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Koken Barber Chairs

By now, you should probably know who Ernest Koken is. He was the man who, in 1906, developed the first barber chair. He was born in Germany, although his family moved back to the US (to St. Louis, Missouri). He was forced to leave school after his father’s death.


He was pretty much an artist. While working selling items for barber shops, he developed a reclining barber chair, got the patent and started making money straight away from his invention, as it was a complete success.

Nowadays, there are many chairs you can find with the name “Koken” engraved on them.

But what most people don’t know is that he was designing a gasoline engine when he died, so who knows what might have happened if he had managed to finish it a little bit earlier?

That said, Koken Chairs are very much looked after, because of its design and first class quality. If you ever get your hands on one, you should check out its real value, you might be surprised how people are willing to pay thousands of dollars for one real Antique Koken Chair

175 Comments to “Koken Barber Chairs”

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  1. BenDecember 8, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    How do I find age and apprx value of a Koken barber chair left to me?

  2. UmennatDecember 8, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    I am very interested in getting one of these chairs… Is anyone selling them

  3. Love to SellDecember 8, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    Hey Umennat I have a few chairs for sale
    I will email you some pics

  4. hugoDecember 15, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    i have a 1965 koken chair a+ condition for sales

  5. jayDecember 28, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    I have recently acquired a koken president chair in far condition. Was wanting to know where and how to research it. Find out the year it is? It’s in fair shape,,hydro’s work. Missing ash trays,,where would I find them. Basicaly any and all info would be appreciated. Thanks

  6. DaveJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    I have a koken barber chair looking to get info and possible sell. Where do I start?

  7. JerryJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:10 am

    I have a koken barber chair, not sure of the model but was told by an old barber it was a big boy shaver chair. it has both ashtrays and head rest. I think that it might say triumph on the side but not positive. chair is in great shape and the pump also works on the base.

  8. mikeJanuary 7, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    Koken 1950′s. I would like to find; one, right (while sitting in chair), rear, armrest bracket, for a 1950′s Koken chair. Please leave a way to contact you. I’ll check back from time to time.

    thanks

  9. frankJanuary 9, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    I’m looking for a green The President model Koken barber chair.

  10. deanJanuary 10, 2012 at 3:52 am

    when did they start putting foot pump and ashtrays on the chair?

  11. deanJanuary 10, 2012 at 3:53 am

    i have one for sale.

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  14. JEANETTE SURMEIERJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    I HAVER AVERY OLD KOKEN CHAIR IT HAS OAK WOOD WITH NICKEL PLATE AND A THE BASE IS WHITE ENAMEL LEGS AND IT HAS A HYDRAULIC

  15. GilbertJanuary 21, 2012 at 12:46 am

    I have a koken chair but I need info on its year and worth any help would be appreciated. I can email you pics

  16. GilbertJanuary 21, 2012 at 12:48 am

    I have a green one withe the ash trays and head rest

  17. BillJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Hello, I have a Koken barber chair that looks to be older than any I have found online. It is wood and leather on a porcelain base with wheels made out of (???). It is screw up and down. I have pics. I can send. If anyone can help, that would awesome.

  18. coadyJanuary 28, 2012 at 3:15 am

    Greetings,
    I have a child’s barber chair, maybe walnut, looks similar to a high chair but on springs w/ a swivel seat, and foot rest. Would be happy to send pictures, any help is much appreciated.

  19. Barbar OwenJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    I have an Koken solid oak barber chair that I need to sell. the brass plate has stamped”Congress Pres Chair with date range from 1891 – 1901. This is in very good condition almost perfect. Please email only with interested buyers.

    Thanks,

  20. joeFebruary 9, 2012 at 4:54 am

    any body know how to disassemble porcelain base off of hydraulics on 1900 koken barber chair? If you do please help me out my # 1-806-397-4806 appreciate it

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  23. benFebruary 14, 2012 at 3:59 am

    I’m a paraplegin t-4, and I’m a barber I’m just about to finish barber college at Alamo City Barber College. I’m using a all purpose chair, the barber chairs and often to high for me to cut im 4ft siting in my chair. 6’4″ out of it…can anyone help me fine a right heighted chair?….I saw one on YouTube which sent me here…it was under “koken barber chair demonstration” it a green one perfect .

  24. benFebruary 14, 2012 at 4:00 am

    Ooops….mispelled I’m a paraplegic T-4

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