Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
Henredon Scene One Walnut 4 Drawer Campaign style Commode
By Henredon
Located in Pasadena, TX
This campaign style chest is made by Henredon Furniture..
The commode is made of walnut and has brass campaign pulls.
It has 4 drawers for plenty of storage and sits on a plinth base.
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Campaign Style Tall Chests Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of vintage campaign (cabinet de voyages) chests in amber toned solid pine with brass hardware, made in France, ca. 1970s. The taller chest measures 54 3/8" high, 19 7/8" wide...
Category
1970s French Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Campaign Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany campaign chest from England. This style of chest is so wonderful in its simplicity. It can be blended with many different styles and in that way is very versa...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th century, featuring a patinated mahogany exterior over four drawers with brass escutcheo...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Of French Campaign Style Chests Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A matched pair of vintage campaign (cabinet de voyages) chests in amber toned solid pine with brass hardware, made in France, ca. 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,975 / set
Victorian Military Campaign Chest in Solid Mahogany with Original Brass Fittings
Located in Kastrup, DK
Military Campaign Chest crafted from solid mahogany, featuring a beautifully aged patina, original brass fittings, and locks (later key). The chest includes two upper drawers, a cent...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century British Military Campaign Camphor Wood Chest With Brass Hardware
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare British Military Campaign chest in authentic condition with original hardware present. Beautiful old patina intact with an amazing grain and aroma of Camphor wood. Some age and ...
Category
1870s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
$4,712 Sale Price
20% Off
Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" High Chest Dresser Console
By Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" Campaign High Chest Dresser Console MINT
Category
20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th century campaign chest of drawers
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Chiffonier - Semainier - Campagne furniture
Measures : 50x45cm H:104cm
Good quality tall chest made in a hardwood like padouk. Bank of 7 equally proportioned drawers each fitted w...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair of English Campaign Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of English antique five drawer campaign chests crafted in mahogany in a two piece construction with brass hardware and turned feet. Signed Shapland & Petter one of Englands oldest furniture...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$10,800 / set
19th C English Brass Bound Campaign Style Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
Classic two section Campaign style chest on chest, constructed of solid wood, with brass bound corners, pulls, and eschews, and heavy iron handles. The chest features an upper secti...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Baker Vintage Campaign Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century campaign chest crafted in mahogany with four drawers, brass hardware and block feet, perfect combination of traditional and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Pulaski Burlwood Campaign Style Chest
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage 36.5 Pulaski Burlwood Campaign Style Chest
Interesting version of a campaign style chest in rich burl. Detailed brass recessed pulls and accents.
Category
20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Baker Milling Road Reed Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the well-traveled elegance of this vintage chest of drawers from Baker's esteemed Milling Road collection. Meticulously wrapped in pencil reed, this piece show...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Lovely Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely yew wood and brass mounted military style chest of two short and two long drawers , in good condition .
Don't hesitate to contact me if you h...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Anglo-Indian Brass Bound Diminutive Campaign Chest in Rosewood
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Brass-bound diminutive six drawer campaign chest in rosewood. Probably from India with foliate floral carving, inset brass inlay and inset campaign hardware, and paneled back,...
Category
20th Century Indian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawer
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning antique Victorian mahogany campaign chest of drawers , with brass corner fittings & inset brass military drawer handles. This chest is of f...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,878 Sale Price
20% Off
Henredon Scene One Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Timeless design in this Henredon Scene One campaign chest of drawers. Classic streamline lines offset with inset brass hardware. 6 drawers ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,500 / item
Pair of Baker Fruitwood Campaign Style Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of chests or commodes crafted in fruitwood in a sleek modern form with hints of tradition having brass campaign style hardware and classic turned feet. Signed Baker i...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
$9,900 / set
Harrods London Lovely Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely small chest of drawers made by R.E.H Kennedy of Ipswich and retailed by Harrods of London , with three drawers , brass corners and brass hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Campaign secretary chest of drawers hand-made in England in the early 1800s using mahogany. This is a beautifully-made chest that serves the...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Trapezoidal Lingerie Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
One stylish pyramid form chest of drawers made of ebonized oak and embellished with hammered silver metal accents.
15.5 inches wide at the top descending to 23 inches wide at the bo...
Category
1990s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid 20th Century Modern Campaign Style Henredon Black Lingerie Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Modern Campaign or Hollywood Regency black lacquered narrow chest of drawers or lingerie cabinet with recessed base & brass hardware and an original slightly distre...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century British Campaign Chest of Drawers
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 ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Pair of Mid Century Brass Chests on Stands
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of vintage two drawer chests on stands having a stylized modern campaign form and drawer pulls on sleek tubular legs, all with a hip custom finish. Signed Mastercraft in a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Campaign Chest Victorian in Oak with Brass Fittings
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant and functional campaign chest crafted from solid oak with original recessed brass handles and brass corner mounts.
The chest is made in two separate sections with brass carry...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique British 19th Century Two-Piece Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid Victorian era two piece British campaign chest in solid mahogany with brass flush mount handles and cabinet lifts.
Category
19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Two Campaign Style Black Lacquered and Brass Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Two matching professionally lacquered in black Campaign tower chests. Expertly crafted and well made. Each conforming case features seven equal sized dovetail joinery drawers; five d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Campaign-Style Chest
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handsome campaign-style chest by Baker Furniture Company. Lovely grain and color. Solid Brass pulls. Characteristic Baker quality. This piece has been fully restored with a new lacqu...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Yew Military Campaign Style Made by Bevan Funnell
Located in Crawley, GB
Bevan Funnell 'Reprodux' yew campaign style chest of five drawers, the brass mounted top inset with green leather .
