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Campaign Style Bench

MIxed metal campaign style bench
Located in New York, NY
MIxed metal campaign style bench with rams head details. With Zebra print upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

MIxed metal campaign style bench
MIxed metal campaign style bench
H 19.5 in W 62.5 in D 22.75 in
Leather upholstered campaign style bench by Cumberland
By Cumberland Furniture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Crossed steel, campaign style bench with leather upholstered cushion by Cumberland Furniture Co
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Brass Campaign Style Bench with Cowhide Strap Seat
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Brass Campaign style bench with cowhide strap seat.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cowhide

Unique Vintage Telephone Campaign Style Bench
Located in Crawley, GB
Unique Vintage Telephone Campaign Style Bench. It’s military campaign style with brass corner
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Benches

Materials

Brass

Unique Vintage Telephone Campaign Style Bench
Unique Vintage Telephone Campaign Style Bench
H 21.66 in W 40.16 in D 18.9 in
Handsome Pair of Walnut Brass Campaign Stool Ottoman Bench Mid-Century Modern
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut and brass Campaign style benches. Upholstered in a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Leather and Chrome Campaign Bench or Stool
Located in New York, NY
A well-made leather and chrome 'X' bench or stool, in the campaign modern style, circa 1970s. Stool
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Late 20th Century Campaign Benches

Materials

Chrome

Leather and Chrome Campaign Bench or Stool
Leather and Chrome Campaign Bench or Stool
H 17.25 in W 17 in D 15.25 in
Steel and Brass Campaign Bench / Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A well made bench in the style of Maison Jansen. Original upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Benches

Materials

Steel

Vintage-Style Pearl Leather Trunk Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Vintage-style pearl leather trunk bench. A fully functional trunk that hinges open to reveal
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

An Extremely Rare Exhibition Quality Egyptian Revival Walnut and Inlaid Bench
Located in Benington, Herts
An Extremely Rare and Possibly Unique Walnut and Inlaid Egyptian Revival Bench or Window Seat
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Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Benches

Materials

Walnut

1972 Pennsylvania House Solid Cherry Campaign Style Coffee with Storage Chest
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
A very well kept 1972 Pennsylvania House campaign style coffee table with Storage Chest in Solid
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Renzo Rutili for John Stuart 3-Piece Checker Parquet Campaign Style Credenza
By John Stuart Inc., Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Both chests can be arranged in opposite positions (facing either direction) atop the solid walnut bench
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

2 Karges French Empire Regency Klismos Dining Arm Chairs Provincial
By Karges Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
the old-world styles. Soon the Karges line took on a more classic look and began separating itself
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Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint

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Roger Capron 1 of 21 Blue Ceramic Vases, France - 1950s, Labeled
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Roger Capron 1 of 21 blue ceramic vases, France - 1950s, Labeled. Please get in touch regarding the exact measurements of each vase Roger Capron (1922-2006) was a French ceramic ar...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Oak and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
LE ROI Bench by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Named after the French word for “King”, Le Roi Bench is made of solid oak with inlaid natural French rattan. Inspired by the Fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Rattan, Oak

'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Oak and Rattan
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Oak and Rattan
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Antique Walnut French Backgammon Game Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Walnut French game table with ormolu mounts, slide-out felt-lined backgammon board, reverse top for card games. Drawer has slide our Backgammon board within. Table only There...
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Vintage 1920s French Game Tables

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Bronze

Inlaid Backgammon Board, 1960s Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique backgammon board made in Denmark, circa 1960s. Inlaid table with intricate design details. Footed bottom so the board floats 3.5" above the ground. Great condition and color t...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Game Tables

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Oak

Inlaid Backgammon Board, 1960s Denmark
Inlaid Backgammon Board, 1960s Denmark
H 3.5 in W 15.75 in D 29.5 in
Suelo Modern Outdoor Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo outdoor modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. Th...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Suelo Modern Outdoor Side Chair
Suelo Modern Outdoor Side Chair
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Custom Backgammon Game Table
Located in New York, NY
Custom walnut or mahogany table with removable top that exposes the backgammon board. The top can be flipped over to expose the chess board. Perfect size to play cards, poker, board ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Custom Backgammon Game Table
Custom Backgammon Game Table
H 30 in W 34 in D 34 in
Alain Delon for Maison Jansen Backgammon Game Table & Chairs, Signed
By Alain Delon
Located in East Hampton, NY
Alain Delon for Jansen Collection - Made in 1972. Made with brass, chrome and steel backgammon table and matching pair of armchairs with original leather/suede fabric. Smoked glass...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper, Nickel

