Antique Eastlake Traveling Barber's Swivel Chair w/Built in Child Seat, c. 1850s

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Antique Eastlake Traveling Barber's Swivel Chair w/Built in Child Seat, c. 1850s
This unique Traveling Barber's Chair was originally produced in the mid 19th century, and it measures 33" high, 24" wide, and 25 1/2" deep overall. Made of gorgeous medium tone walnut and upholstered with black leather, this unusual chair features traditional American Eastlake style carvings including:
- delicate relief frame panels with gentle scrolls and scallop decorative carvings throughout
- a pierced back with intricate turned balusters that separate end-matched typical Eastlake designs carved on the two back rails
- a crest rail with tapering beveled crown molding and a burled cornice panel inlay
- high relief arm scrolls, supported on thick, serpentine-cut single walnut panels with smooth beveled edges and interior relief outline
- a wrought-iron fixed pressure-release child seat, upholstered with leather and framed by relief carvings; measures 9" wide and 8 1/2" deep
- a cushioned leather seat with a simple scalloped and relief carved apron; measures 17" wide and 16 1/2" deep
- a wrought iron swivel base, which is raised on four splayed scroll legs that each feature applied beveled edge ornamental panels
A rare find and in great condition, this highly-collectible chair is a must-have for any antique barbershop memorabilia enthusiast.
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item code: 032016 HLR.H