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19th Century Camphror Wood Marine Or Campaign Chest With Double Locks
19th Century Camphror Wood Marine Or Campaign Chest With Double Locks

19th Century Camphror Wood Marine Or Campaign Chest With Double Locks

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb 19th century marine or campaign chest in camphor wood with its double locks Double lock chests are the rarest.

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest with Secretaire Desk
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest with Secretaire Desk

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest with Secretaire Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

Handsome Campaign Chest constructed in two sections for ease of transport and fitted with classic brass hardware.

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Vintage Antique Pine Campaign Chest with Iron Hardware
Vintage Antique Pine Campaign Chest with Iron Hardware

Vintage Antique Pine Campaign Chest with Iron Hardware

Located in Wilmington, DE

A striking vintage pine campaign chest featuring five full-width drawers and extensive iron hardware throughout.

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest with Brass Hardware
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest with Brass Hardware

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest with Brass Hardware

Located in Bradenton, FL

Handsome Campaign Chest constructed in two sections for ease of transport and fitted with classic brass hardware.

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers
Antique English Oak Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers

Antique English Oak Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale antique oak military campaign chest of drawers, dating from around the 1880- 1890 period.

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

English Oak Campaign Chest on Stand. Circa 1820
English Oak Campaign Chest on Stand. Circa 1820

English Oak Campaign Chest on Stand. Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English Oak campaign chest on stand with hinged top, original brass mounts and side handles, baise lined interior, and resting on stand with bracket feet.

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19th Century British Antique Campaign Chests

Brass Mounted Mahogany Campaign Chest
Brass Mounted Mahogany Campaign Chest

Brass Mounted Mahogany Campaign Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Beautiful brass inlay and nicely figured mahogany makes this piece a show stopper. Very decorative with extensive brass inlays and plaque on top Commemorating the ship Kansas City wh...

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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Extremely Rare Antique Regency Period Campaign Chest with Desk
Extremely Rare Antique Regency Period Campaign Chest with Desk

Extremely Rare Antique Regency Period Campaign Chest with Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

This campaign chest/desk is quite a find. Fanciers of this type of dual purpose antique will not be disappointed in this piece!  

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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-19th century Chinese export camphorwood campaign chest with 3 drawers with inlaid ebony and fold out desk with old green felt on writing surface and several interior cubbies.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Export Campaign Chest, Brass-Bound, 1840-70
19th Century Chinese Export Campaign Chest, Brass-Bound, 1840-70

19th Century Chinese Export Campaign Chest, Brass-Bound, 1840-70

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A FINE CHINESE EXPORT BRASS-BOUND CAMPAIGN CHEST Probably Chinese Export for the British market, circa 1840-70, possibly composed of recycled parts well-figured hardwood floating ...

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19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

China Trade Camphor Brass-Mounted British Campaign Chest ca. 1840
China Trade Camphor Brass-Mounted British Campaign Chest ca. 1840

China Trade Camphor Brass-Mounted British Campaign Chest ca. 1840

Located in Shippensburg, PA

CHINA TRADE BRASS-MOUNTED CAMPHOR-WOOD CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS Circa 1840 44 1/8" H x 40 1/2" W x 19 1/2" D A good mid-19th century British campaign chest, likely made in Canton ...

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19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents
Regency Style Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents

Regency Style Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century English Regency Style Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers in two pieces. Chest features three large drawers, two medium drawers, and three smaller horizontal drawers arrang...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Walnut

Antique Camphor wood Military Campaign Chest, Circa 1880
Antique Camphor wood Military Campaign Chest, Circa 1880

Antique Camphor wood Military Campaign Chest, Circa 1880

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Camphor wood Campaign Chest A wonderfully characterful antique military chest dating to circa 1880, constructed from solid camphorwood and retaining its original brass fittings.

