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Antique Victorian Balloon-back Chairs Set of 2 C. 1880–1900 Carved Details
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Antique Victorian Balloon-back Chairs Set of 2 C. 1880–1900 Carved Details

19th century
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Description

A charming pair of late Victorian balloon-back chairs dating from around 1880–1900, featuring beautifully carved crest rails and elegant cabriole legs.

These classic salon chairs have a timeless silhouette, typical of the period, with gently curved frames and decorative carving to the lower back.

The seats are upholstered in a warm, soft velvet-like fabric in a dusky rose tone — clean, comfortable and in very good vintage condition.

The solid frames remain stable and well-preserved, showing only light wear consistent with age.

A graceful pair ideal for a bedroom, hallway, reading corner or as occasional chairs in a period-inspired interior.

Seat Height: 44 cm

Very good vintage condition.

The frames are sturdy, the joints sound, and the upholstery remains in good, usable order.

Minor age-related marks expected for genuine Victorian furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

MebleinUK has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184261
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A428
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A charming pair of late Victorian balloon-back chairs dating from around 1880–1900, featuring beautifully carved crest rails and elegant cabriole legs.
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These classic salon chairs have a timeless silhouette, typical of the period, with gently curved frames and decorative carving to the lower back.
MebleinUK
fig 1. A pair of late Victorian balloon-back chairs featuring carved mahogany frames, cabriole front legs, and dusty pink velvet upholstered seats.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Balloon-back Chairs Set of 2 C. 1880–1900 Carved Details

The seats are upholstered in a warm, soft velvet-like fabric in a dusky rose tone — clean, comfortable and in very good vintage condition.

The solid frames remain stable and well-preserved, showing only light wear consistent with age.

fig 2. A pair of late Victorian balloon-back chairs featuring carved mahogany frames, cabriole front legs, and dusty pink velvet upholstered seats.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Balloon-back Chairs Set of 2 C. 1880–1900 Carved Details

A graceful pair ideal for a bedroom, hallway, reading corner or as occasional chairs in a period-inspired interior.

Seat Height: 44 cm

Very good vintage condition.

The frames are sturdy, the joints sound, and the upholstery remains in good, usable order.

Minor age-related marks expected for genuine Victorian furniture.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

MebleinUK has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1184261
Dealers Internal Ref
A428
MebleinUK
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A pair of late Victorian balloon-back chairs featuring carved mahogany frames, cabriole front legs, and dusty pink velvet upholstered seats.
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Originating in the mid-19th century, balloon-back chairs feature a rounded, continuous curved back frame resembling an inflated balloon. Popular throughout the Victorian era, these chairs evolved from early solid frames to late Victorian designs with delicate carved horizontal splats.

Craftspeople predominantly constructed balloon-back chairs from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and rosewood, joined with traditional mortise and tenon joints. Seats were typically upholstered in damask, velvet, or horsehair padding supported by serpentine or cabriole legs.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved detail work along the central crossbar, hand-cut joinery, and natural wear consistent with late 19th-century cabinetmaking. Original frames often feature French polish finishes and show evidence of hand-planed woodwork beneath the seat frame.

These chairs function effectively as accent seating at the ends of a contemporary dining table, placed in a hallway, or positioned alongside a dressing table. Pairing dark carved timber with updated fabrics bridges historical design and contemporary aesthetics.

Maintain timber frames by dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish sparingly along the grain twice a year. Keep upholstery free of dust using a low-suction vacuum attachment and position the chairs away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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