Antique Barber Chairs


Antique barber chairs are becoming ever more popular among collectors. Truth be told, there are not so many available these days. If you are interested in owning one either for your business or your home, you will probably have to do a little more research on the Internet. This site aims to bring together antique barber chair enthusiasts so that you’ll have a place to discuss anything about the subject.

As you probably know, the first barber chair was developed by Ernest Koken in 1906. Allowing the barber to adjust the chair, depending on the height of the person, may seem like a simple process. Interestingly, it was a total innovation at that time. In addition, the barber could also turn the custome using a swivel. Both the footrest and the reclining back were a welcome addition. All these features were very handy to the barber at some point in the beginning of the 19th century.

 

What Makes Antique Barber Chairs So Special?

It’s difficult to tell, but there’s something magical about an old barber chair. You can sit on one, close your eyes, and imagine yourself getting a haircut one hundred years ago. That nostalgic feeling is simply irresistible. They are also stylish (not like the chairs you’ll find at modern hair salons nowadays). And believe it or not, these barber chairs are really comfortable even if they were made over a century ago!

 

The Most Famous Barber Chairs

As mentioned previously, the first barber chair was built by Koken. Therefore, antique Koken barber chairs are usually the most popular as well as the most valuable. Other well known brands are Koch, Belmont, Emil J. Paidar, and Weber.

 

Where Can I Buy An Antique Barber Chair?

If you’re lucky, somebody near you might have one for sale. Quite often, you will have to look for these kinds of barber chair at auctions and antique shops.

 

How Much Do They Cost?

It would typically depend on the brand, the state of the barber chair, and the materials used among others. Prices normally range from a few hundred bucks to several thousand dollars.

 

Original or Replica?

If you want to save some money, you can always go for the replica. Although it’s also kind of magical to sit on an original antique barber chair and imagine that your great grandfather would have been sitting on it.


If you want to learn more, hang out with fellow collectors.

Click here to go to our Antique Barber Chairs Forum about and leave your message!

 

If you are looking to buy or sell a chair, chick here to visit the marketplace and post your ad

 

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88 Comments to “Antique Barber Chairs”

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  1. SidDecember 8, 2011 at 7:00 am

    Big Johns Classic Restorations
    where you are located?Please send me pics @ mrsidz@gmail.com.
    I reglaze porcelain.
    Thank you!

  2. JamieDecember 10, 2011 at 7:40 am

    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!

  3. mike whaleyDecember 21, 2011 at 3:02 am

    Am interested in purchasing barber chair. Calls 850-370-6080

  4. mike whaleyDecember 21, 2011 at 3:05 am

    Interested in purchasing chair
    call 850-370-6080

  5. joseDecember 28, 2011 at 8:32 am

    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

  6. joseDecember 28, 2011 at 8:34 am

    my # is 806-397-4806 shot me a text

  7. jeffDecember 28, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    Looking for a brake for an early 1900′s Koch chair. Also have parts from another Koch to trade.

  8. L. RawsonJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:59 am

    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

  9. michael wardJanuary 10, 2012 at 3:02 am

    I have a 1930,40s barber chair for 800 great condition hydrolic still functional.(951)235-9483

  10. George PJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    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

  11. James KinserJanuary 12, 2012 at 12:06 am

    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.

  12. Gene BorowiczJanuary 22, 2012 at 12:20 am

    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

  13. Mary GildenJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    My friend has an Archer barber chair, does anyone know anything about these chairs?

