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Campaign Lounge Chairs

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
Forbes for McGuire Campaign Style Oak Officer's Chair
Forbes for McGuire Campaign Style Oak Officer's Chair

Forbes for McGuire Campaign Style Oak Officer's Chair

By McGuire, Eleanor Forbes

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare campaign style officer's chair or sling chair designed in the mid-century by Eleanor Forbes for McGuire. The chair features a cube-shaped oak frame reinforced with leather rawhi...

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20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Performance Velvet Metal Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs, A Pair
Performance Velvet Metal Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs, A Pair

Performance Velvet Metal Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs, A Pair

Elegant pair of metal-framed faux finished tubular aluminum lounge chairs made to look like bamboo, but far more structurally stable and long-lasting. Excellent condition with the exception of one bend to one frame and insignificant/unseen bends to seat cushion supports. New cushions were custom created for these vintage chair frames...

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Mid-20th Century Honduran Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Hayat Bros. Leather Campaign Safari Chairs & Ottoman
Pair of Hayat Bros. Leather Campaign Safari Chairs & Ottoman

Pair of Hayat Bros. Leather Campaign Safari Chairs & Ottoman

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Weathered pair of mid-century modern black leather safari chairs and one matching ottoman. The chairs are labeled on the back M. Hayat & Bros. LTD. Pakistan. The leather has an aged ...

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20th Century Pakistani Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, 1970s
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, 1970s

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, 1970s

By Paolo Arnaboldi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed in the 1970s by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, this rare lounge chair and ottoman set merges tactile craftsmanship with relaxed, enduring functionality. The solid ha...

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1970s Italian Vintage Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maison Jansen Neoclassical Campaign Chair and Ottoman
Maison Jansen Neoclassical Campaign Chair and Ottoman

Maison Jansen Neoclassical Campaign Chair and Ottoman

By Otto Parzinger

Located in Montreal, QC

Designed b Otto Parzinger for Maison Jansen, this brushed steel campaign chair pays homage to the ancient world. It is designed like a folding deck chair with a matching stool, both ...

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1960s French Vintage Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Victorian Folding Iron Campaign Lounge Chair
Victorian Folding Iron Campaign Lounge Chair

Victorian Folding Iron Campaign Lounge Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

The Victorian adjustable folding iron lounge chair is capable of several upright positions or in a flat position. The outdoor chair can also act as an armchair without the folding le...

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19th Century Canadian Antique Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Modern Campaign Safari Chair by Michael D'Souza, Suede & Walnut Frame
Modern Campaign Safari Chair by Michael D'Souza, Suede & Walnut Frame

Modern Campaign Safari Chair by Michael D'Souza, Suede & Walnut Frame

By Kaare Klint

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Modern Design Campaign Safari Chair With A Suede & Walnut Open Frame In The Style Of Kaare Klint By Michael D'Souza For Mufti TWO CHAIRS IN STOCK Full height 77.5cm Width 61c...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Teak

Pair of Campaign Safari Chairs Suede and Teak Open Frame With Sling Arms
Pair of Campaign Safari Chairs Suede and Teak Open Frame With Sling Arms

Pair of Campaign Safari Chairs Suede and Teak Open Frame With Sling Arms

By Kaare Klint

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Matching Pair of Safari Chairs by Michael D'Souza Suede & Walnut Open Frame Safari Chairs With Sling Arms In the Style of Kaare Klint By British Brand Mufti Full height 77.5cm W...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Teak

Exceptional Pair of Campaign Style Folding Chairs
Exceptional Pair of Campaign Style Folding Chairs

Exceptional Pair of Campaign Style Folding Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome pair of Mid-Century mahogany folding chairs. The seats are soft, brown leather sling style with the backs being adjustable to four posi...

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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

J. Herbert McNair Colonial Campaign Chairs, Pair
J. Herbert McNair Colonial Campaign Chairs, Pair

J. Herbert McNair Colonial Campaign Chairs, Pair

Located in North Miami, FL

We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning early 20th century Anglo Indian Campaign Military folding armchairs in solid wood and brass with the original leatherette seat ...

