Antique balloon back chairs, singles, pairs and threes

A Victorian dining or drawing room chair, the quintessential symbol of the Victorian era. The back upright is waisted just above the seat, widening to a rounded curve at the top rail, forming a balloon shape. The chairs were popular from the 1830s until the end of the 19th century. British balloon back chairs were usually made from mahogany or walnut, while the Australian version was made in cedar or sometimes Huon pine. They were made in a multitude of variations, as anyone who has tried to find a matching chair to a set, can attest.

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Twelve Victorian style balloon back chairs, including 2 carver…

Victorian Balloon Back Chairs Set with Carvers

Twelve Victorian style balloon back chairs, including 2 carver chairs

Victorian balloon back chair

Victorian Balloon Chair: Elegant and Timeless Design

Victorian balloon back chair

A pair of Victorian walnut chairs, 19th century, of balloon…

Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chairs

A pair of Victorian walnut chairs, 19th century, of balloon back form with an ornately pierced and scrolled cresting rail and conforming midrail, upon serpentine stuffover seats, a curvaceous apron and upon cabriole legs; upholstered in bronze cut velvet…

A pair of walnut chairs, 19th century, balloon back chairs with…

19th Century Walnut Balloon Back Chairs

A pair of walnut chairs, 19th century, balloon back chairs with carved and shaped cresting rails and a pierced midrail, the stuffover serpentine seat above cabriole legs, upholstered in gold and tan striped sateen. Height 91 cm. Width 46 cm. Depth 44 cm

Antique balloon back chair

Antique Balloon Chair

Antique balloon back chair

Victorian walnut balloon back chair

Victorian Walnut Balloon Chair

Victorian walnut balloon back chair

A pair of Louis XV style bedroom chairs, petite and delicate,…

Louis XV Style Bedroom Chairs

A pair of Louis XV style bedroom chairs, petite and delicate, with scrolled and crested balloon backs, serpentine stuff over seats with beige velvet and gold brocade upholstery and terminating in fine cabriole legs. Height 84.5 cm. Width 41 cm

Antique balloon back chair

Vintage Balloon Chair

Antique balloon back chair

A pair Victorian Grandmother and grandfather chairs, c.1880's,…

Victorian Grandmother & Grandfather Chairs in Mahogany & Velvet

A pair Victorian Grandmother and grandfather chairs, c.1880's, English mahogany. The chairs are upholstered in crushed velvet, with carved cabriole and scrolling front legs, with deep buttoned balloon shaped backs. Heights 89.5 cm & 95 cm

Pair of antique balloon back chairs, with contrasting tapestry…

Antique Balloon Back Chairs with Tapestry Covers

Pair of antique balloon back chairs, with contrasting tapestry covers