Vintage Murano Style Glass Wall Sconces
By Murano 5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern wall sconces feature thick textured glass fronts and a fixture with two sockets behind it. This stunning Murano style pair of lamps make the p...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Vintage Murano Style Glass Wall Sconces
Vintage Murano Style Glass Wall Sconces
H 12.5 in W 13.5 in D 4 in
Maison Jansen Modernist Backgammon Table, 1970s France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Maison Jansen chromed steel and mirror glass backgammon games table, circa 1975. Sleek, minimalist design exudes immaculate craftsmanship. Gorgeous addition to any home interior...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Chrome

Murano Art Glass Sputnik Mid-century Chandelier and Pendant, 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Simple and linear but there is all the style of Murano in this splendid chandelier with a beautiful green / blue color. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, si...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Brutalist Wall Sconces by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of extra large Brutalist wall sconces with clear and amber Murano glass on a black metal frame. Designed by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich for A & E Design, Sweden in the 1...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Gold Murano Glass Wall Lights, Italy, 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of two elegant hand blown Murano glass wall lights , Italy, 1970s. The leaf shaped glass is gold speckled and has brass details. Mounted on a golden brass frame. The textured gla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gold Murano Glass Wall Lights, Italy, 1970s
Gold Murano Glass Wall Lights, Italy, 1970s
H 3.94 in W 13.39 in D 5.91 in
Cocktail Hour Eglomise Mirror
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1930s Art Deco eglomise wall mirror with wine and spirits motifs. Likely Venetian although possibly English, single half inch glass pane with chamfered edges with central sil...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Cocktail Hour Eglomise Mirror
Cocktail Hour Eglomise Mirror
H 41 in W 20 in D 0.75 in
Square Game Table with Parchessi Board
Located in New York, NY
Custom walnut or mahogany table with removable top that exposes the backgammon board. The top can be flipped over to expose the chess board. Perfect size to play cards, poker, board ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Game Tables

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Wood

Antique French Burr Walnut Parquetry Card Backgammon Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A truly fabulous antique French parquetry turnover top games table, circa 1880 in date. The top with ormolu banded edge, the parquetry decoration exhibits a stunning array of exotic...
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Antique 1880s French Game Tables

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Ormolu

Vintage Murano Bullicante & Gold Aventurine Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite sconce is crafted by the legendary Murano glass studio, Barovier and Toso. The clear shade is decorated with "Bullicante", which in Italian literally means "full o...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

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Play Panca Sculpture
By Denis Santachiara
Located in milano, IT
prize born to decree the new image campaign of Marmomac. Play Panca is a sound bench. The idea is that
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Mid-20th Century Italian International Style Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Play Panca Sculpture
Play Panca Sculpture
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 102.37 in
Pair of Lacquered Wood Campaign Style Benches
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lacquered wood campaign style benches with upholstered shearling cushions and brass details
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

handsome Leather and Wrought iron military campaign style bench.
By Affortunato Gory
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a hand wrought iron and Leather campaign style bench. This bench has a dark brown leather
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1990s American Minimalist Footstools

Materials

Leather

Pair of Maison Jansen Campaign Style Benches
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
MAISON JANSEN Pair of campaign style folding ‘x’ benches in steel with brass mounts and black
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Vintage 1960s French Benches

Materials

Steel, Brass

Pair of Maison Jansen Campaign Style Benches
Pair of Maison Jansen Campaign Style Benches
H 17.25 in W 24.75 in D 17.75 in
Campaign Style Bench Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
Fine Mid-Century pair of X-Stretcher base ottomans with white lacquer. Custom upholstered in a rich Oyster linen.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Campaign Style Bench Pair
Campaign Style Bench Pair
H 18.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
Campaign Style Bench with Brown and White Leather Hide Seat and Iron Base
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Genuine cowhide leather bench or stool features a handcrafted sling seat with quilted diamond
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Jansen Campaign X-Base Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Jansen campaign style benches. Made in Italy of brushed nickel and brass with black
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20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Antique Military Campaign Style Side Table / Telephone Bench
Located in London, GB
. It’s military campaign style with brass corner fittings & sunken military brass handles. I would date
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Vintage 1950s English Campaign Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mid-20th Century Campaign Style Sword Benches
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Mid-20th century campaign style sword benches. Leatherette upholstered seats and trimmed in
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Mid-20th Century French Campaign Benches

