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Set of Six Early Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

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Set of Six Early Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs

19th century
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A lovely set of 6 early Victorian, cabriole leg dining chairs. Fine quality rosewood timber. Very pleasing shape, colour and patina. The upholstery is in very good condition being traditional and completed around 20 years ago. Salmon pink and beige damask. The frames are solid with no movement in the joints. English c1860. Seat height 46cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated these Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1135279
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A lovely set of 6 early Victorian, cabriole leg dining chairs. Fine quality rosewood timber. Very pleasing shape, colour and patina. The upholstery is in very good condition being traditional and completed around 20 years ago. Salmon pink and beige damask. The frames are solid with no movement in the joints. English c1860. Seat height 46cms
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated these Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135279
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Eclectic mix of period furniture and objects

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A set of six early Victorian rosewood balloon-back dining chairs with red damask upholstery and cabriole legs.
Set of six early Victorian rosewood dining chairs
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A set of six early Victorian rosewood balloon-back dining chairs with red damask upholstery and cabriole legs.
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Balloon back chairs emerged during the early Victorian period, featuring a continuous rounded back frame resembling an inflated balloon shape. Typically crafted from mahogany or rosewood, these chairs often incorporate carved central rails and curved cabriole legs.

Cabinetmakers during the early Victorian era predominantly used solid rosewood, mahogany, and walnut. Frames were constructed using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, with seats stuffed with natural horsehair and upholstered in patterned silk damask or velvet fabrics.

Authentic pieces display dense timber with rich grain patterns, hand-carved detailing on the back frame, and traditional joinery techniques. The lower frame components often show historic hand-planing marks and aged fixings beneath the seat rails.

These chairs can be paired with a contemporary pale oak or glass dining table to create visual contrast. Updating the upholstery with neutral linen or subtle modern pattern allows classical Victorian forms to integrate into contemporary dining spaces.

Frames should be dusted regularly with a soft dry cloth and treated periodically with beeswax polish along the wood grain. Keep the chairs away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading.
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