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Six Victorian Balloon Back Dining chairs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Set of 6 victorian dining chairs
These dining chairs feature a typical Victorian balloon
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
The Chairs have Balloon Style Backs and newly woven
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Parlor Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Antique 1800's Victorian Balloon Back Parlor Carved Walnut Armchair
Approximate Measurements in Inches
47
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
The Chairs have Balloon Style Backs and newly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we Have a Quality Set of 8 Early Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs Made From
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chairs, Set of 7
Located in Lake Worth, FL
circa 1900 victorian balloon back chairs
Approximate measurements in inches
34" high at back
17" wide
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chairs. Listing features
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality traditional form solid mahogany Victorian balloon back chair with "slip in" seat
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Damask
Antique English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 Antique 19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs. Item
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality traditional form solid mahogany Victorian balloon back chair with "slip in" seat
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of 4 Antique Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs.
Fine quality set of 4 antique Victorian
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
dressing table in mid-Victorian England. It has the round, or balloon shaped back; cabriole front legs with
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
English Victorian Balloon Back Satinwood and Needlepoint Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian carved satinwood high balloon shaped back arm chair with needlepoint upholstery.
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Satinwood, Tapestry
Lovely Set Of Eight Victorian Balloon Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning set of eight compressed balloon back in walnut dining
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 5 Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany & Custom Newer Needlepoint Work Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful set of five Victorian Mahogany and custom needlepoint upholstered side chairs in great
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 19 in D 21 in
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Mahogany Diners 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs
These chairs are raised upon ring turned
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Sofa Circa. 1880
Located in Fulton, CA
Elegant American Victorian "Balloon Back" 2 seat sofa / settee or loveseat. Hand carved from solid
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
20th Set of One Bench and Four Victorian Chairs, Wood and Rattan
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chairs.
Listing
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Walnut Balloon Back
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Cabriole legs.
Having a Stuff Over Seat (extra comfort).
circa 1860
The backs of the Chairs
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany Balloon Back
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs.
Circa 1850
These chairs Have Turned Front Legs and Sabre
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 Pretty Victorian Dining Chairs.
These Chairs are Raised upon Turned and Carved Front Legs
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 mahogany Victorian dining chairs.
These chairs having ring turned front legs and shaped
Category
Antique 1860s Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian English Walnut Pair of Chairs With Balloon Back
Located in Prato, Tuscany
elegant and harmonious "ballon back" back. The "balloon back" chairs were mainly made in the Victorian era
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Victorian Antique Mahogany Carved Balloon Back Upholstered Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian Antique mahogany carved balloon back upholstered seat chair in good condition. Lemon
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Window Seat With Floral Upholstery
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Window Seat With Floral Upholstery & Splayed Legs
Has
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Window Seat With Floral Upholstery
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Window Seat With Floral Upholstery & Splayed Legs
Has
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Victorian Burgundy Floral Needlepoint Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Burgundy Floral Needlepoint Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chair. Circa 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 36 in W 18 in D 22 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Floral Needlepoint Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian mahogany chair featuring balloon back and needlepoint seat. Measure: 35".
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Walnut Needlepoint Balloon Back Parlor Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor or dining chair. Made of walnut featuring a balloon back with leaf and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Balloon Back Floral Needlepoint Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century balloon back chair. Made of mahogany featuring serpentine form with balloon
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 35 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
Outstanding Set of 6 Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding set of six 19th Century Victorian antique mahogany balloon back dining chairs having
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
H 35.04 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Set 12 Victorian Revival Balloon Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of twelve balloon back dining chairs dating from the
Category
1990s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.04 in W 21.26 in D 20.08 in
4 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs Needlepoint Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
mahogany with a carved balloon back and floral needelpoint. Each of the chairs has a serpentine front
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 35 in W 20 in D 25 in
Antique Victorian Rose Carved Walnut Balloon Back Parlor Vanity Desk Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor / vanity / desk chair. Made of carved walnut featuring a balloon back
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 44 in W 24.5 in D 26.5 in
Vintage Set 20 Victorian Revival Balloon back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of twenty balloon back dining chairs, dating from
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.04 in W 21.26 in D 20.08 in
Circa 1900s English Oak Balloon Back Dining or Side Chair Newly Reupholstered
Located in London, GB
Circa 1900s oak balloon back side or dining chair which is characterised by its distinctive balloon
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
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
H 34.85 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality set of 4 Victorian mahogany dining chairs, having balloon backs, with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland, 1890, H606
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian balloon back chair, Scotland 1890, H606
Scotland 1890
Solid Walnut
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366
Scotland 1890
Solid Walnut
Original
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of antique Victorian balloon back side chairs, unbranded. Walnut with decorative floral
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 36 in W 17.75 in D 23 in
1800s Victorian Balloon Back Accent Chair on Casters in Emerald Green Velvet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cartouche over a button-tufted, balloon back articulated in a flower petal like upholstered panel above a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Balloon Back Bergere Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful Victorian balloon back bergere loveseat sits atop short cabriole legs. Beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Materials
Walnut
French Balloon Back Bergere Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful Victorian balloon back bergere rocker sits atop short cabriole legs. The chair was
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1133
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Period Antique American LateVictorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Sofa Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Antique American Late Victorian Balloon Back Bench Sofa With Classical Victorian Hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Silk, Walnut
H 32 in W 60 in D 24 in
Antique Walnut Chairs, Set of 4 Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H952
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 19 in D 21 in
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1132
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Occasional Chairs, Antique
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 34.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Set of 10 Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A splendid set of 10 Victorian balloon back dining chairs. Of fine construction in solid walnut
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043
Located in Vancouver, BC
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043
Scotland 1880
Solid Walnut
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Six Victorian Style Dining Chairs Admiralty Mahogany Balloon Back
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
balloon back chairs.
Set consists of two armchairs and four side chairs.
Handcrafted from mahogany this
Category
2010s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Bedroom Chair, Scotland 1890, H496
Located in Vancouver, BC
Single Victorian walnut balloon back bedroom chair, Scotland 1890, H496
Scotland 1890
Solid
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Set of Six Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique set of six Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs.
Date from circa 1870 and full of
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Mahogany Carved Balloon Back Velvet Chair on Casters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
features a curved crest rail with carved cartouche over a button-tufted, balloon back articulated flower
Category
19th Century Decorative Objects
Antique Set of Eight Victorian Light Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique set of eight Victorian light mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1890
Solid
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Quality Set of Four Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1870
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality set of four Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs, circa 1870.
Solid, with
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Antique Quality Pair of Victorian circa 1880 Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality pair of Victorian C1880 mahogany balloon back dining chairs.
Solid, no loose
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.83 in W 18.31 in D 19.69 in
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Victorian Balloon Back For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal victorian balloon back for your home. A victorian balloon back — often made from wood, mahogany and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the victorian balloon back you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A victorian balloon back, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Victorian Balloon Back?
The average selling price for a victorian balloon back at 1stDibs is $2,125, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $16,500 for the highest priced.
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 Victorian Balloon Back
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Victorian dresses consist of two parts, the bodice and the skirt. What makes Victorian dresses special and distinctive is the ample back of the skirt which is supported by a bustle. The bustle is not a part of the dress; it is an undergarment that’s similar to a half slip with enough support to lift the heavy fabrics of a Victorian skirt. Shop a collection of vintage clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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