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Pair Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Pair Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs

19th century
Description

Pair Victorian period mahogany dining chairs raised on cabriole forelegs.

In good sturdy condition with upholstered seating. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 34”

Width 18”

Seat Depth 15”

Floor to Seat 18”

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Affordable Old Furniture has dated these Victorian Mahogany Balloon Chairs to the 1850s.

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SA1029568
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60B10/11/23
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Description
Pair Victorian period mahogany dining chairs raised on cabriole forelegs.

In good sturdy condition with upholstered seating. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 34”

Width 18”

Seat Depth 15”

Floor to Seat 18”

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated these Victorian Mahogany Balloon Chairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1029568
Dealers Internal Ref
60B10/11/23
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A pair of Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs featuring carved mid-rails, cabriole front legs, and upholstered seats.
Pair Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
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A pair of Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs featuring carved mid-rails, cabriole front legs, and upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Tapestry
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBalloon back, Cabriole legs, Carved mid-rail, Serpentine seat front
  • SizeH 86.5 cm (34 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

These Victorian dining chairs date from around 1850 and exhibit traditional English country house style. Fashioned from warm brown mahogany with a polished finish, the pair features distinctive balloon backs, carved mid-rails, serpentine seat fronts, and slender cabriole forelegs. One chair is upholstered in plain pale blue fabric, whilst the other displays a decorative floral tapestry in muted yellow and pink tones. Both pieces show minor signs of age and wear to the timber and upholstery. Measuring 86.5 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, these sturdy chairs suit placement around a dining table or as occasional seating in a living room, hallway, or bedroom setting within a traditional or eclectic interior scheme.

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Originating in the mid-19th century, balloon back dining chairs feature a distinctive rounded back frame reminiscent of a hot air balloon. The design typically incorporates a carved cross-rail, serpentine front, and cabriole or turned legs.

Victorian balloon back chairs were primarily crafted using dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany, rosewood, or walnut. Construction utilized mortise and tenon joints with hand-carved decorative motifs along the central back splat and leg knees.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-tooling, original timber oxidation resulting in a deep patina, and traditional joinery. Look for subtle variations in carved details and authentic wear around the lower legs and stretcher points.

These classic chairs work exceptionally well as accent seating in contemporary dining settings or paired with modern minimalist tables. Re-upholstering the seats in neutral or bold modern fabrics bridges traditional design with modern decor.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish annually along the wood grain to protect the finish. Keep the chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage or fading.
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