Lincoln Restorations has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.
A Fine Set of Eight Restored Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs with J.B. C&W Maker's Mark.
A fine set of eight Victorian mahogany balloon-back dining chairs, dating to circa 1860.
Each chair features the classic mid-Victorian swept balloon-back design with a rounded top rail and curved waist. The frames have crisp, turned front legs and elegantly splayed rear sabre legs, with simple molded detailing running along the side seat rails.
All eight chairs bear the same impressed maker's mark, 'J.B. C&W' , directly on the seat rails. The suite consists of an original set of six alongside a matching pair ordered from the same maker at a slightly later date—a common Victorian practice as a family's dining table grew. Because both batches were made in the same workshop using identical templates, the exterior proportions, back profiles, and leg turnings match seamlessly. Subtle historical differences—such as variations in the internal joinery, minor construction changes to the back framing, and the presence or lack of rear back bolts—simply reflect standard 19th-century workshop evolution between the two production runs.
Every frame has been structurally overhauled in our workshop. The joints have been checked, glued, and tightened to ensure the entire set is completely sturdy, exceptionally comfortable, and sound for daily dining. As part of the restoration, one chair has undergone a frame repair carried out to a very high standard—it is completely solid and secure (detailed photographs of this repair are included in the listing). The mahogany has been cleaned and polished with a traditional hand-applied beeswax finish, feeding the wood and bringing out the natural grain.
The removable drop-in seats have been completely rebuilt from the webbing up and freshly reupholstered. They are finished in a durable, textured neutral oatmeal chenille, providing a clean contrast against the polished mahogany and making the set suitable for both period and modern interiors.
As professional restorers, we understand that fabric is a personal choice; should you wish to change the current look, we are happy to provide a quote to re-upholster this set in a material of your choosing to perfectly suit your interior scheme.
Please note; the table pictured is not included in this sale but is available separately at our shop at the time of listing.
Dimensions
Back height: 875mm
Width: 460mm
Depth: 530mm
Seat height: 470mm
Lincoln Restorations has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.
Specialist antique furniture and safe restorers. - to buy from US, please visit our website and search for the item number (numbers only) -
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lincoln Restorations Profile Page
Set of 8 Antique 'J.b. C&w' Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs. C1860
