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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

197 Comments to “Koken Barber Chairs”

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

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

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

  4. i have a 1965 koken chair a+ condition for sales

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

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

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

  11. i have one for sale.

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  14. JEANETTE SURMEIER

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

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

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  27. I Have a Koken chair for sale. Good shape needs new upholstery. In Dayton, Ohio email bill@daddykatz.com for more info.

  28. Please help me I have a koken and wil not pump can some one help me please. My number is 256 832 0023 please call with help. Thank you so much Ask for Poly thanks again

  29. Poly American Restoration just did a rehab on one that did not pump….I guess there is a spring in the bottom of the pump valve that if not tensioned right will not allow the small plunger to plunge…that’s the best I can describe it…you might try seeing if the show is online yet.
    Bill

  30. I have 3 1920′s barber chairs for sale. All are in need of restoring one is in great shape the other two need a few parts to be complete. Email me if interested. jwhinson67003@gmail.com

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  32. I have an antique barberchair,it is made out of steel. Ihave never seen one like this before.I need someone to help me find out it worth.Will send picture.

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  34. we have over 50 antique barber chairs to choose from
    plenty of parts for sale
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  36. I require a e-mail so I can send my pictures-need help
    to price chair properly.

    Thanks

    Jim

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  38. I am looking for an old koken or kochs barber chair, is anyone selling?

  39. or any antique barber chair for that matter

  40. I have a Koken barber chair for sale. I believe it is one of the earliest. It has wood carved dog arm rests, and a detached foot rest. It has beautiful wood carving on sides and front bottom also. It reclines back, and has nice jewel tone upholstry on it. It is numbered on the bottom of seat too. If you are interested, i would be happy to send you some pictures.

  41. Lincolnway Barber Shop

    Hi I have a a couple koken Comet barber chairs. One of them that I can not get to recline. When you turn the handle there is no tention and it turns 360 degrees. I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on how to resolve this problem.

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  45. I have an oak Koken barber chair, It has a round seat & back, hydraulic, adjustable headrest,reclines and has brass footplate. It is an excellent shape. Am seeking info on age ans wanting to sell.
    Email if interested.

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