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Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
London City Antiques
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Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

19th century
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Set of 6 antique Victorian quality carved mahogany balloon back dining chairs

having a quality mahogany shaped balloon back with a carved splat to the centre, newly reupholstered seats in a quality fabric standing on shaped cabriole legs to the front and out swept back legs.

A delightful set in lovely condition all being sturdy and structurally sound.

Dimensions:

Height 88 cm (34.64 in)

Width 46 cm (18.11 in)

Depth 42 cm (16.53 in)

Seat height 44 cm (17.32 in)

Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153134
Dealers Internal Reference
2793
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Set of 6 antique Victorian quality carved mahogany balloon back dining chairs
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having a quality mahogany shaped balloon back with a carved splat to the centre, newly reupholstered seats in a quality fabric standing on shaped cabriole legs to the front and out swept back legs.
London City Antiques

A delightful set in lovely condition all being sturdy and structurally sound.

Dimensions:

Height 88 cm (34.64 in)

Width 46 cm (18.11 in)

Depth 42 cm (16.53 in)

Seat height 44 cm (17.32 in)

Dated 1860

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1153134
Dealers Internal Ref
2793
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring rounded balloon backrests with carved mid-rails, striped fabric seats, and cabriole front legs.
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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A balloon back chair is a style of dining or side chair originating in the 1830s during the Victorian era, characterised by an open waist and a rounded, balloon-like backrest frame.

Authentic nineteenth-century balloon back chairs were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside stuffed or drop-in seats.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved decorative motifs, natural timber grain variations, period joinery, and cabriole or turned legs with subtle hand-finished construction details.

These mahogany chairs can be paired with a clean-lined modern dining table or integrated alongside modern seating to create a balanced, eclectic feel in a contemporary dining space.

Frames should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth, polished periodically with natural beeswax, kept away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement, and fabric seats should be spot-cleaned with specialized upholstery cleaner.
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