Here is an example of a very good quality set of 10 antique Victorian mahogany balloon back carved dining chairs, circa 1860.
Summary
• Circa 1860
• Period Victorian
• Provenance English
• Style Balloon Back
• Quantity 10
• Wood Solid mahogany
• Wood colour Mellow Brown
• Carved central horizontal splat
• Serpentine front rail
• Ring turned front legs
• Sabre rear legs
• Freshly upholstered in taupe shade wool & cotton upholstery
• Drop-in seats
• Original polish
• Original condition
• Fantastic colour
• Very good condition
• Solid in joint
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Here is an example of a very good quality set of 10 antique Victorian mahogany carved balloon back dining chairs, circa 1860. This set of chairs retains the original polish, which is why the chairs have a fantastic depth of colour and patination. They boast a lovely mellow brown mahogany colour it is impossible to re-create this colour if the chairs have been re-polished. The chairs have drop in seats, which have been newly upholstered in top quality hard wearing taupe shade wool & cotton upholstery. The chairs feature an attractive “balloon” shaped back, with a carved central splat. The carved central rail makes this set of chairs more refined than the standard balloon back chair design. The chairs stand on ring turned front legs, sabre rear legs and the seat frame boasts an elegant serpentine front rail. The chairs are firm and would look good anywhere in either a formal room or for in a room for everyday use.
The chairs feature a rich but mellow red mahogany colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a fantastic colour, depth and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. It is impossible to re-create this colour if the chairs have been re-polished.
These chairs would look would look good anywhere, from a formal room or for everyday use. They would certainly grace any home or office and are a great investment, as they are an extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report
This set of chairs is in very good condition. This set of chairs retains the original polish which is why the chairs boast such a lovely brown mahogany colour and patination it is impossible to re-create this colour if the chairs have been re-polished. Consequently, there are nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the chairs and minor colour variation. The drop-in seats have been freshly re-upholstered in taupe shade wool & cotton upholstery. The upholstery is therefore clean, free from wear and marks. The seat frames and chair joints are also solid. There are no breaks to the backs, frames or legs of any of the chairs. All chairs are solid in joint and are ready to be used.
Dimensions
External Height = 87.5cm or 34½” or 2ft 10½”
External Width = 43.3cm or 17” or 1ft 5”
External Depth = 44.5cm or 17½” or 1ft 5½”
Seat Height = 46cm or 18⅛” or 1ft 6⅛”
Seat Width = 44cm or 17¼” or 1ft 5¼”
Seat Depth = 39cm or 15⅜” or 1ft 3⅜”