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A Set of Three Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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A Set of Three Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs

19th century
For Sale by Robert Dee
Description

A set of three Victorian Rosewood dining chairs, with ornately carved backs and overstuffed seats supported on cabriole legs. The chairs are sturdy and in good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Robert Dee has dated these Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

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SA1129266
Description
A set of three Victorian Rosewood dining chairs, with ornately carved backs and overstuffed seats supported on cabriole legs. The chairs are sturdy and in good condition.
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Dee has dated these Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129266
Robert Dee
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022
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A set of three 19th-century Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, olive green upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs.
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Archive I A set of three 19th-century Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, olive green upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs.

A Set of Three Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Archive II A set of three 19th-century Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, olive green upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs. View II
Archive III A set of three 19th-century Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, olive green upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs. View III
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Robert Dee
Telephone 07836 565242
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North Carlton
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2RR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertdee
Verified Since May 2022
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Robert Dee
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A set of three 19th-century Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, olive green upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs.
A set of Three Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Ref: SA1129266
A set of three 19th-century Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, olive green upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Olive Green
  • MotifsBalloon back, Cabriole legs, Carved crest rail, Upholstered seat
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

A matching set of three Victorian dining chairs exemplifies classic English Country House style, rendered in dark brown rosewood with olive green upholstered seats. Each chair presents a distinct balloon back profile, featuring a carved crest rail and an open central splat, elevated on curved cabriole front legs. The overstuffed seats are upholstered in a muted olive green fabric trimmed with decorative brass-headed tacks along the lower edge. Natural grain variations appear across the warm brown timber surfaces, accompanied by smooth polished finishes on the frames and delicate floral-inspired carved detailing along the upper rails. Each piece stands 85 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 44 cm deep. These traditional dining chairs suit a variety of interior settings within a modern home, functioning effectively as seating around a breakfast table, arranged along a hallway wall, or pulled up to a writing desk in a study. The compact proportions allow them to fit comfortably in smaller dining rooms or intimate seating areas without dominating the surrounding space, while the sturdy construction provides reliable support for daily seating use.

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Introduced in the 1830s and remaining popular throughout the mid-to-late 19th century, the balloon back chair is defined by a continuously rounded backrest frame resembling the shape of a hot-air balloon.

Cabinetmakers commonly constructed these chairs using dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, utilizing mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-carved decorative elements.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved timber frame construction, traditional joinery techniques, natural surface oxidation, and characteristic design features such as cabriole or turned legs.

These chairs can be paired with a contemporary timber or minimalist dining table to create stylistic contrast, or placed individually as accent seating in bedrooms, foyers, or study spaces.

Dust the timber frame regularly with a soft cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax polish periodically while keeping the item away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity.
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