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Set of 6 Victorian Style Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs
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Set of 6 Victorian Style Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 January 2026 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Set of 6 Victorian Style Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs.

These Chairs Stand Upon Ring Turned and Fluted Front Legs and Sabre Back Legs.

The Shaped Seats Being of a Stuff Over Form (Very Comfortable).

The Backs of the Chairs Being of a Typical Balloon Shape with a Carved Centre Rail.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 35" (89cm)

Width 20" (51cm)

Depth 21" (53cm)

Seat height 20" (51cm)

Seat depth 17" (43cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160060
Dealers Internal Reference
PP109-9
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Description
Set of 6 Victorian Style Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs.

These Chairs Stand Upon Ring Turned and Fluted Front Legs and Sabre Back Legs.

The Shaped Seats Being of a Stuff Over Form (Very Comfortable).

The Backs of the Chairs Being of a Typical Balloon Shape with a Carved Centre Rail.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 35" (89cm)

Width 20" (51cm)

Depth 21" (53cm)

Seat height 20" (51cm)

Seat depth 17" (43cm)

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160060
Dealers Internal Ref
PP109-9
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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Philip Hunt Antiques

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Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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Sprowston
Norwich
United Kingdom

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A set of six Victorian style mahogany balloon back dining chairs featuring turned front legs and light patterned upholstery.
Set of 6 Victorian Style Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs
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A set of six Victorian style mahogany balloon back dining chairs featuring turned front legs and light patterned upholstery.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBalloon backrest, Carved floral cresting, Turned front legs
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Balloon back chairs originated during the Victorian era, specifically gaining immense popularity in Britain during the mid-19th century as a refinement of earlier Regency styles.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or walnut, featuring steam-bent curved backrests and traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentication involves examining the timber for hand-cut joinery, looking for natural patination, and checking the framing beneath the upholstery for period-appropriate fixings and hand-carved details.

They can be paired with a contemporary minimalist dining table to create a striking contrast between modern clean lines and traditional carved wood forms.

Maintain them by keeping them away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and applying high-quality beeswax periodically to nourish the wood.
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