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Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs

19th century
Description

Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs.

These chairs Have Turned Front Legs and Sabre back Legs.

The Chairs Feature Recently Re Upholstered Lift Out Seats.

Having a Shaped Back, Shaped Cresting Rails and a Carved Centre Rail.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 34" (86cm)

Width 18" (48cm)

Depth 20" (51cm)

Seat height 18" (46cm)

Seat depth 15 1/2" (39cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1131034
Dealers Internal Reference
LP79-3
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Description
Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs.

These chairs Have Turned Front Legs and Sabre back Legs.

The Chairs Feature Recently Re Upholstered Lift Out Seats.

Having a Shaped Back, Shaped Cresting Rails and a Carved Centre Rail.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 34" (86cm)

Width 18" (48cm)

Depth 20" (51cm)

Seat height 18" (46cm)

Seat depth 15 1/2" (39cm)

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131034
Dealers Internal Ref
LP79-3
Philip Hunt Antiques
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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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon-style backs with carved mid-rails, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats.
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Archive I A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon-style backs with carved mid-rails, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats.

Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs

Archive II A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon-style backs with carved mid-rails, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats. View II
Archive III A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon-style backs with carved mid-rails, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats. View III
Archive IV A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon-style backs with carved mid-rails, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats. View IV
Archive V A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon-style backs with carved mid-rails, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats. View V
Archive VI A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon-style backs with carved mid-rails, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats. View VI
Archive VII A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon-style backs with carved mid-rails, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats. View VII
Archive VIII A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon-style backs with carved mid-rails, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats. View VIII
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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon-style backs with carved mid-rails, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats.
Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon-style backs with carved mid-rails, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats.
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Victorian balloon-back chairs feature a distinctive rounded back frame reminiscent of a hot air balloon, popularised in the mid-19th century. They typically incorporate carved cross-bars or mid-rails alongside turned front legs.

Victorian dining chairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. Frames featured mortise and tenon joinery, turned legs, and webbed seat construction upholstered in horsehair or heavy woven fabrics.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved detailing, natural wood oxidation, and period construction marks like hand-sawn frame undersides. Front legs were traditionally turned or fluted, while rear legs maintained a plain outward curve.

Pairing mahogany balloon-back chairs with a contemporary oak or stone dining table creates a balanced contrast of materials. Upholstering the seat pads in neutral modern fabrics like linen or wool softens the rich timber tones.

Keep mahogany chairs away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent wood shrinkage and finish fading. Dust surfaces with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice yearly along the grain.
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