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Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chair C.1880
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Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chair C.1880

19th century
Sold by MebleinUK
Description

A beautiful Victorian balloon back chair, dating from around 1880, crafted from solid mahogany with elegant turned front legs and a finely carved central motif on the backrest.

The chair has been tastefully reupholstered in a vibrant tapestry fabric featuring geometric and abstract patterns, giving this antique piece a striking contemporary character while retaining its period charm.

Perfect as an accent chair, bedroom chair, or decorative hall piece, this item combines antique craftsmanship with modern appeal.

Seat height: 44 cm

Very good antique condition – sturdy frame with minor age-related wear.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

MebleinUK has dated this Victorian Balloon Back Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175760
Dealers Internal Reference
A376
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Description
A beautiful Victorian balloon back chair, dating from around 1880, crafted from solid mahogany with elegant turned front legs and a finely carved central motif on the backrest.

The chair has been tastefully reupholstered in a vibrant tapestry fabric featuring geometric and abstract patterns, giving this antique piece a striking contemporary character while retaining its period charm.

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Perfect as an accent chair, bedroom chair, or decorative hall piece, this item combines antique craftsmanship with modern appeal.
MebleinUK

Seat height: 44 cm

Very good antique condition – sturdy frame with minor age-related wear.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

MebleinUK has dated this Victorian Balloon Back Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175760
Dealers Internal Ref
A376
MebleinUK
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2025

Only unique items in the good old style

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Nottinghamshire
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A Victorian mahogany balloon back chair with turned front legs and a geometric pattern upholstered seat.
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chair c.1880
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A balloon back chair is a style of seating that emerged during the mid-Victorian era, characterised by an open hoop-shaped backrest resembling a hot-air balloon. These chairs were commonly produced from the 1840s through the late 19th century for dining rooms and drawing rooms.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut. Seats were typically stuffed with horsehair and upholstered in patterned tapestry, velvet, or woven fabrics.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved joinery, turned front legs, sabre-curved rear legs, and natural timber wear on underside joints. Frames often show subtle variations from hand-finishing rather than modern machine uniformity.

A single balloon back chair can serve as an accent piece beside a writing desk, in a hallway, or placed in a bedroom corner. Re-upholstering the seat cushion in contemporary or geometric fabrics allows the historical timber frame to contrast with modern decor.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and finish fading. Clean gently with a microfiber cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood.
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