Balloon Arm Chair
American Renaissance Walnut Balloon Back Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th Century
American Renaissance walnut balloon back arm chair w/ chinoiseries fabric on
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Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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
Vintage 1960s Hepplewhite Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 25 in
Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Antique Balloon Back 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Victorian arm chairs with distinctive balloon backs
Circa 1880 on this classic
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Porters Chair, 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Louis XV style carved balloon porter's chair is a testament to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
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 Dining Room 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
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 25.5 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 Dining Room 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
includes 4 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, white painted distressed finish, shapely balloon backs, carved solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 38.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Antique Caned Rocking Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique caned rocking chair. The chair has a caned balloon back carved on the crest with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 40 in W 28.5 in D 27.5 in
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 Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 34 in W 31 in D 34 in
Fine Set of 12 Custom French Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 12 custom dining room chairs comprised of 10 side chairs and 2 arm chairs. The frames were
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
English Anglo-Indian Padouk Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 18th Century English Anglo-Indian George II padouk arm chairs with balloon slip seats
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Padouk
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Fireside Arm Chair Fauteuil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Fireside Arm Chair Fauteuil. Item features beautiful
Category
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
English Victorian Balloon Back Satinwood and Needlepoint Armchair
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian carved satinwood high balloon shaped back arm chair with needlepoint upholstery.
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Satinwood, Tapestry
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Brown Executive Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-century modern Saarinen Executive Arm Chair by Knoll.
One of Knoll most
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Coastal Island Style Rattan Glass Top Dining or Game Table & 4 Chairs a Set
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Coastal Island Style Rattan glass top dining or game table & 4 matching chairs, a
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Glass, Foam
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 42 in
Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Outdoor Set Arch Cart 3 Piece Set
By John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Bar
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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Vintage Boho Italian Hand Painted Arm Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho arm chair. A chic Italian hand painted floral design. An all over patina from time that gives it a romantic look. Coordinating pieces also available on my Cha...
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Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of French armchairs featuring hand-carved walnut frames with an open arm. Made in the Louis XVI manner and style with neoclassical acanthus leaves and rosettes on the tops...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuil
Located in Hudson, NY
An impressive Louis XVI style highly decorated gilt arm chair of exceptional quality and scale. The chair is upholstered in embossed green leather.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Leather, Wood
19th Century, French Louis XVI Style Wood Armchair
Located in IT
19th century, French Louis XVI style wood armchair
This refined armchair was made in France, in Louis XVI style, in the early 19 century. Its wooden structure is carved with elem...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergère Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th century French Louis XVI style carved white painted bergère armchair. The carved painted frame with shaped crest rail, flanked by carved finials above the upholstered bac...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Paint
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic and regal French Louis XV style painted fauteuil recently upholstered. The painted gold frames have been carved with exquisite craftsmanship and feature intricate cross h...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Pair Damascan Arm Chairs Arabic Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine pair of Middle Eastern Damascan arm chairs with brass Boulle style decorative inlays.
Freshly upholstered in the Middle Eastern manner with a Jim Dickens floral material
Grea...
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Wood
Glenister Windsor Arm Chairs, Set 2
By S.H. Glenister
Located in Summerland, CA
Early 20th Century, Set of 4 Windsor Arm chairs. Marked underside Wicombe Glenister England. Wheel back, Elm seat and oak wood. All In sturdy excellent condition. Beautiful Winds...
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
French Provincial Style Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
French provincial style upholstered arm chairs or bergeres, with a shaped molded crestrail above an upholstered back en cabriolet, the back, sides, and seat now upholstered in an oli...
Category
1990s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cabriolets Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of medallion-backed Louis XVI-style 'Fauteuil Cabriolet' armchairs, in white lacquered wood, and upholstered in creamy velvet. These chairs are wonderfully aged, with an authe...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Hall Chair Mahogany Antique Accent 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Refined Victorian hall chair we date to circa 1860
Hand crafted from mahogany with an elegantly shaped back
The concept of the hall chair can be traced back to the 17th and 18th cent...
