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

19th century
Sold by Robert Dee
Sold 22 September 2026 · Robert Dee
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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
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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.
Date of Manufacture

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

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
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. SOLD22 SEP 26
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Archive I A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs with curved balloon backs, carved mid-rails, striped red velvet seats, and turned front legs. SOLD22 SEP 26

A Set of Four Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Archive II A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs with curved balloon backs, carved mid-rails, striped red velvet seats, and turned front legs. View II
Archive III A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs with curved balloon backs, carved mid-rails, striped red velvet seats, and turned front legs. View III
Archive IV A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs with curved balloon backs, carved mid-rails, striped red velvet seats, and turned front legs. View IV
Archive V A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs with curved balloon backs, carved mid-rails, striped red velvet seats, and turned front legs. View V
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Robert Dee
Telephone 07836 565242
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North Carlton
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2RR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertdee
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.
A Set of Four Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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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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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown, Red
  • MotifsBalloon back, Carved cross rail, Turned legs, Striped upholstery
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This set of four Victorian balloon back dining chairs provides practical seating around a kitchen or dining table in a traditional or country house interior. The timber has a warm brown finish with visible grain, complemented by drop-in seat upholstery in striped red, white and dark velvet. Each chair displays a rounded balloon backrest, a pierced carved central cross rail, and serpentine front rails above turned baluster legs with round feet. The chairs measure 88 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. Built for daily use, the seating remains sturdy and the upholstered pads are in very good condition. These traditional dining chairs suit placement around a wooden dining table or breakfast table, or function as occasional seating in a living room, hallway or study. The classic proportions and sturdy construction suit regular domestic dining and entertaining while retaining their period character.

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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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