SALESMAN SAMPLE "KOKEN" BARBER CHAIR
MASTERPIECE HANDCRAFTED REPLICA- EARLY 1900s KOKEN SALESMAN’S SAMPLE BARBER CHAIR. An extraordinary museum-quality, one-of-a-kind handcrafted replica of the iconic early 20th-century Koken salesman’s sample barber chair. Meticulously constructed entirely by hand, this exceptional miniature features polished chrome accents, ivory enamel finish and rich oxblood upholstery, faithfully capturing the elaborate appearance and engineering of the highly coveted original Koken salesman’s samples. Exceptional attention was given to both form and function, including a working reclining mechanism, adjustable headrest, cast-metal footrest, upholstered armrests and intricate mechanical framework. Original Koken salesman’s samples rank among the most desirable pieces of early American barbershop advertising and have commanded tens of thousands of dollars at auction. This remarkable handcrafted example was created as a functional tribute to those exceptionally rare originals. ONE-OF-A-KIND • HANDCRAFTED • FULLY FUNCTIONAL Condition: (Excellent). Dimensions: 9 - 1/2" X 14" X 15 - 3/4"
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MASTERPIECE HANDCRAFTED REPLICA- EARLY 1900s KOKEN SALESMAN’S SAMPLE BARBER CHAIR. An extraordinary museum-quality, one-of-a-kind handcrafted replica of the iconic early 20th-century Koken salesman’s sample barber chair. Meticulously constructed entirely by hand, this exceptional miniature features polished chrome accents, ivory enamel finish and rich oxblood upholstery, faithfully capturing the elaborate appearance and engineering of the highly coveted original Koken salesman’s samples. Exceptional attention was given to both form and function, including a working reclining mechanism, adjustable headrest, cast-metal footrest, upholstered armrests and intricate mechanical framework. Original Koken salesman’s samples rank among the most desirable pieces of early American barbershop advertising and have commanded tens of thousands of dollars at auction. This remarkable handcrafted example was created as a functional tribute to those exceptionally rare originals. ONE-OF-A-KIND • HANDCRAFTED • FULLY FUNCTIONAL Condition: (Excellent). Dimensions: 9 - 1/2" X 14" X 15 - 3/4"
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28%