Name: Set of Four Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1239066
Price: 450 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Affordable Old Furniture

Description

Set of four Victorian period mahogany balloon back dining chairs raised on turned forelegs.

Having later blue coloured upholstered seats.

In good all round condition. Circa 1860

Measurements

Height 35”

Width 18”

Seat Depth 17”

Floor to Seat 17”

Delivery: UK Mainland £50

Physical Dimensions

Height

89cm (35.04")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Declaration

Affordable Old Furniture has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

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SA1239066

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Description

Set of four Victorian period mahogany balloon back dining chairs raised on turned forelegs.

Having later blue coloured upholstered seats.

In good all round condition. Circa 1860

Measurements

Height 35”

Width 18”

Seat Depth 17”

Floor to Seat 17”

Delivery: UK Mainland £50

Physical Dimensions

Height

89cm (35.04")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1239066

Dealers Internal Ref

Location PP

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Fabric
ColourWarm Brown, Blue
MotifsBalloon back, Carved mid-rail, Turned legs, Upholstered seat
SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

A set of four Victorian dining chairs, dating from around 1860, is fashioned from mahogany with a warm brown finish. Each piece exhibits a distinctive balloon back profile, a carved horizontal mid-rail showing decorative foliage motifs, turned front legs, and later blue upholstered seats. The timber displays natural grain variations, while the upholstery presents a solid blue textile covering across the cushion pads. These chairs measure 89 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 43 cm deep. They find a practical place around a dining table in a kitchen or dining room within a home today, offering seating in a traditional or period interior setting.

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Popularised during the mid-nineteenth century, balloon back dining chairs feature a distinctive rounded backrest frame resembling a balloon, characteristic of the Victorian eras emphasis on fluid silhouettes and carved timber decorative work.

Victorian dining chairs were commonly constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring turned or cabriole legs, traditional joinery, and padded seats.

Authentic Victorian pieces often display hand-turned legs, original mortise and tenon joints, natural timber patina, and hand-carved decorative motifs along the frame or cross rail.

Arranging Victorian mahogany chairs around a modern minimalist dining table creates a curated, eclectically balanced interior scheme while highlighting the dark timber craftsmanship.

Position mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and fading, dusting regularly with a lint-free cloth and applying natural beeswax polish periodically.