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Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon-back Chair C.1880
MebleinUK
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon-back Chair C.1880

19th century
For Sale by MebleinUK
Description

A graceful example of Victorian seating, this chair features a finely shaped mahogany balloon-back with carved central motif, elegant turned front legs and a comfortably upholstered drop-in seat.

The fabric is in very good condition, and the frame remains sturdy and well preserved.

Seat height: 48 cm

Very good condition overall — the frame is stable and the upholstery clean and intact, with light age-related wear adding character consistent with its period.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

MebleinUK has dated this Victorian Mahogany Balloon-back Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178608
Dealers Internal Reference
A392
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Description
A graceful example of Victorian seating, this chair features a finely shaped mahogany balloon-back with carved central motif, elegant turned front legs and a comfortably upholstered drop-in seat.

The fabric is in very good condition, and the frame remains sturdy and well preserved.

Seat height: 48 cm

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Very good condition overall — the frame is stable and the upholstery clean and intact, with light age-related wear adding character consistent with its period.
MebleinUK
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

MebleinUK has dated this Victorian Mahogany Balloon-back Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178608
Dealers Internal Ref
A392
MebleinUK
MebleinUK
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2025

Only unique items in the good old style

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A Victorian mahogany balloon-back chair featuring a rounded open backrest, red and gold striped fabric upholstery, and turned front legs.
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany balloon-back chair featuring a rounded open backrest, red and gold striped fabric upholstery, and turned front legs.

Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon-Back Chair c.1880

Archive II A Victorian mahogany balloon-back chair featuring a rounded open backrest, red and gold striped fabric upholstery, and turned front legs. View II
Archive III A Victorian mahogany balloon-back chair featuring a rounded open backrest, red and gold striped fabric upholstery, and turned front legs. View III
Archive IV A Victorian mahogany balloon-back chair featuring a rounded open backrest, red and gold striped fabric upholstery, and turned front legs. View IV
Archive V A Victorian mahogany balloon-back chair featuring a rounded open backrest, red and gold striped fabric upholstery, and turned front legs. View V
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Archive VIII A Victorian mahogany balloon-back chair featuring a rounded open backrest, red and gold striped fabric upholstery, and turned front legs. View VIII
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MebleinUK
Telephone 07308 219045
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Mansfield Woodhouse
Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom

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A Victorian mahogany balloon-back chair featuring a rounded open backrest, red and gold striped fabric upholstery, and turned front legs.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon-Back Chair c.1880
Ref: SA1178608
A Victorian mahogany balloon-back chair featuring a rounded open backrest, red and gold striped fabric upholstery, and turned front legs.
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Popularised during the mid-to-late 19th century, balloon-back chairs feature a rounded, continuous open backrest shaped like a hot-air balloon, typically crafted from solid mahogany or rosewood for dining and drawing rooms.

These chairs were primarily made from dense hardwoods like Cuban or Honduran mahogany, incorporating hand-turned legs, carved crossbars, and traditional horsehair padding beneath fabric upholstery.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, natural timber oxidisation on the frame underside, and subtle structural hand-carving marks along the back waist.

A balloon-back chair functions as a distinct accent piece when placed at a contemporary writing desk, in a bedroom corner, or arranged in an eclectic mix around a dining table.

Keep mahogany seating away from direct heat sources and bright sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage and finish fading. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish annually along the wood grain.
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