wooden arm chairs

[sturner]

I have 2 wooden arm chairs.  The back of the chair reclines slightly.  A brass plate on the back of the chair says 'Richards Panel Chair, Pat'd 9'82, 8'90, 7'92, 7'02.  I know the chairs are pre 1930's.  The family always called them the barber chairs.  I would like to find out more information about them.  Any info on the manfacture, what they were used for, etc.