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Balloon Back Armchair

Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Oversized Balloon Back Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Italian giltwood oversized balloon back armchairs. These chairs have been
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Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

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
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique Victorian Balloon Back Parlor Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. Antique 1800's Victorian Balloon Back Parlor Carved Walnut Armchair Approximate Measurements in Inches 47
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Painted Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style balloon back painted armchair, or, a fauteuil a la reine "Montgolfier" 19th c
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Satinwood, Tapestry

French Louis XVI Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Zebra Print Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI hot air balloon back Montgolfier zebra print fauteuil armchair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Balloon Back Fauteuil Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI style gold leaf balloon back fauteuil armchairs, a pair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, 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
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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.  
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of French Carved Mahogany Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, terminate in lions heads. The balloon form of the back is crowned by facing eagles. The seat shape an
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede

William IV Carved Mahogany Library Armchair with Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in London, GB
balloon back, the serpentine top rail bearing a carved Ducal Crown, the coat of arms below and the Latin
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Delaisement Cabriolet Armchairs in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
moldings, fusaroles and perlettes, which adorn the balloon-backed chairs. The front legs are fluted and
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Early Victorian Mahogany & leather Desk Elbow chair
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Early Victorian Mahogany & leather Desk Elbow chair Balloon Shaped Back With carved back Splat
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Fireside Arm Chair Fauteuil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
balloon back, and fluted column-form legs. Circa Early to Mid 1900s Measurements: 36.5" H x 24.5" W x 25
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Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

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
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Antique Late 18th Century English Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Padouk

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Brown Executive Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
modern classic. Specifications: Upholstered with Knoll fabric Hula Hoop in reverse balloon, 63
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 French 20th Century Reproduction Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Century. The set contains four side chairs and two armchairs. They have painted frames that are made to
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Paint

Vintage Set 14 Victorian Revival Balloon Back Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in London, GB
twelve side chairs and two armchairs, all of which feature an attractive balloon back design and seats
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique William IV Mahogany Dining Table C1835 & 10 Balloon back dining chairs
Located in London, GB
. The set comprises eight side chairs and two armchairs, all of which feature an attractive balloon back
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Antique 1830s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

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 Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

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
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Upholstery

Set of Four Bamboo Rattan Peacock Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury set of four peacock or fan back dining armchairs made in the Hollywood Florida Regency
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20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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 Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Set of 22 Nineteenth Century Antique Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
legs, buttoned leather 'balloon' backs, and serpentine stuffover seats. English, circa 1850
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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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 Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Located in IT
18th Century, French Laquered and Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot Stamped "PILLOT". Manufacture of PILLOT Pierre Nicolas (1748 - 1822) This important Louis XVI sof...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

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Wood, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Louis XVI style 19th century giltwood carved three-piece salon suite, comprising of a three-corps settee and two armchairs, Paris, circa 1890. Measures: Settee heigh...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Giltwood

French 18th Century Bresse Baker's Table Two Inch Thick Top
Located in Wells, ME
French Provincial Bresse farmhouse baker's table with two sliding doors, exceptionally thick plank top (2" thick) with breadboard ends, straight faceted legs with lambs tongue detail...
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Ash

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV White Oak Buffet Server
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country Louis XV style white oak sideboard buffet or server By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Measures: 39.13" W x 18" D x 32.13" H. Very good origina...
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Sideboards

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Brass

Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Wood Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of four French 19th century Louis XV Rococo style giltwood carved Fauteuil à la Reine armchairs, the arched upholstered paneled backs with foliate scroll cresting and simi...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Giltwood

Victorian Dining Table Extending Leaf System Antique 1860 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany 2 Leaf Circular Extending Dining Table. Raised upon Turned and Fluted Legs with Brass Castors. Circa 1860 The Table Extends by way of a Wind Out Telescopic Mechani...
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Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Pedestal Dining Table with One Leaf
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An antique Regency pedestal dining table with one leaf. Leaf measures: 24" x 58".
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Antique Late 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Double Armoire Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style double armoire dresser or linen press By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with inset burl wood on drawer fronts, and origin...
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Canape or Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV giltwood canape or sofa displays the grandeur and opulence of the Rococo style during one of its revivals of the Napoleon III era. The gracious, naturali...
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Mid-Century Teak Extendable Dining Table from McIntosh, 1960s
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A rectangular table with a light, sublime form, manufactured by the British McIntosh manufactory in the 1960s. The table is made of teak wood, the top is veneered with zebrano wood. ...
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak, Zebra Wood

Large Late 19th Century French Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
A very large gold gilt carved wood mirror, decorated with a large shell pediment, scrolled acanthus leaf, and foliate details. An egg and dart frame with beaded inner slip. Original ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil armchair. This lovely chair is a genuine antique and feature a genuine giltwood finish. It is beautifully worn and the silk upholster...
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Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

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Giltwood

White Furniture French Country Two-Drawer Maple Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
White furniture French country two-drawer maple side tables in good vintage condition. Two roomy dovetailed drawers close and open smoothly. Measures 22"W x 26"D x 22"H W6052122.
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Side Tables

