Set of 8 Pretty Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs.

These Chairs are Raised upon Turned and Carved Front Legs with Sabre Back Legs.

The Chairs Having Lift out Seats Which Have Recently been Reupholstered.

The Shaped Backs of the Chairs Having a Shaped Cresting Rail and a Shaped Lower Rail.

Presented in good condition.

Size:

height 33" (84cm)

Width 17 1/2" (44cm)

Depth 19" (48cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated these Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1128542

Dealers Internal Reference

LP94-28

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Description

Set of 8 Pretty Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs.

These Chairs are Raised upon Turned and Carved Front Legs with Sabre Back Legs.

The Chairs Having Lift out Seats Which Have Recently been Reupholstered.

The Shaped Backs of the Chairs Having a Shaped Cresting Rail and a Shaped Lower Rail.

Presented in good condition.

Size:

height 33" (84cm)

Width 17 1/2" (44cm)

Depth 19" (48cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated these Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1128542

Dealers Internal Ref

LP94-28

About the Dealer

Philip Hunt Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialRosewood, Fabric
ColourDark Brown, Light Grey
MotifsBalloon back, Turned front legs, Carved splat, Padded seat
SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This set of eight Victorian dining chairs is from 1850 and is made from dark brown rosewood. Each chair features a balloon back with a shaped cresting rail and a carved splat over a shaped lower rail, lift-out padded seats upholstered in light grey fabric, turned and carved front legs, and sabre back legs. The suite measures 84 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, and the chairs are presented in good condition. Suited for traditional dining rooms or country house interiors, these versatile chairs can be arranged around a dining table to provide comfortable seating for family meals and gatherings. Their classic Victorian silhouette and dark timber finish complement both antique and period-inspired tables, making them practical for everyday use as well as formal entertaining.

FAQs

Victorian balloon back dining chairs were popularised in mid-nineteenth century Britain and are characterised by a continuous rounded back frame resembling a balloon silhouette, often combined with carved central splats and turned legs.

These chairs were primarily constructed from solid dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, featuring traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside drop-in or padded upholstered seats.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display distinct hand-carved details, deep reddish-brown grain patterns characteristic of rosewood, traditional joinery marks, and appropriate age-related patina on the timber finish.

Pairing Victorian chairs with a contemporary dining table or modern minimalist decor creates a clear visual contrast, particularly when upholstered in neutral or textured modern fabrics.

Clean the timber using a soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood and maintain its lustre, while avoiding direct heat sources to prevent drying.