{"product_id":"antique-victorian-mahogany-balloon-back-chair-carved-dining-bedroom-chair-87cm","title":"Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Chair - Carved Dining Bedroom Chair 87cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis is a charming and characterful Victorian chair crafted from solid mahogany with a rich, warm finish. The iconic \"balloon\" shaped backrest is supported by an ornate hand-carved central splat featuring scrolled leaf motifs. The chair is further elevated by its robust and shapely turned front legs and simple splayed back legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe seat is upholstered in a dark, textured material (likely an early faux-leather or heavily patinated hide). With its classic proportions and historic detail, this chair serves perfectly as a decorative bedroom chair, a desk chair, or a standalone accent piece. It is a genuine 19th-century item with a great \"lived-in\" antique aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe chair is in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eauthentic antique condition\u003c\/b\u003e with significant signs of age and historic wear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Frame:\u003c\/b\u003e There are visible \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003ehistoric repairs and joints\u003c\/b\u003e visible on the curved backrest (see detail photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface:\u003c\/b\u003e The mahogany finish shows a deep patina with various scuffs, scratches, and minor finish loss throughout, consistent with 150+ years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUpholstery:\u003c\/b\u003e The seat covering is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eheavily distressed\u003c\/b\u003e, showing significant surface cracking, peeling, and a small tear at the front corner. It would be an excellent candidate for reupholstery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuild:\u003c\/b\u003e The frame is structurally complete, though typical for its age, there may be very minor historic movement in the joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 87 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeat Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 44 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 47 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/b\u003e 47 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Furniture Recycling Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57453005111679,"sku":"604\/1041","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1072\/6024\/files\/IMG_2704-Photoroom3.jpg?v=1777815396","url":"https:\/\/www.furniturerecyclingshop.co.uk\/products\/antique-victorian-mahogany-balloon-back-chair-carved-dining-bedroom-chair-87cm","provider":"Furniture Recycling Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}