Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

Recessed Medicine Cabinet

Burmese Chair 1880

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1920s English British Colonial Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Metal

Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 35.25 in W 38 in D 18.5 in

Campaign Chest of Drawers, England circa 1870

Located in Culver City, CA

Campaign chest of drawers England circa 1870 Chest of drawers constructed entirely of camphor

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19th Century English Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Campaign Chest of Drawers, England circa 1870

H 45 in W 40.5 in D 17.75 in

Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A smart and very well made antique military campaign chest of drawers. This was made in England, it

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1920s British Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Wood

Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 39.38 in W 37.01 in D 20.08 in

19th Century tall campaign chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century tall campaign chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality tall chest made in a hardwood

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Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

19th Century tall campaign chest of drawers

H 39.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.75 in

19th Century campaign chest of drawers

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful small antique mahogany military campaign chest of drawers in perfect and completely

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1830s British Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

19th Century campaign chest of drawers

H 35.44 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in

English 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers.

Located in Burton, TX

This 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers is made of two parts each flanked with

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19th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

English 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers.

H 41 in W 36 in D 20 in

Antique Leather Bound Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A fantastic antique leather bound military campaign chest of drawers. This was made in England, the

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1890s British Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Antique Leather Bound Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 37.01 in W 34.26 in D 16.15 in

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique quality 19th Century mahogany campaign chest of drawers. Original handles. No loose

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19th Century Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 41.74 in W 46.07 in D 18.51 in

Mahogany Marine / Campaign Chest Of Drawers Of A Cruise Liner

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lovely little mahogany campaign or marine chest of drawers which was at the time in a cabin of a

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Early 20th Century British Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Mahogany Marine / Campaign Chest Of Drawers Of A Cruise Liner

H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in

Original circa 1880 Hardwood Military Officers Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in GB

drawers. If you’re in the market for a super original Campaign chest of drawers then look no further

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1880s English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Original circa 1880 Hardwood Military Officers Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 37.01 in W 36.03 in D 19.69 in

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers, English, Pitch Pine, Shop Retail, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Campaign chest of drawers. An English, pitch pine shop retail cabinet, dating to

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Late 19th Century British Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Pine

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers, English, Pitch Pine, Shop Retail, Victorian

H 33.08 in W 29.93 in D 27.17 in

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers, Teak, Lowboy, Brass, Victorian, Circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique campaign chest of drawers. An English, teak lowboy with brass handles, dating to

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Late 19th Century British Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Teak

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers, Teak, Lowboy, Brass, Victorian, Circa 1880

H 32.29 in W 35.24 in D 18.31 in

Sublime Victorian Pine Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Original Brass Fitting

Located in GB

chest of drawers with original fittings A very well made and functional chest of drawers. These are

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1880s English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Sublime Victorian Pine Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Original Brass Fitting

H 31.3 in W 43.9 in D 20.87 in

Vintage Anglo Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in GB

Brass inlay Military Campaign chest of drawers A very good looking well made and decorative piece

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1920s Indian Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Vintage Anglo Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 23.23 in W 37.01 in D 18.31 in

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome British Colonial chest crafted in mahogany with six drawers in a low profile with brass

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Early 20th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 18.5 in W 33 in D 16.5 in

19th Century Military / Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful antique campaign / military chest of drawers consisting of 2 parts. The cabinet is

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1890s British Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Teak

19th Century Military / Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 40.95 in W 38.98 in D 17.72 in

F.Sage&Co London Beautiful English Oak Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers

By Frederick Sage & Co.

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer this amazing Military Campaign Chest of Drawers made by Frederick Sage&Company

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Late 19th Century British Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

F.Sage&Co London Beautiful English Oak Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers

H 38.59 in W 35.04 in D 18.12 in

Exceptionally Rare circa 1860 Walnut Military Officers Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in GB

Officers Campaign chest of drawers If you’re in the market for the absolute finest campaign drawers ever

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1860s English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Walnut

Exceptionally Rare circa 1860 Walnut Military Officers Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 40.16 in W 40.16 in D 19.69 in

Antique Teak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A fantastic antique military campaign chest in teak and brass. This was made in England, it dates

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1860s British Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Antique Teak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 41.34 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in

Antique circa 1920 Light Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Drop Front

Located in GB

Military Campaign chest of drawers with drop front top drawer. This is a nicely made and utilitarian

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1920s English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Antique circa 1920 Light Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Drop Front

H 36.03 in W 33.08 in D 17.92 in

Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk

Located in GB

brass fittings Military Campaign chest of drawers with mahogany lined & brown leather secretaire desk

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1880s English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk

H 36.62 in W 48.23 in D 20.87 in

Antique Tall Hardwood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, circa 1860

Located in GB

circa 1860 solid mahogany Military Campaign chest of drawers Please note the delivery fee listed is

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1860s English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Hardwood

Antique Tall Hardwood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, circa 1860

