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
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage Solid Pine Antiqued Whitewash Bedside Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage solid pine antiqued whitewash bedside campaign chest of drawers with two all pine dovetailed drawers. Very good Vintage condition. Measures 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970s Thomasville Mystique 3 Campaign Queen Unit with Armoires and Mirrors
By Thomasville
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping to the continental United States.
Stylish Thomasville Mystique 3 queen bedroom wall unit
Bed set up with side armoires comprised of dark wood, removeable mirrors, lig...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Attributed Glass Top Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Bradenton, FL
A glass top coffee table attributed to Drexel. The rectangular glass top is supported with a double stretcher inset with gold metal ‘x’s at the joins. The tabletop is framed with an ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
Baker Vintage Campaign Style Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mid century partners desk crafted in mahogany with ebony trim and brass hardware featuring three tooled leather panels on the top over a campaign style twin pedestal form ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
1970s Campaign Style Brass Trunk / Coffee Table By Sarreid Ltd.
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a campaign style brass clad trunk or coffee table by Sarreid Ltd. It has two drawers and nailhead trim throughout the body. It is a 1970s piece manufactured in Spain. It does...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harrods Kenney Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Sideboard Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage solid mahogany with brass trim Military Campaign sideboard with three drawers and two cupboards made by REH Kennedy and retaile...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 from around the 1840-1860 period.
It is of amazing quality and is a very useful s...
Category
1860s British Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
10 Blown Glass Bottles Grape Chamber Thomery Moissac France
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Lot of 10 blown glass bottles from a 19th century grape chamber Thomery Moissac
Lot of 10 blown glass bottles from the 19th century from Moissac Tarn et Garonne.
Height 5.11 ...
Category
1860s French Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
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
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
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 dates from around the 1920-30’s.
It is of superb quality and is a great size, the...
Category
1920s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Burlwood Nightstands, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Drexel Heritage campaign style Burlwood nightstands. Original stained wood finish. Brass ring pull hardware. 2 drawer style with additional pull out shelf. Each piece retains...
Category
1980s American Vintage 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 of superb quality and is a great size. The wood has a gor...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Military Campaign Style Drum Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely Campaign style drum table made by Bevan Funnell , with insert leather top , the handles are all original and the top is on a revolving base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
Mid Century Campaign Style Chest of Drawers with Brass Hardware
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century campaign style dresser features dark oak finish, durable vinyl top with faux wood grain, three dovetailed drawers, and brass accented hardware.
Matching three drawe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century campaign style dresser features dark oak finish, durable vinyl top with faux wood grain, three dovetailed drawers, and brass accented hardware.
Matching three drawe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Campaign Style Highboy Dresser
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century highboy dresser features dark oak finish, durable vinyl top with faux wood grain, five dovetailed drawers, and brass accented hardware.
Pair of matching three drawe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Braided Rattan 6 Drawer Dresser (After Bielecky Brothers)
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Charming woven rattan 6 drawer dresser with braided detailing and a finished back.
Great piece that blends American chic, while referencing a British Campaign style, in natural tex...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful pair of antique military campaign style bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s.
They are of super quality and are a great...
Category
1950s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s Polished Solid Brass Campaign Drawer Pulls
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six 1970s polished solid brass camping style drawer pulls. Newly professionally polished to a high shine. Mounting hardware is not included.
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Campaign Style Lowboy Dresser by Bassett
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century campaign style lowboy dresser by Bassett features hardwood construction, oak veneer with original finish, brass accented trim and brass hardware.
Matching pair of n...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality, it is very heavy a...
Category
1950s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage British Colonial Campaign Style Gentleman's Wardrobe or Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century interpretation of a British colonial campaign gentleman's wardrobe crafted in mahogany having a lush dark finish, brass hardware, plenty of storage and classic bracket fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique British Colonial Chinese campaign chest crafted in teak wood in two piece construction with brass hardware, featuring a unique pullout desk ambitiously crafted wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
George III Mahogany Campaign Chest in Two Parts & Rare Small Size on Turned Feet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century English five drawer mahogany campaign chest of unusual small size. Made in two sections and on turned feet, the top section with two short drawers over one long dr...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Campaign Folding Oak 4 Seater Bench. English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous folding bench
Original patina. Nice colour of oak
I particularly like the side profile. It reminds me of the Jeanneret Chandigarh chair.
