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Wonderful Set of Four Antique Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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Wonderful Set of Four Antique Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs

19th century
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Wonderful set of four Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, having a set of four Victorian balloon back dining chairs with floral relief carved central bar detail above upholstered floral head stuffover seats and raised on turned forelegs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the 1860s.

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SA1235718
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Wonderful set of four Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, having a set of four Victorian balloon back dining chairs with floral relief carved central bar detail above upholstered floral head stuffover seats and raised on turned forelegs.
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235718
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open rounded balloon backs with carved cresting rails and patterned purple fabric upholstered seats.
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Archive I A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open rounded balloon backs with carved cresting rails and patterned purple fabric upholstered seats.

Wonderful Set of Four Antique Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs

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A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open rounded balloon backs with carved cresting rails and patterned purple fabric upholstered seats.
Wonderful set of four antique Victorian balloon back dining chairs
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A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring open rounded balloon backs with carved cresting rails and patterned purple fabric upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Purple
  • MotifsBalloon back, carved crest rail, turned front legs, drop-in seats
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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A Victorian balloon back chair features a distinctive open, loop-shaped backrest resembling a hot air balloon. Popularised during the 19th century, these chairs typically display carved cresting rails, turned front legs, and upholstered seats.

Victorian balloon back chairs were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. The seats were traditionally padded with horsehair, sprung, and upholstered in woven fabrics or leather.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved joinery details, hand-turned front legs, natural wear on frame joints, and aged patination on the timber. Lower rails and internal seat frames often show hand-sawn markings.

Victorian dining chairs add historical character when paired with contemporary dining tables, such as minimalist timber or marble designs. Reupholstering the seats in modern textured fabrics provides a balanced, eclectic aesthetic.

Maintain mahogany frames by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish along the wood grain annually. Keep the chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading.
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