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Early 20th Century Scottish Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Palecek Campaign Style Leather and Chrome Lounge Armchair
Palecek Campaign Style Leather and Chrome Lounge Armchair

Palecek Campaign Style Leather and Chrome Lounge Armchair

By Palecek Furniture

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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2010s Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique English Colonial Mahogany Cube Chair
Antique English Colonial Mahogany Cube Chair

Antique English Colonial Mahogany Cube Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique English Colonial Mahogany Cube Chair The seat is button tufted, adding a touch of sophistication and plush comfort. The warm, rich tones of the mahogany contrast elegantly w...

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Early 20th Century Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Triple Strand Rattan Sofa & Chair Orange Fabric Cushions Style Heywood Wakefield
Triple Strand Rattan Sofa & Chair Orange Fabric Cushions Style Heywood Wakefield

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Located in Topeka, KS

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Early 20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs

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Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman Orange Fabric Cushions by Helmers Manufacturing Co

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Located in Topeka, KS

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Classic Italian Folding Campaign Chair in Black Leather, C. 1965
Classic Italian Folding Campaign Chair in Black Leather, C. 1965

Classic Italian Folding Campaign Chair in Black Leather, C. 1965

Located in Camden, ME

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Italian Faux Bamboo and Cane Campaign Style Chair Circa 1960s
Italian Faux Bamboo and Cane Campaign Style Chair Circa 1960s

Italian Faux Bamboo and Cane Campaign Style Chair Circa 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

A faux bamboo campaign style arm chair with cane back, made in Italy, ca. 1960s.

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Ficks Reed Rattan Campaign Style Far Horizons Lounge Chair by John Wisner
Ficks Reed Rattan Campaign Style Far Horizons Lounge Chair by John Wisner

Ficks Reed Rattan Campaign Style Far Horizons Lounge Chair by John Wisner

By Ficks Reed, John Wisner

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful vintage rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection lounge or club chair designed by John Wisner. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has been professionally cleaned, re-stained, and oiled and one arm wrap has been redone. Although the cushions are nice, the quality of the upholstery job is not professional so you may want to recover. The brass caps have a purposeful patina. 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 lounge chair we also have the matching coffee table, sofa, and end table listed here for sale if they are still available. Fabulous and Ficks Reed!! This is a WONDERFUL vintage lounge or club chair by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. Comprised of stout rattan with a gorgeous woven raffia back. It retains its original Ficks Reed tag and its warm and lovely finish which has aged to perfection. This chair is from Ficks Reed’s Far Horizons collection by John Wisner which was introduced in 1954. It is designed with sturdy crossbars under the seat, arm stretchers, and the front of the chair features double rattan bars. The rattan arm bars are held with rattan ties that extend from the front and back legs and wrap around the arm. A Super cool feature! And both ends of the arms are capped with brass tips with a purposeful patina. Rattan ties cover the top back seat corners and front corners of the seat base, and it looks FABULOUS! It features loose back and seat cushions wearing a lovely coral fabric PLUS, it’s very comfortable… in part due to the S springs that have been covered with a new whiter canvas deck covering. The design of this awesome Campaign style lounge chair 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 across from your sofa, in your sitting room next to a lovely floor lamp, or in a family or game room. The Ficks Reed Furniture...

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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs

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Director's X-Chairs by McGuire, Circa 1960
Director's X-Chairs by McGuire, Circa 1960

Director's X-Chairs by McGuire, Circa 1960

By Leonard Linden, McGuire

Located in Rochester, NY

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Campaign lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Campaign lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Campaign lounge chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include Arte Sano, Baker Furniture Company, Charlotte Horstmann, and Ficks Reed. 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 lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $600 and tops out at $18,500 while the average work can sell for $2,950.