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Maple

Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergere Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Louis XV style giltwood bergère armchairs with cabriole legs, upholstered seat, back and arm rests, the front feet on castors. Recently re-upholstered.      
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergere Armchairs
Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergere Armchairs
H 41.25 in W 33 in D 25.5 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs decorated with richly carved foliate details. The arbalest shaped ...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

Regency English Mahogany Antique Extending Dining Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality late regency period mahogany extending dining table retaining exceptional colour and patina to well figured top with two original removable leaves raised on elegant ...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

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French Balloon Back Chair x Voutsa Snakes on Black
By Voutsa
Located in New York, NY
French Balloon Back Chair x Voutsa Snakes on Black
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Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

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Silk, Wood

French Vintage Leopard Balloon Chairs
By Europa Antiques
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Just an AMAZING pair of custom French vintage black lacquer balloon chairs with new gold and black
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Queen Anne Walnut Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A Queen Anne walnut armchair with arched back and balloon seat, shepherds crook arms, and on four
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Queen Anne Armchairs

Queen Anne Walnut Armchair
H 34 in W 23.5 in D 18.5 in
George I Antique Walnut Shepherd's Crook Armchair. English, circa 1725
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique George I carved walnut Shepherd's Crook armchair, having a rounded upholstered back
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Antique 1720s English George I Armchairs

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Beech, Walnut

18th Century Louis XVI Painted Armchairs in Duchess de Rothschild Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
XVI armchairs-oval balloon backs with cane back and seat, scrolled arms, and fluted legs standing on
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

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
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2010s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Set of 8 Directoire style (Balloon) Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
This is a striking set of eight Balloon Back dining chairs with leather seats. Very finely carved
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

FOURTEEN American Queen Anne Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
two armchairs are of the same back height and seat height, but 2" wider and 1" deeper than the 12 side
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Antique 1870s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Napoleon III Balloon Backed Armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
This is a simply stunning pair of Napoleon III balloon backed armchairs. The ebonised finish it
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Napoleon III Balloon Backed Armchairs
Pair of Napoleon III Balloon Backed Armchairs
H 44.89 in W 28.75 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Louis XV Style Balloon Back Armchairs with Silk Down Cushions
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Louis XV style balloon back armchairs with silk down cushions.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Silk, Wood, Down

19th Century French Buttoned Balloon Back Armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very stylish 19th century French ballon back armchair with buttoned detail. The carved
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of Napoleon III Balloon Backed Armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a superb quality pair of 19th century French armchairs. The deep buttoned details with
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of Napoleon III Balloon Backed Armchairs
Pair of Napoleon III Balloon Backed Armchairs
H 35.44 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Balloon Back Armchairs Vintage, 1950’s
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and unusual pair of vintage armchairs, these were made in England and date from the 1950
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Carved Balloon Back Armchair - Fauteuil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved Frame. Item features a delicately carved solid wood frame, tapered legs, sculpted balloon back
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric

Pair of Fruitwood and Leather Fauteuils
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic Louis XV style balloon back armchairs with new crocodile embossed leather upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

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Fruitwood, Leather, Silk

Pair of Beautiful Fruitwood Balloon Motife Back Carved Wood Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely Italian armchairs having carved fruitwood frames and wonderful backs reminiscent of hot air
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Vintage 1970s European Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

19th Century English Mahogany Balloon Back Salon Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning balloon back style English armchair featuring rosewood marquetry inlay border. Sculptural
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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.
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Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage French Louis XVI Arm Chair Fauteuil Balloon Back Acanthus Carved
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Louis XVI style fauteuil armchair featuring acanthus carvings, braded and beaded accents
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

2 Antique Victorian Balloon Back Serpentine Walnut Parlor Arm Chairs Pink Tufted
Located in Dayton, OH
form with blush pink floral upholstery, tufted balloon backs, padded arms, nailhead trim, and brass
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

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

Pair of Ballon-Back Armchairs by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic balloon shaped back with an open fretwork pattern design. The rattan frame is reinforced with
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

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
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Walnut framed armchair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian ladies armchair, having a walnut balloon shaped show frame with deep buttoned backs. The
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Walnut framed armchair
Walnut framed armchair
H 38 in W 26 in D 29.5 in
Impressive Oversized Wicker Armchair
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1900 An impressive oversized wicker armchair the balloon back of generous
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Impressive Oversized Wicker Armchair
Impressive Oversized Wicker Armchair
H 39 in W 37.5 in D 42 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Victorian Walnut and Upholstered Open Armchair
Located in Topeka, KS
. Comprised of a beautiful carved walnut frame with a back shape that is a combination of balloon back and
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

George II Style Irish Mahogany Armchair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The shaped back with a scallop-shell crest flanked by leaftips joined to the heart-shaped
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British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1960s French Rattan Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
balloon back evokes the magnificence of a peacock's train or a spreading palm tree with spiraling tendrils
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rattan

