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Campaign Lounge Chairs

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
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...
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1960s American Vintage Campaign Lounge Chairs

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 ...
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20th Century Pakistani Campaign Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Triple Strand Rattan Sofa & Chair Orange Fabric Cushions Style Heywood Wakefield
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage triple strand rattan sofa and chair in the style of Heywood Wakefield with zippered orange nubby fabric and original foam filled cushions. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a couple of stains on the spring covers. It has been vacuumed, the frames have been cleaned and a coat of amber sealer. The fabric and cushions are in wonderful condition but there is a “crispy” sound to them. It is not the cushions but a backing on the fabric. Some may want to recover. Priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early 1900’s-1940’s...
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tanned Saddle Leather Side Chair Designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano, 1960
Located in Deland, FL
1960's original Colombian, tanned saddled leather & kiln dried teak and white walnut wood side chair designed by Beirmann Werner for the Arte Sano Company. A...
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1960s European Vintage Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1954 John Wisner for Ficks Reed Campaign Style Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated pair of 1954 John Wisner for Ficks reed rattan lounge chairs in Campaign Style. Come with removable white cushions. Arm res...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

J. Herbert McNair Colonial Campaign Chairs, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning early 20th century Anglo Indian Campaign Military folding armchairs in solid wood and brass with the original leatherette seat ...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Classic Italian Folding Campaign Chair in Black Leather, C. 1965
Located in Camden, ME
A classic Italian design, with an ebonized folding wood frame carved to appear as bamboo, cast brass caps, immaculate leather seat and back with brass nailhead trim, and newly re-done leather arm...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Palecek Campaign Style Leather and Chrome Lounge Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Palecek JM Parkhurst g...
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2010s Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Bespoke Charlotte Horstmann Rosewood and Brass Campaign Chairs, C. 1950s
By Charlotte Horstmann
Located in Peabody, MA
A bespoke pair of campaign chairs in rosewood and brass by the renowned Hong Kong antiques dealer Charlotte Horstmann, circa 1950s.
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1950s Hong Kong Vintage Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Style Leather Campaign Chair, Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A folding campaign chair in mixed metals with leather upholstery in the style of Maison Jansen, circa 1960s.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Victorian Folding Iron Campaign Lounge Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Victorian adjustable folding iron lounge chair is capable of several upright positions or in a flat position. The outdoor chair can also act as an armchair without the folding le...
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19th Century Canadian Antique Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Pair of Campaign Style Folding Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of Mid-Century mahogany folding chairs. The seats are soft, brown leather sling style with the backs being adjustable to four posi...
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Chic 1960s Brushed Steel, Bronze and Leather Campaign Chair by Otto Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality and check 1960s brushed steel, bronze and leather Campaign chair by Otto Parzinger for Maison Jansen; a modern interpretation of the neoclassical folding Campaign chai...
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1960s French Vintage Campaign Lounge Chairs

Pair of Baker Campaign Style Caned Chairs w/ Faux Bamboo Design
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Baker Lounge chairs. Labeled on the bottom. Chairs are a campaign style with a faux bamboo look. 38" H x 24.5" W x 29" D x 21" Seat Height. Overall very good condition with ...
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Late 20th Century Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Oversized Lounge Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR - Set of 2
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1970s Vintage Campaign Lounge Chairs

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Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
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1990s American Campaign Lounge Chairs

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Mid Century Club Chair Att. to Heywood Wakefield
Located in New York, NY
Extra clean mid century lounge chair attributed to Heywood Wakefield. This example is well constructed, well designed and in. exceptional, ready to use condition. Measures: Total ...
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Wonderful John Wisner for Ficks Reed Natural Bamboo Sofa Far Horizons Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful John Wisner for Ficks Reed natural bamboo sofa from the Far Horizons Collection. We love the natural finish of the bamboo and do have othe...
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Four Superb Restored Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
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English Early 20th Century Pair Black Leather Folding Campaign or Deck Chairs
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Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman Orange Fabric Cushions by Helmers Manufacturing Co
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage rattan lounge chair and ottoman by Helmers Manufacturing Company with spring seat and ottoman cushions and nubby orange fabric. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has been cleaned, vacuumed, and a fresh coat of amber sealer on the rattan. The cushion sound “crispy” but it is not the cushions. It is the vintage backing on the fabric. Although the fabric is in great condition and a fabulous color, you may choose to recover. They are priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early 1900’s-1940’s. “In order to write about life, first you must live it.” -Ernest Hemingway. Well…lean back, put your feet up, and live your BEST life lounging in this phenomenal rattan lounge chair and ottoman by Helmers Manufacturing Company!! This is a gorgeous lounge chair and ottoman comprised of rattan frames and wraps, pillow back cushion, spring seat and ottoman cushion wearing a fabulous nubby orange fabric. Although we don’t believe the fabric to be original, we expect it was reupholstered sometime in the 1950’s, and it’s in good condition! The cushions are a bit stiffer and make some crispy sounds (we believe this to be from the backing on the fabric) so some will want to recover at some point, but it can be used as is for quite some time. This set bares a lot of styles including campaign, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, and rustic. We also think this set looks like something right out of Earnest Hemingway’s living room with an “Out of Africa” inspired style! It also has a Ralph Lauren feel. It’s just FABULOUS!! It has straight wide arms consisting of three double rattan bars that curve around to the bottom front of the seat cushion. The ottoman slopes back with a nice angle so your feet hang down comfortably. This is just the set you need to kick your feet up and relax in your Coastal or Island style sitting room, in the study facing the fireplace, or maybe out on the Lanai or sunroom. Henry J, Helmers Sr. was a native of Germany but came to America as an infant with his parents. Approximately 1870 they moved to Leavenworth, Kansas. He worked hard and early in life at whatever jobs he could but was unhappy and life was tough. Eventually he became a barber and practiced for some time but was unfulfilled. He disposed of his barber business and began to focus on producing a barber supply line, which he did until 1881, when he added the manufacture of furniture. In 1888 Mr. Helmers organized Helmers Manufacturing Company and manufactured a general line of furniture. In 1901 he established a branch in Kansas City and in 1905 built a jobbing house there. The Helmers Manufacturing Company Building was built in 1909 to accommodate an expanding furniture...
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs

