Barber

Barber furniture and equipment for professional barbershops

Looking for furniture and equipment for your barbershop? At Just Add People, you’ll find barber chairs, washing units, trolleys, mirrors and everything else you need to run a professional barbershop, all in one place. We stock, among other things, barber chairs from the Japanese brand Takara Belmont, a long-standing industry reference for classic design and solid quality.

Guide: How to furnish your barbershop

Here are the most important things to consider when choosing furniture and equipment.

1. The barber chair: the heart of the shop

The barber chair is the investment your customers spend the most time in, and the one that sets the tone for the entire experience. The frame material makes a real difference. A stainless steel frame gives a lighter, more modern look, while a cast iron frame creates a heavier, more classic appearance and an extra-solid base if you often serve tall or heavier customers. Both materials are treated for use in a salon environment, so rust is not a concern with daily disinfection, whichever you choose.

2. Features you will actually need

Most barber chairs have a reclining function, allowing you to lean the customer back for beard trimming or razor shaving, as well as a swivel function that makes it easier to work around the customer without having to move yourself. Some models also have a motor for height adjustment instead of a manual hydraulic pump. Motorised chairs are useful if you serve many customers of different heights and want to save time adjusting the chair between each treatment.

3. A washing unit for shaving and hair washing

A barber wash is designed for the lower, more reclined position used for hot towels and beard care, unlike a regular washing unit, where the customer typically sits more upright for hair washing. If you choose a regular washing unit for beard treatments, the customer may end up sitting uncomfortably, or you may have to work at an awkward angle throughout the treatment. If you have the space, a dedicated barber wash therefore provides a more authentic experience for the customer and a better working environment for you than reusing a regular hairdressing wash unit for the purpose.

4. The workstation around the chair

A trolley keeps clippers, scissors and a razor organised, so you have everything within reach without having to leave the customer in the middle of a treatment to fetch tools elsewhere in the salon. Good professional lighting is just as important by a barber chair as by a hairdressing chair, with the same requirements for colour rendering and correct brightness, especially if you also work with beard colouring, where incorrect lighting can create the same colour discrepancies you know from hair colouring. If you choose lighting that is too dim or the wrong colour, you risk assessing the beard colour incorrectly during the treatment itself.

5. Waiting area and atmosphere

The barbershop experience starts before the customer sits in the chair. Waiting furniture in leather or heavy fabric, combined with warm decorative lighting, helps create the classic barbershop atmosphere many customers are looking for and associate with a traditional men’s hairdressing environment. If you skip this part and focus only on the chair itself, the overall impression may fall short, even with a good barber chair. So consider the waiting area part of the complete experience, not an afterthought.

6. Budget

The price of a barber chair varies considerably depending on the brand, materials and features. A motorised cast iron chair from a recognised brand such as Takara Belmont costs more than a simple model with a manual pump, but will typically last longer under demanding daily use. If you are furnishing an entire shop from scratch, it can pay to look at the complete solution rather than just the price of each individual chair.

Popular products

Bat Man, the black barber chair with a matt-black frame from Comfortel, is one of our best-selling models. Apollo II from Takara Belmont, with its characteristic cast iron frame, is available in several colours and is a classic choice for the traditional barbershop. Dainty, also from Takara Belmont, offers the same quality with a lighter stainless steel frame for a more modern look.

Barber chairs

Our full range of barber chairs spans classic models with cast iron frames to lighter stainless steel chairs, with or without reclining and swivel functions. If you are looking for a chair with motorised height adjustment instead of a manual pump, you will find them all under motorised barber chairs.

Barber washes

Our barber washes are designed specifically for the reclined position used for beard care and hot-towel hair washing, distinguishing them from a regular washing unit, where the customer typically sits more upright. The basin shape and neck support are adapted so the customer can lie back comfortably while you work with hot towels or shaving foam, without having to strain their neck during the treatment. If you have both hairdressing and barber customers in the same salon, it may be worthwhile to have both types of washing unit, so you can offer the right experience for each treatment.

