barber chair

barber chair
1. a chair used by barbers, adjustable in height and having an adjustable headrest, back, and footrest.
2. Eng. Furniture. a corner chair having a solid splat extending above the toprail to form a headrest.
Also, barber's chair.
[1595-1605]

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