  14. Heidi HarderJanuary 24, 2012 at 5:14 am

    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

  15. kenFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    I have a koch barber chair with the date october 5, 1909 the headrest. is this the exact date this chair was made or what? please respond. thank you

  16. BeckyFebruary 6, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    I am looking for a an antique barber chair in good working condition. Please email me pics and prices. Thank you btrate@hotmail.com

  17. kenFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:17 am

    I have a koch barber chair with the date oct, 5,1909 on the headrest. Is this the exact date the chair was made or what? please respond farrishpiano@comcast.net

  18. MARTIN SEABERGFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:24 am

    JEFF,
    WOULD YOU HAVE THE LEFT HAND FOOT REST BRACKET? PART NUMBER 206 ON A KOCHS CHAIR

  19. Billy's Barber shop Haleiwa, HawaiiFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    Looking for either Paidar or Koken chair. Billy the Barber 808-637-5550 . 66-447. kam hwy Haleiwa, Hawaii 96712. Curlingspiker@yahoo.com

  20. Billy's Barber shop Haleiwa, HawaiiFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    Looking for either a Koken or Paidar chair

  21. TomFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    Hi, I am looking to buy 2 Koken Barber Chairs, reasonably priced.

    I want two matched chairs, and I would want to see pictures to see if they would match or be close in match to the two I already have.

    Contact me by email at tmcneil66701@yahoo.com

    Thanks!

  22. Louis LiottaFebruary 29, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    Does anyone know anything about an all wood and cast iron barber chair with a stamp on the base which reads M. Bartholo Porto, Patente # 8504?

  23. VineshMarch 11, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Hi

    Can the member chuckfor20 please contact me concerning the Berninghaus barber chair. e-mail: vjeaven@uwc.ac.za

    Thanks.
    V

  24. ALEXMarch 27, 2012 at 1:38 am

    ANTIQUE BARBER CHAIR & POLE WANTED CALL (212)470-8830 OR TEXT (BELMONT,KOKEN,KOCH & PAIDER) FROM $100 UP TO $1000 CASH

  25. KennMarch 31, 2012 at 1:41 am

    Looking to buy antique barber chair

  26. hunterMarch 31, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    I have a 1870s us navy ship chair for sale text 410 667 4198

  27. MarkApril 3, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    I have an old Louis Hanson chair I would like to sell. Not sure of the year, but can email pics. Needs to be re-finished and the 2 back supports need welding.

  28. MarkApril 3, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Upon further inspection, this looks to be a doable resto project that my friend talked me into. The back supports are on a hinge and were taped up, there not broken. I will post up a resto thread in the forum soon for anyone interested.
    Mark

  29. Master CutsApril 5, 2012 at 12:00 am

    IM looking for 8to 10 chairs if anyone knows inbox me with a good price used or not

  30. joe mooreApril 9, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    looking for brackett for koken its for reclining bolts to seat base

  31. michelleApril 10, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    Hi i found a chair amoung some things in the garage of my late brother,it looks like an old barber chair with the name serventi london on the foot plate. i have searched the internet but cannot find it anywhere, does anyone have any idea ?? many thanks michelle

  32. ryanApril 13, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    Got a Paidar chair for sale. Contact me at RMKnakal@hotmail.com. Looking to get $1200

  33. lois GleimApril 21, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    I a looking for a white porclain arm for my 1908 Koch barber chair. Please email me a picture and the cost or if you know someone that repairs my broken on please let me know

  34. CarlosMay 2, 2012 at 7:11 am

    I purchased a jones bro & co chair. It is gorgeous. I was wondering does any one know about this company? Thx

  35. SteveMay 2, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    I have an old 4 legged wooden Emil J. Paidair barber chair that my grandfather left me years ago when he passe. It only reclines, it does not swivel, just wooden and leather i would think it is very old but i have no idea what year it is or what it is even worth if anyone has any information on this it would be greatly appreciated, thank you. i have pics i guess i cant put them on here but i could send them to who ever would be interested in helping thanks

  36. SteveMay 2, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    i have been searching the internet for a while now and cant find anything like it and no antique stores near me buy or even know anything about barber chairs

  37. p90xMay 10, 2012 at 12:40 am

    this is very bad for trx

  38. SalMay 14, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    I have an old Belmont chair. Anyone interested?

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