Great barber chair! Features Porcelain enamel base and arms with cast iron construction. Signs of wear are consistent with age and use, rust, headrest needs re-covered. Would be a great piece to refinish. Includes the original children's booster seat attachment as well. *Please bring help to load this item.

Maker info found online:

"Eugene Berninghaus Company (active ca.1872-1938)
Cincinnati, Ohio

Eugene Berninghaus was born in Germany July 12, 1845. He along with his parents came to the new world in 1849. A few years were passed in New York before the family relocated to Cincinnati in 1856. The father, Richard, established himself in the perfumery business, which he had learned in his native land of Germany.

About the time Eugene Berninghaus married Miss. Mary Dolle, of Indiana the entire Berninghaus family moved to Chicago. Following the great Chicago fire of 1871, which caused the loss of all his household effects, he along with his wife and a three-month old baby, returned to Cincinnati in 1872. Soon after arriving Mr. Berninghaus began the manufacture of perfumes and barber's lotions in a small room at the corner of Richmond and Freemont streets, but in 1875 removed to Western Avenue where he began to manufacture barber's chairs and barber's furniture. He was the first in the United States to establish such a business and it continued to prosper throughout his lifetime.
—Witherells Arts-Antiques"

Barber Chairs, Coke Machine, Royal Doulton, Vintage Furniture, Blown Glass and more!

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COLUMBUS, Ohio 43229

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311207

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COLUMBUS, Ohio 43229

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Barber Chairs, Coke Machine, Royal Doulton, Vintage Furniture, Blown Glass and more!

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