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Antique Set of Six Quality Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs
London City Antiques
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Antique Set of Six Quality Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs

19th century
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A fine quality set of Six antique Victorian rosewood balloon-back dining chairs each beautifully hand-carved and displaying a rich, well-figured grain with excellent colour and patina. The elegant balloon backs feature graceful scrolling lines and a finely carved central motif above traditionally upholstered stuff-over-seats finished in a soft black velvet fabric.

The serpentine front rails curve gracefully into cabriole front legs with subtle carved detail complemented by rear sabre supports — a refined and well-balanced silhouette typical of the mid-19th century. The rosewood frames exhibit a warm, lustrous polish that highlights the natural beauty of the timber.

All chairs are sturdy, structurally sound, and ideal for everyday use, combining practicality with timeless elegance.

Dimensions:

Height: 88 cm (34.6 in)

Width: 46 cm (18.1 in)

Depth: 43 cm (16.9 in)

Seat height: 46 cm (18.1 in)

Condition:

Excellent antique condition with a fine original finish and minor age-related marks consistent with period. Frames are firm and stable; upholstery is new, clean and presentable.

Period: Victorian, circa 1860

Origin: England

Wood: Rosewood

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178223
Dealers Internal Reference
2924
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A fine quality set of Six antique Victorian rosewood balloon-back dining chairs each beautifully hand-carved and displaying a rich, well-figured grain with excellent colour and patina.
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The elegant balloon backs feature graceful scrolling lines and a finely carved central motif above traditionally upholstered stuff-over-seats finished in a soft black velvet fabric.
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fig 1. A set of six Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs with carved waist rails, cabriole front legs, and black velvet upholstered seats.
fig 1. Antique Set of Six Quality Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs

The serpentine front rails curve gracefully into cabriole front legs with subtle carved detail complemented by rear sabre supports — a refined and well-balanced silhouette typical of the mid-19th century. The rosewood frames exhibit a warm, lustrous polish that highlights the natural beauty of the timber.

fig 2. A set of six Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs with carved waist rails, cabriole front legs, and black velvet upholstered seats.
fig 2. Antique Set of Six Quality Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs

All chairs are sturdy, structurally sound, and ideal for everyday use, combining practicality with timeless elegance.

Dimensions:

Height: 88 cm (34.6 in)

Width: 46 cm (18.1 in)

Depth: 43 cm (16.9 in)

Seat height: 46 cm (18.1 in)

fig 3. A set of six Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs with carved waist rails, cabriole front legs, and black velvet upholstered seats.
fig 3. Antique Set of Six Quality Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Condition:

Excellent antique condition with a fine original finish and minor age-related marks consistent with period. Frames are firm and stable; upholstery is new, clean and presentable.

Period: Victorian, circa 1860

Origin: England

Wood: Rosewood

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178223
Dealers Internal Ref
2924
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A set of six Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs with carved waist rails, cabriole front legs, and black velvet upholstered seats.
Antique Set of Six Quality Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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Emerging in the 1830s and remaining popular throughout the 19th century, balloon back chairs are characterised by a continuous rounded backrest frame resembling a hot air balloon, often accompanied by carved waist rails and cabriole front legs.

Cabinetmakers typically crafted these chairs from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, combining joinery with hand-carved decorative motifs and stuffed upholstered seats.

Genuine period pieces display distinct grain markings characteristic of rosewood, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, subtle variations from hand-carving, and natural age-related patination on unexposed timber surfaces.

These chairs can be paired with contemporary minimalist timber or glass dining tables to create a striking contrast, or positioned as individual accent seating in bedrooms and hallways.

Keep timber frames away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or bleaching, apply high-quality beeswax regularly along the wood grain, and clean fabric seats gently with a soft brush.
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