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Restoring Old Barber Chairs

by Antique Collector

Restoring old barber chairs is a huge undertaking, but it also has great payoffs. To the right collector, a restored antique barber chair can sell for many thousands of dollars. There is usually no owner’s manual for these kinds of things, so most of the work is DIY. To someone who’s new to the task, figuring out how and where the parts should go is both risky and time consuming. It’s risky because many pieces of the chair are sophisticated, and getting a single part wrong may drastically bring down its value. It’s time consuming since there is essentially no instructional materials to begin with.

If you’re the type of person who enjoys watching television shows like Pawn Stars, American Restoration, The Pickers, Salvage Hunters and other similar programs, you probably know how much investment in time and resources a restoration project can take. Take American Restoration as an example. Manpower hours is always a big concern. Each member of the team has his own specialty – from carpentry to metalworking to artwork and anything in between. When you look at the restored item, you’d see the passion and the craftsmanship that these guys put into the project. Doing it by yourself isn’t exactly impossible, but your old barber chairs might not see the light of day anytime soon.

Restoring Old Barber Chairs

Prior to committing yourself to the undertaking, there are things you can do to make sure that you’re on the correct path. In some instances, you may find that the restoration may simply be a matter of wiping the surfaces with a rag. Though in most cases, old barber chairs require taking each piece apart and repainting. Antique items that haven’t been maintained for a long time almost always have paint that deteriorated. Once the surface has been identified, sanding it can completely remove its paint. There are specific sanding methods, depending on the type of paint and the surface. Pay attention to this crucial step, as the wrong type of material can damage the surface as well. Consult an experienced restorer if needed.

The barber chair’s hydraulic system may have also deteriorated over time. Old barber chairs often use hydraulic cylinders like the machinery used in heavy equipment. In some instances, the fix can be as simple as putting fresh hydraulic fluid. In most cases, the chair has to be taken apart, cleaned and re-oiled.

As has been mentioned, this type of restoration requires commitment, and lots of it. It’s best to consult a professional and discuss with other enthusiasts in online forums to find out how to proceed accordingly.


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  1. Anthony says
    August 27, 2017 at 3:58 am

    Hi everyone i have a large selection of parts for different chairs if you’re looking for parts to restore your chair let me know i might have the parts you need.

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    • Nanci says
      August 31, 2017 at 1:30 am

      I have a Koch’s early chair and a foot pedal is missing. I don’t know if that is what I need to raise the chair. The arm bar seems to only recline and put up foot rest and wasn’t sure if that helps raise it or just the foot pedal. ????

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    • Tripp Chapman says
      September 2, 2017 at 11:09 am

      I have a barber chair, I think circa before 1940, some repair needed

      I will give it to someone in Houston, Texas, if you have a contact

      house located in is being sold, original owner passed, relatives don’t want it

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      • Grant L Williams says
        February 21, 2018 at 2:02 am

        Hello I’m in fort worth tx.do you still have it?I could be there yesterday!

    • LAUREN says
      December 3, 2017 at 7:41 am

      Hi Anthony,
      I have a koken chair from 1910 that is in need of a headrest. Do you happen to have one available for purchase?
      Thanks!

      Reply
    • ron says
      December 14, 2017 at 1:34 am

      looking for foot rest short arm support for a Theo a lochs,a Koen met fit

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    • David Garcia says
      December 21, 2017 at 5:48 pm

      do you have anything for Emil j paidar chairs? 1920s 30s

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    • Chris cusimano says
      January 7, 2018 at 6:47 am

      Hi Anthony. Saw your post about having a large selection of chair parts. I’m looking for the cover that goes over the recline tensioner butterfly brake housing of a Kochs chair. Can you please let me know if you have this part? Totally appreciate it! -Chris

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    • Grant L Williams says
      February 21, 2018 at 2:18 am

      Hello I’m in fort worth tx.do you still have it?I could be there yesterday!8172102456

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    • Spencer says
      August 31, 2018 at 3:47 pm

      Howdy Anthony
      Couple Theo’s need some odds and ends.
      Email me when youre able too
      Thanks !

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    • Dawn Saganowich says
      October 5, 2018 at 1:54 pm

      Hi Anthony, I just bought an Emil J. Paidar chair and it is missing a headrest. do you have one of those please?

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    • Wayne Nicholson says
      January 13, 2019 at 7:55 pm

      I have a Koken early chair and the headrest is missing. Do you have one!

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  2. ron says
    December 14, 2017 at 1:36 am

    looking for foot rest short arm support left right for a Theo a lochs,a Koen met fit

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  3. Chris cusimano says
    January 7, 2018 at 6:48 am

    Hi Anthony. Saw your post about having a large selection of chair parts. I’m looking for the cover that goes over the recline tensioner butterfly brake housing of a Kochs chair. Can you please let me know if you have this part? Totally appreciate it! -Chris

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  4. Grant L Williams says
    February 21, 2018 at 1:55 am

    My chair do not have footrest ,can I just buy any “koken ” footrest to fit

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  5. Grant L Williams says
    February 21, 2018 at 2:24 am

    I have two koken chairs need parts call or text 817-210-2456

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    • T says
      March 4, 2018 at 2:21 am

      Do you restore barber chairs? I’m in Houston do you have any contacts who can restore a Theo Koch chair..

      Reply
  6. Mckenxie says
    March 13, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    I need to figure out how to make the foot pedal- chair raising mechanism quiet down and stop shaking the floor and walls. Any ideas?

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  7. dominic ortiz says
    April 2, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    i have a 1957 kochs chair im in need of the front right armrest hinge. if anybody ahs one that they wouild like to sell give me a call or shoot me a text 707 5962669

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  8. RON HAYES says
    April 25, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    I HAVE 2 EMIL PAIDAR CHAIRS,STILL PUMPS UP,WILL GIVE TO ANYONE WHO WILL PICK THEM UP IN HOUSTON,CHROME NEEDS REPLATING.

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  9. Randy says
    June 6, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    Question?
    What would be the normal amount of hydraulic fluid in a 1895 oak koken barber chair?

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  10. Janet Martin says
    July 31, 2018 at 3:43 am

    I have a barber chair that I know little about. It definitely needs work. How can I find out how old it is and where would be the best place to list it for sale?

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  11. John says
    August 15, 2018 at 4:22 pm

    Looking for a porcelain base

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