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Italian Faux Bamboo and Cane Campaign Style Chair Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A faux bamboo campaign style arm chair with cane back, made in Italy, ca. 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Campaign Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Marks A.F. Chair Co. New York Pat 1876 Walnut Campaign Lounge Chair Eastlake
By A.F. Chair Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Marks Adjustable Folding Chair Company, campaign folding arm or lounge chair, circa 1877-97. Made in New York from walnut and iron. folded...
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Late 19th Century Antique Campaign Lounge Chairs

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Ficks Reed Rattan Campaign Style Far Horizons Lounge Chair by John Wisner
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection lounge or club chair designed by John Wisner. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has been professionally cleaned, re-stained, and oiled and one arm wrap has been redone. Although the cushions are nice, the quality of the upholstery job is not professional so you may want to recover. The brass caps have a purposeful patina. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. NOTE: If you love this rattan Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection by John Wisner lounge chair we also have the matching coffee table, sofa, and end table listed here for sale if they are still available. Fabulous and Ficks Reed!! This is a WONDERFUL vintage lounge or club chair by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. Comprised of stout rattan with a gorgeous woven raffia back. It retains its original Ficks Reed tag and its warm and lovely finish which has aged to perfection. This chair is from Ficks Reed’s Far Horizons collection by John Wisner which was introduced in 1954. It is designed with sturdy crossbars under the seat, arm stretchers, and the front of the chair features double rattan bars. The rattan arm bars are held with rattan ties that extend from the front and back legs and wrap around the arm. A Super cool feature! And both ends of the arms are capped with brass tips with a purposeful patina. Rattan ties cover the top back seat corners and front corners of the seat base, and it looks FABULOUS! It features loose back and seat cushions wearing a lovely coral fabric PLUS, it’s very comfortable… in part due to the S springs that have been covered with a new whiter canvas deck covering. The design of this awesome Campaign style lounge chair is classic allowing it to work with many decor aesthetics and styles from traditional to mid-century modern. It will be wonderful in your living room across from your sofa, in your sitting room next to a lovely floor lamp, or in a family or game room. The Ficks Reed Furniture...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs

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Pair of Vintage Ralph Lauren Leather Oak Campaign Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
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1980s American Vintage Campaign Lounge Chairs

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Director's X-Chairs by McGuire, Circa 1960
Located in Rochester, NY
Set of four McGuire campaign style director's x-chairs with oak frames, rawhide leather bindings, brass fittings, high quality black vinyl seats and b...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs

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Gold Metal Folding Safari Chair Made in Racine Wisconsin
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Safari chair, by the gold metal folding furniture company Racine Wisconsin USA, circa 1960s. This example is in very good, original co...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs

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British Campaign Folding Teak and Leather Safari Chair and Recliner, Early 1900s
Located in Nantucket, MA
From the early 1900s, a British Campaign safari chair with cognac leather seat. It folds, it reclines and has a canvas option to switch out for cooler weather, which is included. A s...
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Early 20th Century Campaign Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Leather and Mahogany Folding Campaign Chairs with Accompanying Table
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of late 20th century folding campaign chairs accompanied by a tripod side table, all finely constructed in genuine leather with solid mahogany frames. Chairs measure 25.25" ...
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1990s Unknown Campaign Lounge Chairs

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Mahogany, Leather

Unique Pair Folding Campaign Bentwood and Canvas Chairs by August Thonet, 1960s
Located in Hudson, NY
Unique pair of Thonet Mid-Century Modern bentwood chairs that fold. Dark bentwood frames with sturdy canvas seats with decorative stitching. Canvas on one chair has some discoloratio...
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1960s German Vintage Campaign Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Bentwood

Campaign lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Campaign lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Campaign lounge chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include Arte Sano, Baker Furniture Company, Charlotte Horstmann, and Ficks Reed. 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 lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $600 and tops out at $18,500 while the average work can sell for $2,950.

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