Campaign Furniture
CAMPAIGN STYLE
Sometimes called “knock-down” furniture, campaign furniture was designed to be folded, collapsed, taken apart and packed flat to load onto a ship or a camel’s back. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style with sturdy and elegant pieces. Even in a tent thousands of miles from London, a four-poster bed, dining table and seating could simulate the comforts of home.
Antique and vintage campaign-style furniture was also initially designed as propaganda. The mahogany and teak structures were part of a purposeful demonstration of power in these campaigns, with the colonizing military officers imposing their culture and view of what they considered “civilized” on a given land and its peoples. Designers and manufacturers including Thomas Butler, Ross & Co. of Dublin, and Morgan & Sanders contributed to the rapid production of this furniture as the British Empire expanded through Africa, Asia and Australia.
Campaign furniture was utilitarian as well as refined, fitted with recessed brass handles and brass angles on stackable chests and other case pieces to protect vulnerable corners. The Wellington chest was one of the most famous pieces to come out of this style, named for the Duke of Wellington, who slept in his campaign bed long after his battles were over.
The flexibility of campaign-style furniture would influence 20th-century Scandinavian modernists such as Kaare Klint, Mogens Koch and Arne Norell. For his 1930s Safari chair, Klint drew on the simple Roorkhee chair, named for a town in northern India. The lightweight and adaptable campaign-style seat was created in the late 19th century and had no fixed joinery. The Roorkhee’s influence can also be seen in the Wassily chair, a pared-down work of tubular metal and durable canvas conceived by legendary Bauhaus instructor Marcel Breuer.
Now, 21st-century designers like Jomo Tariku and Dokter and Misses are creating pieces that recognize the contributions of African artisans to campaign furniture in order to reframe this style without overlooking its difficult past.
Find a collection of authentic antique and vintage campaign bedroom furniture, chairs, decorative objects and other pieces on 1stDibs.
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Style: Campaign
Zebra Hide Ottoman, Chocolate & Cream, Round, Contemporary, New Hides, USA Made
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Decorative zebra hide ottoman. Zebra hides are from South Africa and the ottoman is made in NJ. Measures: diameter is 36 inches and height is 12 inches. The mane of the zebra is very...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Furniture
Materials
Zebra Hide
Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew Wood
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique military campaign style chest of drawers in yew wood. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of superb quality and is a very useful siz...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lovelly Small Yew Wood Military Campaign Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely yew wood military four drawer bachelors chest , brass corners and brass handles , in good condition .
Don't hesitate to contact me if you hav...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 19th century sailor's chest in richly patinated teak, the top opening to reveal a candle till with lid which functions as a support for the open lid, over canted carcass, the co...
Category
1830s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Teak
5 Piece 1960s Yellow Colormates Campaign Set by Morris of California
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Rare yellow campaign set from Morris of California.
3 chest of drawers and 2 bookcase toppers.
Tall six drawer lingerie chest, or highboy.
One six drawer lowboy.
One two drawer small...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Formica, Wood
Stunning Extra Large Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table Hardwood
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large Harrods Kennedy mahogany and brass Military Campaign coffee table
A very good looking and well made military table...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Recessed Brasses, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English camphor wood five-drawer military campaign chest with the original recessed brasses, key hole escutcheons, brass corner mounts, and terminating on the original bracket feet, ...
Category
1820s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Campaign Style Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of Campaign office bookcases, each with four pigeonholes, eight shelf sections and one drawer with brass fittings. The original Victorian.
Di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Henredon Campaign Dresser with Six Drawers
By Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Handsome walnut and brass dresser with six drawers . This dresser was part of the Campaign Series made by Henredon .The front edges are capped in brass and the drawers have brass ins...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Zebra Ottoman / Coffee Table, Large Square, Two Zebra hides, Custom Made In USA
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Large zebra ottoman, measures: 42 inches by 42 inches and 14 inches high. Great as a coffee table or ottoman. Built in our NJ factory.
Made of beautiful zebra hides from South Africa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Furniture
Materials
Zebra Hide
Zebra Rug, South Africa, Wool Felt Backed with Leather Trim, New Hide, In Stock
Located in New York, NY
Decorative new zebra rug from South Africa. The hide is backed with a wool felt fabric and trimmed with leather all around.
This zebra hide is sold but we just got in a new one. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Furniture
Materials
Zebra Hide
Campaign Style Six Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style six drawer chest or filing cabinet. Fits A4 and letter hanging folders. With brass hardware, drawers on runners and raised on bun fee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
SUBLIME ViNTAGE BURR WALNUT MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRINKS CABINET HIDDEN IN SIDEBOARD
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Burr Walnut Military Campaign sideboard with drinks cabinet interna...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
ViNTAGE HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY SINGLE DRAWER MILITARY CAMPAIGN CONSOLE END TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military campaign console table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London.
