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What is a military chest?
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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
$8,666
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


