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Chinese Lacquered Barber's Stool, c. 1850

$1,680
£1,272.92
€1,460.57
CA$2,364.03
A$2,598.72
CHF 1,365.77
MX$31,557.93
NOK 17,037.62
SEK 16,141.94
DKK 10,900.63

About the Item

This unusual lacquered stool is a 19th-century barber's stool designed to be carried from place to place for roadside haircuts. Crafted with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, the stool has a splayed-leg frame with enclosed sides, an elongated seat, and four small drawers for storing tools, money and accessories. The narrow seat hangs well past the sides for a dramatic silhouette and features a brass coin slot for accepting payment from customers. Years of use have imparted a rich patina to the black lacquer finish and timeworn wear to the teardrop brass pulls. Additional Dimensions: Top Drawer: 4.5"W x 2"D x 1.5"H Upper Middle Drawer: 6.25"W x 3"D x 1.5"H Lower Middle Drawer: 4.25"W x 10.75"D x 1.5"H Bottom Drawer: 5.75"W x 12.5"D x 1.5"H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CGKS0011stDibs: LU820044047892

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