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Antique Victorian Set Six Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs C1880
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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Antique Victorian Set Six Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs C1880

19th century
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Antique Victorian Set Six Mahogany Balloon BCK Chairs and dating from around 1880. Constructed from quality mahogany they are a complete set and having a mahogany balloon shaped back rest leading to a drop in seat pad upholstered in a quality linen fabric. They are raised on turned legs to the front and sabre legs to the back. A superb set of Victorian Chairs.

EACH CHAIR MEASURES: 35” HIGH X 19” DEEPX 18.5” WIDE & SEAT HEIGHT 17”

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

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SA1117351
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W3458/6.1
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Antique Victorian Set Six Mahogany Balloon BCK Chairs and dating from around 1880.
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Constructed from quality mahogany they are a complete set and having a mahogany balloon shaped back rest leading to a drop in seat pad upholstered in a quality linen fabric.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

They are raised on turned legs to the front and sabre legs to the back. A superb set of Victorian Chairs.

fig 1. A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon back frames, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Set Six Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs C1880

EACH CHAIR MEASURES: 35” HIGH X 19” DEEPX 18.5” WIDE & SEAT HEIGHT 17”

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon back frames, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Set Six Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs C1880

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117351
Dealers Internal Ref
W3458/6.1
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon back frames, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats.
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SET SIX MAHOGANY BALLOON BACK CHAIRS C1880
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Balloon back chairs emerged during the Victorian period, characterised by an open, rounded backrest resembling an inflated balloon. The frames feature smooth curves, often with carved details on the top rail or mid-rail, and are paired with turned front legs.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. Seats were typically stuffed with horsehair and upholstered in textiles, leather, or velvet.

Authentic period pieces exhibit traditional mortise and tenon joinery, hand-carved timber accents, and turned legs with original finish variations. Natural age wear to the timber frame and evidence of historic re-upholstery also signal age.

Combining rich mahogany dining chairs with a contemporary neutral table creates a balanced contrast. Re-upholstering the seat pads in clean, modern linen or textured fabrics bridges historic craftsmanship with current aesthetic schemes.

Dust mahogany timber regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood finish. Position the chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement and fabric fading.
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