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Balloon 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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Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good set of four painted Louis XVI style balloon back chairs. Originally caned, then upholstered
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Typical English Balloon Back Chair used for the parlor, a lady's desk, or in the boudoire at a
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique William IV walnut balloon back chairs, England, circa 1835.
Presented in good
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Set of six Antique English 19th century mahogany balloon back chairs, circa 1860
A good example
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$3,265 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,200 / set
Set 10 Balloon Back Chairs Victorian Dining
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 10 (8+2) Victorian style mahogany dining chairs.
These mahogany dining chairs stand upon
Category
Vintage 1920s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany