antique barbers chair

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Posted by lacykluteman
11 years ago
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I'm excellent condition 1888 koken
Category American Furniture
Medium It's made of cloth
Distinguishing marks It has the koken logo in medal
Condition Excellent
Date Period it's from 1888
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Phoenixguy1954 🎯 Collector 11 years ago

In the 1890's, Ernest Koken had already began working on his hydraulic lift barber chair design. Ernest, a German citizen, was already a reputable individual since 1874 (at age 19). But back then, he worked for a factory selling custom china shaving mugs. When he was just a young boy, Ernest would look at prototype designs as a pastime activity. He was an engineer by heart. It's no wonder that in 1881, he patented his reclining chair design. A decade later (in 1892), he patented his hydraulic chair. If you notice the modern barber chairs these days, most of them are hydraulically powered. This is all thanks to Ernest Koken. 

I see most of this style asking around $1500.00 $2000.00 

"NOTE I do not claim to be an Expert"
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Gerard 🌱 Newbie 11 years ago

They had an antique barber chair on Pawn Stars recently.   Maybe you could check out the episode on line.

 

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