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When were balloon back chairs made?
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Balloon 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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Balloon Back Chairs, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Eastlake period, American made, balloon back chairs. Petite frames are made of cherrywood, with balloon shaped backs pierced at the crest rails carved with berries and foli...
Category
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Cherry
$795 / set
Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good set of four painted Louis XVI style balloon back chairs. Originally caned, then upholstered.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lucite Balloon Back Chair with Gray Leather Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
1970's Lucite balloon back chair with gray leather upholstery. The chair is in good condition overall.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Typical English Balloon Back Chair used for the parlor, a lady's desk, or in the boudoire at a dressing table in mid-Victorian England.
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Set of six Antique English 19th century mahogany balloon back chairs, circa 1860
A good example of 19th century design.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,417 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chairs Dating from the 19th Century (circa 1860–1
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique Victorian balloon back chairs dating from the 19th century (circa 1860–1880).
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
