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Harlequin Set of Six Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs

A beautiful set of six Harlequin Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs, featuring elegant blue and cream herringbone pattern seats. These chairs are in excellent condition and will add a touch of Victorian charm to any dining room

Condition

The upholstery used but in fair condition

Date of Manufacture

Wilsford Antiques has dated these Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

48cm (18.90")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1119015

Dealers Internal Reference

R-0150

Description

Harlequin Set of Six Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs

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A beautiful set of six Harlequin Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs, featuring elegant blue and cream herringbone pattern seats.

Wilsford Antiques

These chairs are in excellent condition and will add a touch of Victorian charm to any dining room

Condition

The upholstery used but in fair condition

Date of Manufacture

Wilsford Antiques has dated these Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

48cm (18.90")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1119015

Dealers Internal Ref

R-0150

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Wilsford Antiques

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Wilsford Antiques

Telephone 07598 943763

Location

Unit 2B
Dean Farm
Wallop Business Park
Bent St.
Nether Wallop
Stockbridge
SO20 8EJ
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialRosewood, Fabric
ColourBrown
MotifsBalloon backs, Carved crest rails, Cabriole legs, Upholstered drop-in seats
SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Victorian dining chairs span the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901) and are characterised by revival styles, notably Rococo and Elizabethan revivals, featuring curved lines, elaborate carving, and balloon or oval backrests.

Cabinetmakers during the Victorian era predominantly utilised dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, often finished with hand-carved details and upholstered in horsehair, damask, or patterned textiles.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as tenon joints, hand-cut screws, natural patina on the wood, and traditional webbing and stuffing methods beneath the upholstery.

Pairing antique wooden chairs with a contemporary dining table creates a balanced eclectic look, blending historical craftsmanship with clean, modern architectural lines.

Maintain antique rosewood by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding extreme humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood finish.