H 48.04 in W 33.86 in D 24.41 in

PAIR OF FINE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CAMPHOR WOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERs

Located in GB

original Camphor wood, brass inlaid, Chinese export, military campaign chests of drawers Please note the

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

PAIR OF FINE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CAMPHOR WOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERs

H 38 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 in

Fine Chinese Export Camphor Wood Military Secretaire Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in GB

export, military campaign chest with sliding Secrataire desk and writing slope A very rare and

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Fine Chinese Export Camphor Wood Military Secretaire Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 41.15 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in

Original 1890 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Campaign Chest of Drawers Including Desk

By Army & Navy CSL

Located in GB

C.S.L stamped officers Campaign chest of drawers with drop front Birds Eye Maple desk These are

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Original 1890 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Campaign Chest of Drawers Including Desk

H 35.63 in W 38.98 in D 17.92 in

Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

By Howard and Sons

Located in GB

& burl walnut chest of drawers with military history These are pretty much the finest quality chest of

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1880s English High Victorian Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Walnut

Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 19.3 in W 45.48 in D 20.08 in

ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT WARDROBE WiTH MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS BUILT IN

Located in GB

circa 1900-1920 Burr Walnut free standing wardrobe with Military Campaign Chest of drawers built inside

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Early 1900s English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT WARDROBE WiTH MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS BUILT IN

H 76.97 in W 49.22 in D 24.81 in

Late 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, Secretary, Victorian, 1890

Located in Greven, DE

Antique ship's or captain's secretary, so-called Military Campaign Chest of Drawers England

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Late 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, Secretary, Victorian, 1890

H 53.15 in W 36.23 in D 20.48 in

Campaign / Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany from the 19 ° Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb campaign chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century in mahogany from the English navy

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19th Century British Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Campaign / Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany from the 19 ° Century

H 30.71 in W 44.89 in D 18.51 in

English 19th Century Military Campaign Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

English military officer’s Campaign chest of drawers. Made solid mahogany with original brass

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Late 19th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

English 19th Century Military Campaign Chest

H 37.01 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in

Lovely Antique Victorian Walnut Military Campaign Officers Chest of Drawers

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Walnut Military officers Campaign chest of

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19th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Lovely Antique Victorian Walnut Military Campaign Officers Chest of Drawers

H 37.01 in W 42.52 in D 21.46 in

Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawer

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this stunning antique Victorian mahogany campaign chest of drawers

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Late 19th Century British Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawer

H 43.71 in W 46.86 in D 20.08 in

Campaign English Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century British colonial campaign chest hand crafted in mahogany with classic two

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19th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Campaign English Chest of Drawers

H 40 in W 39 in D 17.5 in

Campaign Cest of Drawers Officers Chest

Located in BUSSUM, NH

Mahogant & brass campaign chest or officers chest that was used by British officers to store their

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Early 1900s English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Campaign Cest of Drawers Officers Chest

H 42.52 in W 37.8 in D 17.72 in

SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST

Located in GB

, fully signed, 93rd Lancers (Regiment of Foot) military campaign chest of drawers circa 1850 Please note

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1880s English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Hardwood

SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST

H 35.44 in W 41.54 in D 19.1 in

19th Century Mahogany Campaign or Marine Chest of Drawers

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb 19th century navy chest of drawers in mahogany from the English navy Chest of drawers

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19th Century British Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Campaign or Marine Chest of Drawers

H 39.38 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in

Chest of Drawers Campaign Military Mahogany Brass 19th Century

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

on this chest are exceptional, creating the effect of pools of ripples moving down the front Lovely

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1840s English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Chest of Drawers Campaign Military Mahogany Brass 19th Century

H 31.11 in W 35.44 in D 19.89 in

Antique Scottish or English Campaign Butler's Desk Chest of Drawers

Located in Centennial, CO

An elegant and functional antique Scottish or English campaign style butler's desk chest of drawer

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Early 20th Century British Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Antique Scottish or English Campaign Butler's Desk Chest of Drawers

H 43 in W 43 in D 22 in

Antique British Colonial Campaign Secretary Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century British Colonial Campaign chest handcrafted in mahogany featuring a pullout

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Early 19th Century English British Colonial Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Antique British Colonial Campaign Secretary Chest of Drawers

H 40 in W 41 in D 19 in

Hardwood Campaign Brass Bound Chest of Two Short and Two Long Drawers

Located in High Wycombe, GB

Early 20th century hardwood campaign brass bound chest of two short and two long drawers with

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Early 20th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Hardwood Campaign Brass Bound Chest of Two Short and Two Long Drawers

H 22.05 in W 24.02 in D 12.21 in

English Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers Exotic Wood Early 20th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Commode or chest of drawers in the English military campaign style. 20th century Good condition

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Early 20th Century British Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

English Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers Exotic Wood Early 20th Century