Please not...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Leather and Silver Decorative Box
Located in Miami, FL
Designed exclusively by Urban Art, offered is a decorative box comprised of a black python exterior and embellished with sterling silver hardware and an Afghani silver and Lapis Lazu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Campaign Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage Modern Campaign-Style Chest of Drawers in Custom Red Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the unique blend of style and functionality with our extraordinary vintage modern chest of drawers, designed in the distinguished campaign style. This piece is in great co...
Category
1960s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
WW2 SILVER PLATED ROYAL CANADiAN ORDNANCE CORPS BADGE ON CIGARETTE CASE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely WW2 silver plated Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps
A very good looking well-made vintage piece, it...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Bleached Wood Campaign Dresser
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your décor with the timeless elegance of this Vintage Regency Bleached Wood Campaign Dresser. Marrying American style with Regency sophistication, this piece features sleek l...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED HARRODS LONDON MiLITARY CAMPAIGN SINGLE DRAWER SIDE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored and French Polished Harrods Kennedy large side tables with single drawe...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Globe Zodiac Bar Cart
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Italian dry bar from the 1960’s is perfect for adding a touch of classic European flair to your home. The globe is quite detailed with a paper decorated picturesque world ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Modern Campaign-Style Desk, Lacquered in Navy Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handsome polished steel and dark blue lacquered desk in the campaign style. Heavy polished steel base in good condition. Nice large top featuring a center drawer and two side drawers...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Steel
Hickory Chair Company Faux Bamboo Campaign Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Hickory Chair Furniture Company campaign style walnut regency faux bamboo armchair and ottoman. Upholstered in black faux leather that has aged perfectly with minimal signs of wear...
Category
1960s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s Vintage Modern Mahogany Campaign Chest with Brass Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the allure of our extraordinary vintage modern chest of drawers, crafted in the distinguished campaign style from the 1960s. This piece is in excellent condition, beautifull...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique yew wood military campaign secretaire chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is absolutely amazing, this is a very...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Decorative Ships Copper Port and Starboard Lights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Decorative Ships Copper Port and Starboard Lights
The lamps are flat sided with thick bowed and ridged glass fronts, one in Red and the other in Green
A great decorators ...
Category
1930s Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made pair of antique military campaign style side tables. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s.
The quality is outstanding, they hav...
Category
1950s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Campaign Style 20 Hook Wall Hanging Key Cupboard A glass fronted key cupboar
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Campaign Style 20 Hook Wall Hanging Key Cupboard
A glass fronted key cupboard lined in green base with 12 hooks, the cupboard can be wall hung
The cabinet is in good condition, ...
Category
1960s Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Walnut
VINTAGE HARRODS KENNEDY BROWN LEATHER ARITECTURAL WRiTING TABLE OR DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, architects writing table with large single t...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
STUNNING RALPH LAUREN MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS NiGHTSTAND
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Ralph Lauren Military Campaign Chest of Drawers.
A stunning Ralph Lauren military campaign chest of drawers nightstand is a unique and captivating piece of furniture that combines the elegance of traditional design with the rugged charm of a military-inspired aesthetic. It exudes a sense of adventure and sophistication, making it a captivating addition to any bedroom.
Crafted from high-quality materials, this nightstand showcases Ralph Lauren's commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. The chest features a distinctive campaign design, inspired by vintage military furniture...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique military campaign chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s.
It is...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Georgian Mahogany Campaign Style Butlers Folding Tray Table Dry Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century Georgian Mahogany Campaign Style Butlers Table. Features an oval removable tray with folding edges for carrying over a stand.
Dimensions:
35" x 48" x 38"h with gallery ...
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
LUXURY HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN HiGH SIDE END TABLE HARDWOOD
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nicely made Military campaign side table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London.
Ple...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
LOVELY HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN HIGH SiDE END TABLE HARDWOOD
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nicely made Military campaign coffee or cocktail table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrod...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Rattan and Wrought Iron Folding Chairs by Un Jardin...En Plus (4)
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French Rattan and Wrought Iron Folding Chairs by Un Jardin...En Plus (4)
Offered for sale is a set of four French rattan and wrought iron folding chairs with a heart decorat...
