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Pretty Pair of Victorian Mahogany Side Chairs
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Pretty Pair of Victorian Mahogany Side Chairs

19th century
Description

Pretty Pair of Victorian Mahogany Side Chairs.

Each Chair Standing on Elegant Cabriole Front Legs and Sabre Back Legs.

The Chairs Having Stuff over Seats covered in a pretty pink fabric.

The backs of the chairs Feature a Carved and shaped central splat and a shaped cresting rail.

Size:

Height 32 1/2" (83cm)

Width 19" (48cm)

Depth 19" (48cm)

Seat height 17" (43cm)

Seat depth 15" (38cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Side Chairs to the 1860s.

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SA691690
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LP46-13
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Description
Pretty Pair of Victorian Mahogany Side Chairs.

Each Chair Standing on Elegant Cabriole Front Legs and Sabre Back Legs.

The Chairs Having Stuff over Seats covered in a pretty pink fabric.

The backs of the chairs Feature a Carved and shaped central splat and a shaped cresting rail.

Size:

Height 32 1/2" (83cm)

Width 19" (48cm)

Depth 19" (48cm)

Seat height 17" (43cm)

Seat depth 15" (38cm)

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Side Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA691690
Dealers Internal Ref
LP46-13
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A pair of Victorian mahogany side chairs featuring balloon backs, carved splats, cabriole front legs, and pink striped floral fabric upholstery.
Pretty Pair of Victorian Mahogany Side Chairs
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A pair of Victorian mahogany side chairs featuring balloon backs, carved splats, cabriole front legs, and pink striped floral fabric upholstery.
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Victorian balloon back side chairs feature a distinctive rounded backframe reminiscent of a hot air balloon, typically constructed from dark hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood. Developed during the mid-19th century, these chairs often incorporate carved horizontal splats, shaped cabriole legs, and drop-in or fixed upholstered seats.

Cabinetmakers during the Victorian era primarily utilised dense timbers such as Cuban mahogany, walnut, and rosewood. The frames were assembled using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, while upholstery traditionally relied on horsehair padding, webbed bases, and natural fibre covers like wool, silk, or cotton brocade.

Authentic period chairs display hand-carved joinery details, natural patination on the timber, and minor irregularities indicative of hand finishing. Inspecting the underside often reveals original frame construction marks, old screw holes, and natural oxidisation of the wood where light and air have not penetrated.

A pair of Victorian side chairs can serve as accent seating on either side of a hallway console table, at a bedroom vanity, or integrated alongside modern dining furniture. Placing period seating in contemporary spaces creates visual contrast through historic timber tones and decorative silhouettes.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a light coat of beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, joint loosening, and fabric fading.
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