Antique Victorian Set of 12 Twelve Mahogany Balloon Back Upholstered Dining Chairs (Circa 1880)

Summary:
• Circa: 1880
• Period: Victorian
• Style: Balloon Back
• Quantity: 12
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Wood colour: Red / Brown
• “Balloon” shape top rail
• Vertical pierced geometric central splat
• Drop-in seats
• Reeded bow front seat rail
• Ring turned front legs
• Sabre rear legs
• Bolt backs
• Newly upholstered
• Pale gold floral structured chenille upholstery
• Original polish & patination
• Good condition
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy

Here is an example of a fine quality set of 12 antique English Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1880, with newly upholstered seats, in good condition.  They feature an attractive “balloon” shaped top rail, with a vertical pierced geometric carved central splat. The chairs feature drop in seats, which have been newly upholstered in top quality hard wearing pale gold floral structured chenille upholstery. The chair frame is constructed using the traditional “bolt-back” method. The chairs stand on ring turned front legs, sabre rear legs and the seat frame boasts an elegant bowed reeded front rail. They boast a fantastic depth of colour and patination, displaying a lovely rich red and brown mahogany colour.

The chairs feature a rich red and brown mahogany colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning they have received. This rich original colour and patination cannot be re-created if the chairs have been re-polished.

These chairs would look would look good anywhere, for a formal room or for everyday use. They would certainly grace any home or office and are a great investment, as they are extremely functional. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Condition Report:
This set of chairs is in good condition.  Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and top rails of the chairs, with some colour variation, but nothing significant considering their age. Importantly, there are also no breaks to the backs, frames or legs of any of the chairs. The drop-in seats have been newly upholstered in top quality hard wearing pale gold floral structured chenille upholstery. The upholstery is therefore clean, free from wear and marks. As they boast the original polish, they have a fantastic colour and patination. This rich original colour and patination cannot be re-created if the chairs have been re-polished. The chairs are well constructed, solid in joint and are ready to be used.

Dimensions:
External Height = 86.5cm or 34” or 2ft 10”
External Width = 45cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
External Depth = 53cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”
Seat Height = 47.5cm or 18¾” or 1ft 6¾”
Seat Width = 45cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
Seat Depth = 38cm or 15” or 1ft 3”
Back Height = 43cm or 17” or 1ft 5”

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Ref. Dining Chairs 79