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Please ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,067 Sale Price
20% Off
Three-drawer chest of drawers in the style of Guillerme and Chambron - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Three-drawer chest of drawers in the style of Guillerme and Chambron - 1960s
Vintage - Furniture - Mid-Century
Measures : 120x46cm H:82cm
Wear consistent with age and use - Minor Lo...
Category
20th Century French Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century chest of drawers with secretary
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique teak campaign chest of drawers with secretary. The chest of drawers is in original condition and structurally perfect. It has the original appearance with traces of...
Category
1840s British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting antique campaign chest crafted in mahogany with dramatic wood grains, brass inlays and hardware, and featuring a foldout writing desk hav...
Category
Early 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
This small, antique campaign chest was handcrafted in the early 20th Century. It is mahogany wood, which has aged well over the decades and has a warm red-brown tone. The two full-le...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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 uniqu...
Category
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
STUNNING ViNTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BUTLERS TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS EXTENDING TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime Vintage hand made in England Military Campaign chest of drawers with Butlers slip serving tray ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Parisian Leather Clad Luggage Trunk Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Parisian Leather Clad Campaign Luggage Trunk Chest of Drawers
Category
1990s French Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
British Campaign Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
A simple and elegant restored British Campaign chest of drawers. Features brass strap corners and brass recessed drawer pulls typical of the campaign style. Designed to travel as t...
Category
Early 20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers Exotic Wood Early 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Commode or chest of drawers in the English military campaign style.
19th century
Good condition age with minor marks of use.
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,491 Sale Price
54% Off
Antique Military Campaign Side Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique military campaign side chest of drawers. This was made in England, we would date it to around the 1930’s.
It is of outstanding quality and is a very useful size....
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British Colonial campaign chest crafted in mahogany in a two piece construction featuring a pullout desk with drawers and niches over four drawers with brass hardwar...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign chest from the 19th century, with drop front desk, four drawers and brass hardware. Add a touch of antique charm to your home with this English Campaign two-part ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany campaign chest from the mid 19th century, with five drawers and brass hardware. Created in England during the second quarter of the 19th century, this mahogany ca...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stunning Pair Of Brass Bound Campaign Style Chest Of Three Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer you this stunning pair of brass bound campaign style camphor-wood bedside chests or side cabinets of three short drawers on plinth bases , in lovely condition .
D...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wicker Chest of drawer - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Bamboo decoration - Mid-century
Measures : 95,5x46cm H:82,5cm
Material: Wicher - Rattan - Brass
A fabulous vintage Coastal chest of drawers. A chic woven rattan with classic Campai...
Category
20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker
Antique Victorian Figured Walnut & Brass Campaign Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have a Victorian (1837-1901) Figured Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers with 3 long drawers to the bottom and 2 small drawers to the top all the with original brass handles. St...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Victorian Military Campaign Chest / Cabinet Green Leather & Brass Tooled Top
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian English antique military campaign three drawer chest with green leather tooled top finished with brass edging corners & drop handles
Measures; Height: 52cm I Width: 33cm I...
Category
19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Teak Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English teak wood two-part campaign chest from the 19th century, with five drawers, inset brass hardware and turnip feet. Created in England during the 19th century, this teak (a ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers Campaign Military Camphor Wood Brass 19th Century
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Campaign Military or Travelling Chest of Drawers in Camphor Wood with Brass Detailing 19th Century
Unusual small size
Striking with the combination of richly coloured camphor wood a...
Category
1840s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Beautiful 1960 Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning military campaign style chest of five drawers with brass inset handles and brass mounts , the piece separates into upper and lower halves ,...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Military Campaign Chest In Two Parts, With Original Brass Bound Decoration And Original Flush Fitted Brass Handles To Five Drawers, Rais...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Campaign Chest with Cabinets
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th Century British Colonial campaign chest handcrafted in mahogany and rosewood with six drawers and turned feet on the center chest and two attached side cabin...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
English solid mahogany campaign chest, in two parts, all fitted with brass hardware, the top drawer fitted with a secretaire featuring a multitude of compartments.
Category
1860s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Recessed Brasses, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English camphor wood five-drawer military campaign chest with the original recessed brasses, key hole escutcheons, brass corner mounts, and terminating on the original bracket feet, ...
Category
1820s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Campaign Style Chest or Dresser By Heritage
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mid century British Colonial style chest crafted in mahogany with a lush finish having twelve drawers for plenty of storage, campaign style brass hardware and bracket feet. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Campaign Style Walnut 2-Drawer Chest of Drawers In The Manner Of Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Handsome 2-drawer Campaign Style chest having solid walnut construction with brass pulls, side handles and corner accents. Incredible craftsmanship throughout with great detail and s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Bissitt & Brunton LTD Campaign Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small English 19th century Campaign chest by Bissitt & Brunton LTD, with two drawers, brass hardware and bracket feet. This charming small English 19th-century Campaign chest, craf...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Campaign commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Campaign commodes and chests of drawers 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 commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Campaign commodes and chests of drawers 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 commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods, Baker Furniture Company, and Sarreid Ltd.. 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 commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $883 and tops out at $22,500 while the average work can sell for $3,306.
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