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1880s British British Colonial Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Sandalwood

Exceptional Victorian Teak Campaign Chest
Exceptional Victorian Teak Campaign Chest

Exceptional Victorian Teak Campaign Chest

Located in Essex, MA

The ultimate military officer of rank home in one. Rectangular paneled hinged top with ability to be opened to expose a dressing mirror flanked by shelves with brass supports. Also i...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Sublime Victorian Pine Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Original Brass Fitting
Sublime Victorian Pine Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Original Brass Fitting

Sublime Victorian Pine Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Original Brass Fitting

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880 Victorian pine military campaign chest of drawers with original fittings A very well made and functional chest o...

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1880s English Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Campaign Chest
Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Campaign Chest

Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Campaign Chest

Located in Essex, MA

In two sections. Rectangular top with brass corners over two drawers and a long drawer over two lower drawers with original inset brass handles. Toupie feet.

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1870s English Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest, circa 1860
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest, circa 1860

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest, circa 1860

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th-century English mahogany tabletop campaign chest exudes a refined elegance with its rich warm hue and sophisticated brass hardware.

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19th Century English Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Anglo-Indian Campaign Chest
19th Century Anglo-Indian Campaign Chest

19th Century Anglo-Indian Campaign Chest

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century Anglo-Indian Campaign style chest. Of Anglo-Indian origin and composed of teak wood, with all original locks and later handles.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Teak

Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Campaign Chest, C. 1910
Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Campaign Chest, C. 1910

Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Campaign Chest, C. 1910

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An unusual campaign-style chest crafted in richly figured mahogany and accented with finely cast bronze mounts, exemplifying the restrained elegance and functional sophistication of ...

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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Bronze

FOUR RARE ANTIQUE ORIGINAL CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1880 STACKABLE CAMPAIGN CHESTs
FOUR RARE ANTIQUE ORIGINAL CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1880 STACKABLE CAMPAIGN CHESTs

FOUR RARE ANTIQUE ORIGINAL CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1880 STACKABLE CAMPAIGN CHESTs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super are and highly collectable, original Chinese export circa 1880 suite of four stackable campaign c...

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1880s Chinese Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest of Drawers
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest of Drawers

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.

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Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk
Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk

Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, highly collectable solid oak with over sized brass fittings Military Campaign chest of drawers with mahogany lined & brown leather ...

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1880s English Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Teak Campaign Chest, 2 Piece Secretaire   This is a delightful piece
Teak Campaign Chest, 2 Piece Secretaire   This is a delightful piece

Teak Campaign Chest, 2 Piece Secretaire This is a delightful piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Teak Campaign Chest, 2 Piece Secretaire This is a delightful piece, it is made in Teak with campaign style brass corners and inset brass handles on the front and carrying handles t...

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1920s Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Teak

Fine Antique Early Victorian Teak Campaign Chest, circa 1850
Fine Antique Early Victorian Teak Campaign Chest, circa 1850

Fine Antique Early Victorian Teak Campaign Chest, circa 1850

Located in Nottingham, GB

Fine Early Victorian Teak Campaign Chest, circa 1850 Material: Teak, Brass, Metal A particularly attractive and unusually large early Victorian campaign and document chest, handcra...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest of Drawers
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest of Drawers

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century British colonial chest handcrafted in mahogany, with five drawers, in two piece campaign form with brass hardware and classic tuned feet.

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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST
SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST

SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, fully signed, 93rd Lancers (Regiment of Foot) military campaign chest of drawers ci...

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1880s English Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest
Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest

Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian Camphor Military secretary chest of drawers , in original condition. Full of history this particularly chest was bought from Homes...

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Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Rare Large Colonial British Raj All Leather Military Campaign Chest Stamped
Rare Large Colonial British Raj All Leather Military Campaign Chest Stamped

Rare Large Colonial British Raj All Leather Military Campaign Chest Stamped

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This all leather British India Military Campaign Chest is a very rare survivor. Stamped "The Western India Army Boot & Equipment Factory, Solid Leather Guaranteed...Bombay".

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1880s British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

A rare Army & Navy C.S.L Mahogany Campaign Chest with secretaire, circa 1880
A rare Army & Navy C.S.L Mahogany Campaign Chest with secretaire, circa 1880

A rare Army & Navy C.S.L Mahogany Campaign Chest with secretaire, circa 1880

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A rare and finely crafted solid mahogany officer’s campaign chest of drawers with brass mounts and integrated drop-front secrétaire, produced by the Army & Navy Co-Operative Soci...

