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Set of Six Mid-Victorian Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An attractive set of six mid-Victorian balloon back chairs. Finely carved and pierced splats. On
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
$2,603 / set
Set of Five Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
A beautiful set of five walnut open back dining chairs. Seats are newly reupholstered. Three seats
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Balloon-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A set of six Victorian Mahogany balloon-back dining chairs with fluted front legs and overstuffed
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Balloon Chair
Set of Four Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
Set of four quality Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, with a lovely shaped back carved
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
4 English Dining Chairs Mahogany Balloon Spoon Back Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A fine quality set of four 19th century Swedish spoon back dining chairs.
Constructed from solid
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six French Painted Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Fairhope, AL
An exceptional set of six carved wood chairs painted with blue and dark grey undertones and having
Category
19th Century French Antique Balloon Chair
Set of 6 Scottish Mahogany Victorian Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
These chairs are beautiful and are structurally sound as they have been reglued. Rose colored
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Balloon Chair
Attractive Set of Eight Late 19th Century Balloon Backed Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An attractive and sturdy set of eight mahogany balloon backed dining chairs. The upholstery is
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Rosewood
Antique 4 Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1880, 1755
Located in Vancouver, BC
Four antique Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs
Scotland 1880
Solid walnut
Original
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1164
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair Of Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1164
Solid Walnut
Original
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
4 Antique Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Scotland 1870, B2161
Located in Vancouver, BC
4 antique Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs, Scotland 1870, B2161
Scotland, 1870
Category
1870s Scottish Meiji Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Quality Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality set of six Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1890.
Heavy with
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1890s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Ivory Upholstery, circa 1860
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of six Victorian balloon back dining chairs.
New ivory upholstery.
Seat height is 20".
Category
1860s American High Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1870, H1192
Located in Vancouver, BC
Set of 6 Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1870, H1192
Scotland 1870
Solid
Category
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Set of Four Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1870
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique set of four Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs, circa 1870.
No loose joints
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Antique Set of Four William IV Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1835
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique fine quality set of four William IV mahogany balloon back dining chairs. Quality leather
Category
1830s British William IV Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Bedroom Chairs, Scotland 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut chairs, pair of Victorian bedroom chairs or balloon back chairs, antique furniture
Category
1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Rosewood Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
A lovely solid rosewood balloon back chair with floral needlepoint upholstery.
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Set of 12 French painted Louis XVI style dining chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 French painted Louis XVI style dining chairs with balloon back and upholstered seats
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Balloon Chair
Victorian Walnut Ballon Back Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely carved walnut balloon back chair with mauve upholstery with cabriole legs and heavily carved
Category
19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Turn of the Century Beaudoir Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Turn of the Century ballooned back slipper chair.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Balloon Chair
19th Century Set of Four Italian Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four 19th century Italian Provincial balloon back side chairs in damask stripe with gimp
Category
19th Century Italian Country Antique Balloon Chair
Set of Four (4) Petite Victorian Occasional Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Cute set of four (4) Scottish Victorian balloon back chairs with original finish and needlepoint
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Set of Four Oval Back Side Chairs, English, circa 1840
Located in Houston, TX
Group of four English balloon back mahogany side chairs with subtle floral inlay of exotic woods on
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
Set of six Victorian balloon back dining chairs with reupholstered seats in linen.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Balloon Chair
$1,644 / set
American Early 19th Century Sheraton Pair of Painted Arrowback Side Chairs
Located in Wells, ME
American Sheraton period green painted and gold stenciled pair of fancy side chairs. The balloon
Category
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
Set of Eight Victorian Oak Dining-Chairs
Located in Cambridge, GB
Set of eight Victorian oak balloon-back dining-chairs of good quality with a lovely patination; the
Category
19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Oak
Set of Six English Black Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant set of six mid-19th century. English black lacquer and gilt decorated balloon-back
Category
19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Lacquer, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
$4,800 / set
19th century set of six walnut dining chairs
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine set of six Victorian balloon back walnut dining chairs .circa 1860 .
The chairs are in very
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
$2,048 / set
Victorian Balloon Back Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking victorian chair in leopard fabric.
