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What is a campaign chest?
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A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. 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 we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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19th Century mahogany military chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A unique and impressive 19th Century British mahogany military chest, the top lifts up to reveal a dressing station supported on brass rods, consisting of a mirror at the centre with...
Category
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Military Chest
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine mahogany military style campaign chest of exceptional scale, with brass inset corners, fine inset military handles and military carrying handles to the ends.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
$8,537
19th Century Oak Military Chest with Writing Interior
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century large oak military chest. The top lifting to reveal four shelves and centred by a mirror over two top short drawers and four long drawers with brass pulls.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest made for the Chinese export market, having a combination of seven drawers and with each drawer having the original brass rec...
Category
Antique 1840s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Small Mahogany Campaign Or Military Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A charming small 19th-century campaign mahogany chest of drawers from the english naval or military
good quality chest of small size and that features a leather top.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Military Chest With Miniature Fall Front Secretaire
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany military campaign chest with miniature fall front secretaire opening to reveal fitted compartments of scriver and pigeonholes flanked with four small drawers ra...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
