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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Set of Six Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
London City Antiques
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Set of Six Carved Walnut Dining Chairs

19th century
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian set of six carved walnut dining chairs having a wonderful quality carved walnut balloon back, upholstered serpentine shaped seats in a quality fabric standing on shaped carved cabriole legs to the front and out swept back legs.

A charming set all being sturdy and structurally sound.

Dimensions:

Height 87.5 cm (34.45 in)

Width 45 cm (17.72 in)

Depth 40 cm (15.75 in)

Seat height 45 cm (17.72 in)

Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

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SA1204209
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2786
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Description
Outstanding quality antique Victorian set of six carved walnut dining chairs having a wonderful quality carved walnut balloon back, upholstered serpentine shaped seats in a quality fabric standing on shaped carved cabriole legs to the front and out swept back legs.

A charming set all being sturdy and structurally sound.

Dimensions:

Height 87.5 cm (34.45 in)

Width 45 cm (17.72 in)

Depth 40 cm (15.75 in)

Seat height 45 cm (17.72 in)

Dated 1860

Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204209
Dealers Internal Ref
2786
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A set of six Victorian carved walnut dining chairs featuring open balloon back frames, patterned green fabric upholstery, and carved cabriole legs.
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Victorian balloon back dining chairs, popular during the mid-19th century, feature a distinctive rounded backrest frame resembling an inflated balloon shape. They typically showcase carved cresting rails, open back designs, and serpentine front rails supported by cabriole legs.

Cabinetmakers predominantly used solid walnut timber for the framework due to its dense grain and suitable working properties for fine carving. Traditional seat padding relied on natural materials such as horsehair, steel coil springs, jute webbing, and decorative woven fabric upholstery.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-carved ornamentation, original joint construction such as mortise and tenon, and natural patination on the timber finish. Inspecting the undersides of the frames often reveals age-appropriate corner bracing and historical upholstery work.

Combining mid-19th-century walnut chairs with contemporary dining tables made from glass, marble, or minimalist timber creates a sophisticated juxtaposition of textures. Individual chairs can also serve as accent pieces in entryways, bedrooms, or alongside writing desks.

Timber frames should be kept away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent cracking or timber shrinkage. Regular polishing with a quality beeswax compound preserves the walnut finish, while delicate fabric upholstery requires gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment.
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