What defines the design of Victorian crown back dining chairs?

Victorian crown back chairs are a mid-to-late 19th-century variation of the balloon back design, characterized by an open waist and an undulating top rail shaped like a stylized crown motif.

What materials were traditionally used to build Victorian dining chairs?

These chairs were primarily constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, and were fitted with drop-in or padded seats upholstered in horsehair, wool, or silk velvet.

How can you identify authentic Victorian dining chairs?

Authentic pieces feature period construction details such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, hand-turned front legs, slight asymmetrical variations in hand-carved elements, and aged patina on the underside of the frames.

How do you style Victorian dining chairs in a modern interior?

Pair Victorian dining chairs with a modern minimalist timber or stone dining table to create a balanced juxtaposition of historical detail and contemporary clean lines.

How should mahogany framed velvet dining chairs be maintained?

Dust the timber frames regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax periodically to preserve the finish, while gently vacuuming velvet upholstery using a soft brush attachment.

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Pair of Victorian Crown Back Dining Chairs

Name: Pair of Victorian Crown Back Dining Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1228144
Price: 325 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this lovely pair of Victorian Crown Back dining chairs / side chairs.

Dating 1880 ish and all made in mahogany, with turned front legs and this wonderful balloon back having this crown top rail. A padded and upholstered drop in loose seat, newly reupholstered in this heavy quality brushed Chenille fabric. (green gem stone in colour)

Seat Height 47cm

Original polish plus patina they are this medium mahogany Colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, email, call, text, 07851385634 also on WhatsApp 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Depth

37cm (14.57")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated these Victorian Crown Back Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1228144

Dealers Internal Reference

001061

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this lovely pair of Victorian Crown Back dining chairs / side chairs.

“

Dating 1880 ish and all made in mahogany, with turned front legs and this wonderful balloon back having this crown top rail.

Brookside Antiques

A padded and upholstered drop in loose seat, newly reupholstered in this heavy quality brushed Chenille fabric. (green gem stone in colour)

fig 1. A pair of Victorian mahogany crown back dining chairs with green velvet upholstered seats and turned front legs. — fig 1. Pair of Victorian Crown Back Dining Chairs

Seat Height 47cm

Original polish plus patina they are this medium mahogany Colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, email, call, text, 07851385634 also on WhatsApp 07851385634

fig 2. A pair of Victorian mahogany crown back dining chairs with green velvet upholstered seats and turned front legs. — fig 2. Pair of Victorian Crown Back Dining Chairs

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. A pair of Victorian mahogany crown back dining chairs with green velvet upholstered seats and turned front legs. — fig 3. Pair of Victorian Crown Back Dining Chairs

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. A pair of Victorian mahogany crown back dining chairs with green velvet upholstered seats and turned front legs. — fig 4. Pair of Victorian Crown Back Dining Chairs

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 5. A pair of Victorian mahogany crown back dining chairs with green velvet upholstered seats and turned front legs. — fig 5. Pair of Victorian Crown Back Dining Chairs

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 6. A pair of Victorian mahogany crown back dining chairs with green velvet upholstered seats and turned front legs. — fig 6. Pair of Victorian Crown Back Dining Chairs

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.