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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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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

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

Campaign Secretary Chest / Military Chest with Brass Mounts, Mid-20th Century
Located in Rødding, DK
This two-part campaign secretary chest, or military chest, dates from the mid-20th century.
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Pine Military Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century pitch pine military or campaign chest with a configuration of two short over two long drawers.
Category

Antique 1880s British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Campaign Military Chest of Drawers Circa 1840 Colonial Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fine antique Colonial style campaign chest dating to circa 1840 Richly figured hardwood construction with warm colour and patina Has the classic campaign chest recessed handles and c...
Category

Antique 1840s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

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