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Description

This pretty walnut single chair, with carving to the back and to the top of the chair, covered in a mint colour fabric with pattern, ideal for a dressing table or as a hall chair standing on cabriole legs.

Dimensions:-

Width 18" 46cm

Depth 17" 43cm

Seat height 18" 46cm

Max height 34" 86cm

Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Bedroom Chair to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Reference Numbers

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SA955011

Description

Dimensions:-

Width 18" 46cm

Depth 17" 43cm

Seat height 18" 46cm

Max height 34" 86cm

Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Bedroom Chair to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA955011

About the Dealer

Gaylords Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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Gaylords Antiques

Telephone 01329 843 402

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75 West Street
Titchfield
Fareham
Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gaylords

Verified Since Apr 2011

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectSingle Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Textile
ColourGreen
MotifsBalloon back, Cabriole legs, Carved scrollwork
SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

The balloon back style, prominent during the 19th century, features a continuous, curved wooden backrest resembling the shape of a balloon, often accented with hand-carved floral or scroll motifs.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, paired with traditional joinery and stuffed upholstery over webbing and springs.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut joints, timber oxidation, traditional hand-carving details, and period-appropriate upholstery methods underneath the fabric.

An antique chair adds historic contrast and texture when placed as a singular accent piece against minimalist walls or paired with modern minimalist furniture.

Protect the timber from direct sunlight and dramatic humidity shifts, apply microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood, and use professional cleaning methods for the upholstery.