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Set of 8 Victorian Style Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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Set of 8 Victorian Style Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

1900 - 1920
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An elegant set of eight Victorian style mahogany dining chairs, combining classic period-inspired design with refined decorative detail. Each chair is raised upon ring-turned and fluted front legs, complemented by gracefully swept sabre back legs. The beautifully shaped balloon backs feature a carved central rail, adding character and traditional charm to the overall design.

The generously proportioned stuff-over seats have recently been reupholstered in a quality fabric, offering both comfort and sophistication. These attractive chairs would make a wonderful addition to a traditional dining room, bringing timeless elegance and warmth to any dining setting.

The chairs are presented in good condition.

Size:

Height 35: (89cm)

Width 22" (56cm)

Depth 21" (53cm)

Seat height 19" (48cm)

Seat depth 16" (41cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

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SA1241042
Dealers Internal Reference
PP123-13
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An elegant set of eight Victorian style mahogany dining chairs, combining classic period-inspired design with refined decorative detail.
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Each chair is raised upon ring-turned and fluted front legs, complemented by gracefully swept sabre back legs.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The beautifully shaped balloon backs feature a carved central rail, adding character and traditional charm to the overall design.

fig 1. A set of eight Victorian style mahogany dining chairs with rounded balloon backs, carved mid-rails, gold upholstered seats, and fluted front legs.
fig 1. Set of 8 Victorian Style Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

The generously proportioned stuff-over seats have recently been reupholstered in a quality fabric, offering both comfort and sophistication. These attractive chairs would make a wonderful addition to a traditional dining room, bringing timeless elegance and warmth to any dining setting.

The chairs are presented in good condition.

Size:

Height 35: (89cm)

Width 22" (56cm)

Depth 21" (53cm)

Seat height 19" (48cm)

Seat depth 16" (41cm)

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241042
Dealers Internal Ref
PP123-13
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I A set of eight Victorian style mahogany dining chairs with rounded balloon backs, carved mid-rails, gold upholstered seats, and fluted front legs.

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A set of eight Victorian style mahogany dining chairs with rounded balloon backs, carved mid-rails, gold upholstered seats, and fluted front legs.
Set of 8 Victorian Style Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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A set of eight Victorian style mahogany dining chairs with rounded balloon backs, carved mid-rails, gold upholstered seats, and fluted front legs.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Style
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold
  • MotifsBalloon back, Carved mid-rail, Fluted turned legs, Upholstered seat
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

A set of eight Victorian style dining chairs is produced from dark brown mahogany timber with a polished finish and paired with gold patterned fabric upholstery. Each chair displays rounded balloon backs, carved mid-rails, ring-turned and fluted front legs, and sabre back legs. The stuff-over seats are generously proportioned for dining comfort. These chairs measure 89 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 53 cm deep, with a seat height of 48 cm and a seat depth of 41 cm. They are suited for placement around a dining table in a traditional dining room or kitchen setting, introducing classic English country house character to the interior.

FAQs

Balloon back dining chairs feature a rounded, continuous timber frame shaping the backrest, a design that gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era in nineteenth-century Britain.

Victorian dining chairs were predominantly crafted from solid dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, paired with upholstered seats wrapped in woven textiles or leather.

Authentic period examples typically display hand-carved construction details, mortise and tenon joinery, natural timber grain variations, and hand-turned legs with historical proportions.

These chairs can be paired with a clean-lined modern dining table to create a balanced contrast, or integrated into a traditional dining room alongside dark wood finishes and woven fabrics.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, apply natural beeswax polish periodically to nourish the mahogany, and position chairs away from direct heat sources to prevent timber drying.
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