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Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Chair 1870s
MebleinUK
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Chair 1870s

19th century
For Sale by MebleinUK
Description

A classic Victorian dining or hall chair featuring a mahogany balloon-shaped backrest with finely curved rails, tapered turned front legs, and a comfortably upholstered drop-in seat.

The upholstery is in good condition and the wooden frame appears solid and stable.

Seat height: 44 cm

Very good overall – the frame is stable, the finish retains a warm patina, and the upholstery shows moderate wear consistent with its age. Minor signs of use add character without detracting from presentation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1178609
Dealers Internal Reference
A391
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A classic Victorian dining or hall chair featuring a mahogany balloon-shaped backrest with finely curved rails, tapered turned front legs, and a comfortably upholstered drop-in seat.

The upholstery is in good condition and the wooden frame appears solid and stable.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany balloon back chair featuring a carved central splat motif, turned front legs, and a sage green velvet upholstered seat.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Chair 1870s

Seat height: 44 cm

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Very good overall – the frame is stable, the finish retains a warm patina, and the upholstery shows moderate wear consistent with its age.
MebleinUK

Minor signs of use add character without detracting from presentation.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178609
Dealers Internal Ref
A391
MebleinUK
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Only unique items in the good old style

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A Victorian mahogany balloon back chair featuring a carved central splat motif, turned front legs, and a sage green velvet upholstered seat.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Chair 1870s
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A balloon back chair is characterised by a curved, open-centred backrest resembling the outline of a hot air balloon, a style that became prominent during the mid-to-late 19th century in Victorian Britain.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring upholstered drop-in or padded seats covered in materials like velvet, horsehair cloth, or silk damask.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved joinery, natural timber grain variation, traditional mortise and tenon construction, and turned or saber legs consistent with Victorian cabinetmaking techniques.

A single balloon back chair functions as an accent piece alongside modern writing desks, positioned in a hallway corner, or mixed with contemporary dining tables for an eclectic aesthetic.

Timber frames should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and conditioned using beeswax paste, while velvet upholstery requires light vacuuming with a brush attachment and prompt spot cleaning for spills.
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