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

19th century
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Outstanding set of six 19th Century Victorian antique mahogany balloon back dining chairs having circular backs and a beautifully carved lower rail standing on elegant turned fluted legs to the front and out swept back legs. The drop in seats have been newly reupholstered in a quality stylish fabric.

They have a fantastic original colour and are in wonderful condition

Dimensions:

Height : 89 cm (35.03 in)

Width : 48 cm (18.89 in)

Depth : 41 cm (16.14 in)

Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

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SA1170654
Dealers Internal Reference
1938
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Outstanding set of six 19th Century Victorian antique mahogany balloon back dining chairs having circular backs and a beautifully carved lower rail standing on elegant turned fluted legs to the front and out swept back legs. The drop in seats have been newly reupholstered in a quality stylish fabric.

They have a fantastic original colour and are in wonderful condition

Dimensions:

Height : 89 cm (35.03 in)

Width : 48 cm (18.89 in)

Depth : 41 cm (16.14 in)

Dated 1860

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170654
Dealers Internal Ref
1938
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon-shaped backrests with carved mid-rails and patterned cream upholstered seats.
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Balloon back chairs originated in the mid-19th century during the Victorian era, characterised by an open, rounded backrest resembling a hot-air balloon contour. They were widely produced as formal dining and side chairs throughout Great Britain.

These chairs were primarily crafted from solid dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut. Construction typically featured traditional mortise and tenon joinery, hand-turned front legs, and padded drop-in or stuffed-over seats.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-carved decorative elements, rich timber patination, and traditional construction marks underneath the seat frames. Inspect for original corner blocks, hand-turned front legs, and minor wood shrinkage around older joints.

Pairing a set of mahogany balloon back chairs with a contemporary dining table creates an engaging contrast of periods and textures. Updating the seat upholstery with neutral or textured fabrics allows historic craftsmanship to integrate with modern decor schemes.

Dust wooden frames regularly with a dry lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish and protect the finish. Position furniture away from direct heat sources or excessive dampness to prevent timber movement or joint loosening.
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