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Original vintage 1960s Bonat Flip-Top professional salon hair dryer chair
Manufactured by Beauty Equipment Mfg. Corp. of West Paterson, New Jersey for The Bonat Group, Model 121, Serial No. 226914.
Features a fantastic golden-orange vinyl upholstered salon chair with chrome arm supports and an integrated cream-colored Bonat Flip-Top hooded hair dryer. The clear hood/visor flips upward for easier entry and the front dial is marked Hot / Comfort / Cool.
The Flip-Top name was used by Bonat for its professional salon hair dryers during the 1960s, and this complete chair-and-dryer unit is a wonderful surviving piece of vintage beauty salon equipment and Mid-Century commercial design.
TESTING: fan/blower operates and heating element produces warm air. Temperature control responds when adjusted toward HOT. Full functionality/temperature calibration not professionally tested.
DIMENSIONS:
-31” H (dryer adds additional 26”)
-23” W
-32” D
CONDITION: Original vintage condition with wear consistent with age and previous salon use. The orange vinyl has surface marks, discoloration/soiling and some small areas of damage/wear, including the seat area. Chrome and dryer housing show age-related wear. Clear hood has scratching/cloudiness/discoloration consistent with age. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the condition description.
Electrical label specifications:Model 121115 Volts / 60 Hz7.8 Amps – Motor & HeaterSerial No. 226914
Fantastic display piece for a retro salon, vintage beauty collection, MCM interior, photography studio, theater/film prop or 1960s-themed space.
LOCAL PICKUP ONLY in Trafford, PA 15085. Please confirm pickup location before purchasing.
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