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
English 19th Century Campaign Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial English, circa 1850, military campaign chest of drawers with near-complete original hardware on mahogany construction. Split between two stacking trunks, a total of fiv...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Five Drawer Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
A fine two piece stacking English mahogany campaign chest, its top case in a two over one drawer configuration, and the bottom case with two long drawers, all supported by four brack...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Theodore Alexander Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A four-drawer mahogany campaign chest by Theodore Alexander. Beneath the lid is a leather topped writing shelf that pulls out with two mushroom shaped brass handles. Below are four d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American 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 ...
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1870s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. The top central drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compar...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Victorian Campaign Chest 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...
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Late 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 with two short drawers over three long...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Cherry Wood Dresser Chest, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style five-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved cherry wood, with original brass ...
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1960s American Vintage 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...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Handsome Mid Century Modern Henredon Campaign Chests
By Henredon
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of mid century campaign style mahogany chests of drawers. Wonderful recessed brass hardware and details with exposed nailheads. Timeless and classic style.
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1950s American Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Asian Modern Style Walnut Campaign Chests Henredon, 1970's
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exquisite pair of fully restored Henredon Tansu Commode nightstands giving nod to traditional Campaign styling. The entirely refinished chests of solid ...
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Military Campaign Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Military officer’s Campaign chest of five drawers by Ross & Co of Dublin.
Crafted in 1860-1880 in solid mahogany with original brass fittings and drawer locks by Hobbs & Co.
Gently repolished to preserve the beautiful patina.
England / Ireland 1860-1880
Ross and Co...
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Late 19th Century English Antique 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...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Victorian Mahogany & Brass Campaign Chests With Brass Hardware
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Victorian 19th Century Mahogany & Brass Campaign Four Drawer Chests With Brass Hardware Raised on Four Block Feet.
Elegant well appointed set of campaign chests with a but...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Henredon Campaign Chest of Drawers - a Pair
By Henredon
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this pair of vintage Henredon Campaign Chests. Crafted with precision, these chests feature a sleek and timeless design highlighted by solid wood construct...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Lovely Yew Wood Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely military campaign style chest of drawers dating around 1950 , in good condition, brass can be polished upon request and once the payment has ...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bilecky Inspired Wicker & Brass Campaign Style Chest / Credenza / Dresser
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Bielecky Bros. wicker campaign style credenza or chest . It most likely dates to the 60s or 70s. It is unmarked and in very good condition. T...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign Chest with Secretary, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign graduated chest with an upper drawer fitted with a hinged fall front secretary revealing a central prospect door with a secret interior drawer, flanking pigeon holes with eight interior drawers, top edge carved with an egg & dart border, three graduated lower case drawers, original recessed brasses and escutcheons, and resting on a carved egg & dart rope skirt with the original bun feet. Late 18th Century Campaign...
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1780s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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...
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
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...
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1990s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Kennedy of Ipswich & F.Sage&Co London Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning vintage military campaign chest of drawers made by Kennedy of Ipswich and retailed by Harrods London . This chest is made by top quality ma...
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Mid-20th Century British 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...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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, ...
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1820s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
F.Sage&Co London Beautiful English Oak Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers
By Frederick Sage & Co.
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this amazing Military Campaign Chest of Drawers made by Frederick Sage&Company London . It is a great size and is a very useful item. It comes apart in two main p...
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Late 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...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers.
Located in Burton, TX
This 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers is made of two parts each flanked with side handles to allow for easier transport. The corners of the piece are covered i...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew Wood
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique military campaign style chest of drawers in yew wood. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of superb quality and is a very useful size. ...
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1930s British Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Yew
19th Century campaign chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful campaign 2-piece chest of drawers in perfect and original condition. Beautiful light color.
Origin ca. 1840
Size. 99cm x 48cm x h.101cm
The campaign cabinets went with the...
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1840s British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Lovely 1960 Yew Wood Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime Vintage hand made in England Military Campaign chest of five drawers with Butlers slip serving tray. In lovely condition .
Don't hesit...
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Mid-20th Century British 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
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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...
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Early 20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Campaign Form Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style dresser with antique brown leather-wrapped sides. With four drawers and a slide, brass handles, and nailhead details all around the frame.
Dimensions
40" W x 20...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Lovely Yew Wood Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stylish chest of drawers in the antique military campaign style , rectangular top above two short and three long drawers . It comes in two pieces fo...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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.
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Early 19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Drexel Tall Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning vintage Drexel tall campaign chest of drawers with a boho flair. Crafted with timeless elegance, it features brass hardware and a sleek, functional design. Perfect for addin...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Handmade 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.
Inside Features A Remova...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Milling Road Banded Front Campaign Style Tall Chest of Drawers - Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milling Road Tall Dresser by Baker. The dresser features a very nice Hollywood Regency / campaign style design with striking, figured wood grain, 5 dovetai...
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Offered is a beautiful 1966 Campaign Chest of drawers / Bachelor campaign Chest in good vintage condition by Drexel.
Working dovetail drawers.
Measures 34" Wide x 19" Deep x 45.5" Ta...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Campaign Style Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing antique campaign style chest crafted in mahogany with well placed dramatic grains, brass inlays and hardware, keys for all drawers and turn...
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Well-aged, warm Victorian campaign chest of drawers, consisting of two mahogany case pieces with brass mounts and pulls. The middle upper drawer folds out into a secretary desk equip...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique circa 1920 Light Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Drop Front
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920 Art Deco period English oak and brass Military Campaign chest of drawers with drop front top drawer.
This is a nicely mad...
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1920s English Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Accolade 3 drawer Walnut Campaign Chest
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice looking chest by Drexel. It has 3 drawers and the middle drawer is a double drawer. It's made of walnut and is in a campaign style. The corners and the pulls have bra...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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 Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Table Drawers Green Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign side tables with drawers and green leather tops
A truly stunning and well made p...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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...
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1970s Vintage 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...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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 Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
English Oak Military "Campaign Chest"
Located in Kastrup, DK
English military "Campaign Chest"
Made in solid oak with fittings, handles and locks in brass.
The chest is three-part with seven drawers with profiled edges.
Three wide drawers, two high and two low...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful Vintage Kennedy for Harrods Campaign.
This vintage Harrods Kennedy military campaign chest ...
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20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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 Homestall Manor , believed to have once been John of Gaunt...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine Vintage Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Lovely Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, vintage Burr Yew wood Military Campaign chest of drawers
A well made good looking and decorative piece, ...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage British Colonial Campaign Style Gentleman's Wardrobe or Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century interpretation of a British colonial campaign gentleman's wardrobe crafted in mahogany having a lush dark finish, brass hardware, plenty of storage and classic bracket fe...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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.
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19th Century British 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.