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Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880

Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
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. It has the round, or balloon shaped back; cabriole front legs with splayed rear legs; and a small crest to the bottom of the back lower rail.
It has been re-upholstered in gold fabric; the surface of the chair is in very good condition with all original finish and a lovely mellow patina to the mahogany..

Dimensions: 33 1/4": high x 21" deep x 21" wide

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood,Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Incollect Reference #:	723497

Dimensions

W.	18 in;	H.	33.25 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	45.72 cm;	H.	84.46 cm;	D.	53.34 cm;

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