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Antique Early 19th Century Set Of 6 Finest Quality Dining Chairs ( REF AF-3414 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
An exquisite set of 6 balloon back dining chairs from the 19th century, crafted from luxurious
Category
19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Silk, Wood
Victorian Mahogany Carved Balloon Back Velvet Chair on Casters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredibly Detailed Light Mahogany Carved Most Charming Green Velvet Chair with many old world
Category
19th Century Antique Balloon Chair
19th Century Wirework Garden Table and Chairs
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
scroll feet, and with 's' shaped corner brackets.
The pair of chairs having a balloon shaped back with
Category
1880s English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wire
$2,674 / set
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
Category
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
Antique French Canopy Porters Balloon Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique French canopy porters chair with velvet interior and burlap fabric on exterior.
Category
1920s French Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Balloon Chairs with Red Leather
Located in Troy, MI
These eight turn of the century Louis XVI dining chairs have white painted wood frames with curved
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
William IV Set of 8
Balloon
Chairs in Cuban Mahogany and Blue Plaid Wool 1830s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous set of likely Irish early-mid 19th century 'Balloon' back dining chairs in carved and
Category
1830s Irish William IV Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
19c French Montgolfiere Set of 6 Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 6 French Balloon Chairs
Category
19th Century French Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique VICTORIAN Balloon SIDE CHAIRS, c. 1870’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Pair of Antique Solid Mahogany Victorian Balloon Chairs, c. 1870’s. Beautifully carved detailing
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Balloon Back Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Faux grain later painted English balloon back chairs with upholstered seats and arm rests.
Category
Early 20th Century English George III Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,200 / set
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
19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Other
Set of Eight Paint Decorated Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of eight paint decorated balloon back chairs. Fabulous colors resembling a "Mackenzie Childs
Category
Mid-18th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Balloon Chair
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
Early 1800s American Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Two Balloon-Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A handsome pair, sturdy and comfortable, Victorian balloon-back dining chairs, circa 1880. These
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
$1,700 / set
Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs The Chairs have Balloon Backs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
The Chairs have Balloon Style Backs and newly woven
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Beech
FOLKY BALLOON BACK EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED WINDSOR CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY AND RARE BALLOON BACK EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED WINDSOR CHAIR FROM NEW
Category
19th Century American Antique Balloon Chair
Pair of 1920s French Hot Air Balloon Side Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of French hot air balloon side chairs from the 1920s with original leather seats. Beautifully
Category
1920s French Antique Balloon Chair
$1,950 / set
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
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
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
19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
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
19th Century European Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Other
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
19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
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
19th Century American Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
19th Century Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
These Dining Chairs Feature Typical Victorian Balloon Backs.
Circa 1860
The Chairs are Raised Upon
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
$2,962 / set
Set of Four English Balloon Back Georgian Hall Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of mahogany hall chairs circa 1850. Gadrooned balloon form backs and saber legs with unpadded
Category
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
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
19th Century German Folk Art Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
The Chairs have Balloon Style Backs and newly woven
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Beech
$1,316 / set
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
1880s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Balloon Back French Painted Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An elegant set of eight painted balloon back French dining chairs. 2 arms and six sides. Very
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Mahogany, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a set of 6 walnut victorian cabriole leg dining chairs.
The chairs are raised upon
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs 8 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 Victorian style mahogany dining chairs.
These chairs are raised upon ring turned and
Category
1920s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Outstanding Pair of Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
These are a pair of outstanding 19th century Victorian antique mahogany Scottish balloon back
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Other
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
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
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
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
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
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Set of Twelve Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century set of 12 balloon back dining chairs with fully upholstered seat on elegantly turned
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of eight Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, the shaped carved backs above original
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair
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
1860s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 4 William IV \ Victorian mahogany cloud balloon back dining chairs, circa
Category
1840s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 10 Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Harlequin set of 10 (5 plus 4 plus 1) Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1880
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Carved Walnut Balloon Back 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous set of 6 Victorian balloon back dining chairs
Period Victoria - Circa
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
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
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
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
19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Other
3 Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Carved Balloon Back Parlor Side Chairs
By John Jelliff
Located in Dayton, OH
"3 Exquisite Victorian era American Renaissance revival accent chairs. Made from walnut with
Category
Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Burl
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
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Other
Set of 4 William iv Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality set of 4 William IV C1835 rosewood balloon or cloud back dining chairs.
No
Category
1830s William IV Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 8 Victorian Light Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Set of 8 Victorian light mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1890
Solid, heavy and strong
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 Victorian Walnut Leather Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Set of 6 Victorian circa 1880 walnut balloon back dining chairs with leather seats.
Solid, heavy
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 William IV Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 4 William IV rosewood balloon back dining chairs, circa 1835.
Solid, with
Category
1830s William IV Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 4 William IV Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 4 William IV mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1835.
Solid, with
Category
1830s William IV Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
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
Category
1770s British Antique Balloon Chair
Set of Six Louis XVI Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Set of six Louis XVI walnut dining chairs upholstered in a brown faux leather. Delicate carvings
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair
19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chair
B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chair (B). Item features
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
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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
- 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.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022Bergere 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2021Depending 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, 2021There 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.
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