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Oriental NC only Mens Barber Shop

The Gentleman's Chair

A TRADITIONAL BARBER SHOP

SPECIALIZING IN TIMELESS BARBERING

The Gentleman’s Chair is Oriental North Carolina’s only traditional men’s barber shop offering classic barbering services including straight razor shaves, hot towel treatments, beard grooming and precision men's haircuts.

OUR LEGACY

From my earliest memories sitting in the barber shop with my grandfather — we called him "Pa" — I was captivated by the magic of that place. The sound of clippers, the laughter, the smell of aftershave, and the sight of men gathered over a checkerboard or seeking advice from their barber. It always seemed like the barbers had all the answers.

Now, I’m proud to carry on that tradition. Here, we keep the classics alive — from the crisp white barber jackets and bow ties to the checkerboard in the corner. Because if we don’t preserve these traditions, who will? Some things are just too important to let fade away.

About

The Team!

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"ANT"
Registered Barber #28718

Anthony Michael Wallace

Michael Anthony “Ant” Wallace has been a professional barber since 1999 and is an ENC native, born and raised in Washington, North Carolina. A devoted father of two and proud grandfather, Ant’s family is his greatest joy—especially his grandson, Sabastian, who is truly his best friend. His son proudly serves in the United States Army, a journey that inspired Ant to step away from shop ownership for a time so he could travel and be present for his family. Barbering, however, has always been his true calling—and through what he believes was divine timing, Ant and Chris came together to begin this new chapter at The Gentleman’s Chair, where Ant proudly serves as the overseeing manager, fully devoted to the shop’s growth and overwhelming success.

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Christopher Gilbert

A husband, step-father, and community-minded problem solver with a giving spirit that guides everything he does. His family thrives on adventure—from scuba diving and drag racing to go-karting and unforgettable travels through Canada’s wild country—and life is never short on fun.

Chris proudly serves as a soldier in the United States Army, with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. With a résumé that spans many industries—including more than a decade in the health and beauty field—his path has always been shaped by one question: What does my community need next?

That question led him to begin a new journey in barbering at The Gentleman’s Chair. Although he never planned to become a barber, Chris knew that to truly serve his small coastal town, he had to understand the craft and the culture behind it. His vision is rooted in bringing back the true and traditional barbershop—built on camaraderie, family, service, and the pride once associated with the trade.

For Chris, this shop is far more than a business. It is heritage—born from childhood memories of sitting in a barbershop chair and asking for a classic G.I. cut beside his grandfather, “Pa.” More than 40 years later, those moments still guide his mission: to care deeply, serve wholeheartedly, and create a place where community always comes first.

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Services

The Gentleman’s Chair provides traditional barber services including:

  • Men's Haircuts

  • Kids Cuts

  • Sheer Cutting

  • Military Style Cuts

  • Straight Razor Shaves

  • Beard Trimming

  • Beard Therapy

  • Bald Head Therapy

  • Hot Towel Treatments

  • Shampoo 

  • Facials

  • Military & First Responder Haircuts 50% EVERY Wednesday

Serving Oriental, Vandemere, Bayboro, Grantsboro and the Pamlico County community.

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OPENING HOURS

Phone: 252-723-9465

300 Hodges St. 

Oriental, NC 28571

Tues - Fri: 8am - 7pm
Sat 8am - 3pm
​Sunday: & Monday Closed

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The Gentleman’s Chair is a traditional men's barber shop located in Oriental, North Carolina specializing in classic barbering services including men's haircuts, straight razor shaves, beard trimming, bald head therapy, and hot towel treatments. We proudly serve Oriental, Bayboro, Vandemere, Grantsboro, and the greater Pamlico County community.

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