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Set of 10 Scottish Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Georgian Antiques
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Set of 10 Scottish Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs

19th century
Description

Circa 1860. A quality set of 10 Scottish mahogany Victorian balloon back dining chairs, the curved and carved backs in the finest mahogany, with stuff over seats in excellent condition with the fabric double piped, and the seat rail following the form, the back legs are square and slightly out swept, and front legs are turned, ring turned, carved and tapering, all in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

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SA1228813
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35757
Description
Circa 1860. A quality set of 10 Scottish mahogany Victorian balloon back dining chairs, the curved and carved backs in the finest mahogany, with stuff over seats in excellent condition with the fabric double piped, and the seat rail following the form, the back legs are square and slightly out swept, and front legs are turned, ring turned, carved and tapering, all in excellent condition.
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228813
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35757
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A set of ten Victorian mahogany balloon-back dining chairs with green patterned upholstered seats and turned front legs.
Set of 10 Scottish Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Balloon back dining chairs emerged during the Victorian era in the mid-19th century, named for their rounded, open-back frame resembling a balloon. They typically feature carved mid-rails, turned or cabriole legs, and upholstered seats designed for formal dining rooms.

Victorian cabinetmakers predominantly utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. Seats were constructed with internal wooden frames, steel coil springs, natural hair or fibre stuffing, and covered in woven wool, silk damask, or leather.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, subtle irregularities from hand-carving, and dense, heavy solid mahogany or thick veneers. Look for signs of age on unpainted undersides, natural shrinkage along timber grain, and period-appropriate finish patination.

Victorian dining chairs can be integrated into contemporary spaces by pairing them with minimalist modern dining tables, such as concrete, glass, or light oak options. Re-upholstering the seats in neutral contemporary textiles or bold modern prints also bridges classic and modern design aesthetics.

Maintain timber frames by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain. Keep chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, joint loosening, and fabric fading.
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