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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
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
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 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
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 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 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
Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique William IV walnut balloon back chairs, England, circa 1835.
Presented in good
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 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
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
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
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
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
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
Set 10 Balloon Back Maison Jansen Attributed Antique White Paint Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb set of 10 Balloon back antique white paint decorated Louis XVI style dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 38.25 in W 25 in D 22.25 in
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 6 French Rosewood Antique Balloon-Back Side Chairs with Cabriole Legs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
(1850-1880), during the Second Empire period. These chairs feature elegant balloon backs with intricate
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Six Antique French Louis XV Balloon Back Maple Dining Chairs in Green Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
chair features a traditional balloon back frame. The wood showcases a naturally aged patina with a rich
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Maple
H 34 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Set of Four Balloon-Back Napoleon III Dining Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful set of four balloon backed antique French dining chairs dating from the Napoleon III
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
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 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
Antique 14ft6" William IV Dining Table 19th Century & 16 Balloon back chairs
Located in London, GB
date, with a set of sixteen Vintage balloon back dining chairs
This beautiful table is in stunning
Category
Antique 1830s William IV Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.93 in W 171.26 in D 53.15 in
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
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 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
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
Antique Rosewood Crown / Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ely, GB
Set of Four Wonderful Early Victorian Solid Rosewood Dining Chairs, Circa 1840-1860.
They are of
Category
Antique 1840s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
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
Antique Quality Set of Four William IV Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique fine quality set of four William IV circa 1835 rosewood balloon or cloud back dining chairs
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 33.08 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 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
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
Quality Set of Four Victorian circa 1850 Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality set of four Victorian, circa 1850 mahogany balloon back dining chairs.
Solid, no
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Antique Dining Chairs with Leather Seat
Located in Chilton, GB
A set of six antique mahogany balloons back dining chairs with black leather seats.
The seat pads
Category
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 1800s Balloon Back Needlepoint Embroidered Floral Chair
Located in Portsmouth, VA
This elegant Victorian-era balloon back chair, dating approximately from 1860-1890, is a true
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Set of Six Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
These are a set of six outstanding 19th century Victorian antique mahogany Scottish balloon back
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Other
Antique Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Side Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian rosewood balloon back side chair having a quality shaped balloon back with a
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Other
Superb Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
These are an outstanding pair of 19th century Victorian antique mahogany balloon back chairs. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Set of 10 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A rare set of ten Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs, circa 1850 in date and made by Eadon
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Set of Four Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany set of four balloon back chairs having a quality mahogany
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Floral Carved Walnut Lady’s Balloon-Back Boudoir Chair 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Floral Carved Walnut Lady’s Balloon-Back Boudoir Chair with Upholstered Seat and Cabriole Legs
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set Victorian Dining Chairs, Antique Balloon Back, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 Victorian mahogany balloon back chairs.
These chairs having ring turned front legs and
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Pair of Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique pair of quality Victorian mahogany balloon back side chairs having magnificent shaped back
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Antique German Folk Art Stenciled Fruit & Foliate Balloon Back Chairs, 19th C
By Hitchcock
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of six German Folk Art paint decorated chairs offer balloon backs with polychromed
Category
Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 21 in
Antique Pair of Fine Quality Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique pair of fine quality Victorian walnut balloon back side chairs having a padded balloon back
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37.01 in W 18.12 in D 17.13 in
Set of 4 Antique Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A wonderful set of antique early Victorian solid wood dining chairs, dating from around the 1840
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Scrolled Tufted Velvet Side Parlor Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian balloon back side parlor chair. Made of mahogany featuring scrolled form with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 37 in W 21 in D 23 in
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Walnut Parlor Vanity Side Chair Tufted Nailhead
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian side accent vanity or parlor chair. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 38 in W 23.5 in D 31 in
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Occasional Side Chair Paid Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian era mahogany balloon back side chair. Features a nicely shaped back with carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 35.5 in W 23 in D 19 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Occasional Side Chair Brocade Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
A stunning mid 19th century balloon back chair. Beautifully carved with floral crest rail and slat
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Carved Balloon Back Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive Victorian Balloon back chair from the last quarter of the 19th Century. Made from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality set of six Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs having charming mahogany
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Superb Set of 6 Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
These are an outstanding set of six 19th century Victorian antique mahogany balloon back chairs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Four Victorian Carved Walnut and Crewel Embroidery Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of 4 antique Victorian side chairs feature balloon backs with carved berry and foliate crests
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Antique English Mahogany Balloon-Back Chairs, circa 1870
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of four antique English mahogany balloon-back chairs, circa 1870. Unusually comfortable and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
2 Antique Duncan Phyfe Balloon Back Carved Rosewood Dining Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Duncan Phyfe / Balloon back style dining chairs. Made of rosewood featuring serpentine
Category
Early 20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Long Set of 12 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Victorian, Balloon Back
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long set of 12 antique dining chairs, English, Victorian balloon backs in mahogany dating
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.26 in W 18.02 in D 18.02 in
3 Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Carved Balloon Back Parlor Side Chairs
By John Jelliff
Located in Dayton, OH
burlwood panels. Features a balloon back with carved moldings, acanthus detail, an intricate cameo crown
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Burl, Velvet
H 41 in W 29 in D 24 in
Antique Set 14 Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb and rare long set of fourteen antique early Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.04 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Antique Set 10 Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of ten Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1850 in date
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Antique Set of Ten Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A superb set of ten antique Victorian mahogany dining chairs, circa 1880 in date.
With balloon
Category
Antique 1880s English Dining Room Chairs
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Antique Balloon Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique balloon back chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, all antique balloon back chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique balloon back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique balloon back chairs bearing Victorian or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Antique Balloon Back Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,400, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $11,254 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 Antique Balloon Back Chairs
- 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 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 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.
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