Set of 4 French Painted Armchairs attributed to Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 4 French painted armchairs, 20th century, each with balloon-form back splat, padded arm
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20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Parlor Armchair, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian parlor armchair offers carved walnut frame with balloon back having flanking
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Serpentine Armchair, English, Mahogany, Elbow Seat, Regency, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
serpentine delights of the chair Gently cascading arms terminate in broad scroll elbows Balloon back lower
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Four Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Parlor Chairs, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of 4 antique Victorian parlor chairs feature carved walnut frames with balloon back form and
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20th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XVI Fauteuil by Martin Jullien, Mid-18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Martin Jullien, circa 1760s. Balloon back rises above shaped seat flanked by cabriolet scroll arms
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Set of Four Ficks Reed Rattan Peacock Lounge Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury set of four rattan bamboo peacock lounge chairs featuring a balloon back with an open
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

19th Century Louis XV Fauteuils
Located in Rio Vista, CA
with a rare balloon back style, these two fabulous chairs will make a regal addition to any home.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

19th Century Louis XV Fauteuils
19th Century Louis XV Fauteuils
H 44 in W 28 in D 34 in
Pair of English George II Style Antique Arm Chairs w/ Eagle Carvings
Located in Shippensburg, PA
balloon seats flanked by curved arm supports that raise deeply carved and highly detailed Eagle hand-rests
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Antique Late 19th Century British George II Armchairs

Materials

Damask, Walnut

Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Table Eight Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
Gillows, Circa 1820 in date, with a set of eight vintage balloon back dining chairs. This amazing
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Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Sets

Antique Victorian Walnut Dining Table and Eight Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
1860 in date and a set of eight Victorian style balloon back dining chairs. This amazing table has
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Antique 1860s English Dining Room Sets

19th Century Mahogany Dining Table and Ten Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
out dining table, circa 1860 in date, with a set of ten balloon back dining chairs, dating from the
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set of Ten Victorian Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of ten vintage Victorian style mahogany balloon back dining chairs, dating
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Vintage 1970s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Vintage Victorian Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs Set of 12
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of twelve vintage Victorian style mahogany balloon back dining chairs
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Antique 1770s British Dining Room Chairs

Set of 8 French Painted Balloon-Back Dining Chairs by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 French dining chairs, circa 1940s, the set consists of 6 side chairs and 2 armchairs, the
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Antique Flame Mahogany Dining Table 19th Century & 12 Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
dining table, circa 1840 in date and a beautiful set of twelve Vintage balloon back dining chairs
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany

Vintage Set 14 Victorian Revival Balloon Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
side chairs and two armchairs, all of which feature an attractive balloon back design, the top with a
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Vintage 1980s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Set 12 Victorian Style Balloon Back Mahogany Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
armchairs, all of which feature an attractive balloon back design and seats that have been upholstered in
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Vintage 1960s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

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Damask, Mahogany

Antique 19th C Mahogany Extending Dining Table & 16 Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
1880 in date, and a beautiful set of sixteen balloon back dining chairs. This is a beautiful antique
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Dining Table 19th Century and 10 Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique Victorian solid mahogany wind out dining table and ten balloon back
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Vintage Set of 12 Victorian Revival Balloon Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
side chairs and two armchairs, all of which feature an attractive balloon back design, the top with a
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Vintage 1980s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Antique Oval Extending Dining Table 19th C & 10 Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
in date, with a vintage set of ten balloon back dining chairs. The table has two original leaves
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Oval Extending Dining Table and Ten Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
, with a bespoke set of ten balloon back dining chairs. The table has three original leaves and can
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany

Vintage Extending Dining Table 10 Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Mid-20th C
Located in London, GB
dining table with a vintage set of ten balloon back dining chairs, mid 20th Century in date. The table
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Vintage 1950s Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 9 Pin Constructed Balloon Back Dining Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
splat balloon backs on fluted legs. The frame wonderfully distressed in an off white paint decorated
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Paint, Wood

Set of 12 Victorian Style Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of 12 vintage Victorian style mahogany balloon back dining chairs, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Balloon Back Carved Wood Dining Chairs with Edelman Leather Seats
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless balloon back carved walnut dining chairs attributed to Maison Jansen having stunning newer
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

Antique Rococo Revival Carved Walnut and Velvet Button Back Parlor Armchair
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian Rococo Revival armchair features carved walnut frame with balloon back having
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Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet

Rare Pair of 2007 George Smith Kilim Tom Dixon Wing Back Armchairs
By George Smith, Tom Dixon
Located in GB
Inspired by the traditional 17th century wingback and balloon-back archetypes, first prototyped as one of
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Oak

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Balloon Back Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the balloon back armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A balloon back armchair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the balloon back armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right balloon back armchair, those designed in Louis XVI, mid-century modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made balloon back armchair over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Brunschwig & Fils and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Balloon Back Armchair?

Prices for a balloon back armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $70,078, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.

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 Back Armchair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Balloon 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.