch, Belmont or Weber.
Where can I buy a vintage barber chair?
Well, if you are lucky, somebody near you might have one barber chair for sale, but usually you will have to look for them at auctions and antique stores
How much do they cost?
Obviously, it depends on the brand, the state of the chair, materials, etc. But prices normally vary between a few hundred dollars and several thousand dollars (not a very accurate statement, is it?)
Original or replica?
If you want to save some bucks, you can always go for the replica, but hey, it’s also kind of magical to sit on one barber chair and imagine that your great-grandfather might have been sitting on it
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Hi my name is Jamie and I have this antique and gorgeous barber chair. It is very intricate and detailed and identical ones go from 3000-5000 dollars. I am looking to be feasible on the price, though, maybe 1200? Contact me for a photo!
Am interested in purchasing barber chair. Calls 850-370-6080
Interested in purchasing chair
call 850-370-6080
hi i resently purchased 2 koken barber chairs i believe they are 1900-1920. does any one know where i can find a specialist on these chairs id like to restore them
my # is 806-397-4806 shot me a text
Looking for a brake for an early 1900′s Koch chair. Also have parts from another Koch to trade.
i have a Belvedere 1940′s hydralic lift chair.
It’s in mint condition.
$700.00
call me i am in north calif. Monterey county
(831)578-7138
I have a 1930,40s barber chair for 800 great condition hydrolic still functional.(951)235-9483
Have a 1901 Hercules barber Made in Ohio chair that has been completely restored. I had this one restored with the intention of opening my own shop, times being so hard my new shop has been put on hold. Located in East TN
I have recently purchased a barbers chair and it is in original condition. I had intended to restore it myself which would have been my first barber chair restoration. I have decided to put the restoration on hold until I can find out more about it. My parents dealt antiques my whole life and I’ve seen quite a few but never one quite like this. There is very little metal on the chair and quite a bit of wood. It sits kinda higher than any I’ve seen. It is not in too bad a shape and everything is original. It’s interesting to say the least and if ya e-mail me, I’ll send ya some pics tomorrow.
Hi, if there is any interest I have a full roll of my dads original green/marbling baber chair covering that was rolled and still wrapped from his 1940′s Paidar chairs. I was going to list on ebay but saw this site first. I will cut the covering to your need and sell accordingly if you are interested in keeping the chair authentic. Drop me a line. Thanks Gene
My friend has an Archer barber chair, does anyone know anything about these chairs?
Hi,
I have a Hanson Antique barber chair that I am looking to sell. It needs some love, has a bit of rust and the foot rest is off, I have it. White porcelin with black leather. Located in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Make me an offer. harderheidi@hotmail.com