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American Renaissance Walnut Balloon Back Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th Century
American Renaissance walnut balloon back arm chair w/ chinoiseries fabric on
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Set Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we Have a Quality Set of 8 Early Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs Made From
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Painted Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style balloon back painted armchair, or, a fauteuil a la reine "Montgolfier" 19th c
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Vintage Regency Marquetry Balloon Back Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage pair of Regency Balloon back dining chairs. Beautiful hand carved swags with chic inlay
Category
Early 20th Century North American Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four Walnut Balloon Back Salon Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of four walnut balloon back dining chairs, each chair with an openwork ring back interlaced
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Parlor Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Antique 1800's Victorian Balloon Back Parlor Carved Walnut Armchair
Approximate Measurements in Inches
47
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Floral Needlepoint Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian mahogany chair featuring balloon back and needlepoint seat. Measure: 35".
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Mahogany, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Seats Which Have Recently Been Reupholstered.
Having Typical Balloon Backs with a Carved Centre Rail
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Antique Mahogany Carved Balloon Back Upholstered Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian Antique mahogany carved balloon back upholstered seat chair in good condition. Lemon
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Balloon Back Floral Needlepoint Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century balloon back chair. Made of mahogany featuring serpentine form with balloon
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 35 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chairs. Listing features
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Antique Floral Carved Walnut Lady’s Balloon-Back Boudoir Chair 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Floral Carved Walnut Lady’s Balloon-Back Boudoir Chair with Upholstered Seat and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Antique Balloon Back 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Victorian arm chairs with distinctive balloon backs
Circa 1880 on this classic
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Victorian Burgundy Floral Needlepoint Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Burgundy Floral Needlepoint Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chair. Circa 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 36 in W 18 in D 22 in
18Thc Balloon Back Windsor Chairs From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Original aged surface New England balloon back Windsor chairs in fantastic condition.These
Category
Antique 18th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Six Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Bleached Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Whitewash
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Six Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Bleached Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Whitewash, Red Fabric
Set
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
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
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
1970's Lucite Balloon Back Chair with Grey Leather Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
1970's Lucite balloon back chair with gray leather upholstery. The chair is in good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Oversized Balloon Back Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Italian giltwood oversized balloon back armchairs. These chairs have been
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Balloon Back Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful set of 4 vintage bohemian bamboo rattan arm chairs. Each feature a balloon back with
Category
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chairs, Set of 7
Located in Lake Worth, FL
circa 1900 victorian balloon back chairs
Approximate measurements in inches
34" high at back
17" wide
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Baker McMillen French Louis XVI Neoclassical Ribbon Fauteuil Balloon Back Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture Mcmillen collection fauteuil balloon back armchair featuring Louis XVI
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38 in W 28 in D 24 in
French Louis XVI Style Gilded Balloon-Back Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilded Balloon-Back Dining Chairs
Newly Upholstered - Set of 4
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Antique Set of Six Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique set of six Victorian balloon back mahogany dining chairs having attractive
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
H 34.45 in W 17.72 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique William IV walnut balloon back chairs, England, circa 1835.
Presented in good
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
2 Vintage Oversized Brunschwig Fils French Fauteuil Balloon Back Club Arm Chairs
By Brunschwig & Fils
Located in Dayton, OH
balloon back and flared and tapered legs.
