{"product_id":"donglu-chinese-antique-barbers-stool-c-1840-copy","title":"DONGLU Chinese Antique Barbers Stool c.1840","description":"\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"27add2bf-cbca-4128-ae48-b63c48557bd8\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eDesigned with both practicality and portability in mind, the stool features a splayed-leg frame and elongated seat, typical of traditional barber stools. Integrated drawers provided storage for tools such as razors and scissors, allowing the piece to function as both a working seat and compact tool chest. This dual-purpose design highlights the ingenuity of rural craftsmanship during the Qing Dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eToday, the stool stands as a characterful decorative piece, rich in history and form. Its aged elm wood, worn patina, and honest construction bring depth and authenticity to interiors, making it ideal as a statement accent, side piece, or collectible with strong narrative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eA rare and highly functional piece of Qing Dynasty furniture, this Chinese Antique Barber Stool c.1880 originates from Shanxi province and is crafted from solid elm wood. Dating to the late 19th century, it reflects a unique aspect of everyday life in historical China, where itinerant barbers travelled from place to place offering grooming services in public spaces.\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.orchidfurniture.co.uk\/collections\/chinese-antique-furniture\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.orchidfurniture.co.uk\/collections\/chinese-antique-furniture\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOrchid's Antiques Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique Chinese stool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCrafted from solid elm wood, offering durability and rich natural character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnique historical piece with integrated storage, adding both function and story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW57x D31 x H47 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orchid Direct LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56235956306299,"sku":"RB-BS","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/5831\/6226\/files\/Chinese_Antique_Barbers_Stool-064.jpg?v=1779367446","url":"https:\/\/www.orchidfurniture.co.uk\/products\/donglu-chinese-antique-barbers-stool-c-1840-copy","provider":"Orchid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}