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Italian Campaign Chair Triple Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Not one but two; not two but three reasons to buy this unusual campaign style triple seated bench
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Vintage 1930s Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

Italian Campaign Chair Triple Bench
Italian Campaign Chair Triple Bench
H 16 in W 61 in D 13.5 in
Vintage-Style Leather and Canvas Trunk Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage-style leather and canvas trunk bench. This bench is wrapped in beige canvas and has
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21st Century and Contemporary European Campaign Benches

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Henredon Walnut Golden Yellow Upholstered Nailhead Stools or Ottomans
By Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant pair of upholstered Campaign style benches by Henredon. The color of the fabric is a golden
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Polished Brass Curule Bench by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic campaign style, curule-form bench has been professionally polished and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Benches

Materials

Brass

19th Century Spanish Leather and Wrought Iron "Dagobert" Curule Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique "Dagobert" style bench was created in Spain, circa 1880. Made of forged iron
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Campaign Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Iron and Leather Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Campaign style wrought iron X-form folding bench. Leather seat has a wonderful old
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Mid-20th Century Benches

Mid-Century Iron and Leather Bench
Mid-Century Iron and Leather Bench
H 20 in W 40 in D 20 in
HENREDON Campaign Asian Style Chest Bench TV Table
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A HENREDON Campaign Chest Bench
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Vintage 1970s Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Boho Chic Savonarola Style Walnut & Bronze Sheepskin Seat Campaign Stool Bench
By Dante Savonarola
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant campaign stool / bench in solid walnut with patinated bronze accents and
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Bronze

Henredon Mid-Century Campaign Style Console Table with Stools Benches Ottomans
By Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant vintage Henredon three-piece set, Campaign style. Rich walnut wood and original upholstery
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

HENREDON Campaign Chest Asian Japanese Tansu End of Bed TV Table Bench
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A HENREDON Campaign Chest Asian Japanese Tansu
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Vintage 1970s Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Campaign Chairs with Footstools, Mid 20th Century
By Maison Jansen
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant pair of Maison Jansen style folding chairs with matching folding benches. This wonderful
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Mid-20th Century French Campaign Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Group of Four Campaign Style Zebra Hide Folding Stools, Available Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dashing group of four of Mid-Century portable zebra stools or benches with folding tripod ebonized
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20th Century South African Campaign Stools

Materials

Zebra Hide

Campaign Style Stool with Brown and White Cowhide Seat and Black Iron Base
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Genuine cowhide leather bench features a handcrafted sling seat with quilted diamond pattern. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Campaign Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Three Drawer Campaign Side Table or Bedside Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th century bench made Campaign Side Cabinet, nightstand or side table. Mahogany with brass
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Early 20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Signed Ficks Reed Bamboo Campaign Loveseat John Wisner Far Horizons Collection
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in West Hartford, CT
A coveted vintage Campaign style loveseat made by Ficks Reed and designed by John Wisner, circa
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Vintage 1950s American Adirondack Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Hardwood

Renzo Rutili for Johnson Brothers 3 piece cabinet set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful set of campaign style chest on a bench by Renzo Rutilli for Johnson Brothers. The
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Karges French Provincial Cherry Transitional Chest 287 Faux Marble Top Commode
By Karges Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
extensively in an effort to learn more about the old-world styles. Soon the Karges line took on a more classic
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Cherry, Paint

Pair of Black Iron Campaign Style Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Curule black iron slat seat benches with brass trim.
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20th Century Italian Benches

Antique Military Campaign Style Entry Bench
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful entry way storage seat, in the antique military campaign style. This was
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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Benches

Materials

Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Entry Bench
Antique Military Campaign Style Entry Bench
H 27.96 in W 35.04 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Campaign Style Iron Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of iron lattice top benches with brass trim. They would also make great luggage racks.
Category