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1870s English Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock
Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Sailor's Large Brass-bound Camphor Wood Sea or Campaign Chest, Mid-19th Century. A large rectangular dramatic campaign or sailor's trunk lined with Camphor wood and w...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Military Trunk Campaign Chest 1860 Camphor Wood
Antique Military Trunk Campaign Chest 1860 Camphor Wood

Antique Military Trunk Campaign Chest 1860 Camphor Wood

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A handsome camphor wood military campaign trunk featuring impressive brass strapwork and sturdy carrying handles Circa 1860 It is widely accepted that trunks of this type were origin...

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1860s Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century British Military Camphor Campaign Chest
Early 19th Century British Military Camphor Campaign Chest

Early 19th Century British Military Camphor Campaign Chest

Located in Fort Collins, CO

Beautiful early example of British imported Military Camphor chest. One of the drawers is missing its lock. Split panel of wood on both sides which are purely cosmetic. No key. Dime...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Original 1890 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Campaign Chest of Drawers Including Desk
Original 1890 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Campaign Chest of Drawers Including Desk

Original 1890 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Campaign Chest of Drawers Including Desk

By Army & Navy CSL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare solid mahogany with brass trim Army & Navy C.S.L stamped officers Campaign chest of drawers with drop front Birds Eye Maple d...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

British Military Officer's Campaign Chest Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
British Military Officer's Campaign Chest Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany

British Military Officer's Campaign Chest Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

Campaign-era chests and secretaries were the travel items of British military officers who bought and commissioned them for their campaigns abroad to India and Ceylon (The Raj); inde...

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass, Metal

Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany - 19th Century
Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany - 19th Century

Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb 19th century mahogany campaign or military chest of drawers. A high-quality chest of drawers that was originally in two parts, but was screwed together.

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Irish Mahogany And Brass Bound Campaign Chest By Ross & Co.
Irish Mahogany And Brass Bound Campaign Chest By Ross & Co.

Irish Mahogany And Brass Bound Campaign Chest By Ross & Co.

Located in Essex, MA

In two parts with a rectangular top over two over two short drawers over three graduated long drawers all with recessed original handles. Top drawer with makers label in drawer. Turn...

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1870s Irish Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Hardwood & Brass French Polished Domed Two Drawer Campaign Chest
Antique Hardwood & Brass French Polished Domed Two Drawer Campaign Chest

Antique Hardwood & Brass French Polished Domed Two Drawer Campaign Chest

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Exquisite Handmade Hardwood & Brass French Polished Domed Two Drawer Campaign Captains Chest. Decorated With Brass Inlay & Flanked By Two Carry Handles.

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Industrial Military Campaign Chest Mahogany Haberdashery Drawers
Antique Vintage Industrial Military Campaign Chest Mahogany Haberdashery Drawers

Antique Vintage Industrial Military Campaign Chest Mahogany Haberdashery Drawers

Located in Sale, GB

- A wonderful bank of mahogany military campaign drawers, English circa 1920. - The drawers are of a fine heavy quality, beautifully crafted with dovetail joints and recessed milita...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Mahogany

British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany

British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

Campaign-era chests and secretaries were the travel items of British military officers who bought and commissioned them for their campaigns abroad to India and Ceylon (The Raj); inde...

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Metal, Brass

Houghton & Sons Oak Campaign Chest, Major-General Prendergast, 1888
Houghton & Sons Oak Campaign Chest, Major-General Prendergast, 1888

Houghton & Sons Oak Campaign Chest, Major-General Prendergast, 1888

Located in Lincoln, GB

Houghton & Sons Oak Campaign Stationery & Dispatch Chest By Houghton & Sons, 162 New Bond Street, London Formerly the property of Major-General Maunsell Mark Prendergast,...

