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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

1790s American Hepplewhite Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Set of 6 English Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs by James Reilly
Located in Casteren, NL
Reilly (1825 – 1889). The chairs have a balloon back above a splat to the seat and are raised upon
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Stained Beech Side Chair with Upholstered Seat, Europe ca 19th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Distinguished by its elegant silhouette, balloon back chairs were the quintessential symbol of the Victorian era
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19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Mid Nineteenth Century Early Howard Sons Baloon Back Slipper Chair
By Howard and Sons
Located in London, GB
A fine slipper chair featuring balloon back with wide seat and on turned walnut front legs of the
Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality set of 4 Victorian mahogany dining chairs, having balloon backs, with
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19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Set 18 Victorian Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fabulous set of eighteen antique  Victorian flame mahogany balloon back  dining chairs, Circa
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Fine quality set of six antique Victorian rosewood dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
antique Victorian rosewood dining chairs, having a balloon backs with a flowing curved top rail and a
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Rosewood

A Very Fine 19th Century Set of Twelve Dining Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century set of twelve well figured mahogany spear point balloon back dining chairs
Category

19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

English 19th Century Set of 6 Rosewood Upholstered Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
rosewood balloon back upholstered dining chairs. Upholstered in Artemis Velvet. Measures: W 47 x D 45 x H
Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 6 Swedish Painted Dining Room Chairs with Carved Splats and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
of 6 side chairs features a balloon style back with carved splat, connected to a seat newly recovered
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Italian, Neoclassical, Montgolfier, Chandelier, Glass, 8 lights, 1780 - 1820
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
inspired cabinetmakers and decorators of the 18th and 19th centuries. Hot air balloon chairs, clocks, and
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Late 18th Century Italian Regency Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass

Antique William IV Mahogany Dining Table 19th Century 20 Balloon Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
date,  with a set of twenty balloon backback dining chairs. This beautiful table is in stunning  flame
Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Brass

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

1830s William IV Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Library Parlor Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian balloon back arm chair. Made of walnut featuring high back with paneled foliate
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

English Victorian Balloon Back Satinwood and Needlepoint Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian carved satinwood high balloon shaped back arm chair with needlepoint upholstery.
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Satinwood, Tapestry

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
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Giltwood

English Anglo-Indian Padouk Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of late 18th Century English Anglo-Indian George II padouk arm chairs with balloon slip seats
Category

Late 18th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Padouk

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
Category

1840s British Early Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique14ft Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table 19th C 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
with a set of fourteen Victorian Revival balloon back dining chairs. The table has five original
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 15ft William IV Extending Dining Table 16 chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
table, circa 1830 in date and a set of sixteen Vintage balloon back dining chairs. This amazing table
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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian American Folk Art Portrait Oil Painting Woman Children
Located in Dayton, OH
features a young, well-dressed mother seated in a tufted balloon-back chair with her children. The oil
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Canvas, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

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

18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Balloon Chair

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
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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Balloon Chair

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

18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

French Vintage Leopard Balloon Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Just an AMAZING pair of custom French vintage black lacquer balloon chairs with new gold and black
Category

19th Century French Antique Balloon Chair

Pair of Mahogany Balloon-Back Chairs/Bennison Seats
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of mahogany balloon back chairs with turned legs and stretchers. The seats are upholstered in
Category

19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Balloon Back Bergere Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful Victorian balloon back bergere rocker sits atop short cabriole legs. The chair was
Category

19th Century French Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland, 1890, H606
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian balloon back chair, Scotland 1890, H606 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut
Category

1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut Original
Category

1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043
Located in Vancouver, BC
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut
Category

1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Balloon Back Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of 19th century. Balloon back mahogany side chairs in the regency St. This pair is carved out
Category

Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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

1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

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

1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Bedroom Chair, Scotland 1890, H496
Located in Vancouver, BC
Single Victorian walnut balloon back bedroom chair, Scotland 1890, H496 Scotland 1890 Solid
Category

1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 French Mahogany Balloon Back Carver Chairs, circa 1890
Located in Salisbury, GB
Set of 4 late 19th century French balloon back mahogany carver chairs in Louis VXI style, circa
Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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

1870s British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

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

Mid-19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Satinwood

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
Category

19th Century Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Beech

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 Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1800s Victorian Balloon Back Accent Chair on Casters in Emerald Green Velvet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
charming green velvet chair with many old world refined details- An antique Victorian luscious emerald
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

1870s British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

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

1840s British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

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

1890s British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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

1830s British William IV Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Rosewood

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

1880s British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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

Early 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

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
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1132
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Occasional Chairs, Antique
Category

1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Antique Campaign Chairs in Bird’s Eye Maple
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique Campaign Chairs in Bird's Eye Maple These bird's eye maple, balloon back chairs differ to
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Birdseye Maple

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
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

Louis XVI Style Painted 19th Century Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Fine Single carved chair with the balloon themed back and a circular seat. This is identical to a
Category

19th Century Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

Six Walnut Cabriole Leg Chairs
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A fine set of six Victorian walnut cabriole leg chairs with a balloon back. The oval shaped back
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

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
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Early 20th Century British Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 10 Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A splendid set of 10 Victorian balloon back dining chairs. Of fine construction in solid walnut
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Slipper Chairs by Alavoine et Cie
By Alavoine et Cie
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsomely carved pair of waxed beechwood chairs with balloon seats resting on four cabriole legs
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Beech

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Antique Balloon Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique balloon chair available at 1stDibs. An antique balloon chair — often made from wood, walnut and mahogany — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique balloon chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique balloon chair, designed in the Victorian, Louis XVI or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique balloon chair over the years, but those crafted by Maison Jansen and Europa Antiques are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Balloon Chair?

An antique balloon chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $22,705.

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.

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Questions About Antique Balloon Chair
  • 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.