1895 Melchior Barber's Chair
A massive 1895 barber's chair from a shop in Schuyler, Nebraska, now on display at the town's historical museum.
- Era
- 1895
- Home
- Schuyler Historical Society Museum, Schuyler, Nebraska
- Recognition
- Winning entry, Upholstery Journal Design and Craftsmanship Contest
This Melchior barber's chair worked in a barbershop in Schuyler, Nebraska. It is a massive piece, with a carved base, cast footrest and a reclining mechanism, and the restoration needed to be historically accurate down to the trim.
The finished chair is displayed at the Schuyler Historical Society Museum. It was also a winning entry in the Upholstery Journal Design and Craftsmanship Contest.
From the bench
4 photographs of the work, in the order it was done. Swipe or use the arrows to browse, and select any photo to enlarge it.
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