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Bleeding/Barber Chair by Kochs

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A rare and beautifully crafted two-piece bleeding/barber chair by the Theo A. Kochs Company

Key Features

  • This rare and beautifully crafted two-piece bleeding/barber chair is an amazing piece of Americana
  • The walnut reclining seat and matching footrest feature bold carving and working hydraulics
  • Crafted by the Theo A. Kochs Company, this chair was used for cutting hair as well as minor surgery
  • Circa 1885
  • Chair: 24" wide x 26" deep x 42" high; Foot Stool: 17" wide x 25" deep x 26" high

Item Details

  • Width:
    24 Inches
  • Height:
    42 Inches
  • Depth:
    26 Inches
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Origin:
    Other
A rare and beautifully crafted two-piece bleeding/barber chair by the Theo A. Kochs Company of Chicago, Illinois. This barber chair also served as a bleeding chair used for removing "bad blood" to cure various ailments including reduction of swelling and expulsion of bad spirits. A wooden platform underneath the foot stool held a draining bucket for the blood. The walnut chair is decorated with fruitwood inlays and is upholstered in tufted leather. Patented by Kochs 2-17-80/8-14-88. Excellent condition.

Circa 1885

Chair: 24" wide x 26" deep x 42" high.
Foot Stool: 17" wide x 25" deep x 26" high.

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