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
1970's Mid Century Modern Campaign style Dresser by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern 7 Drawer Campaign style Dresser by Thomasville. Beautiful hardware with a warm color tone.
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Savonarola Campaign Chairs with Leather Seats & Backs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of 20th century Italian iron ,bronze and leather Savonarola chairs,, Retain original tooled leather seats and backs,, minor tear to one chair (see photo). also a few missing gro...
Category
1950s European Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
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 sunken brass handles, raised upon out swept feet.
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair 1960's Vintage Tall Campaign style Walnut Wardrobes/ Armoires - Slim
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Pair of Vintage 1960's Tall and Slim Campaign style Wardrobes/ Armoires/ Cabinets. The hardware is stunning. These would work anywhere but...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Baker Fruitwood Campaign Style Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of chests or commodes crafted in fruitwood in a sleek modern form with hints of tradition having brass campaign style hardware and classic turned feet. Signed Baker i...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
English Leather Top Campaign Style Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome English Campaign style writing desk crafted in mahogany with a tooled green leather top, brass hardware, two drawers in the case, and elegant tapered legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT WARDROBE WiTH MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS BUILT IN
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, original circa 1900-1920 Burr Walnut free standing wardrobe...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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. Crafted out of teak or sycamore (exterior) and elm (interior) with original brass ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Modular Stackable Chests - Pair B
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of modular stackable two-drawer chests in the Japanese Tansu Campaign style by Henredon. Mahogany with smooth surface top, low height, brass accents, drawer handles & side han...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 campaign hardware and bracket feet.
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker Pair of Vintage Fruitwood Campaign Style Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century pair of stands crafted in fruitwood in a modern form with campaign hardware, one drawer, lower storage, and turned feet. Signed Baker in a drawer.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bur...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
PAIR MILITARY CAMPAIGN BEDSIDE TABLES NIGHTSTANDS ANTiQUE GREEN LEATHER TOP J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Pair of Military Campaign Nightstands Side End Tables.
The pair of Military Campaign Bedside Tables Nightstands features an antique green le...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage White Oak Console Table: Timeless Elegance & Craftsmanship
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the unparalleled elegance of our vintage console table, a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and timeless design. This piece has been lovingly restored by our expert team, crafted from solid white oak wood to ensure both stunning beauty and enduring durability. The console's captivating campaign-style design is beautifully showcased in a rich black ebonized color, further enhanced by a protective satin lacquer finish that accentuates its sleek lines and detailed craftsmanship. The table's charm is amplified by its original brass hardware, meticulously cleaned and polished to shine against the dark wood. It features a spacious rectangular tabletop and three drawers, offering ample storage space for various items. The drawers boast smooth functionality for easy access to your belongings. Supported by four robust squared legs, detailed with brass accents for added sophistication, this console table stands as a pillar of stability and style. Ideal for any contemporary or traditional interior, it serves as a striking addition to your living room, entryway, or hallway. This vintage white oak console table...
Category
1980s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
HARRODS KENNEDY DOUBLE SIDED TWO PERSON MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWiN PEDESTAL DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign twin pedestal double sided partner desk g...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Coromandel and Brass Bound Campaign Humidor
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Antique Coromandel and Brass Bound Campaign Humidor.
The cigars depicted are for illustrative purposes only.
Category
20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
FULLY RESTORED X LARGE HARRODS KENNEDY MILiTARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE HARDWOOD
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very large, fully restored, Harrods Kennedy Mahogany and Brass Military Campaign coffee table
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
A very good looking and well made military table, made by Harrods oldest concession, they retailed through Harrods for 87 years. The drawers are baize lined, the hard wear all brass
It has a lovely rich honest patina, it has been fully restored by a Victorian trained French...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two sections. Rectangular top with brass corners with two over three drawers. Inset brass handles and side carrying handles. Turned feet. This was possibly converted from a regula...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Campaign Style Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s
Features a white body with contrasting bright yellow drawers...
Category
1960s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique English Campaign Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial pair of campaign stands crafted in mahogany with a brass bound top over a case with three drawers with brass hardware on bracket feet.
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor
Located in Austin, TX
A large handsome rectangular British military officer's Campaign trunk of camphorwood featuring hand-cut brass binding and hardware, with interior compartments, and resting on bracke...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Fine Campaign Style Cherrywood Console Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine cherrywood, brass mounted campaign style console table of fabulous quality and with a rich patination to the wood. The moulded top of rectangular form fitted with brass corne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French 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 Campaign Style Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing antique campaign style chest crafted in mahogany with well placed dramatic grains, brass inlays and hardware, keys for all drawers and turn...
Category
Early 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Large Campaign Chest In Camphor Wood From The 19th Century With Tray
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large 19th century campaign chest in camphor wood with tray in camphor wood
Chest of the English navy with its fittings brasses of this style of furniture and its carrying han...
Category
19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
RESTORED ViNTAGE ENGLISH PINE & BRASS MILITARY CAMPIGN TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored hand made in England Pine and Brass tallboy chest of drawers
Please note the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
!9th Century Brass Officer's Campaign Bed/Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a very interesting coffee table that has been adapted from an English or French 19th century brass campaign bed. The table is in overall very g...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Leather Bound Campaign Trunk, c. 1820-1830
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic British leather-bound Campaign Trunk that was created in China at the beginning of the 19th century. The trunk is constructed of camphor wood; leather bound and det...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Jansen Brass and Steel Paw Footed Campaign Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This a beautiful pair of Maison Jansen campaign style folding chairs. The chairs are in good condition with minor signs of age and use and will show normal wear and a few bolts are m...
