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Rare Set of 14 Balloon Back Dining Chairs Victorian
Wickersley Antiques
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Rare Set of 14 Balloon Back Dining Chairs Victorian

19th century
Description

A matching set of 14 Victorian mahogany dining chairs, these quality dining chairs have just been fully restored and french polished by ourselves, the drop in seats have also been reupholstered in a quality pale green stripe fabric, the condition is excellent they are ready to go

Circa 1860

Dimensions

Seat width 45 cms

Depth 42 cms

Total height 88 cms

Seat height 47 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
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Wickersley Antiques has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

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SA1176473
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Description
A matching set of 14 Victorian mahogany dining chairs, these quality dining chairs have just been fully restored and french polished by ourselves, the drop in seats have also been reupholstered in a quality pale green stripe fabric, the condition is excellent they are ready to go

Circa 1860

Dimensions

Seat width 45 cms

Depth 42 cms

Total height 88 cms

Seat height 47 cms

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176473
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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A set of fourteen Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs with carved scroll details, cabriole front legs, and cream striped fabric seats.
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A set of fourteen Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs with carved scroll details, cabriole front legs, and cream striped fabric seats.
Rare set of 14 balloon back dining chairs Victorian
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Balloon back dining chairs are a distinctive style of seating that gained popularity during the early Victorian period, around the 1830s. They are defined by a continuous, rounded back frame that narrows near the seat, creating a silhouette similar to an inflated balloon.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut. The frames often feature hand-carved decorative motifs, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and seats upholstered in woven fabrics, horsehair padding, or damask.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-carving, original joint construction, and natural timber patination beneath the finish. They often feature curved cabriole or turned front legs, drop-in or stuffed seats, and subtle variations in hand-finished decorative details.

Victorian balloon back chairs can be paired with a minimalist contemporary dining table to create an eclectic contrast. Re-upholstering the seats in neutral linen or bold modern geometric fabrics helps integrate their classic curved silhouettes into contemporary room schemes.

Maintain timber surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Keep chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, joint loosening, and fabric fading.
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