H 35.44 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in

Antique Victorian Pitch Pine Military Campaign Used Chest of Drawers +Name Plate

Located in GB

chest of drawers in pitch pine with wrought iron fixtures and fittings and brass name plate reading L

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19th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Antique Victorian Pitch Pine Military Campaign Used Chest of Drawers +Name Plate

H 22.45 in W 38.19 in D 20.87 in

Antique Pair of English Campaign Chests

By Shapland & Petter

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive pair of English antique five drawer campaign chests crafted in mahogany in a two piece

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Early 20th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Antique Pair of English Campaign Chests

H 40 in W 36 in D 19 in

British Campaign Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Early 1900s

Located in Nantucket, MA

British campaign chest of drawers in rosewood from the early 1900s. In classic campaign style, the

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Early 20th Century Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Rosewood

British Campaign Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Early 1900s

H 41 in W 41 in D 17 in

Early 20th Century Yew and Brass Bound Campaign Style Bedside Chest of Drawers

Located in Crawley, GB

A early 20th century yew and brass bound Campaign style bedside chest of four drawers . It is of

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Early 20th Century British Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Early 20th Century Yew and Brass Bound Campaign Style Bedside Chest of Drawers

H 23.23 in W 18.12 in D 11.82 in

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Desk and Chest of Drawers

Located in Nantucket, MA

Lovely early to mid 19th century English Mahogany two part campaign desk and chest of drawers

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Mid-18th Century English Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Desk and Chest of Drawers

H 41.25 in W 42 in D 22.75 in

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique British Colonial Chinese campaign chest crafted in teak wood in two piece

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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest

H 40 in W 36 in D 18 in

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

Located in Essex, MA

campaign chest or the handles were replaced.

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

H 39 in W 39.75 in D 18.5 in

English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English mahogany campaign chest from the mid 19th century, with five drawers and brass hardware

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware

H 40.25 in W 35.5 in D 17.25 in

English 19th Century Bissitt & Brunton LTD Campaign Chest with Two Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small English 19th century Campaign chest by Bissitt & Brunton LTD, with two drawers, brass

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19th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

English 19th Century Bissitt & Brunton LTD Campaign Chest with Two Drawers

H 22.25 in W 16 in D 18 in

Antique Campaign Style Chest

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Intriguing antique campaign style chest crafted in mahogany with well placed dramatic grains, brass

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Early 20th Century American Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Antique Campaign Style Chest

H 28.5 in W 33.5 in D 16 in

English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Campaign chest from the 19th century, with drop front desk, four drawers and brass

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19th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers

H 43 in W 36.25 in D 17.5 in

English 19th Century Teak Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English teak wood two-part campaign chest from the 19th century, with five drawers, inset brass

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19th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

English 19th Century Teak Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware

H 39.5 in W 35 in D 17.5 in

English 19th Century Teak Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Campaign teak wood chest from the 19th century, with brass hardware and bracket feet

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19th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

English 19th Century Teak Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware

H 35.25 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

19th Century Military Campaign Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

Military officer’s Campaign chest of five drawers by Ross & Co of Dublin. Crafted in 1860-1880 in

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Late 19th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

19th Century Military Campaign Chest

H 44.1 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in

Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chests

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century English Campaign chests. The chests are mahogany, has ball feet with brass

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Late 19th Century English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chests

H 33 in W 40 in D 17 in

English Naval dockyard campaign chest

Located in Salisbury, GB

Victorian Naval dockyard chest This Victorian Naval dockyard chest was made in the last quarter of

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1870s English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Teak

English Naval dockyard campaign chest

H 42.5 in W 36 in D 18.5 in

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest

Located in Montreal, QC

English solid mahogany campaign chest, in two parts, all fitted with brass hardware, the top drawer

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1860s English Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest

H 41 in W 39.5 in D 19.75 in

Antique Vintage Industrial Military Campaign Chest Mahogany Haberdashery Drawers

Located in Sale, GB

- A wonderful bank of mahogany military campaign drawers, English circa 1920. - The drawers are of

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Early 20th Century British Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Antique Vintage Industrial Military Campaign Chest Mahogany Haberdashery Drawers

H 37.21 in W 44.1 in D 22.25 in

Antique Campaign Chest with Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Transporting antique campaign chest crafted in mahogany with dramatic wood grains, brass inlays and

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Early 20th Century American Campaign Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Antique Campaign Chest with Desk

H 38 in W 36 in D 19.5 in

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Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic campaign chest of drawers antique available at 1stDibs. Each campaign chest of drawers antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a campaign chest of drawers antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A campaign chest of drawers antique made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made campaign chest of drawers antique over the years, but those crafted by Army & Navy CSL, Ross & Co. Dublin and Gillows of Lancaster & London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Campaign Chest Of Drawers Antique?

The average selling price for a campaign chest of drawers antique at 1stDibs is $4,800, while they’re typically $898 on the low end and $22,322 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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