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of French carved fauteuil armchairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The intricately carved frames are decorated with neoclassical motifs of acanthus, rosettes, and r...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair, the arched back continuous with the scroll arms, and carved with beribboned foliate sprays in the centre, the shaped seat rail set above t...
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
American Victorian Eastlake Upholstered Chair, 19th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
American Victorian Eastlake Upholstered chair 19th century.
Impressive carved and upholstered parlor chair, carved in openwork with two additional back legs set on brass casters. ...
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Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Regency Lacquered Pagoda Arm Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency arm chair. A chic Pagoda design with a lacquered white finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Diminutive Antique Louis XVI Style Olive Green Leather Arm Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 19th Century muted olive green leather arm chair with square backrest, brass nailhead trim, arms with sloped supports and covered with matching leather manchettes. The armchair...
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Balloon Back Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Faux grain later painted English balloon back chairs with upholstered seats and arm rests.
Category
Early 20th Century English George III Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Carved Balloon Back Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive Victorian Balloon back chair from the last quarter of the 19th Century. Made from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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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Vintage 1980s Victorian 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
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood & Cane Balloon Dining Arm Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of six perfectly proportioned balloon shaped stained wood dining arm chairs with single caned
Category
20th Century Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 39 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
Set of Eight Balloon Back French Painted Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An elegant set of eight painted balloon back French dining chairs. 2 arms and six sides. Very
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Fine French Carved Balloon Back Bergere Chairs Curca, 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
very usuable condition. The arm capulet on one chair needs the cording reattached which we will do for
Category
Vintage 1950s European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 9 Pin Constructed Balloon Back Dining Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine Set of 9 Pin Constructed, original paint decorated, Dining-room Chairs. Comprising two arm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Paint, Wood
Louis XVI French Style Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Dining Chair, Set of Six
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
includes four side chairs, two arm chairs, white painted distressed finish, shapely balloon backs, carved
Category
Mid-20th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
French Louis XVI Hot Air Balloon Back Distress Painted Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI Style Hot Air Balloon Back Distress Painted Italian dining chairs - Set of 8. Set
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in W 19 in D 22 in
2 Vintage French Louis XVI Caned Walnut Open Arm Oval Balloon Back Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage French Louis XV armchairs. Made of walnut featuring caned oval balloon backs with a
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 38 in W 23 in D 25 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Arm Chair Fauteuil Balloon Back Acanthus Carved
Located in Dayton, OH
with a striped silk fabric. The chair is supported by tapered and fluted legs leading to an arrow foot
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
2 French Neoclassical George III Open Fauteuil Balloon Back Nailhead Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely Neoclassical Revival George III style open arm chair. Features a balloon back, chanelled
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 31 in W 27 in D 29 in
2 Antique Victorian Balloon Back Serpentine Walnut Parlor Arm Chairs Pink Tufted
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique Victorian his and hers parlor arm chairs. Made of walnut featuring serpentine
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 42 in W 33 in D 26.5 in
6 Henredon French/Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
includes 4 side chairs and 2 Arm chairs. This stunning set of chairs features, upholstered balloon backs
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20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
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Wood, Fabric
Set of 12 Georgian Style Walnut and Burled Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
dining chairs consisting of 10 sides and two-arm chairs, each with a carved burled walnut splat, the drop
Category
20th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Burl, Walnut
PAIR of Regency Arm Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of Regency faux rosewood, painted and stenciled balloon seat caned arm chairs.
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Pair of Regency Arm Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of Regency painted balloon seat arm chairs with caned seats. Possibly by Gillows of
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Pair of Italian Round Back Dining Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
beautiful wood grain. The classic balloon back style are always popular and quite comfortable. The chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Pair of Napoleon III Balloon Backed Armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
the wide arm and deep seat make these a very inviting pair of armchairs ideal for everyday use. Great
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of English George II Style Antique Arm Chairs w/ Eagle Carvings
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This absolutely gorgeous pair of George II style walnut open arm chairs were probably crafted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British George II Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Walnut
Milo Baughman Wrought Iron Caned Back Chairs and Dinette Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
iron arm chairs with lime green naugahyde seat cushions and brass tone glide feet. Racetrack oval light
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Serpentine Armchair, English, Mahogany, Elbow Seat, Regency, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
period, circa 1820.
