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Pair of Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Chairs
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Pair of Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Chairs

19th century
Description

A magnificent pair of antique Victorian balloon back chairs in rosewood and upholstered in buttoned leather dating from circa 1870. Really good quality examples with beautifully figured rosewood frames, carved cross rails, shaped cabriole legs with carved feet and beautiful mustard coloured buttoned leather upholstery finished in brass studs.

Construction/Wood:

Rosewood

Condition Report:

Good condition. Solid frames. Lovely age and patina to the rosewood. Wear and marks commensurate with age. Fairly recently reupholstered (a few small marks to the leather). Some old wire strapping underneath (see photo).

Dimensions:

Height: 88cm

Width: 50cm

Depth: 47cm

Height to seat: 45cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

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SA1220912
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Description
A magnificent pair of antique Victorian balloon back chairs in rosewood and upholstered in buttoned leather dating from circa 1870. Really good quality examples with beautifully figured rosewood frames, carved cross rails, shaped cabriole legs with carved feet and beautiful mustard coloured buttoned leather upholstery finished in brass studs.
fig 1. A pair of Victorian rosewood balloon back side chairs featuring button-tufted tan leather upholstery and cabriole front legs.
fig 1. Pair of Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Chairs

Construction/Wood:

Rosewood

Condition Report:

Good condition. Solid frames. Lovely age and patina to the rosewood. Wear and marks commensurate with age. Fairly recently reupholstered (a few small marks to the leather). Some old wire strapping underneath (see photo).

Dimensions:

Height: 88cm

Width: 50cm

Depth: 47cm

Height to seat: 45cm

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220912
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A pair of Victorian rosewood balloon back side chairs featuring button-tufted tan leather upholstery and cabriole front legs.
Pair of Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Chairs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown, Tan
  • MotifsBalloon back, cabriole legs, button tufted seat, carved crest rail
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

A pair of Victorian balloon back chairs dating from circa 1870, constructed from beautifully figured rosewood with a dark brown timber finish and supported on cabriole front legs with carved feet. Each chair features a carved crest rail, a carved cross rail, and mustard-coloured button-tufted leather upholstery finished with brass studding along the seat edges. The solid rosewood frames display a lovely age and patina, along with wear and marks commensurate with age, and a few small marks to the leather. Measuring 88 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 47 cm deep with a seat height of 45 cm, these chairs suit placement around a dining table, as occasional seating in a living room, or as decorative side chairs in a bedroom or hallway.

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Characterised by their rounded, hoop-like backrests framing an open central aperture, balloon back chairs were introduced during the mid-19th century as popular seating for Victorian dining rooms and drawing rooms.

Authentic period examples were typically crafted from solid mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring hand-carved detailing, cabriole legs, and seats upholstered with horsehair padding and leather or woven fabric covers.

Genuine period pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, natural timber grain variations, age-appropriate patina, and fine hand-carved mouldings along the crest rail and back frame.

These chairs function effectively as accent pieces when paired with a contemporary dining table, placed in a hallway, or positioned individually alongside a writing desk or dressing table.

Clean timber frames gently using beeswax polish applied along the grain, and condition leather upholstery periodically while keeping the chairs away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent drying or warping.
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