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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
Campaign Style Six Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style six drawer chest or filing cabinet. Fits A4 and letter hanging folders. With brass hardware, drawers on runners and raised on bun fee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
British Military Officers Mahogany 2 part Campaign Chest with brass mounting. These chests were commissioned by officers of the British Army during their various campaigns around the...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mahogany Marine / Campaign Chest Of Drawers Of A Cruise Liner
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little mahogany campaign or marine chest of drawers which was at the time in a cabin of a cruise liner Very beautiful little model with the cabin number written behind the dr...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

STUNNING RALPH LAUREN MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS NiGHTSTAND
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Ralph Lauren Military Campaign Chest of Drawers. A stunning Ralph Lauren military campaign chest of drawers nightstand is a unique and captivating piece of furniture that combines the elegance of traditional design with the rugged charm of a military-inspired aesthetic. It exudes a sense of adventure and sophistication, making it a captivating addition to any bedroom. Crafted from high-quality materials, this nightstand showcases Ralph Lauren's commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. The chest features a distinctive campaign design, inspired by vintage military furniture...
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20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Leather

Anglo Chinese Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century Anglo Chinese chest with eight drawers handcrafted in teak in two piece construction, having a pullout desk with leather...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Teak Two Piece Campaign Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century teak two piece Campaign chest, brass bound edges, ebony string inlay on drawer fronts, two short drawers one with desk interior, over three...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Chest of Drawers Campaign Military Mahogany Brass 19th Century
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Unusual small size Striking with the combination of richly coloured mahogany and brass The veneers on this chest are exceptional, creating the effect of pools of ripples moving down ...
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1840s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique teak military chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Antique teak campaign chest This Antique teak campaign chest was made circa 1870. The top section has the pair of drawers along the top and the deeper full width drawer below. The bo...
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1870s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Antique Camphor Wood Two Part Campaign Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Camphor Wood two part Campaign Chest, circa 1890. With a rectangular top, two upper drawers and 3 lower drawers, all with original brass campaign hardware. Hand dove tailed d...
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1890s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Mahogany

French Turn of the Century Wood Navy Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
A small French natural wood navy chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in France during the early years of the 20th century, this small navy chest, inspired...
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20th Century French Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Brass

English Naval dockyard campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian Naval dockyard chest This Victorian Naval dockyard chest was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. Made in 2 parts so this was easily transported to and around the...
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1870s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

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

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Fruitwood

VINTAGE CIRCA 1940's MILITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE DRAWERS LOVELY
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage circa 1940s English Military Campaign bedside table sized lamp wine table. A truly stun...
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1940s English Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Scottish or English Campaign Butler's Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
An elegant and functional antique Scottish or English campaign style butler's desk chest of drawer. Crafted out of teak or sycamore (exterior) and elm (interior) with original brass ...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Modular Stackable Chests - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of modular stackable two-drawer chests in the Japanese Tansu Campaign style by Henredon. Mahogany with smooth surface top, low height, brass accents, drawer handles & side han...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Modular Stackable Chests - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of modular stackable two-drawer chests in the Japanese Tansu Campaign style by Henredon. Mahogany with smooth surface top, low height, brass accents, drawer handles & side han...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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.
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Extra Large Gentleman's Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An extra tall gentleman's chest in the Japanese Tansu Campaign style by Henredon. Mahogany with brass hardware & accents, overhanging top, decorative upper, center & lower panels, ca...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Mahogany

RESTORED ViNTAGE ENGLISH PINE & BRASS MILITARY CAMPIGN TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored hand made in England Pine and Brass tallboy chest of drawers Please note the ...
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bur...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Hardwood, Oak

19th Century tall campaign chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century tall campaign chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality tall chest made in a hardwood like padouk.   Bank of 7 equally proportioned drawers...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Furniture Campaign Style Mahogany Three-Drawer Chest, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Baker Furniture Company Campaign style mahogany chest from circa 1950 with three drawers and brass hardware. Crafted in the mid-20th century, this Campaign style mahogany chest by ...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two sections. Rectangular top with brass corners with two over three drawers. Inset brass handles and side carrying handles. Turned feet. This was possibly converted from a regula...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Table Drawers Green Leather
Located in GB
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

