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A Set of 10 Victorian Spear Point Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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A Set of 10 Victorian Spear Point Balloon Back Dining Chairs

19th century
Sold 10 December 2024 · Wickersley Antiques
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Description

A good set of ten Victorian ballon back dining chairs in Mahogany, these chairs have just been fully restored and French polished, the drop in seats have been re upholstered in a quality pale green fabric.

Circa 1860

Dimensions

Seat width 44 cms

Depth 40 cms

Height 86 cms

Seat height 45 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

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SA1109388
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Description
A good set of ten Victorian ballon back dining chairs in Mahogany, these chairs have just been fully restored and French polished, the drop in seats have been re upholstered in a quality pale green fabric.

Circa 1860

Dimensions

Seat width 44 cms

Depth 40 cms

Height 86 cms

Seat height 45 cms

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1109388
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A set of ten Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon backs and upholstered seats.
A set of 10 Victorian spear point balloon back dining chairs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBalloon backrest, Spear point splat, Turned front legs
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Balloon back chairs originated during the Victorian era, specifically gaining popularity in the mid-19th century. Characterised by their continuous, curved top rails that resemble the shape of a balloon, these chairs reflect the ornate and formal design sensibilities of the period.

These chairs are traditionally crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. Construction typically involves traditional joinery techniques like mortise and tenon, with steam-bent timber used to achieve the distinctive curved backrest.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-carved details, traditional hand-turned legs, and construction hallmarks such as hand-cut screws, visible timber shrinkage, and aged patina on the wood finish. The framing timbers should show the rich grain and deep colour typical of period hardwoods.

Integrating antique chairs into a contemporary setting creates visual contrast and depth. Pairing a set of traditional wooden chairs with a modern minimalist dining table or mixing them with different seating styles adds eclectic character to a dining space.

Preserve the timber by maintaining stable room humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and treating the wood periodically with appropriate microcrystalline wax. Upholstery should be professionally cleaned using methods suitable for delicate period textiles.
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