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Outstanding Quality Set of 6 Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
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Outstanding Quality Set of 6 Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Dining Chairs

19th century
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Outstanding quality set of 6 antique Victorian carved walnut dining chairs having a magnificent quality carved walnut balloon back with carved walnut scroll shaped supports, newly reupholstered seats in a quality fabric, serpentine shaped carved walnut frieze standing on shaped carved walnut cabriole legs with carved feet and out swept back legs

A fabulous set of beautiful quality and design. All structurally sound and in wonderful condition.

Dimensions:

Height 88.5 cm (34.84 in)

Width 48 cm (18.90 in)

Depth 42 cm (16.53 in)

Seat Height 45 cm (17.71 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 09655255
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Scarf joints in the balloon backs: sectional construction standard before bentwood methods.
Crisp hand-carved foliate crests and knees: mid-19th-century Rococo Revival taste.
Outswept square-section back legs: provides stability typical of mid-Victorian dining chairs.
Evenly mellowed colour across the solid walnut frames: decades of natural wax polishing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88.5cm (34.84")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236465
Dealers Internal Reference
2333
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Description
Outstanding quality set of 6 antique Victorian carved walnut dining chairs having a magnificent quality carved walnut balloon back with carved walnut scroll shaped supports, newly reupholstered seats in a quality fabric, serpentine shaped carved walnut frieze standing on shaped carved walnut cabriole legs with carved feet and out swept back legs
fig 1. A set of six antique Victorian balloon back dining chairs crafted from carved walnut with blue and white striped upholstered seats.
fig 1. Outstanding Quality Set of 6 Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Dining Chairs

A fabulous set of beautiful quality and design. All structurally sound and in wonderful condition.

Dimensions:

Height 88.5 cm (34.84 in)

Width 48 cm (18.90 in)

Depth 42 cm (16.53 in)

Seat Height 45 cm (17.71 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09655255
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Scarf joints in the balloon backs: sectional construction standard before bentwood methods.
Crisp hand-carved foliate crests and knees: mid-19th-century Rococo Revival taste.
Outswept square-section back legs: provides stability typical of mid-Victorian dining chairs.
Evenly mellowed colour across the solid walnut frames: decades of natural wax polishing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
88.5cm (34.84")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236465
Dealers Internal Ref
2333
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 antique Victorian balloon back dining chairs crafted from carved walnut with blue and white striped upholstered seats.
Outstanding Quality Set of 6 Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBalloon back, Carved cresting rail, Cabriole legs, Striped upholstery
  • SizeH 88.5 cm (35 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This set of six Victorian dining chairs dates to 1850 in the Victorian style. Constructed from walnut with a warm brown finish, the chairs feature balloon backs with carved cresting rails and scroll-shaped supports, serpentine-shaped friezes, and shaped cabriole legs with carved feet and outswept back legs, complemented by blue and white striped upholstered seats. Each chair measures 88.5 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 42 cm deep. Suitably sized for formal dining rooms, these chairs provide seating around a dining table or function as decorative side chairs in a living space or hallway. The structure remains sound and in good condition following recent reupholstery of the seats.

FAQs

Balloon back dining chairs emerged during the Victorian era in the mid-19th century, featuring rounded, open backframes resembling a balloon shape. They were designed for formal dining spaces and often feature carved scroll or floral motifs.

These chairs were constructed using solid walnut timber, chosen for its strength and intricate carving suitability. The seats were built with webbed framing, horsehair padding, and upholstered in woven fabrics.

Authentic period chairs display hand-carved details along the cresting rail and leg knees, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural patination across the wood grain from age and handling.

Victorian balloon back chairs can be paired with modern or rustic dining tables to create an eclectic interior. Updating seat upholstery with contemporary striped or plain fabrics seamlessly bridges traditional wood frames with modern decor.

Dust wood frames regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber finish. Keep the chairs away from direct heat sources and harsh sunlight to prevent shrinkage or joint drying.
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