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1970's Lucite Balloon Back Chair with Grey Leather Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
1970's Lucite balloon back chair with gray leather upholstery. The chair is in good condition
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Set of 4 Balloon Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four balloon, caned back chairs. The frames of the chairs are carved wood with vinyl
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Wood
Baker McMillen French Louis XVI Neoclassical Ribbon Fauteuil Balloon Back Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture Mcmillen collection fauteuil balloon back armchair featuring Louis XVI
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38 in W 28 in D 24 in
Vintage Regency Italian Burlwood Desk and Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
two pieces for easy movement. A coordinating balloon back chair also in. Burl wood. Acquired from a
Category
1960s Italian Regency Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Wood
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Balloon Back Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful set of 4 vintage bohemian bamboo rattan arm chairs. Each feature a balloon back with
Category
1980s Bohemian Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 6 French 20th Century Reproduction Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
formed like early hot air balloons. The chairs are comfortable and have been recently upholstered in a
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Paint
Vintage Set 14 Victorian Revival Balloon Back Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of fourteen balloon back dining chairs, dating from
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1980s Victorian Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
2 Vintage George III French Hepplewhite Style Balloon Back Open Arm Chairs Green
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
An elegant pair of English George III style open arm chair, circa 1960s. Features a balloon back
Category
1960s Hepplewhite Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 25 in
Six Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Bleached Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Whitewash
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Six Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Bleached Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Whitewash, Red Fabric
Set
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
3 Victorian Revival Mahogany Balloon Back Caned Dining Chairs Silk Brocade Seats
Located in Dayton, OH
. Feature a solid mahogany frame with double cane balloon or spoon back leading to scrolled accents and silk
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 44 in W 26.5 in D 24.5 in
6 Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Back Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
6 Mid 20th century Louis XV style balloon back dining chairs. Made from hardwood with cane back
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Set of 8 Magnificent Maison Jansen Attributed Balloon Back Painted Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 8 French-made Maison Jansen dining chairs in the balloon back style. The
Category
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 38 in W 23 in D 22 in
Coastal Island Style Hollywood Regency Balloon Back Rattan Dining Chairs Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Coastal Island Style or Hollywood Regency balloon back rattan dining chairs set of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
H 45 in W 28 in D 26 in
Louis XVI French Style Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Dining Chair Set of 6
By Montgolfier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Vintage Louis XVI French style hot air balloon back "Montgolfier" dining chairs. Item
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 38.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved and Gilded Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Paramount Furniture Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are wonderful! It is a set of six French Louis XVI style carved and gilded balloon back
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38 in W 22.75 in D 24 in
Pair of Victorian Parlor Balloon Chairs in Red Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, US
these chairs gives them a throne-like feeling. The outside back is covered in a satiny rouge Italian
Category
1970s American Victorian Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Ten Maison Jansen Style Silverleaf 'Montgolfier' Hot-Air Balloon Dinning Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ten Maison Jansen Style Silverleaf 'Montgolfier' Hot-Air Balloon Dinning Chairs
France, Mid -20th
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20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
H 39 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Mid Century Balloon / Hoop Chair in Red Dyed Suede by Hans Olsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Deland, FL
Attention collectors! This splendid 'balloon lounge chair', designed by Hans Olsen in 1955, is a
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 25.5 in
Regency White Cane Back Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs on Casters - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
chairs. Each chair boasts a beautiful ballooned cane backrest and convenient casters, combining style and
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1980s Philippine Regency Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
H 37.5 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Pair of 2007 Restored George Smith Tom Dixon Wing Back Armchairs
By George Smith, Tom Dixon
Located in GB
and balloon-back archetypes, first prototyped as one of several British club chairs destined for the
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak, Upholstery
Caned Side Chair in the Louis XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
Caned balloon back side chair in the Louis XVI Style. The cane is in good condition and the chair
Category
20th Century Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of 6 Air Chairs by Jasper Morrison for Magis, 1999
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Izegem, VWV
skin is applied for the seat and back, in much the same way as the earlier Plywood Chair uses a thicker
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM), Circa 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
The Eames LCM (Lounge Chair Metal) features sheets of premium face veneer on both sides of the seat
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Plywood
2 Drexel Heritage French Louis XVI Fauteuil Balloon Back Neoclassical Arm Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
features an ebonized frame with balloon back ribbon accent, scenic cameo ocean landscape / seascape
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 40 in W 28.5 in D 27.5 in
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
chairs feature beautifully carved frames with an oval cameo or balloon-shaped backs having a floral spray
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Lacquered Wood Set / Eight Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
frames, showcasing oval cameo or balloon-shaped backs. The seats of these chairs feature a graceful bowed
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
2 Vintage Oversized Brunschwig Fils French Fauteuil Balloon Back Club Arm Chairs
By Brunschwig & Fils
Located in Dayton, OH
balloon back and flared and tapered legs.