Trolleys, professional lighting and storage

A good trolley keeps clippers, scissors, combs and a razor organised and within reach, so you do not have to leave the customer in the middle of a treatment to fetch tools. Combine it with hairdresser lighting at the workstation, with the same requirements for colour rendering and correct brightness as by a regular hairdressing chair, especially if you also offer beard colouring. For storing products and accessories by the chair, a colorbar is a practical solution that keeps surfaces tidy and creates a more professional impression for the customer.

Waiting furniture and atmosphere

The barbershop experience begins in the waiting area, not only when the customer sits in the chair. Waiting furniture in leather or heavy fabric helps create the classic, masculine atmosphere around which many barbershops build their identity. Add decorative lighting for a warm, welcoming look that differs from the bright professional lighting by the chairs themselves. A stylish waste bin may sound like a detail, but it is often one of the first things a customer notices if it does not fit with the rest of the interior.

Brands

Takara Belmont is a Japanese brand with extensive experience producing barber chairs for professional salon environments, known for both its Apollo II and Dainty models. Comfortel, the brand behind the Bat Man chair among others, is one of our carefully selected brands, focusing on modern design at a good price. See the full brand overview if you want to compare several manufacturers.

Why buy barber equipment from Just Add People?

We have been helping hairdressers and barbers for more than 30 years, and 96% of our customers would shop with us again or recommend us to others. You get the same four fixed benefits, whatever you choose:

• Price match: We are happy to match the price of an item, so you always get the best price.
• Fast shipping: No hidden fees or delivery costs connected with your order.
• 14-day returns: If you change your mind, we are ready to help. Terms and conditions apply.
• 2-year warranty: We always offer at least a 2-year warranty on our furniture and equipment.

Please note that made-to-order items and products customised specifically for your order are exempt from the general right of return. See the full terms in our terms and conditions.

Would you like to try the furniture in person before making a decision? Visit our showroom, where Klaus Østergaard, who has more than 30 years of experience in salon interiors, will help you find the right solution for your barbershop.

Frequently asked questions about barber furniture

Which barber chair should I choose?

It depends on your style and your customers. If you have many tall or heavier customers, a chair with a wide seat and cast iron frame, such as Apollo II, is a solid choice. If you want a lighter, more modern look without compromising on quality, a stainless steel model such as Dainty is worth considering. Both are available from Takara Belmont, and you can see them side by side in our showroom if you are unsure.

Should I choose a barber chair with a motor?

A motorised chair adjusts its height electrically instead of using a manual hydraulic pump. This is an advantage if you serve many different customers throughout the day and want to save time and effort adjusting the chair between treatments, especially if you have many customers booked back-to-back without breaks. If you choose a manual pump in this situation, you will need to use physical force several times an hour, which can strain your back and shoulders over a long working day. If you have fewer customers or follow a fixed routine, a manual pump is often sufficient and typically cheaper to purchase, without affecting the functionality.

What is the difference between a barber wash and a regular washing unit?

A barber wash is designed for the more reclined position used for beard care and hot towels, while a regular washing unit is primarily intended for hair washing, where the customer sits more upright. If you use a regular washing unit for beard treatments, the customer may end up sitting uncomfortably, while you may have to work at an awkward angle throughout the treatment. If you use both in your salon, a dedicated barber wash can therefore give customers a more authentic experience during beard treatments while also making the work itself easier for you.

Does a barber chair with a cast iron frame rust?

No. Cast iron frames for salon use are treated specifically to withstand daily disinfection, so rust is not a concern, no matter how often you clean the chair between customers. The difference compared with stainless steel is in weight and appearance: cast iron is heavier and gives a more classic look, while stainless steel is lighter and feels more modern, not in durability or maintenance. You can therefore choose based on style and appearance without worrying that one material will perform worse than the other over time.

Can I see the furniture in person before buying?

Yes. You are welcome to visit our showroom, where several of our barber chairs and other pieces of furniture are on display, so you can sit in them and experience the differences in materials and features before making your decision. This is particularly useful if you are choosing between two models, as differences in weight and comfort are often clearer in person than in pictures. You will also receive personal advice on what best suits your shop and your customers.