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Two Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs
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Two Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs

19th century
Description

Two similar Victorian period walnut dining chairs raised on cabriole forelegs.

In sound and sturdy condition with later upholstered seat covering in need attention.

Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 35"

Width 17"

Seat Depth 14"

Floor to Seat 18"

Delivery: UK Mainland £30 Payable to Driver

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Declaration

Affordable Old Furniture has dated these Victorian Walnut Balloon Chairs to the 1850s.

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SA853199
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44B10/11/18 pcf23/11/21 WH
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Description
Two similar Victorian period walnut dining chairs raised on cabriole forelegs.

In sound and sturdy condition with later upholstered seat covering in need attention.

Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 35"

Width 17"

Seat Depth 14"

Floor to Seat 18"

Delivery: UK Mainland £30 Payable to Driver

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated these Victorian Walnut Balloon Chairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA853199
Dealers Internal Ref
44B10/11/18 pcf23/11/21 WH
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Archive I A pair of Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring carved cross-bars, cabriole front legs, and upholstered seats.

Two Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs

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A pair of Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring carved cross-bars, cabriole front legs, and upholstered seats.
Two Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs
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A pair of Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring carved cross-bars, cabriole front legs, and upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Textile
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsBalloon back, Cabriole legs, Carved mid-rail, Upholstered seat
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

This pair of Victorian dining chairs dates from 1850 in the English country house style. The construction employs medium brown walnut timber with a polished finish, incorporating balloon backs, carved mid-rails, and cabriole forelegs. One chair features a light yellow and white striped textile seat cover, while the other displays a grey fabric adorned with a floral tapestry design showing red, pink, yellow, and blue flowers. Both seats exhibit visible wear, fraying, and exposed padding materials, along with hanging trim threads on the floral example. Each chair stands 89 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 35.5 cm deep. These dining chairs suit placement around a timber dining table in a traditional kitchen or dining room. They function as additional seating in a living room, hallway, or bedroom.

FAQs

Popularised during the mid-19th century in Britain, balloon back chairs feature a rounded, continuous back frame reminiscent of a hot air balloon, reflecting the curvilinear aesthetics of the early-to-mid Victorian period.

Victorian cabinetmakers frequently used dense hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, and mahogany. These chairs often feature hand-carved details, traditional horsehair padding, webbed seat bases, and cabriole or turned legs.

Authentic 19th-century chairs display evidence of hand-planing, original mortise and tenon joinery, natural walnut grain variation, and subtle surface wear around the lower legs consistent with age.

Victorian balloon back chairs can be paired with modern minimalist dining tables to create an eclectic contrast, or re-upholstered in contemporary fabrics to bridge traditional woodwork with current decor schemes.

Keep timber frames away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent shrinkage and fading. Regularly apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the wood grain and vacuum textile upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment.
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