20th Century Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Campaign Style Iron Benches
Pair of Campaign Style Iron Benches
H 15.25 in W 20.75 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Industrial Campaign Style Iron and Brass X Benches with Leather Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of iron benches with brass trim and leather seats.
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20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Nomad Ottomans Folding Campaign Style, 1970s
By Brown Jordan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Campaign style benches can be used as indoor or outdoor pieces as an accompaniment to your favorite patio
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1950s French Maison Jansen Style Steel and Brass Bench
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s French bench in the style of Maison Jansen. Solid brushed steel frame with brass center
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Vintage 1950s French Campaign Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Curule Style Benches by Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of brushed steel and brass Campaign benches with black leather seats by Jansen.
Category

20th Century French Benches

Materials

Steel

Late 19th Century Mahogany Bench / Boat's Map Box on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
English campaign style base. The rear of the bench has a wedge shaped opening perfect for shoe storage.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Benches

Materials

Brass

English Bench Made Figured Mahogany Campaign Style Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine English bench made mahogany Campaign style chest, with solid brass fitted hardware; pristine
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Campaign-Style Bent Wood Ottoman Bench
Located in New York, NY
20th century Campaign -style ottoman footstool or bench. Comprised of bentwood with elegant rounded
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20th Century Campaign Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Classic Campaign Style Benches by Cleo Baldon
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Hudson, NY
a pair of classic modern 1950's Iron frame campaign style benches designed by Cleo Baldon.
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Vintage 1950s American Benches

Campaign Style Bench
Located in New Preston, CT
A campaign style faux crocodile seat bench with X stretcher and brass detailing
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American Benches

Campaign Style Bench
Campaign Style Bench
H 18.5 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Campaign Style Bench with Nickel X Base
Located in New York, NY
1960's Italian Campaign style bench with nickel X base. Newly reupholstered in vintage boucle.
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20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Campaign Style Benches In Oak And Leather By Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
of X-form folding campaign-style benches are constructed of stained and carved Slovenian oak and the
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Vintage 1930s Argentine Benches

Materials

Oak

bench in recycled wood
Located in Jersey City, NJ
campaign style cane bench made from old recycled teakwood.
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21st Century and Contemporary Benches

bench in recycled wood
bench in recycled wood
H 24 in W 48 in D 20 in
Marrakesh Weaver's Stool
Located in San Francisco, CA
Campaign style low stool forged iron x-form, spherical corners for tactile support, collapsible
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20th Century Moroccan Benches

Materials

Iron

Marrakesh Weaver's Stool
Marrakesh Weaver's Stool
H 14.75 in W 20 in D 19 in
French Campaign Style Armchairs and Ottomans
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderfully comfortable 4 picec campaign style chairs with matching ottomans. Adjustable heights on
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Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

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Wood, Mohair

Pair of Lacquered Campaign Style Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
wood. Very comfortable seating, tight frames. For additional, chairs, benches, sofas, clubs
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Italian Campaign Iron and Brass Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant set of 4 Italian campaign style Iron and brass chairs. For additional chairs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

3 Piece Garden Suite of Iron and Brass with Swans, Lyres & Paws
Located in New York, NY
campaign style and paw feet - this set has it all. French or Italian? Price is for the set of three
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Vintage 1940s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron, Brass

Italian Curule Savonarola Benches
Located in Bridport, CT
Classic & Elegant Wrought Iron Curule Throne Benches in the style of Jean Royere.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Campaign Benches

Materials

Iron

Italian Curule Savonarola Benches
Italian Curule Savonarola Benches
H 34.5 in W 23 in D 15.25 in
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Campaign Style Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the campaign style bench you’re looking for. A campaign style bench — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 17 options for an antique or vintage campaign style bench now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect campaign style bench — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A campaign style bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Henredon, Jean-Michel Frank and Maison Jansen each produced at least one beautiful campaign style bench that is worth considering.

How Much is a Campaign Style Bench?

A campaign style bench can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,905, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $7,800.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Campaign Style Bench
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Campaign-style dressers are pieces of storage furniture that collapse, break apart or fold up, so that you can easily travel with them. The furnishings originated during the Georgian and Victorian periods in England. Officers in the British military were among the first to use them. On 1stDibs, find a range of campaign style dressers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, campaign-style furniture comes from the era of the 18th and 19th centuries, defined by the pieces used by the British Army during its global conquests. 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. Certain 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. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage campaign furniture from some of the world’s top dealers.