Category
20th Century French Campaign Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Lane Campaign Console Desk Brass Gallery Burl Walnut
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Lane Mid-Century Modern burl walnut serving or console table with brass gallery back
A truly stunning piece made by a great designer. The burled walnut has a stunning patina, the bra...
Category
20th Century North American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
VINTAGE YEW WOOD & GREEN LEATHER MiLITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE TABLE LEATHER SLIP TRAY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Bachelors chest with butlers serving tray and Military Campaign drawers.
Please note t...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Yew
PAIR OF VINTAGE MiLITARY CAMPAIGN TALLBOY CHESTS OF DRAWERS GREEN LEATHER TRAYS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Military Campaign tallboy chests of drawers which are brass mounted and come co...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker Banded Walnut Brass Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Baker Campaign style chest of two generously sized drawers with handsome banded walnut top & front. Original brass hardware enhances striking walnut grains. Nice multifunctional stor...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
VINTAGE HARDWOOD & GREEN LEATHER MiLITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE TABLE LEATHER SLIP TRAY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Bachelors chest with butlers serving tray and Military Campaign drawers.
Please note t...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF DISTRESSED MILITARY CAMPAIGN BURR YEW WOOD SIDE TABLES WiTH DRAWERS TRAY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew wood & brass mounted Military Campaign style side tables with drawers t...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF ViNTAGE DISTRESSED MILITARY CAMPAIGN BURR YEW WOOD SIDE TABLE DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew wood & brass mounted Military Campaign style side tables with drawers t...
Category
Late 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF LARGE ViNTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BURR YEW WOOD SIDE LAMP TABLE DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew wood & brass mounted Military Campaign style side tables which are much...
Category
Late 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hayat Bros. Leather Campaign Safari Chairs & Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered pair of mid-century modern black leather safari chairs and one matching ottoman. The chairs are labeled on the back M. Hayat & Bros. LTD. Pakistan. The leather has an aged ...
Category
20th Century Pakistani Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Campaign Chest of Drawers, circa 1860, a brass-bound teak chest made in two parts: the top section has a rectangular surface above a full drawer over two side-by-side dr...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army WW2 Regimental Arms
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army WW2 Regimental Arms
Beautifully stylized and masterfully carved wooden box of floral and fruit foliage bas-relief on the outside and Bri...
Category
19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ernest Hemingway style beautifully made desk or writing table with chinoiserie faux bamboo, burl wood inlay, finished back, and drawers (one opens for a keyboard) The desk features ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Burl
Vintage Rosewood Campaign Style Chest of Drawers or Dresser
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic Mid Century chest of eight drawers crafted in rosewood featuring bold dramatic grains, crossbanding, brass hardware, block feet and a perfect blend on traditional and modern des...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lane Campaign 6 Drawer Dresser
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid Century Lane Dresser with brass toned accents, original to the piece. Dovetailed Drawers makers mark inside. Walnut Toned wood with beautiful wood grain. Vintage Condition Consis...
Category
1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Victorian oak secretaire campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian oak secretaire campaign chest
This Victorian oak secretaire campaign chest was made circa 1870.
Once an officer was commissioned and ready to embark on a tour overseas, he...
Category
1870s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Oak
Drexel Accolade Collection II Campaign Style Wood End Tables w Glass Tops Insert
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Drexel Accolade II Collection Campaign style rectangular wood end tables with a single drawer, brass plated hardware, and beveled g...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made pair of antique military campaign style bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s.
The quality is outstanding, they are b...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest. Chest has two short drawers on top with three longer drawers underneath. Chest is made of two parts. Original brass hardware. Beautiful ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Modernist Campaign Chest for Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of console cabinets from Henredon's Artefacts Collection, designed in a campaign style. Crafted from oak with a subtly distressed finish, it showcases banded door fronts, a sl...
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lovelly Harrods Military Campaign Oak&Brass Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this Beautiful Antique Campaign style oak coffee table in excellent condition . It has a brass plaque on the top & military style corner fittings. This t...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s English Campaign Style Brass & Banded Mahogany Butler’s Tray Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an English campaign style banded mahogany butler tray top coffee table. The tray is not attached. Note the brass reinforced corners. It is a handsome timeless piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Military Campaign Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely yew wood military campaign style twin pedestal desk, rectangular top with inset leather , fitted with eleven drawers, brass brackets and rece...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Oak Folding Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Green stained oak chair with inset caned seat and back. Stamped PECK.
Category
Early 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Lovely Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing military campaign style coffee table with to long drawers , in good condition .
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Plea...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Campaign furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Campaign furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Campaign furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods, Henredon, and Drexel. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $2,458.
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