Campaign Tables
CAMPAIGN STYLE
Sometimes called “knock-down” furniture, campaign furniture was designed to be folded, collapsed, taken apart and packed flat to load onto a ship or a camel’s back. 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 with sturdy and elegant pieces. Even in a tent thousands of miles from London, a four-poster bed, dining table and seating could simulate the comforts of home.
Antique and vintage campaign-style furniture was also initially designed as propaganda. The mahogany and teak structures were part of a purposeful demonstration of power in these campaigns, with the colonizing military officers imposing their culture and view of what they considered “civilized” on a given land and its peoples. Designers and manufacturers including Thomas Butler, Ross & Co. of Dublin, and Morgan & Sanders contributed to the rapid production of this furniture as the British Empire expanded through Africa, Asia and Australia.
Campaign furniture was utilitarian as well as refined, fitted with recessed brass handles and brass angles on stackable chests and other case pieces to protect vulnerable corners. The Wellington chest was one of the most famous pieces to come out of this style, named for the Duke of Wellington, who slept in his campaign bed long after his battles were over.
The flexibility of campaign-style furniture would influence 20th-century Scandinavian modernists such as Kaare Klint, Mogens Koch and Arne Norell. For his 1930s Safari chair, Klint drew on the simple Roorkhee chair, named for a town in northern India. The lightweight and adaptable campaign-style seat was created in the late 19th century and had no fixed joinery. The Roorkhee’s influence can also be seen in the Wassily chair, a pared-down work of tubular metal and durable canvas conceived by legendary Bauhaus instructor Marcel Breuer.
Now, 21st-century designers like Jomo Tariku and Dokter and Misses are creating pieces that recognize the contributions of African artisans to campaign furniture in order to reframe this style without overlooking its difficult past.
Find a collection of authentic antique and vintage campaign bedroom furniture, chairs, decorative objects and other pieces on 1stDibs.
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Style: Campaign
Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign French Style Desk Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A vintage 1970s French style bamboo campaign desk in black lacquer. At a petite 25” deep x 40.75” wide, it would also make a wonderful hall or ent...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Campaign Style Mahogany Library Executive Writing Desk 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage writing desk in the style of Michael Vanderbyl for Decca / Bolier & Co. Made from rich mahogany veneers, having a rectangular form with three fitted drawers and raised on mo...
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Military Campaign Style Writing Table / Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
Handsome antique military style campaign desk / writing table with three drawers, gorgeous wood grains & brass inlay top. Versatile mid size dimensions at 50" Wide x 28" Deep x 30.75...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Baker Furniture Campaign Style Walnut Trunk / Chest / Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s carved walnut campaign style chest by Baker Furniture Company. It is marked and does have dovetail construction. The trunk rests on turned bun feet.
Shipping is runn...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk in Mahogany
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique British campaign desk in mahogany, ca. 1890s, fitted with solid brass hardware. The sawhorse legs are fully collapsible.
Category
1890s British Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Georgian Mahogany Campaign Style Butlers Folding Tray Table Dry Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century Georgian Mahogany Campaign Style Butlers Table. Features an oval removable tray with folding edges for carrying over a stand.
Dimensions:
35" x 48" x 38"h with gallery ...
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
1970 English Mahogany and Leather Trunk / Table by Doherty of London
By Edward Doherty & Son
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless appeal! From coffee table to foot of the bed, this English campaign style trunk is just the right piece. The drawers and green leather top complete the look. It is marked Do...
Category
1970s Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
English Campaign Style Traveling Desk on Stand
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Campaign style brass mounted mahogany English traveling desk, late 19th century on a late 20th century stand. The rectangular mahogany top inset with a central plaque that reads "Ric...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Lovely Yew Wood Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer fir sale this lovely campaign style green leather topped pedestal desk with one long central drawer and five short drawers either sides , lovely condition .
Don't...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Military Campaign Style Wood and Brass Desk with Red Leather Top, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century military campaign desk. This fantastic piece was made in Italy in the 1960s.
This trestle desk is made from a beautiful wood with exceptional grain, the top is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ernest Hemingway style desk or writing table with chinoiserie faux bamboo, burl wood inlay, finished back, drawers (one opens for a keyboard) and is ve...
Category
1990s American Campaign Tables
Materials
Berlin Iron
Handsome Mahogany and Brass Game Table with Leather Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive mahogany game table that opens up, has brass details and 4 director’s style leather chairs.
Table: Closed 40.25” Square. 30.5” H
Open 29.5” H 56.5” Square
Chairs 36” H...
Category
1980s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that opens to a writing surface complete with ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$2,500 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique metamorphic table to desk, circa 1850-1875. Beautifully constructed in Campaign style in honeyed light brown wood, the table features a hinged flip top that opens to a desk w...
