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What is a military chest?

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What is a military chest?
A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Painted English Military Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C English military chest with later aged blue paint. 1840. Reference: 8349 Dimensions 39
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Irish Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Brass Banded Mahogany Military Chest, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century English Brass Banded Mahogany Military Chest, Circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century English 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
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Antique 1840s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

English Mid 19th Century Teak Military Chest of Drawers in Two Parts
Located in Wells, ME
English mid 19th century teak military chest of five drawers. This campaign chest comes in two
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Irish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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