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barber chair

American

Or barber's chair

noun

a chair used by barbers, adjustable in height and having an adjustable headrest, back, and footrest.
English Furniture. a corner chair having a solid splat extending above the toprail to form a headrest.

Etymology

Origin of barber chair

First recorded in 1595–1605

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barber chair

"The barber chair is a very special place," he said.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

For the exhibition, Paine plans to install a barber chair — he said he’s got his eyes on a chair offered by Second Use Building Materials, a local salvage company.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2023

Every Saturday, he manned a barber chair at best friend Gerald Riley’s shop, dispensing small talk along with haircuts, and admonishing young customers to stay out of trouble.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 13, 2022

Danny Whitehowe sets up his barber chair on Friday nights next to the soup kitchen.

From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2022

Kitty climbed up on the barber chair and put her head on his chest.

From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers

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