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 34 in W 31 in D 34 in
Set of Four Balloon-Back Napoleon III Dining Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful set of four balloon backed antique French dining chairs dating from the Napoleon III
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Circa 1900s English Oak Balloon Back Dining or Side Chair Newly Reupholstered
Located in London, GB
Circa 1900s oak balloon back side or dining chair which is characterised by its distinctive balloon
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
6 Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Back Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
6 Mid 20th century Louis XV style balloon back dining chairs. Made from hardwood with cane back
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Victorian English Walnut Pair of Chairs With Balloon Back
Located in Prato, Tuscany
elegant and harmonious "ballon back" back. The "balloon back" chairs were mainly made in the Victorian era
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Period Antique American LateVictorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Sofa Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Antique American Late Victorian Balloon Back Bench Sofa With Classical Victorian Hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Silk, Walnut
H 32 in W 60 in D 24 in
4 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs Needlepoint Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
mahogany with a carved balloon back and floral needelpoint. Each of the chairs has a serpentine front
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
H 35 in W 20 in D 25 in
2 Drexel Heritage French Louis XVI Fauteuil Balloon Back Neoclassical Arm Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
features an ebonized frame with balloon back ribbon accent, scenic cameo ocean landscape / seascape
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 40 in W 28.5 in D 27.5 in
Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality traditional form solid mahogany Victorian balloon back chair with "slip in" seat
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality traditional form solid mahogany Victorian balloon back chair with "slip in" seat
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of antique Victorian balloon back side chairs, unbranded. Walnut with decorative floral
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 36 in W 17.75 in D 23 in
French Louis XVI Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Zebra Print Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI hot air balloon back Montgolfier zebra print fauteuil armchair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in W 24 in D 23 in
Louis XVI French Style Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Dining Chair Set of 6
By Montgolfier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Vintage Louis XVI French style hot air balloon back "Montgolfier" dining chairs. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 38.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Outstanding Set of 6 Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding set of six 19th Century Victorian antique mahogany balloon back dining chairs having
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
H 35.04 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Balloon Back Fauteuil Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI style gold leaf balloon back fauteuil armchairs, a pair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fine Set 8 Maison Jansen Distressed Paint Decorated Balloon Back Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb set of 8 signed Maison Jansen balloon back style Directoire dining chairs. The
Category
Vintage 1920s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 36 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
Set of Six Maison Jansen Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six stylish balloon back dining chairs with fluted styles separated by graduated spheres
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.85 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Set of 8 Magnificent Maison Jansen Attributed Balloon Back Painted Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 8 French-made Maison Jansen dining chairs in the balloon back style. The
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 38 in W 23 in D 22 in
Set of 4 Balloon Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four balloon, caned back chairs. The frames of the chairs are carved wood with vinyl
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Carved and Gilded Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Paramount Furniture Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are wonderful! It is a set of six French Louis XVI style carved and gilded balloon back
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38 in W 22.75 in D 24 in
Vintage Set 14 Victorian Revival Balloon Back Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of fourteen balloon back dining chairs, dating from
Category
Vintage 1980s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
2 Vintage George III French Hepplewhite Style Balloon Back Open Arm Chairs Green
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
An elegant pair of English George III style open arm chair, circa 1960s. Features a balloon back
Category
Vintage 1960s Hepplewhite Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 25 in
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Walnut Balloon Back
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Cabriole legs.
Having a Stuff Over Seat (extra comfort).
circa 1860
The backs of the Chairs
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany Balloon Back
Located in Potters Bar, GB
back Legs.
The Chairs Feature Recently Re Upholstered Lift Out Seats.
Having a Shaped Back, Shaped
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
back legs.
The chairs feature stuff over seats (extra comfort)
Each chair having a shaped back with a
Category
Antique 1860s Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set 10 Balloon Back Chairs Victorian Dining
Located in Potters Bar, GB
ring turned and fluted front legs the back legs being of a swept form.
circa 1920.
The backs of the
Category
Vintage 1920s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Windsor Chair with Balloon Back
By Simonds Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Windsor chair is in fine condition and has a black original stain finish. There is a label on the bottom of the seat. It is from Suracuse, New York and made by Edmo...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen are made of the highest quality! If you look
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
English Victorian Balloon Back Satinwood and Needlepoint Armchair
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian carved satinwood high balloon shaped back arm chair with needlepoint upholstery.
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Satinwood, Tapestry
Queen Anne Balloon Back Side Chair, c. 1730-1750
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an extremely handsome Queen Anne Burl Walnut side chair. The chair features a finely carved shell to the crest rail, beautiful burl walnut veneer, carved knees and claw and b...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Coastal Island Style Hollywood Regency Balloon Back Rattan Dining Chairs Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Coastal Island Style or Hollywood Regency balloon back rattan dining chairs set of
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
H 45 in W 28 in D 26 in
Antique Rosewood Crown / Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ely, GB
superb quality and have beautiful form, with curvaceous backs & cabriole legs.
The solid rosewood
Category
Antique 1840s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These
Category
Antique 1790s American Country Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Balloon Back For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal balloon back for your home. A balloon back — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a balloon back, we have 154 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a balloon back — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A balloon back, designed in the Victorian, Louis XVI or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one balloon back that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Baker Furniture Company and Grosfeld House produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Balloon Back?
Prices for a balloon back can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $225 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,121.
Questions About Balloon Back
- 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.
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