1930s Art Deco Children’s Horse Head Barber Chair

A charming and highly decorative children’s barber chair dating from the 1930s, featuring a distinctive sculpted horse head and classic early Art Deco styling.

Manufactured by the Takara Company, New York, USA, the chair features a porcelain-coated metal body complemented by original chromework. Designed specifically for children, the playful horse-form design would have helped make visits to the barber a little more enjoyable while still incorporating the robust construction associated with professional barber furniture of the period.

The chair retains its original manufacturer's serial number, H9702, adding further interest for collectors of vintage barbering equipment and early 20th-century commercial furnishings.

A particularly unusual decorative piece, ideal for a vintage barber shop, retail display, collection, or as a characterful statement piece in an interior.

Date: Circa 1930s
Period: Early Art Deco
Origin: New York, USA
Manufacturer: Takara Company
Serial Number: H9702
Materials: Porcelain-coated metal and chrome
Dimensions: H [ 115] cm × W [ 55] cm × D [ 65] cm
Condition: Overall good vintage condition with age-related wear and losses to the chrome finish, consistent with its age and original commercial use.