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Antique Victorian Set of Six Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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Antique Victorian Set of Six Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs

19th century
Description

A particularly beautiful and elegant set of six antique Victorian walnut dining chairs of exceptional charm, featuring wonderfully decorative circular balloon backs, finely pierced scrollwork carving and graceful proportions.

The striking circular backs are beautifully crafted with delicate openwork carving to both the upper and lower sections, creating an exceptionally pretty and distinctive design. The walnut frames display a lovely warm colour and rich patina, with the flowing curves of the backrests complemented by elegantly shaped supports.

Each chair has a generously upholstered serpentine seat, newly covered in a luxurious ivory patterned fabric with a subtle raised botanical design and decorative braid edging. The soft neutral upholstery contrasts beautifully with the warmth of the walnut, giving these Victorian dining chairs a fresh and sophisticated appearance while retaining their antique character.

The chairs stand on beautifully shaped cabriole front legs with finely detailed feet and gently swept rear legs. Their graceful design makes them equally suitable for an elegant dining room, drawing room or as occasional chairs in a traditional or contemporary interior.

A wonderfully decorative and highly attractive matching set of six Victorian walnut dining chairs, combining beautiful craftsmanship, comfort and practicality. These chairs are not only exceptionally pretty but also sturdy, structurally sound and suitable for everyday use.

Condition:

Very good antique condition. All six chairs are sturdy and structurally sound, with minor age-related wear consistent with their age. The seats have been newly upholstered in a quality light grey patterned fabric and present beautifully.

Measurements:

Height: 91 cm (35.8 inches)

Width: 45 cm (17.7 inches)

Depth: 43 cm (16.9 inches)

Date: Circa 1850

Origin: England

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Walnut Balloon Back Chairs to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 09706131
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Spliced joints in the circular back hoops: mid-Victorian chair making.
Hand-carved foliate crests with stippled grounds: decorative work of the mid-19th century.
Moulded cabriole front legs with shaped toes: French-influence rococo revival styling.
Naturally oxidised walnut frame: aged timber with settled colour.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243733
Dealers Internal Reference
3291
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Description
A particularly beautiful and elegant set of six antique Victorian walnut dining chairs of exceptional charm, featuring wonderfully decorative circular balloon backs, finely pierced scrollwork carving and graceful proportions.
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The striking circular backs are beautifully crafted with delicate openwork carving to both the upper and lower sections, creating an exceptionally pretty and distinctive design.
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The walnut frames display a lovely warm colour and rich patina, with the flowing curves of the backrests complemented by elegantly shaped supports.

fig 1. A set of six Victorian carved walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring cabriole legs and light grey patterned fabric upholstery.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Set of Six Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Each chair has a generously upholstered serpentine seat, newly covered in a luxurious ivory patterned fabric with a subtle raised botanical design and decorative braid edging. The soft neutral upholstery contrasts beautifully with the warmth of the walnut, giving these Victorian dining chairs a fresh and sophisticated appearance while retaining their antique character.

fig 2. A set of six Victorian carved walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring cabriole legs and light grey patterned fabric upholstery.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Set of Six Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs

The chairs stand on beautifully shaped cabriole front legs with finely detailed feet and gently swept rear legs. Their graceful design makes them equally suitable for an elegant dining room, drawing room or as occasional chairs in a traditional or contemporary interior.

fig 3. A set of six Victorian carved walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring cabriole legs and light grey patterned fabric upholstery.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Set of Six Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs

A wonderfully decorative and highly attractive matching set of six Victorian walnut dining chairs, combining beautiful craftsmanship, comfort and practicality. These chairs are not only exceptionally pretty but also sturdy, structurally sound and suitable for everyday use.

fig 4. A set of six Victorian carved walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring cabriole legs and light grey patterned fabric upholstery.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Set of Six Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Condition:

Very good antique condition. All six chairs are sturdy and structurally sound, with minor age-related wear consistent with their age. The seats have been newly upholstered in a quality light grey patterned fabric and present beautifully.

Measurements:

Height: 91 cm (35.8 inches)

Width: 45 cm (17.7 inches)

Depth: 43 cm (16.9 inches)

Date: Circa 1850

Origin: England

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Walnut Balloon Back Chairs to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09706131
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Spliced joints in the circular back hoops: mid-Victorian chair making.
Hand-carved foliate crests with stippled grounds: decorative work of the mid-19th century.
Moulded cabriole front legs with shaped toes: French-influence rococo revival styling.
Naturally oxidised walnut frame: aged timber with settled colour.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243733
Dealers Internal Ref
3291
London City Antiques
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A set of six Victorian carved walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring cabriole legs and light grey patterned fabric upholstery.
Antique Victorian Set of Six Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBalloon back, Cabriole legs, Carved crest rail
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This set of six Victorian dining chairs dates from around 1850 in England, designed in an English Country House style. Constructed from walnut with a warm brown timber colour, the chairs feature decorative circular balloon backs with finely pierced scrollwork carving on the crest rails, generous serpentine seats upholstered in light grey patterned fabric, and cabriole front legs with curved feet. The woodwork displays visible grain patterns and a rich patina, while the seats show neatly applied braid edging along the lower border and smooth, taut fabric surfaces. Measuring 91 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 43 cm deep, these chairs are suitable for placement around a dining table in an elegant dining room or drawing room, or for use as occasional seating in traditional or contemporary interiors. The structural combination of sturdy walnut frames and newly upholstered seating provides both practical everyday use and comfort within a home setting.

Originating in the 1830s and remaining popular through the 1860s, balloon back chairs feature a continuous rounded backframe shaped like a hot-air balloon, typical of Victorian design.

Solid cabinet woods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood were predominantly used, paired with carved details, cabriole legs, and upholstered webbed seats.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved floral or scroll motifs, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, subtle variations from hand tool marks, and age-appropriate patination on the timber.

Combining carved walnut balloon back chairs with a streamlined modern dining table creates an effective visual contrast while updating upholstery with contemporary neutral fabrics bridges historic and current aesthetics.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain annually, keeping the chairs away from direct heat sources and high humidity.
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