Good condition. Sturdy constructi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Oak
VINTAGE CIRCA 1940's MILITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE DRAWERS LOVELY
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage circa 1940s English Military Campaign bedside table sized lamp wine table.
A truly stun...
Category
1940s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
British Campaign Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare early 19th century rosewood campaign desk displays exquisite beauty and remarkable design functionality characteristic of British military furniture. Adorned with gilt bron...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Bronze
FULLY RESTORED FRENCH POLISHED HARRODS KENNEDY MiLITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fully restored and traditionally French Polished, extra large Harrods Kennedy mahogany and brass Milita...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
RESTORED HARRODS KENNEDY COFFEE & SiDE TABLE NEST OF TABLES MILITARY CAMPAIGN
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Fully Restored Harrods Kennedy nest of two Military Campaign side tables
Please note the delive...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
FULLY RESTORED FRENCH POLiSHED BURR YEW WOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, fully restored and Traditonally French polished Burr yew wood & Brass Military Campaign coff...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers: Vintage Elegance Reimagined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the exceptional beauty of our mid-century chest of drawers, masterfully crafted from mahogany wood. This striking pair of 1960s vintage chests has been completely restored a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Butlers Tray Top Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A fantastic large antique butlers tray top coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is an impressive size and ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign Dresser
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this vintage Boho Drexel Campaign Dresser, epitomizing American craftsmanship and eclectic flair. With its blend of ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid 20th Century Italian Otto Parzinger Campaign Maison Jansen Sling Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Step into the golden age of design with the Mid-20th Century Maison Jansen Campaign Chair, a true icon of vintage luxury and functionality. Crafted by the esteemed Maison Jansen, ren...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Antique Camphor Wood Two Part Campaign Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Camphor Wood two part Campaign Chest, circa 1890. With a rectangular top, two upper drawers and 3 lower drawers, all with original brass campaign hardware. Hand dove tailed d...
Category
1890s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Treen Traveling Candlestick and Match Holder, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
A rare and ingenious olivewood travelling candlestick holder with a compartment for the striker. The cover holds the candle in place, when unscrewed it acts as the handle. Beneath th...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Olive
2nd World War Military Campaign Steamer Trunk Owner Major McGregor Medical Corps
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Well Preserved British 2nd World War Military Campaign Steamer Trunk. Owner Major RM McGregor. Medical Corps
27 Bridge Street Hawick
At No 27 is the long-established Deans Chartere...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Henredon Campaign Style Walnut Bookcases Display Cases or Shelves Brass Det
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Campaign style walnut bookcases, display units, or shelves with antiqued brass details by Henredon, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vinta...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Custom Brass Wrapped Campaign Style Display Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique brass wrapped campaign style display coffee table. Thick glass top opens to a soft lined interior, and the full piece is wrapped in brass and supported by square block legs. O...
Category
1980s Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality Three Piece Faux Bamboo English Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful cabinet-made faux bambook desk in the French or Campaign style. The desk features a fine off-white leather top with gold embossing. The desk comes apart in three ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of lovely quality and is a very useful size. The wood has ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Campaign style desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. The desk is supported by gold crossed wood supports with a gilt finish. The top portion offers cubby-hole storage on either...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
1980's Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Six Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Campaign style dresser with cock beading to six dovetailed drawers boasting fiery Mahogany grains. A well designed mid size chest of drawers with generous storage. Matching pieces ca...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British Colonial campaign chest crafted in mahogany in a two piece construction featuring a pullout desk with drawers and niches over four drawers with brass hardwar...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Costa Rican Campaign Style Teak Brown Leather Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Costa Rican Campaign Style teak brown leather folding rocker rocking chair. Item features hick brown leather straps, solid teak wood folding frame, orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather
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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