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Antique Victorian Walnut Carved Balloon Back Chairs – Set of Four C.1870
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Antique Victorian Walnut Carved Balloon Back Chairs – Set of Four C.1870

19th century
Sold 28 July 2025 · Founders Antiques
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A superb set of four Victorian chairs in walnut, each with a finely carved balloon back and elegant cabriole front legs.

The pierced frames are crisply carved with scrolling acanthus and foliate motifs, showcasing the quality of the walnut and the craftsmanship of the period. The front legs are similarly well drawn, with shapely lines and sharp detailing. Each seat is traditionally upholstered in a moss green fabric with a decorative braid trim.

Full of character and refined in profile, these make a strong statement whether grouped around a table or placed individually as accent chairs in a hallway, bedroom or study.

Presented in very good antique condition with an attractive aged patina and some minor historic surface losses to the carved backs. Structurally all in good order, with one chair showing a little movement but still sound, stable and fit for use. Clean and ready to place.

English, circa 1870.

H: 87 W: 48 D: 50 cm

Seat height: 45 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1140331
Dealers Internal Reference
3432
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A superb set of four Victorian chairs in walnut, each with a finely carved balloon back and elegant cabriole front legs.
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The pierced frames are crisply carved with scrolling acanthus and foliate motifs, showcasing the quality of the walnut and the craftsmanship of the period.
Founders Antiques

The front legs are similarly well drawn, with shapely lines and sharp detailing. Each seat is traditionally upholstered in a moss green fabric with a decorative braid trim.

fig 1. A set of four antique Victorian walnut balloon back chairs featuring carved wooden frames and dark upholstered seats.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Walnut Carved Balloon Back Chairs – Set of Four C.1870

Full of character and refined in profile, these make a strong statement whether grouped around a table or placed individually as accent chairs in a hallway, bedroom or study.

Presented in very good antique condition with an attractive aged patina and some minor historic surface losses to the carved backs. Structurally all in good order, with one chair showing a little movement but still sound, stable and fit for use. Clean and ready to place.

English, circa 1870.

H: 87 W: 48 D: 50 cm

Seat height: 45 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1140331
Dealers Internal Ref
3432
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A set of four antique Victorian walnut balloon back chairs featuring carved wooden frames and dark upholstered seats.
Antique Victorian Walnut Carved Balloon Back Chairs – Set of Four c.1870
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBalloon back, Carved crest rail, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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The balloon back style, popular during the mid to late 19th century, is characterised by a rounded, continuous oval or loop backrest that resembles the shape of a balloon, often featuring elaborate carved woodwork.

Victorian chairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood, frequently paired with traditional joinery methods like mortise and tenon, and upholstered with horsehair stuffing beneath various fabrics.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate hand-carving, traditional hand-cut joinery, patinated wood surfaces with natural wear, and hand-stitched upholstery webbing rather than modern staples or machine screws.

These chairs can be integrated into contemporary spaces by pairing them with a sleek, minimalist dining table to create a deliberate contrast between modern clean lines and ornate historical craftsmanship.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent wood cracking, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the finish, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the antique wood surface.
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