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A Set of 6 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Wickersley Antiques
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Wickersley Antiques

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A Set of 6 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs

19th century
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A Set of Six Balloon back Dining chairs in Mahogany standing on Cabriole legs , the condition is good the leg joints are solid, the pale blue upholstery is stained on all chairs but i think they will clean easily

circa 1860

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 51 CMS

DEPTH 44 CMS

HEIGHT 87 CMS

SEAT HEIGHT 51 CMS

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

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SA1160763
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Description
A Set of Six Balloon back Dining chairs in Mahogany standing on Cabriole legs , the condition is good the leg joints are solid, the pale blue upholstery is stained on all chairs but i think they will clean easily

circa 1860

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 51 CMS

DEPTH 44 CMS

HEIGHT 87 CMS

SEAT HEIGHT 51 CMS

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160763
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A set of six dark mahogany Victorian dining chairs featuring rounded balloon backrests with carved mid-rails and light-coloured patterned upholstered seats.
A Set of 6 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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Balloon back dining chairs emerged in the 1830s and remained prominent throughout the mid-to-late Victorian era. The design featured an open, rounded backrest reminiscent of a hot air balloon, reflecting the nineteenth-century preference for organic curves and carved timber detailing.

These chairs were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. The seats were traditionally stuffed with horsehair and upholstered in woven fabrics, damask, or leather, while the frames featured hand-carved joinery.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved waist splats, original mortise and tenon joinery, and natural patination across the timber. Look for subtle variations in hand-carving along the backrest and period-appropriate frame construction techniques.

Combine these traditional chairs with a contemporary dining table made of glass, marble, or clean-lined wood to create a balanced eclectic aesthetic. Re-upholstering the seats in neutral linen or bold modern textiles can also bridge period craftsmanship with modern decor.

Preserve the original finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain. Keep the chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading.
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