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Antique Set of 6 William IV Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1835
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 6 William IV mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1835.
Solid, with
Category
1830s William IV Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 8 Carved Walnut Balloon Back Maison Jansen Louis XVI Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of Maison Jansen dining chairs, circa 1910. The fine patina and gorgeous
Category
1910s French Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
Unusual mid-19th century campaign chair which completely disassembled into seven parts. The legs
Category
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Windsor Chair in Original White Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original painted balloon back Windsor chair is in great untouched surface paint. This
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
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
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Six French Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Six French balloon-back dining chairs. Highly detailed, hand carved, painted beechwood.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Beech
$4,150
Set of Four Louis Philippe Country French Chairs with Woven Cane Seats
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming set of four Louis Philippe dining chairs with balloon backs, splayed legs and cane seats
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Anglo Indian Ballon Back Slip Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A white finished hand carved hardwood Anglo-Indian slipper chair with balloon back. The rounded
Category
1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of 6 French Louis XVI Style Painted Balloon Back Chairs. Each chair features hand-molded frame
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Textile, Wood
Set of Six Genuine 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs, each with balloon backs and
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 10 Antique English Victorian Dining Chairs with Black Tufted Leather
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
leather upholstery on balloon back & seat. Chair frames are embellished with acanthus foliate carvings on
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Balloon Back Slipper Chairs, Hunt Slonem
Located in Summit, NJ
A pair of 19th century Louis VX Style Gold Leaf Slipper Chair with Balloon Back in Hunt Slonem
Category
19th Century Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set Six Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Set six Victorian rosewood balloon back chairs in good condition. The chairs have very elegant
Category
1860s European Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Extending Dining Table 14 Chairs, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
dining room table, circa 1880 in date, and 14 matching balloon back dining chairs.
It has been
Category
1880s English Antique Balloon Chair
19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Dining Table
14 Antique Chairs
Located in London, GB
Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs are circa 1850 in date.
The moulded backs with foliate carved
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Graceful Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Salon Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of graceful Napoleon III ebonized salon arm chairs with balloon back, cabriole legs, and new
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
19th Century British Campaign Writing Slope with Mop Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
obviously Victorian in period. It only becomes apparent that their balloon back chairs dismantle when they
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
19th Century British Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope
Located in Dallas, TX
much of their work is obviously Victorian in period. It only becomes apparent that their balloon back
Category
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Brass
Walnut Queen Anne Balloon Seat Side Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Outstanding side chair with shells at the crest and knees, solid splat and cabriole legs
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Circle Balloon Chair by Lusch Erzeugnis for Lusch
Co, 1960
Located in Warsaw, PL
This set of two circle chairs or balloon chair was designed by Lusch Erzeugnis for Lusch & Co, in
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Mahogany Balloon Chairs
Located in Sarasota, FL
Set of Six Mahogany Balloon Side Chairs, refreshed including the rattan seats
Category
19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany, Rattan
Balloon Back Chairs.
Located in Roswell, GA
PAIR of Victorian walnut balloon back side chairs. BOTH CHAIRS have had previous antique repairs
Category
19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Antique French Balloon Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of six antique French balloon back chairs, circa 1900. Retaining their original point which
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Balloon Chair
Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Chair
Located in Stutton, GB
Victorian mahogany occasional chair, the shaped back with a carved lower rail, standing on cabriole
Category
1860s European Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pennsylvania Balloon Back Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6, Pennsylvania Balloon Back Chairs
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Balloon Back Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely solid mahogany balloon back chair on cabriole legs.
Category
19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Balloon Back Chairs.
Located in Roswell, GA
Fine quality PAIR of Victorian Balloon Back mahogany chairs with light beige velvet upholstery.
