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Outstanding Set of 6 Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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Outstanding Set of 6 Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

19th century
Sold 2 June 2025 · London City Antiques
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Outstanding set of six 19th Century Victorian antique mahogany balloon back dining chairs having circular backs and a beautifully carved lower rail standing on elegant turned fluted legs to the front and out swept back legs. The drop in seats have been newly reupholstered in a quality stylish fabric.

They have a fantastic original colour and are in wonderful condition

Dimensions:

Height : 89 cm (35.03 in)

Width : 48 cm (18.89 in)

Depth : 41 cm (16.14 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1128780
Dealers Internal Reference
1938
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Description
Outstanding set of six 19th Century Victorian antique mahogany balloon back dining chairs having circular backs and a beautifully carved lower rail standing on elegant turned fluted legs to the front and out swept back legs. The drop in seats have been newly reupholstered in a quality stylish fabric.

They have a fantastic original colour and are in wonderful condition

Dimensions:

Height : 89 cm (35.03 in)

Width : 48 cm (18.89 in)

Depth : 41 cm (16.14 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128780
Dealers Internal Ref
1938
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring carved balloon backs and patterned upholstered seats.
Outstanding Set of 6 Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBalloon back, Turned legs, Carved scrollwork, Upholstered seat
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

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The balloon back style, characterised by its rounded, curved backrest resembling a balloon, gained immense popularity during the Victorian era due to advancements in wood-bending techniques and a desire for ornate, flowing domestic furniture.

These chairs are traditionally crafted from dense hardwoods like mahogany, frequently featuring hand-turned front legs, curved joinery, and traditionally stuffed upholstery springs and webbing beneath the fabric.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved details, timber patination showing age, and structural wear consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing methods.

Pairing antique wooden chairs with a contemporary dining table creates a striking eclectic contrast, grounding modern spaces with historical character and rich timber textures.

Maintain mahogany furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax periodically, and using professional cleaning methods for delicate upholstery fabrics.
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