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A Set of Four Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Robert Dee
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A Set of Four Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs

19th century
For Sale by Robert Dee
Description

A very nice set of four balloon back dining chairs, with a carved central rail and serpentine front rails supported by turned legs.The drop in seat upholstery is in very good condition and the chairs are sturdy.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Robert Dee has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

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SA1172510
Description
A very nice set of four balloon back dining chairs, with a carved central rail and serpentine front rails supported by turned legs.The drop in seat upholstery is in very good condition and the chairs are sturdy.
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Dee has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172510
Robert Dee
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022
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A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs with curved balloon backs, carved mid-rails, striped red velvet seats, and turned front legs.
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Robert Dee
Telephone 07836 565242
Location
North Carlton
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2RR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertdee
Verified Since May 2022
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Robert Dee
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A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs with curved balloon backs, carved mid-rails, striped red velvet seats, and turned front legs.
A Set of Four Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Ref: SA1172510
A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs with curved balloon backs, carved mid-rails, striped red velvet seats, and turned front legs.
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Balloon back chairs feature an open, rounded upper backrest framing a carved central rail, a design motif that became prominent during the mid-Victorian period in Britain.

Cabinetmakers predominantly crafted these chairs from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut, paired with upholstered padded or drop-in seats.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved joinery, natural timber patination, hand-turned front legs, and traditional webbed or horsehair seat construction.

Positioning period dining chairs around a contemporary minimalist dining table creates visual balance by contrasting historic craftsmanship with clean architectural lines.

Preserve the timber frame by applying natural beeswax along the grain, while cleaning textile upholstery with professional dry extraction methods.
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