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Pair of Scumble Glazed Balloon Back Side Chairs
Graham Pickett
for sale €111     $121
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Graham Pickett

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Pair of Scumble Glazed Balloon Back Side Chairs

19th century
For Sale by Graham Pickett
Description

Good decorative pair of scumble glaze Victorian balloon back side chairs, circa 1880.

The vintage upholstery would benefit from being replaced.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Graham Pickett has dated these Scumble Glazed Side Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1190135
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Description
Good decorative pair of scumble glaze Victorian balloon back side chairs, circa 1880.

The vintage upholstery would benefit from being replaced.

Price as the pair

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Pickett has dated these Scumble Glazed Side Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190135
Graham Pickett
Graham Pickett
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2022

17th to 19th century english and continental provincial furniture and decorative items

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A pair of antique Victorian balloon back side chairs featuring ochre scumble glazed wood frames, turned legs, and floral tapestry upholstered seats.
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Archive I A pair of antique Victorian balloon back side chairs featuring ochre scumble glazed wood frames, turned legs, and floral tapestry upholstered seats.

Pair of scumble glazed Balloon back side chairs

Archive II A pair of antique Victorian balloon back side chairs featuring ochre scumble glazed wood frames, turned legs, and floral tapestry upholstered seats. View II
Archive III A pair of antique Victorian balloon back side chairs featuring ochre scumble glazed wood frames, turned legs, and floral tapestry upholstered seats. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique Victorian balloon back side chairs featuring ochre scumble glazed wood frames, turned legs, and floral tapestry upholstered seats. View IV
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Graham Pickett

Graham Pickett
Telephone 07710 936948 or 01780 481064
Location
The Bothy
Burghley Park
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE93JX
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/grahampickett
Verified Since Oct 2022
Items For Sale 38
Items Sold 100
Graham Pickett
Graham Pickett
Verified Since Oct 2022
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Location: The Bothy, Burghley Park, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE93JX, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/grahampickett
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A pair of antique Victorian balloon back side chairs featuring ochre scumble glazed wood frames, turned legs, and floral tapestry upholstered seats.
Pair of scumble glazed Balloon back side chairs
Ref: SA1190135
A pair of antique Victorian balloon back side chairs featuring ochre scumble glazed wood frames, turned legs, and floral tapestry upholstered seats.
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Balloon back chairs emerged in the 1830s and remained popular throughout the Victorian era, characterised by a continuous rounded backrest frame shaped like an inflated balloon. This open back structure often features subtle waist shaping and carved details, supported by turned or cabriole legs.

Scumble glazing traditionally involved applying a semi-translucent, pigmented oil or water-based glaze over a lighter opaque base coat on solid timber frames. Craftspeople manipulated the wet glaze with combs, brushes, or sponges to mimic expensive figured woods like mahogany or walnut.

Authentic period examples typically exhibit hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, historical wear patterns along lower stretchers and seat rails, and hand-turned legs. Original paint glazes show natural craquelure and authentic edge rubbing rather than artificially distressed modern distressing.

These decorative chairs work effectively as accent pieces flanking a console table, set in a hallway, or positioned in a bedroom corner. Combining historical painted finishes with neutral modern backdrops creates an engaging dialogue between antique texture and clean contemporary lines.

Dust frames regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and keep them away from direct sunlight or strong heat sources to prevent paint cracking. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, using only lightly dampened cloths for spot cleaning delicate historic glazes.
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