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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
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Late 19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
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 Antique Balloon Chair
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
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Louis XVI Period Balloon Back Side Chairs in Beechwood France circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Louis XVI period balloon back side chairs in beechwood, France, circa 1780.
Category
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Beech
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
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1850s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1880
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique set of 4 Victorian circa 1880 walnut balloon back dining chairs.
No loose joints.
New
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1880s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
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
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1850s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Set of Eight Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous set of eight antique English Victorian Balloon Back dining chairs, circa 1870 in
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1870s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 6 Victorian circa 1870 Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Set of 6 Victorian circa 1870 walnut balloon back dining chairs.
No loose joints. Attractive
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1870s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Antque Suite of circa 1860 Victorian Balloon Medallion Back Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely hand carved late Victorian circa 1880 suite of six balloon
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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
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1880s English Antique Balloon Chair
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, 19th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique English mahogany balloon-back dining chairs, in a set of eight, circa 1880. These chairs
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Set of Six Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique set of six Victorian balloon back mahogany dining chairs having attractive
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Other
Antique Set of Four Fine Quality Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique set of four fine quality Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs having a padded
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Victorian Bleached Side Chairs with Balloon Back in Blue Koi Fish Fabric
By Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Unique pair of Victorian era side chairs recently bleached and freshly upholstered in blue koi fish
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Fine Set 8 Maison Jansen Distressed Paint Decorated Balloon Back Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb set of 8 signed Maison Jansen balloon back style Directoire dining chairs. The
Category
1920s French Directoire Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Beech
19th Century Antique Set of Four Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique set of four quality Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs having
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Other
Antique Set of Four Dining Chairs, Early Victorian Balloon Back, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of four dining chairs, very early Victorian balloon backs in mahogany dating
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Set of 4 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Walnut, Balloon Back, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 antique dining chairs. An English, walnut balloon-back dining suite with quality
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Set of 12 Victorian Style Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of 12 vintage Victorian style mahogany balloon back dining chairs, dating
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 Victorian circa 1880 Mahogany Leather Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 4 Victorian circa 880 mahogany dining chairs.
Solid, heavy and strong, with
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1880s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Set of 6 Dining Chairs English Walnut Balloon Back Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of 6 dining chairs. An English, walnut balloon-back dining suite with
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Antique English Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1860
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super original set of six Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs dating to around 1860. With
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Textile, Walnut
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
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Maple, Velvet
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs, French 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional set of four Louis XVI style carved wood chairs with crusty old white paint over
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
Antique Fine Quality Set of 8
6 Plus 2
Balloon Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality set of 8 (6 plus 2) Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs C1840.
No
Category
1840s English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Antique Louis XVI Balloon Back Dining Chairs with Silk Seat Cushions
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted giltwood balloon back Louis XVI dining chairs with silk seat cushions. Great condition
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Textile, Silk, Giltwood
George I side chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English George I period walnut veneered side chair with a balloon seat raised on cabriole legs
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
$1,850
Pair of 19th Century Victorian Walnut Chairs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Victorian walnut occasional chairs with balloon backs
Newly recovered with velvet fabric
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
$1,850 / set
Set of Six Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Set of six Victorian walnut balloon back chairs in good condition. The chairs have very elegant
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Set Of 8 Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A good set of 8 Louis XVI style balloon-back dining chairs in old grey painted finish, nice
Category
19th Century French Antique Balloon Chair
Antique Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pierced Back Side Desk Chair Striped Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century Biedermeier side chair. Features a balloon shaped back with pierced design over
Category
Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Revolving Music Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century adjustable walnut music chair having balloon back above a circular watermark silk
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair
19th Century Revolving Walnut Music Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century adjustable walnut music chair having balloon back above a circular damask upholstered
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Late 19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair
19th Century Revolving Walnut Dressing Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century adjustable walnut music chair having balloon carved back above a circular upholstered
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Petite Antique French Rococo Side Chair in Walnut
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Stunning antique French Rococo open balloon back side chair with intricate carved details. With its
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Early 19th Century Regency English Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
The pair of early 19th century Regency mahogany hall chairs with balloon shaped backs and turned
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Victorian Golden Beech Side Chairs a Good Decorative and Useful Pair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
chairs have a balloon back design in very attractive golden beech with flat cane or bergère seats
These
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Beech
Set of Six Regency Rosewood Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
set of six Regency rosewood balloon back dining chairs, each with cartouche and scroll carved
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19th Century English Regency Antique Balloon Chair
Set of 12 Mahogany Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of 12 mahogany Victorian dining chairs the balloon back above carved splat to the seat having
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
$9,464 / set
William IV Dining Chairs 19th Century Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
legs with the back legs being of a swept form.
19th century
The balloon backs of the chairs having a
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Early 1900s William IV Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Six Walnut Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A nice elegant set of six 19th century Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs, the top and
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a set of 6 Victorian walnut dining chairs, having balloon backs, overstuffed seats and
Category
19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Set of Ten Mahogany Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of ten mahogany Victorian dining chairs the balloon back above carved splat to the seat having
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Pair of Antique William IV Side / Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Victorian balloon back chairs that sit very well with these.
They are in fantastic condition for their
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1830s English William IV Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality set of 8 Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, all with sturdy
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 8 Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs, By Maison Jansen
Located in Westwood, NJ
Set of 8 Louis XVI Style mahogany balloon back dining chairs with acanthus carved supports on
Category
19th Century French Antique Balloon Chair
Set of Six 19th Century English Victorian Dining Chairs in Mahogany
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of six carved mahogany English 'balloon back' Victorian dining chairs with carved details to
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 10 Swedish Painted Dining Room Chairs with Carved Splats and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
of 10 side chairs features a balloon style back with carved splat, connected to a seat newly
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Mahogany Balloon Back Salon Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning balloon back style English armchair featuring rosewood marquetry inlay border. Sculptural
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Table Eight Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
Gillows, Circa 1820 in date, with a set of eight vintage balloon back dining chairs.
This amazing
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Early 19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Balloon Back Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Balloon Back Arm Chair. Item features beautiful
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Victorian Walnut Dining Table and Eight Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
1860 in date and a set of eight Victorian style balloon back dining chairs.
This amazing table has
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1860s English Antique Balloon Chair
19th Century Mahogany Dining Table and Ten Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
out dining table, circa 1860 in date, with a set of ten balloon back dining chairs, dating from the
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Flame Mahogany Dining Table 19th Century
12 Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
dining table, circa 1840 in date and a beautiful set of twelve Vintage balloon back dining chairs
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th C Mahogany Extending Dining Table
16 Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
1880 in date, and a beautiful set of sixteen balloon back dining chairs.
This is a beautiful antique
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 8ft Flame Mahogany Dining Table C1870
10 Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
table Circa 1870 in date and a set of ten Victorian revival balloon back dining chairs.
This beautiful
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1870s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
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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.
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.
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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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