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Antique Victorian Balloon-back Chairs Late 19th Century Set of Two
MebleinUK
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Antique Victorian Balloon-back Chairs Late 19th Century Set of Two

19th century
For Sale by MebleinUK
Description

A charming pair of late 19th-century Victorian balloon-back chairs with elegant carved backs and cabriole front legs.

Both chairs are solid and stable, with attractive floral upholstery in soft green tones perfect for a bedroom, hallway or living room.

The seats are well-padded and comfortable, and the frames have a warm aged patina that highlights the grain and carving.

Seat height: 46 cm

Very good antique/vintage condition.

Frames sturdy, upholstery in very good, clean condition with only light signs of use consistent with age.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1184262
Dealers Internal Reference
A427
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A charming pair of late 19th-century Victorian balloon-back chairs with elegant carved backs and cabriole front legs.
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Both chairs are solid and stable, with attractive floral upholstery in soft green tones perfect for a bedroom, hallway or living room.
MebleinUK
fig 1. A pair of late Victorian balloon-back side chairs with carved dark wood frames, cabriole front legs, and green floral tapestry fabric upholstered seats.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Balloon-back Chairs Late 19th Century Set of Two

The seats are well-padded and comfortable, and the frames have a warm aged patina that highlights the grain and carving.

Seat height: 46 cm

Very good antique/vintage condition.

Frames sturdy, upholstery in very good, clean condition with only light signs of use consistent with age.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1184262
Dealers Internal Ref
A427
MebleinUK
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2025

Only unique items in the good old style

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Archive I A pair of late Victorian balloon-back side chairs with carved dark wood frames, cabriole front legs, and green floral tapestry fabric upholstered seats.

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A pair of late Victorian balloon-back side chairs with carved dark wood frames, cabriole front legs, and green floral tapestry fabric upholstered seats.
Antique Victorian Balloon-Back Chairs Late 19th Century Set of Two
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Originating in the 1830s and remaining popular throughout the Victorian era, balloon-back chairs are characteristically designed with a rounded, continuous waist-and-hoop backrest shaped like a balloon. These chairs typically feature molded frames, low-relief carving, cabriole or turned legs, and padded upholstered seats.

Victorian chair frames were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut, constructed using hand-cut mortise and tenon joints. Traditional upholstery methods incorporated webbed bases, horsehair stuffing, hand-stitched borders, and decorative upholstery trims.

Authentic 19th-century balloon-back chairs exhibit signs of age consistent with hand-sawing and hand-planing on untrimmed areas like under-frames. Look for original joinery techniques, natural wood oxidisation inside mortise joints, hand-turned or carved legs, and traditional upholstery webbing underneath the seat.

Victorian balloon-back chairs function as occasional seating in bedrooms, hallway alcoves, or flanking a console table. Mixing these curved dark timber silhouettes with modern dining tables or minimalist backdrops highlights their historical form and timber grain.

Maintain timber finishes by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying beeswax polish sparingly along the grain once or twice a year. Keep furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, joint loosening, and fabric fading.
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