Theo Koch Barber Chair

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Posted by Susan Parks
16 years ago
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Description The chair came out of a barber shop in Van Horn, Texas that closed and sat in a barn for several years in the El Paso area before I purchased it. The chair was complete with headrest, footrest, and ashtray which can be moved to either arm. Also had a a child's booster seat that fits on top of the arms. The hydraulics work correctly. Any idea what the chair might be worth in case I do decide to sell?
Category American Furniture
Medium Metal, leather
Distinguishing marks Theo Koch, Chicago
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item Normal
Date Period Paper work found under seat states date 10/23/52, style number 2548, factory number 103377
Weight 300 pounds
History I took the chair apart and had it re-chromed and reupholstered in maroon leather as it was
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Price Paid (If known) $250
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 15 years ago

The market for old Barber chairs peaked in the 1990's, what you could get for yours depends a lot on the style of it. Without an image we can tell you much regarding potential values in the current market.

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