A Victorian dining or drawing room chair, the quintessential symbol of the Victorian era. The back upright is waisted just above the seat, widening to a rounded curve at the top rail, forming a balloon shape. The chairs were popular from the 1830s until the end of the 19th century. British balloon back chairs were usually made from mahogany or walnut, while the Australian version was made in cedar or sometimes Huon pine. They were made in a multitude of variations, as anyone who has tried to find a matching chair to a set, can attest.

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Pair of antique balloon back chairs (2)

Antique Balloon Back Chair Pair

Pair of antique balloon back chairs (2)

A mahogany upholstered balloon back chair

Mahogany Balloon Back Chair with Upholstery

A mahogany upholstered balloon back chair

A single balloon back chair with cabriolle legs

Balloon Back Chair with Cabriolle Legs

A single balloon back chair with cabriolle legs

An antique English mahogany balloon back dining chair with…

An antique English mahogany balloon back dining chair with tapestry upholstery, and footstool, circa 1875, the chair 88 cm high

A pair of antique Australian cedar balloon back dining chairs,…

Antique Australian Cedar Dining Chairs (19th Century)

A pair of antique Australian cedar balloon back dining chairs, 19th century,

An antique ebonized balloon back chair with mother of pearl…

Antique Ebonized Mother of Pearl Chair (1845)

An antique ebonized balloon back chair with mother of pearl inlay, circa 1845, 85 cm high

Pair of cedar balloon back chairs

Cedar Balloon Back Chair Pair

Pair of cedar balloon back chairs

Vintage balloon back chair with cane seat

Vintage Cane Seat Balloon Chair

Vintage balloon back chair with cane seat

Two Victorian mahogany balloon back chairs, late 19th century,…

Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs

Two Victorian mahogany balloon back chairs, late 19th century, the balloon back chairs with carved back rail over sprung upholstered seats, one serpentine fronted with cabriole legs, one plain fronted on turned front supports, with matching upholstery.…

Pair of Victorian balloon back dining chairs, with curved,…

Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs (Pair)

Pair of Victorian balloon back dining chairs, with curved, carved and pierced backs, above an over covered shaped seat, raised on cabriole legs (2)