$4,200 / set
Set of 4 Balloon Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four balloon, caned back chairs. The frames of the chairs are carved wood with vinyl covered seats.
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Green Paint Decorated Balloon Chair in Style of Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 37 1/2 in W: 19 in D: 21 1/2 in SH: 17 1/4 in A sophisticated French Louis XVI style balloon-back chair in the style of Maison Jansen, distinguished by its beautiful...
Cane, Wood
Caned Side Chair in the Louis XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
Caned balloon back side chair in the Louis XVI Style.
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 39.25 in W 23 in D 19 in
6 Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Back Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
6 Mid 20th century Louis XV style balloon back dining chairs. Made from hardwood with cane back and seat.
Cane, Hardwood
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H 37.75 in W 18.5 in D 23.5 in
French Cherry Wood and Cane Balloon Back Desk Chair Attributed to Grange
By Grange
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French balloon back side chair or desk chair Attributed to Grange France, late 20th century Cherry wood, with turned legs and caned seat and back.
Cane, Cherry
Sold
H 39 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
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 seats and double caned backs.
Cane, Wood
Set of Eight Painted Balloon Back Dining Chairs in the Louis XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight painted balloon back dining chairs in the Louis XVI style with caned backs.
Cane
Sold
H 38 in W 23 in D 25 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 fauteuil style arm, floral / acanthus carved accents, and tapered fluted legs.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Milo Baughman Wrought Iron Caned Back Chairs and Dinette Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage dinette with great silhouette iby Milo Baughman. Four newly re-caned balloon back blackened iron arm chairs with lime green naugahyde seat cushions and brass tone glide feet.
Wrought Iron
PAIR of Regency Arm Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of Regency faux rosewood, painted and stenciled balloon seat caned arm chairs.
Sold
H 38.25 in W 24 in D 25 in
Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany Cane Balloon Back Dining Chairs - 6
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany and Cane Ballon Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 24 deep x 37.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inche...
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
19th Century Balloon Back Bedroom Side Chair
Located in Robertsbridge, England
A near child's chair in size, set on cabriole carved and shaped front legs, all in beautiful patinated original condition, the balloon back with neatly carved central bar, the seat i...
Walnut
Sold
H 44 in W 24.5 in D 26.5 in
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. Feature a solid mahogany frame with double cane balloon or spoon back leading to ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 22 in D 23 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cane Balloon Back Walnut Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cane Balloon Back Walnut Arm Chairs with Purple Loose Cushions and Stretcher Base - a Pair.
Cane, Walnut
$2,800Sale Price|22% Off
H 38 in W 29 in D 28 in
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic Dimensions: 38" H x 29" W x 28" D Seat height 18...
Velvet, Wood
$3,200 / set
H 38.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
French Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Montgolfière Balloon-Back Chairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of 2 Louis XVI style French chairs from the mid 20th century. Newly painted wood in pale blue and upholstered in blue-stripped fabric, beautiful model. Tapered legs. Hot-air bal...
Upholstery, Wood
$850
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 23 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Green Painted Gold Gilt Cane Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Reproduction French Louis XV Style Green Distressed Painted Gold Gilt Cane Be...
Cane, Wood
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic set of four French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI taste. Hand-crafted from oak hardwood featuring an oval cameo back. The chairs have a vintage cream toned upholstery...
Brass
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs are the perfect blend between elegance and a casual formality that works so well with today's lifestyles! Hand crafted from solid oak...
Fabric, Oak
$4,000 / set
H 36.5 in W 19.25 in D 21.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Chairs with Olive Green Leather - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome pair of early 20th century accent side chairs made in Grand Louis XVI style, sourced in Provence. The chairs feature a painted finish, fluted tapering legs, carved rosette...
Leather, Hardwood, Paint
$1,800 / set
H 35.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of Four Faux Skin Lacquered Paper Dining Chairs after Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of our lacquered paper faux skin dining chairs in very pale yellow with off white fabric seats, upholstery has stains etc. The curved backrest section adds a nice design element....
Upholstery, Wood, Paper
Green Leather Louis XV Armchair, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Louis XV style cabriolet armchair, in white lacquered wood standing on four cabriole legs ending by scrolls with carved sculpted leaves and flowers. Arm supports slightly behind th...
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
$5,190Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.98 in W 19.69 in D 23.23 in
Set of 10+2 Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Lovely Set of 12 Louis XV Style Oval Back Dining Chairs Cream and Gilt And Light Colored Velvet Upholstery
Wood
Set of Six Country French Provincial Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of six dining chairs crafted in the country French provincial taste. The chairs feature large, thick wood frames with a natural organic modern finish on the wood. The na...
Fabric, Hardwood
$3,495 / set
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Dennis And Leen Style Carved Faux Bois / Palm Frond Dining Side Chairs - $/8
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of eight faux bois dining chairs arriving just in time for spring entertaining. They have Dennis & Leen styling with their unique frames. Eight side chairs work won...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36 in W 21 in D 19 in
Lovely Set 8 Dorothy Draper style Fluted Leg Dining Chairs Hollywood Regency
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 8 Dorothy Draper style fluted leg dining chairs. This set is in wonderful vintage condition-we love the upholstery with the contrasting striped fabric on the backs.
Upholstery, Wood
$2,800 / set
H 39 in W 24 in D 25 in
Vintage Faux Bois Branch Cane Back Rush Seat Wooden Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Faux Bois Branch Cane Back Rush Seat Wooden Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes two armchairs, four side chairs, heavy solid wood construction, nicely carved details, ...
Cane, Wood
Vintage Regency Faux Bois Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This set of four vintage Regency dining chairs showcases an elegant faux bois design paired with classic cane backs, blending natural textures with refined style. The intricate faux ...
Cane, Rattan
$2,360Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Antique Set of 6 Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mid 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, England
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs – Mid 19th Century, High-Quality Originals A rare and highly desirable set of six Antique Victorian Rosewood Balloon B...
Wood
Hollywood Regency Faux Bois Cane Dining Armchair Bright Green Upholstery
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful wood faux bois armchair with cane back and bright green upholstered seat. A Hollywood Regency staple, faux bois furniture is a highly sought after finish among decorators...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
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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.
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