Set of Six Antique Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs by Charles Roodhouse (6)

A super original set of six Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs by Charles Roodhouse and dating to 1860. With a waisted rounded back and flower detail to the cross rail, these have serpentine fronted seats and stand on cabriole legs.. The seats have at some point been reupholstered in a soft green jacquard fabric with complimentary cording and braiding. Most chairs still retain their Charles Roodhouse label which notes their number, ‘workmans’ name and dates them to March 1860.

These are in very good solid condition with no wobbles, one had a repair in 1971 and was labelled at the time, one has lost a stamen to a flower on the cross rail, and one has some shrinkage to the join in the toprail but still feels firm. The upholstery seems to have been relatively recently done but there are some watermarks to the fabric. The wood has a lovely colour and patina and has been waxed to a shine.

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Width - 17 1/2in (44.5cm)

Depth - 20 1/2in (52cm)

Height - 34 1/4in (87cm)

Seat height - 18 3/4in (47.5cm)

Ref: 0277

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