Very nice. I have two Kochs barber chairs, from 1918, and they are always a hit with those who love antiques. I've collected, sold, and loved antiques for 50 years, ever since I got my grandparents oak ice box when I was young. Wayne out West (Denver area)
I’m all the way in Chattanooga Tennessee but I’m looking to open a shop and bought my first antique chair for the shop this weekend , I want to get 5 chair total and restore each one to a different era . . If you ever want to get rid of them and know the story of them will live on I would love to see them and work it out to get if possible . It’s a Shot in the dark just from reading comments so I wanted to ask !
I just scored one as well - my Dad pulled in from the basement of an old bank back in the 80s and it’s been sitting in pieces since. I think all there but in pieces. Wood in good shape, all the metal very rusted. Pump works but leaking. Tackling the same project as you. Thanks!!!
I have seen old barber chairs, none as nice as this and wanted to restore. I guess it is a good thing I never drug one home. Thanks for allowing me to share you experience. Old hairdressers like old barber chairs too! Lol
Restoring one is lots of work but it's been worth it. If you find a newer one porcelain type, just make sure that the porcelain doesn't need refinished.
Hello, I have a Koken oak wood framed chair w/ copper and brass.. what would you recommend fir hydraulic fluid? Mine was restored in the 70's and I'd like to checkout the insides for myself
I have 2 of the same chairs, also a 2 station Koken back bar with a 6' Koken wooden barber pole. Chairs need done like yours but all of this stuff was bought in St Louis around 1900. I have the history on the salesman name
@@thefreezedryingcommunity that makes sense. It's a gorgeous piece and expertly redone. We're enjoying your HR videos a lot and we're really just getting started on our homestead journey (at almost 50). Wish us luck!
I have wanted a barber chair for awhile now but I tend to gravitate told the less common and unusual. I saw it on Craigslist and had to have it. It's got some great history as well.
Just subscribed, nice channel. I can relate, just started a channel also, and retired at age 50, three years ago. Stop in some time on the channel, wish you the best and keep making them, doing great!
@@thefreezedryingcommunity i have a 1930 koken and a presidential koken Getting the 1930 done but man i didnt realize nickel plating was so expensive seems higher them chrome? You thoughts
So why did you nor cover the arms? I restore these for a living and though I can't usually stand to see a chair covered in hide...yours, other than not covering the arms, cane out nice...P.S from what I see your chair is not 100% complete...but who is counting...youre only missing one part that I can see. Good job.
Great job. Glad to see you had it all re-plated. Go big or go home.
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Very nice. I have two Kochs barber chairs, from 1918, and they are always a hit with those who love antiques. I've collected, sold, and loved antiques for 50 years, ever since I got my grandparents oak ice box when I was young. Wayne out West (Denver area)
Very cool!
I’m all the way in Chattanooga Tennessee but I’m looking to open a shop and bought my first antique chair for the shop this weekend , I want to get 5 chair total and restore each one to a different era . . If you ever want to get rid of them and know the story of them will live on I would love to see them and work it out to get if possible . It’s a Shot in the dark just from reading comments so I wanted to ask !
I just scored one as well - my Dad pulled in from the basement of an old bank back in the 80s and it’s been sitting in pieces since. I think all there but in pieces. Wood in good shape, all the metal very rusted. Pump works but leaking. Tackling the same project as you. Thanks!!!
Dude that looks awesome
I've seen many antique barber chairs but nothing like this. Great job on the finishing!
Thanks. It found a good home with a barber in Missouri.
amazing！！！！！！！！！thanks for your work！
WOOOOW!!!!!!
Awesome! I really like the barber chair you restored
You turned an abandoned classic into a $10,000 work of art
Beautiful job.
thanks
I have the same chair and I am looking for the calf rest
Another 100 plus. Thanks.
Great job
Thanks 🙌
I have seen old barber chairs, none as nice as this and wanted to restore. I guess it is a good thing I never drug one home. Thanks for allowing me to share you experience. Old hairdressers like old barber chairs too! Lol
Restoring one is lots of work but it's been worth it. If you find a newer one porcelain type, just make sure that the porcelain doesn't need refinished.
Great job , where did you get the upholstery done , and ball park on price $?
Woooww, awesome chair good work👍👍
Thank you
@@thefreezedryingcommunityYour welcome
How were you able to get the chrome look so clean and shiny.
Hello, I have a Koken oak wood framed chair w/ copper and brass.. what would you recommend fir hydraulic fluid? Mine was restored in the 70's and I'd like to checkout the insides for myself
Amazing restoration man! Any information on how to adjust the recline mechanism on these?
I have 2 of the same chairs, also a 2 station Koken back bar with a 6' Koken wooden barber pole. Chairs need done like yours but all of this stuff was bought in St Louis around 1900. I have the history on the salesman name
Very cool.
Thank you for sharing. My dad was a barber. Originally from Palestine. Neat to see.
My pleasure. I'm addicted to antiques!
My pleasure. I'm addicted to antiques!
My pleasure. I'm addicted to antiques!
My pleasure. I'm addicted to antiques!
My pleasure. I'm addicted to antiques!
Sweet
Thanks Doug. Lots of work, but it's my prize piece now.
It’s beautiful! I’m just curious about the little paper tube. What made you decide not to reattach it? Great work!
I will put it back on. I think i am going to have it refinished as well. It doesn't stand out as much as the rest of the renickeled stuff.
@@thefreezedryingcommunity that makes sense. It's a gorgeous piece and expertly redone. We're enjoying your HR videos a lot and we're really just getting started on our homestead journey (at almost 50). Wish us luck!
Good Luck Kellie! Congrats
Great restoration! Absolutely beautiful! 👍 BTW: Do you know what barbershops were also called in the 19th century? Answer: Tonsorial parlors. 😊
Good quality build but I think the Cow hide looks terrible imo
At 7:23 her threw up the white power sign 🥺😭
This is awesome how much did you spend in total in restoration cost?
I think with the chair purchase i had about $1300 into it
Very good work very impressed.. Rick restorations can learn from you..
Cuz he does lousy work..
Did you look for a barber chair for awhile trying to find one complete? Or did you just happen on one at an antique mall and said that looks classy?
I have wanted a barber chair for awhile now but I tend to gravitate told the less common and unusual. I saw it on Craigslist and had to have it. It's got some great history as well.
Just subscribed, nice channel. I can relate, just started a channel also, and retired at age 50, three years ago. Stop in some time on the channel, wish you the best and keep making them, doing great!
Will do! Congrats on retirement and the channel! It's lots of work, but if you are passionate about what you are creating, it feels well worth it!
Not my style but i love the nickel and wood as a master barber
🙏thanks
@@thefreezedryingcommunity i have a 1930 koken and a presidential koken
Getting the 1930 done but man i didnt realize nickel plating was so expensive seems higher them chrome? You thoughts
I did copper plate, then nickel. The guy said it will last longer than i will.
Whats a master barber
show stopper is an under statement
Thank ya Timmy!
So why did you nor cover the arms? I restore these for a living and though I can't usually stand to see a chair covered in hide...yours, other than not covering the arms, cane out nice...P.S from what I see your chair is not 100% complete...but who is counting...youre only missing one part that I can see.
Good job.
Bos you give me cherry barber