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Set of 6 Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chairs.
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Set of 6 Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chairs.

19th century
Sold 7 October 2026 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Set of 6 Victorian walnut balloon back chairs.

Good upholstered seats.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

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Set of 6 Victorian walnut balloon back chairs.

Good upholstered seats.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A set of six Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring carved back splats, cabriole front legs, and pattern-upholstered seats. SOLD7 OCT 26
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Archive I A set of six Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring carved back splats, cabriole front legs, and pattern-upholstered seats. SOLD7 OCT 26

Set of 6 Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chairs.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Oxford
OX44 7RW
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A set of six Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring carved back splats, cabriole front legs, and pattern-upholstered seats.
Set of 6 Victorian walnut balloon back chairs.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBalloon back, Cabriole legs, Carved crest rail, Upholstered seat

This set of six Victorian dining chairs exhibits the characteristic balloon back style of the period, executed in warm brown walnut with visible wood grain and finished with carved crest rails and pierced back splats. The seating comprises upholstered pads covered in a light cream patterned fabric, supported by shaped cabriole front legs that curve downwards to scroll feet. Each chair provides a comfortable seating option suited for traditional dining rooms or as statement accent seating around a grand table in a reception space today. Given the absence of explicit dimensions in the inventory details, buyers should anticipate standard dining chair proportions for this Victorian seating set, typically standing around 90 cm to 95 cm in overall height with a seat height near 45 cm for practical daily use. The matched suite brings period character and substantial seating capacity to interior settings requiring antique seating solutions without excessive restoration.

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Originating in the 1830s and remaining popular throughout the 19th century, balloon back chairs are characterised by a waistless, rounded backrest resembling a hot-air balloon. The design evolved from earlier Regency shapes to incorporate fluid curves, delicate carving, and moulded frames typical of Victorian cabinetmaking.

Victorian craftsmen primarily constructed these chairs using dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood. Seats were typically stuffed with horsehair, supported by jute webbing, and finished with decorative fabric or leather upholstery.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved joinery, subtle variations in wood grain, and original construction marks beneath the seat frame. Look for traditional corner blocks, wooden peg joints, and natural age patina along the leg joints and carved crest rails.

Pairing walnut balloon back chairs with a sleek minimalist table creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary lines. Reupholstering the seats in neutral linen or bold geometric textiles allows period wood frames to integrate seamlessly into modern interiors.

Dust timber frames regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax twice yearly to preserve the wood finish. Keep furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, joint loosening, and upholstery fading.
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