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Set of Six Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon-back Dining Chairs
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Set of Six Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon-back Dining Chairs

19th century
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A fine quality set of six mid-19th century Victorian dining chairs beautifully crafted in solid walnut with elegant balloon-shaped backs. Each chair features a shaped and carved top rail with foliate scroll detail and a pierced central splat, typical of the period’s refined craftsmanship.

The serpentine-fronted seats are traditionally upholstered in a warm-toned fabric standing on cabriole front legs and swept back supports. The walnut frames display a rich colour and pleasing patina developed over time.

Date: Circa 1860

Period: Victorian

Origin: England

Wood: Walnut

Condition: Excellent antique condition, solid and sturdy, with minor age-related marks. Upholstery in good order but could be easily recovered to taste.

Dimensions:

Height: 86 cm (33.9 in)

Width: 46 cm (18.1 in)

Depth: 40 cm (15.7 in)

Seat Height: 45 cm (17.7 in)

A classic and versatile Victorian dining suite, combining comfort with elegance — ideal for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174221
Dealers Internal Reference
2893
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A fine quality set of six mid-19th century Victorian dining chairs beautifully crafted in solid walnut with elegant balloon-shaped backs.
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Each chair features a shaped and carved top rail with foliate scroll detail and a pierced central splat, typical of the period’s refined craftsmanship.
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fig 1. Set of six Victorian carved walnut dining chairs with openwork balloon backs, tan velvet upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs.
fig 1. Set of Six Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon-back Dining Chairs

The serpentine-fronted seats are traditionally upholstered in a warm-toned fabric standing on cabriole front legs and swept back supports. The walnut frames display a rich colour and pleasing patina developed over time.

fig 2. Set of six Victorian carved walnut dining chairs with openwork balloon backs, tan velvet upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs.
fig 2. Set of Six Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon-back Dining Chairs

Date: Circa 1860

Period: Victorian

Origin: England

Wood: Walnut

Condition: Excellent antique condition, solid and sturdy, with minor age-related marks. Upholstery in good order but could be easily recovered to taste.

fig 3. Set of six Victorian carved walnut dining chairs with openwork balloon backs, tan velvet upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs.
fig 3. Set of Six Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon-back Dining Chairs

Dimensions:

Height: 86 cm (33.9 in)

Width: 46 cm (18.1 in)

Depth: 40 cm (15.7 in)

Seat Height: 45 cm (17.7 in)

A classic and versatile Victorian dining suite, combining comfort with elegance — ideal for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174221
Dealers Internal Ref
2893
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Set of six Victorian carved walnut dining chairs with openwork balloon backs, tan velvet upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs.
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Balloon-back chairs feature a continuous curved backrest frame shaped similarly to a hot air balloon, popularised during the mid-19th century. They frequently include carved openwork splats, padded seats, and cabriole or turned front legs.

19th-century dining chairs were primarily constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood. Upholstery traditionally incorporated natural horsehair padding, steel coil springs, and woven textiles or velvet.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved decorative motifs, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural age-related wear or patina along lower legs and frame edges. The undersides often reveal original webbed or hand-stitched construction methods.

These carved wooden chairs can be paired with modern minimalist dining tables to create a curated contrast. Neutral upholstery allows the intricate timber detailing to integrate smoothly into contemporary dining spaces.

Timber frames should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and conditioned periodically with beeswax polish to preserve the wood finish. Upholstery requires gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and spot cleaning when necessary.
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