Category
1960s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
STUNNING PAIR OF TWO TIER MILITARY CAMPAIGN SiDE END TABLES LARGE SINGLE DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Military Campaign side tables with full sized single drawers and two tiers
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
A good looking and well-made pair, these are absolutely iconic and highly collectable, this is the only pair I...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lexington Furniture Campaign Nightstand Nautica Collection
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A light stained wood nightstand with brass accents by Lexington Furniture Nautica Home Collection. The chest features three drawers down the front each with brass handles, Brass capp...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th century, featuring a patinated mahogany exterior with two short drawers over three long...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mahogany and Leather English Campaign Desk Resting on Stretcher Base
Located in Montreal, QC
English Campaign Desk resting on stretcher and inset with black leather top and decorated with brass handles
Category
1950s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Vintage Drexel Three Section Credenza
By Drexel
Located in west palm beach, FL
Nostalgic campaign style vintage Drexel credenza. Midcentury hardware sets this great storage piece apart. Sleek design that incorporates twelv...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 like padouk. Bank of 7 equally proportioned drawers...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Campaign Style Pair of Vintage Two Tiered Table or Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of British colonial style stands crafted in mahogany with two tiers in a stylized parsons form with campaign style brass hardware.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Mastercraft Burl Wood Nightstands - a Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho nightstands. Made by the iconic Mastercraft group. Beautiful Burl wood cabinet with heavy brass trim. Matching dresser also available. Acquired from a...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
RENO WAHL FOR DYRLUND ViNTAGE DANISH HARDWOOD METAMORPHIC CAPTAINS CAMPAIGN BAR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1960’s solid Rosewood at home bar on wheels designed by the great Reno Wahl Ivers...
Category
1960s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
1947 Hand Painted Premier British Royal Airforce Drum with Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Morristown, NJ
1947 England, a hand painted Premier Percussion British Royal Air Force drum. The drum has been painted with a black main body, a richly colored royal coat of arms and the motto of t...
Category
1940s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Animal Skin, Paint, Rope, Leather
Burl Wood Bombe Chest of Drawers, Italy 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian bombe chest of drawers with a gorgeously grained burl wood veneer. This piece has three drawers with curved metal leaf m...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome rectangular British military officer's Campaign trunk of camphorwood featuring hand-cut brass binding and hardware, with opposing handles, and wax seals or stamps from por...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
Lovely Vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Console Table Sideboard Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa REH Kennedy, Harrods London retailed, Military Campaign three drawer console table / sideboard
A very good looking we...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Trapezoidal Lingerie Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
One stylish pyramid form chest of drawers made of ebonized oak and embellished with hammered silver metal accents.
15.5 inches wide at the top descending to 23 inches wide at the bo...
Category
1990s American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Oak
Campaign Chiffonier In Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little chest of drawers in marine or campaign style in mahogany
unusual chest made up of 5 drawers
campaign chest of drawers with its typical brass decorations as well as its ...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim.
Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Liner A Single Glass Inkwell, A Handcrafted Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast.
Antique lap...
Category
19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Campaign Accolade Triple Dresser with Mirror by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Accolade campaign dresser with mirror by Drexel Heritage. Features 9 spacious drawers with inlaid brass drawer pulls. Dresser is on wheels.
Mirror measures 33.7...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Recessed Brasses, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English camphor wood five-drawer military campaign chest with the original recessed brasses, key hole escutcheons, brass corner mounts, and terminating on the original bracket feet, ...
Category
1820s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large English Gun Case Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
In the antique English Campaign style. The large lift-top wooden coffee table provides ample storage in a unique traditional style. With brass mounts and pulls. Raised on a Georgian ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Benson & Hedges Campaign Style Humidor
By Benson x Hedges, London
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century Benson and Hedges mahogany humidor with brass detail in the style of 19th century English campaign furniture. The large mahogany box...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass, Zinc
British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th century, featuring a patinated mahogany exterior over four drawers with brass escutcheo...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lovely Harrods London Military Campaign Bedside Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delight to offer for sale this antique full of charm campaign style bedside chest with bras corner and inlaid leather top .
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questi...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Teak Campaign Style Cubical Side Tables Chests
Located in Germantown, MD
A very unique Pair of Mid Century Teak Campaign Style Cubical Side Tables Chests. Measure 17" in width, 17" in depth and stand 17" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Military Campaign Style Nest Of Three Tables
Located in Crawley, GB
Stuning antique military campaign style nest of three tables in mahogany and brass , made in England between 1950-1960 with brass corners and inlaid brass plaque in amazing condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Rare Mid 19th Century Anglo Chinese Amboyna Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Anglo Chinese, circa 1860
A rare mid nineteenth century Anglo Chinese campaign amboyna and ebonised bookcase with glazed upper section, the doors revealing three shelves and two dra...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Amboyna
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest Secretary
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century campaign chest secretary handcrafted in mahogany in a two-piece construction featuring a pull-out leather top secretary ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Campaign Walnut and Brass Wall Mirror
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern Campaign style walnut and brass framed wall mirror
By John Stuart
USA, 1960s
Measures: 52.38"W x 0.88"D x 36.38"H.
Very good original vintage conditi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Campaign furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Campaign furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Campaign furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods, Henredon, and Drexel. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $2,458.
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