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Leather, Hardwood

Campaign Style Walnut 2-Drawer Chest of Drawers In The Manner Of 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Metal, 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

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Metal, Brass

Pair Asian Modern Style Walnut Campaign Chests Henredon, 1970's
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of Asian style two drawer figured walnut campaign bachelor chests by Henredon Fine Furniture with decorative brass hardware at fronts and recessed brass swing handles at sides...
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century 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

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Brass

Burl Wood Bombe Chest of Drawers, Italy 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian bombe chest of drawers with a gorgeously grained burl wood veneer. This piece has three drawers with curved metal leaf m...
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1960s Italian Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Campaign Chiffonier In Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little chest of drawers in marine or campaign style in mahogany unusual chest made up of 5 drawers campaign chest of drawers with its typical brass decorations as well as its ...
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20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Italian Patchwork Burl Campaign Style Chest / Commode / Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian patchwork burl petite chest or commode or even a side table with campaign styling. The piece is a rich patchwork burl, a particular favorite of mine. It is in very...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Rare 19th Century French Campaign Chest on Legs
Located in Houston, TX
The Rare 19th Century French Campaign Chest on Legs is a remarkable piece of furniture that embodies both functionality and elegance. Crafted dur...
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19th Century French Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Campaign Tall Chest: Ebonized Mahogany with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the captivating blend of historical elegance and modern sophistication with our Mid-Century Campaign Tall Chest of Drawers. Crafted from the finest mahogany wood, this exqu...
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1940s Canadian Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 20th Century Small and Rustic Wood and Brass Chest, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury countryside inspired five-drawers chest of drawers. This amazing item is made of wood with brass hardware. An astonishing piece with beautiful lines and perfe...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Leather Bound Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique leather bound military campaign chest of drawers. This was made in England, the chest of drawers itself is Victorian and dates from around the 1890-1900 period. ...
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1890s British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Wood

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

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Brass

Campaign Style Ebonized Mahogany Brass Inlay Two Drawers Small Dresser Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign Style Ebonized Mahogany Brass Inlay Two Drawers Small Dresser Chest Mint!
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20th Century Unknown Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal chest of drawers. A chic woven rattan with classic Campaign hardware. Matching nightstands also available.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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

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Brass

Lovely Vintage Meubles Gautier Made in France Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Meubles Gautier
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice chest of drawers by Meubles Gautier made in France in the military campaign style A decorative and functional chest of drawers, it is quite a shallow chest...
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20th Century French Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Campaign / Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany from the 19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb campaign chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century in mahogany from the English navy chest of drawers with his typical campaign handles which have a lot of charm as...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

MiLITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE BROWN MAHOGANY CHEST/TV STAND
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming Military campaign brown mahogany chest/tv stand. This good looking, well made and decorative piece is proudly presented with four go...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Teak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique military campaign chest in teak and brass. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period. It is of amazing quality and is a very useful s...
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1860s British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Kennedy for Harrods Military Campaign Three Drawer Chest with Brass Corners
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A 20th century Kennedy For Harrods Military Campaign Three Drawer Chest with Brass Corners & Flush Handles. R. E. H. Kennedy has been producing some of the finest traditional furniture available since 1948. As a company they specialise in making antique reproduction furniture...
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1950s English Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English 19th Century Military Campaign Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
English military officer’s Campaign chest of drawers. Made solid mahogany with original brass fittings. In two parts. Traditional formation with three over two drawers. The locks o...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Victorian Figured Walnut Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two parts with brass carrying handles likely later. Rectangular with two small drawers over a deep long drawer and two ling drawers. Raised on toupie feet. Drawer fronts are venee...
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1850s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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 ...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Braided Rattan Dresser
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal six drawer dresser. A chic thick woven rattan with the coveted braided rattan trim. Brass campaign hardware. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST
Located in GB
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

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Hardwood

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

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Brass

Kennedy for Harrods Military Campaign Four Drawer Chest with Brass Corners
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A 20th Century Kennedy For Harrods Military Campaign four drawer chest with brass corners, tooled green leather top & flush Handles. R. E. H. Kennedy has been producing some of the finest traditional furniture available since 1948. As a company they specialise in making antique reproduction furniture...
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1950s English Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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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