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Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Chairs by Hewetson & Milner
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Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Chairs by Hewetson & Milner

19th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
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Pair of Victorian balloon back chairs by Hewetson & Milner

A pair of mahogany framed upholstered chairs with balloon backs, the seats with serpentine front rails over turned, tapered legs that terminate with brass and ceramic castors. Maker’s label: Hewetson and Milner, ‘The Exchange’, Tottenham Court Road, London.

English, circa 1850 – 1880

Dimensions: H: 35" (88.9 cm), W: 19" (48.3 cm), D: 17" (43.2 cm), Seat H. 18” (46cm).

Stock No: 1657

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

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Pair of Victorian balloon back chairs by Hewetson & Milner
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A pair of mahogany framed upholstered chairs with balloon backs, the seats with serpentine front rails over turned, tapered legs that terminate with brass and ceramic castors.
Baggott & Co.

Maker’s label: Hewetson and Milner, ‘The Exchange’, Tottenham Court Road, London.

English, circa 1850 – 1880

Dimensions: H: 35" (88.9 cm), W: 19" (48.3 cm), D: 17" (43.2 cm), Seat H. 18” (46cm).

Stock No: 1657

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155618
Dealers Internal Ref
BCSL1657
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

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Balloon back chairs gained immense popularity in Britain during the mid-19th century. Characterised by their rounded, open-hoop backrests resembling hot air balloons, these chairs evolved from earlier Regency designs into staple seating for Victorian dining rooms and drawing rooms.

Cabinetmakers primarily used dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood to achieve the smooth, curved back rails. Seats were framed in pine or ash, stuffed with horsehair, and upholstered in heavy fabrics such as velvet, damask, or leather.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved joinery, subtle scroll details along the lower waist rail, and turned front legs often fitted with original brass castors. Look for maker stamps or inventory numbers impressed directly into the timber frame underneath the seat rail.

A pair of antique balloon back chairs can be integrated into contemporary interiors as accent seating in a hallway, bedroom, or beside a writing desk. Mixing dark timber frames and rich upholstery with modern neutral backdrops creates an eclectic contrast.

Keep timber frames away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage and timber bleaching. Clean velvet upholstery using a soft-bristled brush or low-suction vacuum, and polish the wood using natural beeswax applied along the grain.
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