Set of four excellent quality early Victorian dining chairs raised on tulip shaped forelegs.

This lovely quality set of four rosewood dining chairs from the early Victorian period are in good all round condition with original polish finish. Circa 1830

Measurements

Height 33”

Width 19”

Seat Depth 16”

Floor to Seat 19”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

48cm (18.90")

Depth

40.5cm (15.94")

Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated these Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA920944

Dealers Internal Reference

251B12/8/22. WH

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Description

Set of four excellent quality early Victorian dining chairs raised on tulip shaped forelegs.

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This lovely quality set of four rosewood dining chairs from the early Victorian period are in good all round condition with original polish finish.

Harrison Antique Furniture

Circa 1830

Measurements

Height 33”

Width 19”

Seat Depth 16”

Floor to Seat 19”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

48cm (18.90")

Depth

40.5cm (15.94")

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated these Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA920944

Dealers Internal Ref

251B12/8/22. WH

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Harrison Antique Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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United Kingdom

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialRosewood, Upholstery Fabric
ColourDark Brown
MotifsBalloon back, Carved mid-rail, Turned legs, Striped upholstery
SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

This set of four early Victorian dining chairs exemplifies the classic balloon back style in rich dark brown rosewood with an original polish finish. Each chair has an open curved backrest containing a pierced, carved mid-rail decoration, supported by a seat upholstered in a striped fabric featuring alternating pink and dark red bands. The framework stands on turned tulip-shaped forelegs at the front, complemented by raked rear legs to provide stability. Measurements are 84 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 40.5 cm deep. These traditional seats work well arranged around a dining table in a formal dining room or placed individually as occasional seating in a living room, hallway, or bedroom. The dark timber and patterned textile blend easily with both period and modern interior schemes while offering comfortable seating for everyday family dining or hosting guests.

FAQs

Balloon back chairs are a traditional Victorian seating style characterised by a rounded, continuous open backrest resembling a balloon silhouette, which gained widespread popularity during the mid-19th century.

Victorian dining chairs were commonly constructed from dense, fine-grained hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, often featuring carved details and upholstered padded seats.

Authentic Victorian rosewood exhibits a deep reddish-brown tone with distinctive dark grain striations, period mortise and tenon joinery, and hand-carved decorative elements along the frame.

These chairs can be arranged around a simple modern dining table to create visual contrast or utilised individually as side seating in a hallway or bedroom space.

Clean the wooden frames using a dry microfibre cloth, apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, and position the chairs away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.