Category
19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
Pair of Victorian walnut occasional chairs, having a balloon back with carved lower rail
Category
1860s European Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
$511 / set
Leather Balloon Back Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fully upholstered congac leather over wooden frame with tufted buttons on inside back and arms resting upon hand lathed legs on casters.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
Pair of Victorian mahogany occasional chairs, the shaped backs with a carved lower rail, standing
Category
1860s European Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Rosewood Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A pair of Victorian balloon back rosewood chairs.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Balloon Chair
Antique Balloon Back Chair, Hall Chair, Carved Walnut Chair, Scotland, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back chair, hall chair, carved walnut chair, needlepoint, Scotland, 1870, antique
Category
1870s Scottish Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Chair, Mahogany Upholstered Parlor Chair, Balloon Back, B2171
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian chair, mahogany upholstered Parlor chair, Balloon back, Scotland 1890, B2171
Category
1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Upholstered Chair, Scotland 1880, B2396
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian balloon back chair, rosewood, upholstered chair, Scotland 1880, B2396
Scotland
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Bedroom Chair, Scotland 1880, B2396A
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique victorian balloon back chair, Walnut bedroom chair, Scotland 1880, B2396A
Scotland 1880
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Queen Anne Balloon Seat Wing Chair
Located in Litchfield, CT
shaped sides or "wings" terminating into outward scrolled arms with a balloon-shaped seat frame supported
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Balloon Chair
Four Antique Balloon Back Walnut Chairs, Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, B2472
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back Walnut chairs, dining chairs, set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2472
Scotland, 1880
Category
1880s Scottish Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Nursing Chair Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Victorian walnut balloon back nursing chair with stuff over ‘Pink’ upholstered seat
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Victorian Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Raalte, NL
Two lovely designed Victorian mahogany balloon back chairs from the second half of the 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Quality Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
Quality set of six Victorian mahogany balloon back chairs, the circular backs have beautifully
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Balloon Back English Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair balloon back English mahogany side chairs upholstered seats in Bennison.
Category
19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Set of 4 Decorated Balloon-Back Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of four Pennsylvania balloon-back chairs.
The chairs have their original paint decoration
Category
19th Century American Antique Balloon Chair
Antique Dining Chairs Balloon Back Victorian Mahogany, Set of Ten
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A gorgeous set of ten antique mahogany balloon back dining chairs dating from the 19th century
Category
19th Century Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Set of 6 Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs
This set of 6 Victorian mahogany balloon
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Queen Anne Balloon Seat Side Chairs
Located in Litchfield, CT
Massachusetts, ca. 1750.
Having a yoked-back crest above vasiform splats with balloon-shaped seat
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Balloon Back Chairs Antique Mahogany Chairs Six Mahogany Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland, 1870
Solid mahogany with original finish
Recently reupholstered
Oval back has a carved upper and lower rail
Lovely shaped seat
Standing on cabriole shaped legs with ca...
Category
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Pair of Chairs, Carved Walnut, Balloon Back, Scotland 1880, B2704
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique pair of chairs, carved walnut, balloon back, Scotland 1880, B2704
Scotland 1880
Solid
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Antique Balloon Back Walnut Chairs, Set of Four, Scotland 1890, B1690
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back Walnut chairs, set of four, Scotland 1890, B1690
Scotland, 1890
Original
Category
1890s Scottish Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Six Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
Quality set of six Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, with a lovely reeded balloon back
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chairs, Rosewood, Set of 2, Scotland 1870, B2482
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Balloon back chairs, rosewood, set of 2, Scotland 1870, B2482
Scotland 1870
Category
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Victorian balloon back side chair, unbranded. Walnut with decorative floral carving to
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Birch, Set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2475
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back dining chairs, birch, set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2475.
Scotland, 1880
Solid
Category
1880s Scottish Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Birch
Antique Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Walnut, Set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2500
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back dining chairs, walnut, Set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2500
Scotland 1880
Solid
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Quality Set of Six Victorian circa 1870 Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality set of six Victorian, circa 1870 mahogany balloon back dining chairs.
Solid, no
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Balloon Seat Side Chairs, New York c.1820
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of paint decorated fancy balloon seat side chairs, New York, 1820. Tiger maple frames
Category
19th Century American Sheraton Antique Balloon Chair
French Balloon Back Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Located in New York, NY
French Balloon Back Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Blue Mohair Upholstery
Category
19th Century Louis XIV Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mohair
Set of Six Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A set of six Victorian balloon back dining chairs on turned legs,
circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Balloon Chair
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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.
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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 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 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 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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