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Presentation Insignia Box, Italian, Campaign Chest, Victorian, C.1900
Antique Presentation Insignia Box, Italian, Campaign Chest, Victorian, C.1900

Antique Presentation Insignia Box, Italian, Campaign Chest, Victorian, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An Italian, cased medal and epaulette campaign chest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Antique 20th Century Carved Camphorwood Chinese Campaign Chest Trunk w/ Rooster
Antique 20th Century Carved Camphorwood Chinese Campaign Chest Trunk w/ Rooster

Antique 20th Century Carved Camphorwood Chinese Campaign Chest Trunk w/ Rooster

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A wonderful turn of the century hand carved Chinese trunk, uncommon in blonde wood. Heavily patinated, with some uneven finish marks, and some warping of the wood. However, overall...

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk
19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk

Located in Madrid, ES

This 19th century camphor wood British military Campaign two-piece chest of drawers features a hidden fold-out writing desk.

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

STUNNING 1778 DATED POLYCHROME PAiNTED CLAW & BALL CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS
STUNNING 1778 DATED POLYCHROME PAiNTED CLAW & BALL CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS

STUNNING 1778 DATED POLYCHROME PAiNTED CLAW & BALL CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, North European, Polychrome painted 18th century chest of drawers dated to 1778 on...

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1770s European George III Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique English Secretary Campaign Chest With Brass Hardware
Antique English Secretary Campaign Chest With Brass Hardware

Antique English Secretary Campaign Chest With Brass Hardware

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Diminutive Antique English mahogany campaign secretary chest with four drawers, the upper of which opens to reveal a secretary with cubbies, 3 shallow drawers and gold tooled leather...

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

By Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

He served in the Eastern Sudan Campaign in 1884 (two clasps); with the Nile Expedition, 1884-5 (two clasps).

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Walnut

VICTORIAN ASH AESTHETIC MOVEMENT WARDROBE BUILT IN CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERs
VICTORIAN ASH AESTHETIC MOVEMENT WARDROBE BUILT IN CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERs

VICTORIAN ASH AESTHETIC MOVEMENT WARDROBE BUILT IN CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Firstly, this wardrobe can take a huge amount of clothing including folded linens, the left section has as mentioned a very large built in Military Campaign chest of drawers, above y...

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, Secretary, Victorian, 1890
Late 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, Secretary, Victorian, 1890

Late 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, Secretary, Victorian, 1890

Located in Greven, DE

Antique ship's or captain's secretary, so-called Military Campaign Chest of Drawers England Mahogany, brass Victorian around 1890 Dimensions: H x W x D: 135 x 92 x 52 cm D...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century British Colonial chest handcrafted in tropical hardwood featuring a pullout desk over three drawers with a leather writing surface, nooks, crannies and drawers,...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Oak Campaign Chest with Brass Accents
Antique Georgian Oak Campaign Chest with Brass Accents

Antique Georgian Oak Campaign Chest with Brass Accents

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique hand-crafted chest is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1785 and done in the period Georgian style. The chest is composed ...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Campaign English Chest of Drawers
Campaign English Chest of Drawers

Campaign English Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century British colonial campaign chest hand crafted in mahogany with classic two piece construction, five drawers, brass hardware, and turned feet.

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

Rare Chinese circa 1840 Campaign Chest Ornate Metal Work Swastika Well Being
Rare Chinese circa 1840 Campaign Chest Ornate Metal Work Swastika Well Being

Rare Chinese circa 1840 Campaign Chest Ornate Metal Work Swastika Well Being

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1840 Chinese hand carved campaign chest with ornate metal strap work depicting the Swastika A very good looking well made a...

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1840s Chinese Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Antique Campaign Secretary Chest

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique British Colonial Chinese campaign chest crafted in teak wood in two piece construction with brass hardware, featuring a unique pullout desk ambitiously crafted wit...

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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Antique Campaign Chests

Materials

Brass

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Antique Campaign Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique campaign chests available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all antique campaign chests available were constructed with great care. Antique campaign chests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique campaign chests to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Regency and Georgian antique campaign chests are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique campaign chests over the years, but those made by Army & Navy CSL, Ross & Co. Dublin and Gillows of Lancaster & London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Campaign Chests?

Antique campaign chests can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,469, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Campaign Chests

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.