Category
19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Walnut Victorian Cabriole Leg Antique Dining Chairs
Located in Darwen, GB
A good set of six walnut Victorian Period cabriole leg antique dining chairs. The "balloon" shaped
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Victorian Walnut Ballooon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1870
Located in Salisbury, GB
A set of 6 Victorian walnut balloon-back dining chairs standing on cabriole legs,
circa 1870.
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
19th c. Victorian Balloon Back Skull Chair
By Anthony Baratta
Located in New York City, NY
19th c. Victorian balloon back scull chair custom designed by Anthony Baratta. Upholstered in pink
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
French Balloon Back Chair x Voutsa Lips on Red
By Voutsa
Located in New York, NY
French Balloon Back Chair x Voutsa Lips on Red
Category
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Silk, Wood
Elegant Pair of French Balloon Back 19thC Bergeres
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely unusual form and condition. Balloon high backs bergeres/club chairs, generous size. If
Category
19th Century French Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Mohair, Wood
PAIR OF AMERICAN VICTORIAN EBONIZED WALNUT OPEN -ARM CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with balloon-back molded chair frame, down-swept arms, and front
cabriole legs; now
Category
19th Century American Antique Balloon Chair
Circular Victorian Walnut Centre Table and Four Matched Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
.
Set of four mahogany Victorian balloon back chairs.
Measures: Width 48 cm 19 in
Depth 44 cm 17 1/4
Category
19th Century Antique Balloon Chair
Circa 1888 Antique Swedish Writing Desk in Birch with Matching Ballon Back Chair
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Unionville, TN
An exquisite 19th-century Swedish writing desk and matching balloon back chair, dated 1888, in the
Category
1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Birch
American Sheraton Period Pair of Painted Armchairs Rush Seated Bamboo Turned
Located in Wells, ME
original ballooned rush seats, bamboo turnings, double box stretchers, turned and bowed arms. The chairs
Category
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Rush, Hardwood
Four Antique Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England
Located in Port Chester, NY
Beautiful walnut warm patina. The chairs are bridge size and very comfortable. Carving is elegant
Category
19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Victorian Chairs, Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1880, B2017
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian chairs, walnut balloon back occasional chairs, antique furniture, Scotland 1880
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French pierced balloon back side chairs with newly reupholstered round seats in a soft
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French pierced balloon back side chairs with newly reupholstered round seats in a soft
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Wood
Antique Dining Chairs, Balloon Back Chairs, Walnut, Victorian, 1880, B1541
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique dining chairs, 4 balloon back chairs, walnut, Victorian, Scotland 1880, Antique Furniture
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Antique Dining Chairs, 6 Balloon Back Chairs, Walnut, Victorian, 1880, B1573
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique dining chairs, 6 balloon back chairs, walnut, Victorian, Scotland, 1880, antique furniture
Category
1880s Scottish Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Occasional Chairs, Scotland, 1880, B1937
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of Victorian walnut balloon back occasional chairs, Scotland, 1880
Scotland, 1880
Solid
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Antique Dining Chairs, Victorian, Balloon Back, Walnut, Set of Six, 1860, B830
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Dining Chairs, Victorian, Balloon Back, Walnut, Set of Six, Scotland 1860, B830
Scotland
Category
1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Set of Walnut Cabriole Leg Dining Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
An elegant set of six Victorian walnut dining chairs, the balloon back having a nice carved centre
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Victorian Carved Mahogany and Leather Chairs
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
workshops in the day.
Each chair with the balloon back with superb shell carving to the top corners, these
Category
1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Balloon Chair
French Balloon Back Chair x Voutsa Octopussi on Powder Blue
By Voutsa
Located in New York, NY
French Balloon Back Chair x Voutsa Octopussi on Powder Blue
Category
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Silk, Wood
French Balloon Back Chair x Voutsa Koi on Tiffany Blue
By Voutsa
Located in New York, NY
French Balloon Back Chair x Voutsa Koi on Tiffany Blue
Category
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair
Materials
Silk, Wood
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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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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 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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