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Set of 6 Rosewood Victorian Balloon Back Chairs
Pendle Antiques
for sale €1,404     $1,524
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Set of 6 Rosewood Victorian Balloon Back Chairs

19th century
For Sale by Pendle Antiques
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These chairs exude elegance and sophistication with there antique design and rich brown colour. Made from high-quality rosewood material, the chairs are comfortable and the frames are all solid and sturdy but they would benefit from reupholstry. The chairs do have beautiful detailed cabriole legs.

Height 87cm

Length 46cm

Width 46cm

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Pendle Antiques has dated these Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

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Description
These chairs exude elegance and sophistication with there antique design and rich brown colour.
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Made from high-quality rosewood material, the chairs are comfortable and the frames are all solid and sturdy but they would benefit from reupholstry.
Pendle Antiques

The chairs do have beautiful detailed cabriole legs.

Height 87cm

Length 46cm

Width 46cm

Date of Manufacture

Pendle Antiques has dated these Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

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Lancashire
United Kingdom
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A set of six Victorian rosewood dining chairs featuring open balloon backs, carved waist rails, cabriole legs, and red and gold striped upholstered seats.
Set of 6 Rosewood Victorian Balloon Back Chairs
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A set of six Victorian rosewood dining chairs featuring open balloon backs, carved waist rails, cabriole legs, and red and gold striped upholstered seats.
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Emerging in the mid-19th century, balloon back chairs are characterised by a rounded, open seat back resembling a hot air balloon. Popular during the Victorian era, they were typically crafted from hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany and designed for dining rooms or drawing rooms.

Victorian craftsmen primarily utilised dense hardwoods including rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, often featuring hand-carved waist rails. Construction relied on traditional mortise and tenon joinery, with padded drop-in or stuffed seats upholstered in silk, damask, or velvet.

Authentic pieces display distinct wood grain patterns characteristic of solid rosewood or thick veneers, along with hand-carved detailing on the waist rail or legs. Look for signs of age in the frame joinery, natural wood patination, and hand-cut fixings.

These chairs can be paired with a contemporary minimalist dining table to create an eclectic contrast. Reupholstering the padded seats in a modern neutral linen or subtle geometric pattern integrates them into contemporary residential schemes.

Clean timber frames regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent drying or timber movement.
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