Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
Summary:
• Item: Set of 4 Dining Chairs
• Circa: 1870
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• Balloon back
• Carved shaped horizontal central splat
• Newly upholstered drop-in seats
• Structured taupe & pale gold chenille upholstery
• Moulded frame
• Turned front legs
• Splayed rear legs
• Pretty design
• Stunning colour chair frames
• Original polish & patination
• Good original condition
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality set of four antique English Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, with newly upholstered structured taupe & pale gold chenille upholstery seats, circa 1870, in excellent original condition. The chairs incorporate a curved moulded “balloon back” top rail. The horizontal splats below are constructed from intricately carved horizontal sections.
The seats are firm but comfortable to sit on; they do not sag. The undersides of the seats incorporate new hessian backing. The moulded frame are raised on turned legs to the front and splayed legs to the rear. These chairs are solid, well-constructed and heavy – a sign of quality.
Dimensions:
External Height = 86.4cm or 34” or 2ft 10”
External Width = 45cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
External Depth = 55cm or 21?” or 1ft 9?”
Seat Height = 48cm or 18?” or 1ft 6?”
Seat Width = 45cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
Seat Depth = 41cm or 16?” or 1ft 4?”
Back Height = 41.5cm or 16?” or 1ft 4?”
Condition Report:
These chairs are in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, seat, frame and legs, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The seats have been newly & professionally upholstered in a top-quality structured taupe & pale gold chenille material. Therefore, the seats are in excellent clean condition. The chair frames retain their original polish and patination, which is why they boast a stunning rich brown colour. The chairs sit firm on the ground and do not wobble. They are well built and heavy; which is a sign of quality; they are solid in joint and ready to use.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Ref. 36393
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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Antique English Victorian Set of Four Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs (Circa 1870)
