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Queen Anne Balloon Back Side Chair, c. 1730-1750
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an extremely handsome Queen Anne Burl Walnut side chair. The chair features a finely carved
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Burl
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 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
Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen are made of the highest quality! If you look
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
New Queen Anne Style Mahogany Balloon Seat Leather Side Chair w/ Brass Nail Trim
Located in North Salem, NY
New Mahogany Shaped Back Queen Anne Style Side Chair with "Balloon" Seat Resting on Carved Front
Category
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good set of four painted Louis XVI style balloon back chairs. Originally caned, then upholstered
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of Victorian Walnut Bedroom/Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of 19th century Victorian antique walnut bedroom/side chairs having a pretty balloon back with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality walnut side chairs having a quality walnut balloon back with a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Quality Antique Victorian Pair of Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian pair of walnut dining chairs having a quality balloon back with a pretty
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Queen Anne Style Japanned Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
With overscale high backs nicely decorated and tastefully decorated. Seats need upholstery. Balloon
Category
Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
English Queen Anne Period 18th Century Walnut Pair of Balloon Seated Sidechairs
Located in Wells, ME
English Queen Anne period walnut pair of balloon seated sidechairs with cabriole legs, pad feet and
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 38.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Mid Victorian Side Chair Finely Hand Carved with Wool Work Seat, Circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality example of an English occasional side chair in the Rococo style, from
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
H 33.25 in W 16.5 in D 17 in
Set of Four English George II Period Walnut Side Chairs with Shelled Carved Legs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 4 English George II period walnut side chairs of good scale, the undulating crestrail
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 39 in W 22 in D 18 in
19th Century French Provincial Walnut Caned Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century French Provincial walnut side chair.
Antique French Country caned seat walnut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Anglo-Dutch Carved Walnut Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare and unusual pair of walnut Anglo-Dutch side chairs with a saddle chest top rail over a
Category
Antique 1710s European Baroque Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
Damask, Mahogany
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
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
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 Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 35 in W 17.75 in D 21 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 Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
4 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs Needlepoint Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 4 Victorian Dining or side chairs from the last half of the 19th century. Each is made from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
H 35 in W 20 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
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
Wood and Metal "Balloon" Chair by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Piero Fornasetti lithographed wood and painted metal side chair.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bisquit Tufted Dining Side Chair with Wood Legs and Balloon Shaped Back
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Clara chair is a classic style with an all upholstered back and seat with hand stitched bisquit
Category
2010s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
2 Antique Edwardian Carved Mahogany Parlor Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Edwardian / Victorian parlor dining chairs. Made of mahogany featuring Art Nouveau
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Set of Six Maison Jansen Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six stylish balloon back dining chairs with fluted styles separated by graduated spheres
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Pair of Victorian Walnut Bedroom/Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of 19th century Victorian antique walnut bedroom/side chairs having a pretty balloon back with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Carved Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Side Chairs, Scotland 1880, H105
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chairs, Hall Chairs, Antique Furniture
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
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
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
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
H 39 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Set of Four Walnut George II Style Side Chairs
Located in Wilson, NC
Set of four walnut George II style side chairs, the crest rail features the Prince of Wales plume
Category
Antique 1880s English George II Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Paint
Caned Side Chair in the Louis XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
Caned balloon back side chair in the Louis XVI Style. The cane is in good condition and the chair
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
3 Victorian Revival Mahogany Balloon Back Caned Dining Chairs Silk Brocade Seats
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 3 large late 20th century Victorian style dining chair. Made for Due Process Trading Company
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 44 in W 26.5 in D 24.5 in
Pair of 18th Century American Mid-Atlantic Hepplewhite Arched Back Side Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of mahogany wood side chairs with balloon backs. White paint and hand glazing. Re-upholstered
Category
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 18 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
Set of Four Napoleon III Ebonized Salon Side Chairs, France, circa 1870
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Napoleon III ebonized salon chairs with balloon-back, cabriole legs, upholstered back
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Flemish Dining Chairs with Carved Balloon-Back and Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely set of six dining chairs in dence West Indies mahogany of high quality with well
Category
Antique 1830s Belgian Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved and Gilded Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Paramount Furniture Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Furniture. Lite wear to the frames, and the upholstery is in very good condition.
Measures: side chairs
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38 in W 22.75 in D 24 in
Pair of Victorian Side Chairs with Green Paint and Red/ White Upholstered Seats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Victorian balloon back side chairs.
With delicate cabriole front legs and a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34 in W 18 in D 17 in
Important 18th Century Portuguese Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bold 18th century Portuguese period side chair with scroll and stylized lion tail carving, the
Category
Antique 1740s South American Baroque Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Caned Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of 19th century French Provincial walnut side chairs.
Vintage French Country caned seat walnut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane
American Early 19th Century Pair of Fancy Sheraton Chairs Original Decoration
Located in Wells, ME
American pair of fancy Sheraton hand painted side chairs with balloon shaped rush seats. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
H 33 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM), Circa 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
The Eames LCM (Lounge Chair Metal) features sheets of premium face veneer on both sides of the seat
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
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
Category
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
its strength and beauty, the set consisting of twenty side chairs and two armchairs; with cabriole
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 36.5 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
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
Superb Set of 8 Maison Jansen Attributed Set Painted Gilded Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of 8 French Directoire Style balloon dining Rroom chairs are made with immense detail and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 38 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 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
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 11 Swedish Painted Dining Room Chairs with Carved Splats and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
of 11 side chairs features a balloon style back with carved splat, connected to a seat newly
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.3 in
"Globe Aerostatique" a Hand-Colored Engraving, after Claude Louis Desrais
Located in valatie, NY
left hand side and a man with a dog. "The invention of the balloon struck the men and women of the late
Category
Antique 1780s French Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dallas, TX
painted latticework on the sides.
Overall in very good condition for it’s age and use. Some minor
Category
Late 20th Century American Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Walnut Queen Anne Balloon Seat Side Chair
By William Savery
Located in West Chester, PA
Philadelphia walnut Queen Anne balloon seat side chair with Savery style knees terminating in
Category
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Philadelphia Queen Anne Balloon Seat Side Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Philadelphia Queen Anne side chair with yoke crest, solid splat and cabriole legs terminating in
Category
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut Queen Anne Balloon Seat Side Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Yoke crest, solid splat, slip seat. Cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet. Wonderful stature. Philadelphia, PA, circa 1740.
Category
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
House of Jansen Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Four Mahogany Balloon Back Dining chairs with Fan Shape Tapered Back Splats Over Upholstered
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of 19th Century Carved Satinwood Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, west Sussex
A very handsome pair of mid-19th century carved solid satinwood chairs with upholstered seats. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Side Chairs
Materials
Satinwood
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Balloon Side Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the balloon side chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A balloon side chair — often made from wood, fabric and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are 247 variations of the antique or vintage balloon side chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the balloon side chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A balloon side chair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one balloon side chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Maison Jansen and Maitland Smith produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Balloon Side Chair?
Prices for a balloon side chair start at $10 and top out at $135,000 with the average selling for $2,800.
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 Side 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, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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