Category
19th Century Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Campaign Style Leather Top Sawhorse Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mid century British colonial style desk crafted in hardwood with a tooled leather top on a case with three drawers and brass hardware. The sawhorse style base has multiple s...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Teak
English Leather Top Campaign Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century British colonial campaign desk with a brown tooled leather top, brass hardware, keys to the top and side drawers, and sits on porcelain casters.
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Superb Highly Figured Rosewood Leather Top Brass Campaign Style Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, highly figured rosewood executive desk. The desk is made of the finest rosewood and is a gorgeous amber hue. The black leather top is in good used condition with mi...
Category
1970s English Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted interior, small gallery. Handsome old worn tooled leather ...
Category
19th Century Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Walnut
Modern Campaign-Style Desk, Lacquered in Navy Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handsome polished steel and dark blue lacquered desk in the campaign style. Heavy polished steel base in good condition. Nice large top featuring a center drawer and two side drawers...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Steel
Architect adjustable Coffee Table in walnut with Black Leather Insets
Located in Ballard, CA
The iconic coffee table, named after the famous actor Jean Pierre Aumont, is an handcrafted coffee table in solid walnut with black or red leather insets, adjustable top position, Cl...
Category
2010s North American Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Large English Gun Case Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
In the antique English Campaign style. The large lift-top wooden coffee table provides ample storage in a unique traditional style. With brass mounts and pulls. Raised on a Georgian ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,248 / item
Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is very well built and has a very ...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Campaign Leather Top Tables or Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of English tables crafted in mahogany with dark green leather tops having oval brass medallions on an octagon case with four drawers having brass campaign hardware...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$8,400 / set
English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English zebra wood military campaign writing desk with brass bound molded edges, original recessed side handles, fitted leather interior with tooling and retains the original crystal ink wells...
Category
1820s American Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Baker Cherrywood and Brass 3 Drawer Night Stands
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of cherrywood and brass 3 drawer night stand by Baker, newly restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1960s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,800 / set
Wide Modern Campaign Style Etagere
Located in Westwood, NJ
A combination of a traditional English campaign style with an updated modern design.
This three-tier etagere is a satisfying combination of wood and brass, it has a sophisticated,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,978 / item
Campaign Form Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign form leather wrapped coffee table with an antiqued brown leather, brass-bound corners, and nailhead trim details, raised on a George III style H form stretcher base.
Di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,470 / item
Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique military campaign desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is very well made and has a very smart design. The darker w...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Desk by Baker in Campaign Style With Leather Top
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Elegance & Function: Vintage Baker Campaign Desk with Leather Top!
This vintage Baker desk, crafted in the classic campaign style, combines refined...
Category
1980s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Amazing midcentury bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s.
This writing table is unique because of the materials used, ba...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,039 Sale Price
60% Off
Beautiful Large Yew Wood Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
Large yew wood coffee table in the antique campaign style dating from around the 1930’period & in good condition. It has brass military inset handles & corner fittings on the back & ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,354 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Quality Campaign Style Cocktail Table With Storage
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Cocktail Table in medium stain with lift-top doors revealing storage for games, books or bottles. One large drawer reached from either side, Nautical style pulls on ...
Category
20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign Cabinet Style Pair of Nightstands
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign cabinet style nightstands or end or side tables with brass plated hardware. Beautiful condit...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Coastal Octagon Tortoise Bamboo Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your interior with the exotic allure and timeless charm of this Vintage Coastal Octagon Tortoise Bamboo Side Table. Its distinctive octagonal silhouette, crafted from rich bam...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Medium Dark Walnut Architect Adjustable Desk with Black or Brown Leather Insets
Located in Ballard, CA
The Iconic Jean Pierre desk named after the famous actor Jean Pierre Aumont is an handcrafted desk in solid walnut with black or brown leather insets,...
Category
2010s North American Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
McGuire Rattan Oak Campaign Style Folding Drink Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare organic modern campaign style folding drinks table crafted by McGuire artisans in California. The table features a thick pole rattan X frame that features an open fretwork desig...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made pair of antique military campaign style side tables. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s.
The quality is fantastic, they are a very...
Category
1950s British Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of modern military campaign chests mounted on custom stands, circa 1970s. Incredible style, craftsmanship and attention to detai...
Category
1970s Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Foldable winemaker's table in solid oak - Ø 90cm
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Foldable winemaker's table in solid oak - Ø 90cm
Late 19th century - Antique - Brutalist
Measures : Ø 90cm H: 70cm
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Burl Wood Campaign Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Boho burl wood campaign coffee table blends rustic charm with functional design, featuring rich wood grain and brass accents. A standout piece for any eclectic living sp...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal
Theodore Alexander Cocktail Table Atelier Dela Madeleine Collection
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Theodore Alexander cocktail table with maple center and gently fading into an ebonized finish. The table with two full length opposi...
Category
20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal
Victorian Mahogany Collapsible Campaign Camp Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with drop leaves with detachable legs with brass caps. All folds up with brass hinges and turned stretcher with thumb screws. This table could have been used a...