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 34 in W 31 in D 34 in
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Lacquer Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
six side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 25 inches wide. The frames feature a balloon back or
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20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Five Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs with Houndstooth
Located in Rio Vista, CA
frames have a classic balloon back or cameo back conjoined to seats with neoclassical rosettes carved on
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20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs by Casa Stradivari
By Casa Stradivari
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive set of six balloon back dining chairs made by Casa Stradivari of New York. The chairs
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Fine Set of 12 Custom French Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
crackle glaze finish with intentional distressing and having a balloon back, cabriole front legs and
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20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Bamboo Rattan Peacock Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
taste. The chairs feature a balloon shaped back with an open lattice fretwork design. The flat arms are
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1 Set Purple an Orange Balloon Chairs from Lusch & Co., Germany, 1960s
By Lusch & Co
Located in Hamburg, DE
2 wonderful balloon chairs from the company Lusch & Co. The well-known 60s armchairs consist of a
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.38 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in
Coastal Island Style Rattan Glass Top Dining or Game Table & 4 Chairs a Set
Located in Topeka, KS
professionally cleaned and the Rattan has been re-shellacked & a couple of spots on the chairs diamond back have
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Glass, Foam
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 42 in
Suede armchair, Lush &Co, Lusch Erzeugnis, Germany, 1960’s
By Lusch & Co
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
Balloon chair by Lusch Erzeugnis, produced in Germany in the 1960s, by Lusch & Co.
Seat with suede
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Suede
Original Vintage Poster LMS Railway Derby Staff Ball 1931 Art Deco Mask Dancing
Located in London, GB
her mask in her hand, sitting on a red chair, with balloons next to a red and black circle and a row
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Paper
H 30.12 in W 20.28 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster LMS Railway Derby Staff Ball 1931 Art Deco Mask Dancing
Located in London, GB
her mask in her hand, sitting on a red chair, with balloons next to a red and black circle and a row
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Paper
House of Jansen Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Four Mahogany Balloon Back Dining chairs with Fan Shape Tapered Back Splats Over Upholstered
Category
1940s French Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Balloon Suede Easy Chair, 1960s, Hungary
By Hans Olsen
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Rare vintage 1960s "Balloon" chair was designed in Hungary.
It features a black metal frame with a
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four French Art Deco Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
The chairs with pierced arched backs with turned spindles over 'balloon' shaped-seats with under
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
1970s Lucite Balloon Back Chair
Located in New York, NY
1970s Lucite balloon back chair.
Reupholstered in metallic vinyl.
Category
1960s Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Pair of 1940's Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of balloon back chairs, probably American, circa 1940's. Elegant, sculptural forms. This pair
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
A set 4 balloon-back chairs attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A set 4 balloon-back chairs attributed to Maison Jansen
Category
20th Century French Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
c.1980 Pair Italian Beech Wood Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Italian beech wood balloon back chairs upholstered in a vintage boussac toile.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Six Gustavian Style Balloon Back Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of Gustavian style dining room side chairs date to the 1960s and are attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gustavian Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Balloon Back Chair in Red Leather by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A glamorous accent chair by Grosfeld House, circa 1940, with a solid, ebonized wood frame and its
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Painted Wood Balloon-Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. This set of vintage French chairs feature beautiful balloon backs, reminiscent of 18th century
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set 4 Lucite Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A great set of balloon back chairs constructed of lucite.This set has a great lattice back giving
Category
1970s American Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Lucite, Upholstery
6 Tell City Balloon Back Carved Mahogany Floral Needlepoint Dining Chairs
By Tell City Chair Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Six 1940s Tell City Duncan Phyfe / Balloon back style dining chairs. Made of mahogany featuring
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1940s Sheraton Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Large Original Drawing of a French Balloon Back Cabriole Legged Dining chair
Located in Cotignac, FR
A French pencil drawing of a 19th Century balloon back, cabriole legged dining chair.. There is an
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Late 20th Century Realist Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Pencil
Set 12 Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Diners
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic set of 12 Victorian style mahogany dining chairs with balloon backs
These are the ultimate
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1980s Victorian Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set 12 Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Diners
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic set of 12 Victorian style mahogany dining chairs with balloon backs
These are the ultimate
Category
1980s Victorian Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
arched back centered with a pierced and carved hot air balloon backs plat, on drop-in seat, on bowed rail
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Wood
Unusual Pair of Balloon Back Armless Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous curves from every direction!
Elegant pair of slipper or side chairs with high backs and
Category
1960s American Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Rare Midcentury Salterini Style Balloon Back Porters Garden Chair
By John Salterini
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderful high style and uncommon midcentury hooded iron garden chair. Flat black paint. The
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
4 Vintage Mongolfier Balloon Back Side Chairs / Dining Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Mongolfier Balloon Back side chairs/dining chairs were copied from an original French antique by
Category
1960s American Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Wood, Silk
Set of 3 1970's Balloon Back Lucite Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 1970's Balloon Back Lucite Chairs reupholstered in Silver Leather
Category
1970s American Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Balloon Back Swirl Arm Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience relaxed elegance with these Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Balloon Back Swirl Arm Chairs
Category
20th Century Bohemian Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of French balloon or cameo back dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The
Category
20th Century French Louis Philippe Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set 6 French Maison Jansen Louis XVI Painted Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine set of Maison Jansen dining chairs in their original white painted finish and
Category
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
Materials
Beech
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Vintage Balloon Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage balloon back chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, all vintage balloon back chairs available were constructed with great care. Vintage balloon back chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage balloon back chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Victorian and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Maison Jansen, Baker Furniture Company and Grosfeld House each produced beautiful vintage balloon back chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Vintage Balloon Back Chairs?
Prices for vintage balloon back chairs start at $395 and top out at $16,000 with the average selling for $2,900.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Vintage Balloon Back Chairs
- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
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