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A Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
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A Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs

19th century
Description

A set of 6 Victorian mahogany dining chairs , the over stuffed seats are firm but need re covering, slight traces of very old wood worm in some of the framing timbers, buts very slight and ancient, no loose joints or damage.

Circa 1870

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 48 CMS

DEPTH 45 CMS

HEIGHT 90 CMS

SEAT HEIGHT 46 CMS

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09710716
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Balloon backs with carved flower bosses: high Victorian dining room style.
Turned and fluted front tapering legs: lathe work from the mid to late nineteenth century.
Curved sabre rear legs cut from solid timber: standard nineteenth-century cabinet making.
Gentle softening and wear to the hand-carved details: many years of use.

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.

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SA1244388
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please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information. on mobile 07802 196675, or if no answer my home number is 0114 2851486 Sheffield

Description
A set of 6 Victorian mahogany dining chairs , the over stuffed seats are firm but need re covering, slight traces of very old wood worm in some of the framing timbers, buts very slight and ancient, no loose joints or damage.

Circa 1870

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 48 CMS

DEPTH 45 CMS

HEIGHT 90 CMS

SEAT HEIGHT 46 CMS

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09710716
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Balloon backs with carved flower bosses: high Victorian dining room style.
Turned and fluted front tapering legs: lathe work from the mid to late nineteenth century.
Curved sabre rear legs cut from solid timber: standard nineteenth-century cabinet making.
Gentle softening and wear to the hand-carved details: many years of use.

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.

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SA1244388
Wickersley Antiques
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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring balloon backs with carved crossbars, turned front legs, and dark upholstered seats.
A set of 6 Victorian mahogany dining chairs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBalloon back, Turned legs, Carved crossbar, Rosette detailing

A set of six Victorian dining chairs crafted from warm brown mahogany. Each piece displays a balloon back silhouette incorporating a carved crossbar adorned with rosette detailing, paired with overstuffed seats upholstered in black fabric showing visible wear and cracking. The framing timbers exhibit very old and slight traces of ancient woodworm, while the structure remains solid with firm seats and no loose joints. The front supports consist of turned legs terminating in simple feet, and the styling complements an English Country House aesthetic. These dining chairs are suited for placement around a dining table in a traditional dining room or kitchen space. Measuring 48 cm in width, 45 cm in depth, and 90 cm in height with a seat height of 46 cm, they offer practical seating for daily meals or formal gatherings. The dark upholstery requires recovering to restore the finish, while the timber frames retain their original character and period details.

FAQs

Balloon back chairs are a quintessential mid-19th century design characterized by a rounded, open backframe that mimics the curved silhouette of a hot air balloon. Popularized during the Victorian era, these frames typically feature carved crossbars and softly contoured uprights.

Victorian dining chairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, prized for their strength and deep colour. Upholstery traditionally incorporated horsehair padding covered in leather, velvet, or woven fabrics.

Authentic period chairs feature hand-carved decorative motifs, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and turned or fluted legs. Original pieces often display subtle variations in carving details and natural timber patination developed over decades.

Integrate period dining chairs into a modern home by positioning them around a minimalistic timber or stone dining table to create visual contrast. Updating worn upholstery with contemporary textured fabrics can also bridge historical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

Maintain antique mahogany frames by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying natural beeswax polish along the wood grain once or twice a year. Keep timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to avoid drying out the joinery and fading the finish.
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