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Collection of Four 18thc
19thc Extended Arm Windsor Chairs -4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as a collection of four together.All in very good as found condition. These balloon back chairs are
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,916 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
features rich, radiant mahogany frames with hand-caned oval balloon backs and seats. The chair aprons are
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$11,273 / set
A Pair of English Regency-Style Decorated Side Chairs, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the lattice backs, giving a lightness to the design. Each balloon form cane seat adds to the appeal
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
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
Antique Mid-19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$2,563 Sale Price
20% Off
A Pair of George II Period Mahogany Hall Chairs with Concave, Painted Backs
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
monogram, possibly a "J" or "T." Inspired by the Italian sgabello form. The balloon-shaped seats have a
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik for Stokke editions, Norway, 1980s
By Stokke, Peter Opsvik
Located in TOURS, FR
structure supporting round seats and a backrest, composed of a balloon-style cushion in the lower part and a
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Globe Lounge Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke editions, Norway, 1980s
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke
Located in TOURS, FR
has a four-legged structure supporting a round seat and a backrest, composed of a balloon-style
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs in Black Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
palette. Painted in a rich matte black, the chairs feature gracefully contoured balloon backs, carved with
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mongolfiere Chairs by Trouvaille of Boston
By Trouvailles Furniture Inc.
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Balloon chairs by Trouvaille of Boston in original cream painted finish.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Set of 10 Queen Anne–Style Mahogany Dining Chairs by Councill, C. 1985.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
splats, balloon slip seats, and cabriole front legs, each adorned with complementary shell carvings at
Category
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Set of Six Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
quality carved walnut balloon back, upholstered serpentine shaped seats in a quality fabric standing on
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
classic Louis XVI style horseshoe (Fer á Cheval) or balloon (Montgolfier) back design on the splat. The
Category
20th Century Indonesian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight McGuire Gilt Rattan Caned Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
finish. The chairs have a round cameo or balloon back with a caned back and seat. The seat is fitted with
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
A Fine Suite of 12 Mahogany Dining Chairs by Gillows, c.1825
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
serpentine shape, these fine chairs anticipate the later balloon back models that dominated the Victorian
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
balloon back with a carved splat to the centre, serpentine shaped seats upholstered in a quality fabric
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Luftballon Blue Sofa
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Milan, IT
design, is characterized by soft lines and sinuous curves, inspired by the contours of a balloon, as its
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood
$12,030 / item
Luftballon Blue Lounge Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Milan, IT
design, is characterized by soft lines and sinuous curves, inspired by the contours of a balloon, as its
Category
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
$8,300 / item
Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM), 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
Strathmore Avenue in West Los Angeles. The first plywood pieces got their shape from balloons, which Charles
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs, Mid-19th Century
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
, sculptural lines that define the later Biedermeier period. Each features a graceful balloon back with a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of Four Bamboo Rattan Peacock Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
taste. The chairs feature a balloon shaped back with an open lattice fretwork design. The flat arms are
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Brown Suede, Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful set of 4 Biedermeier balloon chairs from Franconia, Germany around 1825.
Walnut veneered
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Suede, Beech, Oak, Walnut
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six English Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
rigidity of the wood with sensual carvings that form the balloon-back and swelled shoulders, finished in
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Straw
$3,400 / set
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Rosewood Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
balloon back with a shaped carved splat to the centre, newly reupholstered serpentine shape seats in a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Other
Suede Folding Ballon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea
By Hans Olsen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Beautiful foldable balloon seat in leather attributed to the Danish designer Hans Olsen.
