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Fine Quality Set of Six Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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Fine Quality Set of Six Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

19th century
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Fine quality set of six antique Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, having a quality set of six Victorian dining chairs with a distinctive curved open back splat above a reupholstered seat in light floral fabric with green and pink muted tones above turned front legs and slight out swept back legs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the 1860s.

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SA1189268
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1714
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Fine quality set of six antique Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, having a quality set of six Victorian dining chairs with a distinctive curved open back splat above a reupholstered seat in light floral fabric with green and pink muted tones above turned front legs and slight out swept back legs.
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189268
Dealers Internal Ref
1714
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon backrests, turned front legs, and floral upholstered seats.
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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon backrests, turned front legs, and floral upholstered seats.
Fine quality set of six antique Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs
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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon backrests, turned front legs, and floral upholstered seats.
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Balloon back chairs originated during the early nineteenth century and became a defining style of the Victorian era. Characterised by a continuous, curved wooden backrest forming an open oval shape, they were widely produced in mahogany and walnut for formal dining rooms.

Victorian dining chairs were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. Construction involved mortise and tenon joinery, hand-turned legs, and padded seats upholstered in woven fabrics, velvet, or leather.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples often feature hand-carved framework with subtle variations, natural age patina on the timber, and traditional construction marks beneath the seat frame. The weight of solid mahogany or walnut also helps distinguish genuine period pieces from modern reproductions.

These chairs can be integrated into contemporary homes by pairing them with streamlined wooden or stone dining tables to create an eclectic contrast. Re-upholstering the seats in neutral contemporary textiles can also bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Clean wood surfaces using a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax periodically to maintain the timber finish and prevent drying. Keep the chairs away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to protect the wood from warping and prevent fabric fading.
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