Category
1840s English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Military Campaign Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to ofer for sale this amazing military campaign writing table with brass corners and leather top made by R.E.H Kennedy of Ipswich and retailed by Harrods London .
Don't he...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Elegant Julia Gray Campaign Style Cocktail Table
By Julia Gray
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine gilt metal cocktail table with 3/4" thick glass top with rounded corners and brass rosette decoration. The cocktail table with an intricate configuration of conjoined stylized X...
Category
20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal
Starbay , Stunning ‘ Richelieu’ Campaign Style Desk and‘Normandie’ Swivel Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this stunning modern stained walnut and brass bound ‘Rochefort’ campaign style desk, with rectangular top and brown leather writing surface, above seven drawers, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Campaign Style Console Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dashing mid-century two tiered console crafted in mahogany in an unusual form with influences from neoclassic and British colonial. The brass campaign style hardware has a bronze lik...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Coaching or Campaign Table
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century mahogany coaching table with beautifully figured top, on collapsable x-framed base, with shaped and turned legs.
England, circa 1850.
Lovely dry original conditi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Workstation Desk for Home Computer Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military Campaign style home office desk / workstation which is part of a suite
This piece is part of an office suite, I have in tot...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique English Oak Folding Campaign or Camp Table
Located in Peabody, MA
An early 20th century English oak folding campaign or camp table.
Folded size 37.5" high, 15" wide, 4" thick.
Category
Early 20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Mahogany Extending Butler Stand
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Campaign style "Party Butler" extending buffet server or bar cart with removable serving tray
By Baker Furniture
USA, Mid-20th Century
Mahogany, with brass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Nautical for Lexington Campaign Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage boho nautical campaign desk by Lexington is a perfect blend of classic functionality and coastal-inspired charm. Crafted with a sturdy wood frame, the desk features a ri...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Desk, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton mahogany Campaign slant front desk with two upper case flanking doors concealing pigeon holes, sliding lower case writing surface concealing fitted interior over si...
Category
1820s American Antique Campaign Tables
19th century Swedish pine bureau with iron side handles
Located in London, GB
A charming and more unusual C19th swedish fall front pine bureau on bracket feet.
The top drawer fall front reveals an interior with a small central niche flanked by three long shall...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair Late 20th Baker Furn Campaign Style Black and Natural Pedestal End Tables
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Vintage Baker furniture campaign style pedestal end tables, a pair with a black and natural finish. Beautiful condition, keeping in m...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign Style End Table Cabinet or Chest
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Drexel weatherwood Collection Campaign style end table, cabinet, or chest with one drawer, 2 doors with brass plated hardware, and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lovely Vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Console Table Sideboard Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa REH Kennedy, Harrods London retailed, Military Campaign three drawer console table / sideboard
A very good looking we...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Rattan Campaign Ficks Reed Far Horizons End Table W/Tile Top by John Wisner
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection end table with tile top designed by John Wisner. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The tile has been caulked and it has a fresh coat of Danish oil. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
NOTE: If you love this rattan Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection by John Wisner end table.
NOTE: Shipping is possible via parcel which may reduce shipping costs.
Exotic, Incredible, and Ficks Reed!!! This is a fabulous rectangular end table by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. It is comprised of a stout rattan base, and it features a wonderful white tile top including three tiles with black painted Asian designs of fans and symbols… it’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! This end table is from Ficks Reed’s Far Horizons collection by John Wisner which was introduced in 1954. It is designed with sturdy and stylish crossbars with rattan ties on the corners on all four sides of the coffee table. And the design of this awesome Campaign style end table is classic allowing it to work with many decor aesthetics and styles from traditional to mid-century modern. It will be wonderful in your living room next to a lounge chair or in the family room aside a comfortable chaise or loveseat. Or, maybe on its own in an entry or hallway adorned with foliage.
The Ficks Reed Furniture Company was originally established by Louis Ficks as the National Carriage and Reed Company in 1885. For over 125 years they built their reputation manufacturing high quality furniture using wicker...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan
A Fine Campaign Style Cherrywood Console Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine cherrywood, brass mounted campaign style console table of fabulous quality and with a rich patination to the wood. The moulded top of rectangular form fitted with brass corne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass & Mahogany Campaign Style Coffee Tables or End Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of brass & mahogany Campaign style coffee tables or end tables.
Unmarked, Attributed to the Baker Furniture company
Rare to find a pair, often used together as coffee tables,...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Campaign Style End Table Faux Bamboo Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Campaign style rectangular end table comprised of walnut & mahogany veneer, burlwood top, triple cane faux bamboo legs, and X cross-str...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Campaign tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Campaign tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Campaign tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tables, popular names associated with this style include Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Drexel, and Henredon. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $428 and tops out at $22,500 while the average work can sell for $2,131.
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