The chair
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
frame. The chairs have a classic balloon back and a generous seat decorated with carved rosettes on the
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Six French Burlwood Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
showcased on the front surfaces. The frames have a classic balloon back shape with a round seat. The back
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
$9,000 / set
Louis XVI Style Beechwood Dining Chairs Set of Eight
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fabulous Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs. Chairs feature timeless balloon backs, rich
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
taste. The highly detailed frames feature a round balloon back decorated with a carved faux rope border
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Swivel armchair Montgolfiére with Honey plain fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Inspired by the majestic hot air balloons, the Montgolfière Swivel Armchair is a true work of art
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Ash
Swivel armchair Montgolfiére with Nude plain weave handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Inspired by the majestic hot air balloons, the Montgolfière Swivel Armchair is a true work of art
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Ash
Swivel armchair Montgolfiére with Denim plain fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Inspired by the majestic hot air balloons, the Montgolfière Swivel Armchair is a true work of art
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Ash
A Pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to be in the form of a hot air balloon, over a rounded seat supported by an apron with rosettes and
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs with Brown Mohair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
chairs feature carved beech frames with a natural finish. The frames have round cameo or balloon backs
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs by Casa Stradivari
By Casa Stradivari
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive set of six balloon back dining chairs made by Casa Stradivari of New York. The chairs
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$3,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A quality set of 6 French Louis XVI style dining chairs, C 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
upholstered chair with a straight, rectangular back, over a balloon seat and apron with six rosette carvings
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Louis XV style porter chair. Balloon canopy silhouette with double cane paneling
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Suede, Cane
$1,200 Sale Price
50% Off
Superb Quality Set Of Six Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
balloon back with carved scrolls, newly reupholstered serpentine shaped seats in a quality fabric
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Pair Of Chinese Export Padouk Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
, drop in balloon seat. Raised on cabriole legs with turned stretchers and ending on paw feet.
Category
Antique 1780s Indian Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Padouk
$8,500 / set
Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Papier Mache Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-mâché form. Its graceful balloon-back silhouette and delicate woven cane seat speak to Victorian-era
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane
Set of six antique Victorian quality carved mahogany dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
balloon shaped backs, newly reupholstered seats in a quality fabric, standing on shaped carved mahogany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
taste. The oval balloon back or cameo frames feature an opulent silver cloud or oyster lacquer finish
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Synchronicity GardenThree-Seater Sofa by Lara Bohinc, Pink, Cork , Outdoor
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
curves balloon, as if wanting to float away from the ground. There are two pink sofas forming a circle
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Cork
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
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$821 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Design Style Dining Chair set Model Fer à Cheval, France 1940
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Balloon Model Fer à Cheval. Ivory lacquered / stained wood constructed chairs with cane webbing seats
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
$1,765 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
chairs feature beautifully carved frames with an oval cameo or balloon-shaped backs having a floral spray
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Regency White Cane Back Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs on Casters - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
chairs. Each chair boasts a beautiful ballooned cane backrest and convenient casters, combining style and
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 Victorian Upholstered Dining Chairs A superb quality set of chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
shaped balloon back top rail, turned legs and they have new upholstery, the chairs have been covered with
Category
Antique 1840s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Fireside Arm Chair Fauteuil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
balloon back, and fluted column-form legs. Circa Early to Mid 1900s Measurements: 36.5" H x 24.5" W x 25
Category
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Curved Sofa Montgolfiére grey Bouclé handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Inspired by the majestic hot air balloons, the Montgolfière curved sofa is a true work of art
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Ash
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs by Erik Öhrmark
By Erik Öhrmark
Located in Huntington, NY
) armchairs from Stockholm featuring balloon-shaped back with five vertical and interconnected slats. In the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Outstanding Quality Set of 6 Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
quality carved walnut balloon back with carved walnut scroll shaped supports, newly reupholstered seats in
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Suite Of 6 Louis XVI Style Chairs In Lacquered Wood After A Model By Jacob
Located in BARSAC, FR
Set of 6 Louis XVI style chairs in cream lacquered wood after a model by Jacob with hot air balloon
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Balloon Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of balloon chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique balloon chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. We have 862 antique and vintage balloon chairs in-stock, while there are 32 modern editions to choose from as well. Balloon chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Balloon chairs made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large balloon chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller balloon chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 6.4 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made balloon chairs over the years, but those made by Hans Olsen, Lusch
Co and Maison Jansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Balloon Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,499, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $135,000 highest priced.
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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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 Balloon Chairs
- 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.
- 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 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.
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