Attractive arm chair with alluring shape
Displays a desirable aged patina — some
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Victorian Walnut and Upholstered Open Armchair
Located in Topeka, KS
century Victorian chair. You can see the Victorian romantic influences in its curvaceous, sinewy lines
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Big Balloon Back Rattan Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of large-scale tall balloon back rattan armchairs fitted with decorative brass caps on arm
Category
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Iconic Ralph Lauren Home Tall Chair, Carved Bergere Balloon Lounge Armchair
By Ralph Lauren, E.J. Victor
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Ralph Lauren Home tall bergère arm chair upholstered in a classic wool plaid upholstery with
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Early 2000s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 51.75 in W 29.5 in D 34 in
1960s Danish Leather Balloon Chair Hans Olsen Mid-Century Suede Sling Hoop Teak
By Hans Olsen, LEA Design
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. Metal frame with teak armrests. W: 30 3/8 x D: 27 x Seat H: 15 / Arm H: 22.25 / Back H: 25.25 in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.25 in W 30.38 in D 27 in
Pair of Leather Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs feature comfortable wide backrests, a single seat cushion, balloon design, and are upholstered in
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Original French Art Deco Upholstered Club Chairs Pierre DeLa Londe
By Pierre de la Londe
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of very comfortable oversized French Art Deco "Elephant" armchairs with padded balloon arms
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31 in W 35 in D 30 in
Set of 10 Queen Anne Burl Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Set of 10 Queen Anne style burlwood veneered dining chairs. Comprised of two arm and eight side
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Mid-20th Century European Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight American Windsor Dining Chairs Circa Late 20th Century
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of eight handmade artisanal Windsor dining chairs, consisting of six balloon back side chairs
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
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Upholstery, Wood
Set of 3 Boho Chic Rattan Balloon Back Swirl Armchairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible set of 3 bamboo rattan arm chairs. Each features a balloon back and swirling spiral
Category
20th Century Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Graceful Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Salon Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of graceful Napoleon III ebonized salon arm chairs with balloon back, cabriole legs, and new
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.75 in W 23 in D 19 in
Pair Balloon Back Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An excellent pair of Louis XVI style grey painted chairs upholstered in black leather. The
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Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Balloon Back Porter arm chair
Located in Cathedral City, CA
French Balloon Back Porter chair
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21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Set Of 12 Ney York Painted Fancy Sheraton Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Included Are 2 Arm & 10 Side Chairs,Each Having Horizontal Crest Rails Decorated With Opposing
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Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Pine, Ash
Louis XVI Style Gilded Side Chair from France circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
A Louis XVI style gilded side chair from France c. 1890. This chair represents a classic design
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
Carved Mahogany Sheraton Side Chair, circa 1807
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in New York, NY
-Honoré Lannuier in 1807. The rare double-X back stays are seen on an arm chair by Lannuier in the
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
PAIR OF AMERICAN VICTORIAN EBONIZED WALNUT OPEN -ARM CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with balloon-back molded chair frame, down-swept arms, and front
cabriole legs; now
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Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Pair of Napoleon III Balloon back Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French 19th century chairs reupholstered in off-white linen and antique kilim remnants. Turned
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Replica of a Philadelphia Colonial Period 'Queen Anne' Balloon Seat Armchair
By Bruce M. Schuettinger
Located in New Market, MD
sliding dovetails for the arm supports. This chair is considered by furniture makers to be one of the most
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2010s American Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Pair of Bent Rattan and Wicker High Back "Balloon" Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th century pair of "Balloon" bent rattan and wicker armchairs. These Classic and timeless
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20th Century Adirondack Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Leather, Wicker
Four French Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This set of four 1930’s French art deco arm chairs would be at home at a game or breakfast table or
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20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Leather
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Balloon Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the balloon arm chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each balloon arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect balloon arm chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each balloon arm chair bearing Victorian, Louis XVI or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made balloon arm chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brunschwig & Fils, Drexel and John Salterini are consistently popular.
How Much is a Balloon Arm Chair?
A balloon arm chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,367, while the lowest priced sells for $716 and the highest can go for as much as $32,500.
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 Balloon Arm Chair
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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