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A Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Robert Dee
for sale €228     $248
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A Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs

19th century
For Sale by Robert Dee
Description

A very good set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs.

The ornate chair backs sitting on florally upholstered overstuffed seats, a serpentine front chair rail and tapering, turned reeded legs.

The chair frames are in very good condition and very solid.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Robert Dee has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

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SA1231917
Description
A very good set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs.
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The ornate chair backs sitting on florally upholstered overstuffed seats, a serpentine front chair rail and tapering, turned reeded legs.
Robert Dee

The chair frames are in very good condition and very solid.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Dee has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231917
Robert Dee
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Dee Profile Page

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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring balloon backs, carved backrests, turned front legs, and floral patterned upholstered seats.
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Archive I A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring balloon backs, carved backrests, turned front legs, and floral patterned upholstered seats.

A Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs

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Robert Dee
Telephone 07836 565242
Location
North Carlton
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2RR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertdee
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 98
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Robert Dee
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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring balloon backs, carved backrests, turned front legs, and floral patterned upholstered seats.
A Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Ref: SA1231917
A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring balloon backs, carved backrests, turned front legs, and floral patterned upholstered seats.
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Popularised during the mid-19th century in Britain, balloon back dining chairs feature a distinctive rounded backrest with an open aperture reminiscent of a hot air balloon. These chairs typically showcase turned legs, carved central rails, and upholstered seats suitable for formal dining settings.

Victorian cabinetmakers predominantly utilised solid mahogany, rosewood, or walnut for structural framing due to their stability and rich grain. Seats were often webbed and padded with horsehair, finished with woven tapestry, damask, or leather upholstery.

Authentic 19th-century mahogany chairs feature hand-turned joint details, mortise and tenon joinery, and natural patination on the timber finish. Inspecting the underside reveals hand-cut frame construction and historical timber oxidation rather than modern uniform staining.

Victorian dining chairs add warm timber accents and structural silhouette when paired with modern stone or glass dining tables. Re-upholstering the seats in neutral linen or bold modern textiles allows antique wooden frames to blend into contemporary schemes.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the surface finish. Keep the chairs away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or fabric fading.
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