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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Campaign
Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique military campaign chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s.
It is of superb quality and is a great size, the...
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1920s British Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew Wood
Located in London, GB
A fantastic 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 siz...
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1930s British Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harrods Kenney Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Sideboard Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage solid mahogany with brass trim Military Campaign sideboard with three drawers and two cupboards made by REH Kennedy and retaile...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful pair of antique military campaign style bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s.
They are of super quality and are a great...
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1950s British Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
STUNNING RALPH LAUREN MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS NiGHTSTAND
By Ralph Lauren
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
Materials
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
Materials
Mahogany
Beautiful Vintage Campaign Style Nightstands
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this fantastic pair of bedside table made by teak and brass , each one with two drawers and a spacious shelf . In good condition . Circa 1980.
Don't hesi...
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Late 20th Century British 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...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Secretary Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful two part secretaire campaign chest of drawers circa 1960 , the upper section of the chest having a pull out secretaire drawer enclosing a ...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
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
Materials
Teak
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
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
Lovely Antique Victorian Walnut Military Campaign Officers Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Walnut Military officers Campaign chest of drawers
A very good looking period used piece, the drawers have lots of origina...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Mahogany
Hardwood Campaign Brass Bound Chest of Two Short and Two Long Drawers
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Early 20th century hardwood campaign brass bound chest of two short and two long drawers with sunken brass handles, raised upon out swept feet.
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Hardwood
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
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Yew and Brass Bound Campaign Style Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
A early 20th century yew and brass bound Campaign style bedside chest of four drawers . It is of lovely quality, with lovely brass handles and fixtures. This sits on bracket feet, an...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
English Military "Campaign Chest" 1860-1880
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
Pair of Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Bedside Side End Table Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of restored Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign side tables with drawers
A truly stunning and well made pair by Kennedy Furnitur...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Nightstands Side Table 1960s
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1960s Kennedy Furniture For Harrods pair of Military Campaign green leather tables.
Very well-m...
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20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rare Victorian Apothecary Military Campaign four drawer brass bound chest finished with tooled black leather
A Beautiful handcrafted Apothecary C...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Campaign or Marine Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th century navy chest of drawers in mahogany from the English navy
Chest of drawers with typical handles typical of campaign furniture which have a lot of charm as well a...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Original circa 1880 Hardwood Military Officers Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare and solid Mahogany Military Officers Campaign chest of drawers.
If you’re in the market for a super original Campaign chest of drawers...
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1880s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Nightstands with Leather Top
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this 1960s Kennedy for Harrods pair of Military Campaign tables chest of drawers.
Very well-made and soli...
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20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
Antique circa 1920 Light Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Drop Front
Located in GB
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
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
Materials
Brass
Fine Vintage Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Lovely Patina
Located in GB
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
Campaign Cest of Drawers Officers Chest
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Mahogant & brass campaign chest or officers chest that was used by British officers to store their personal belongings and clothing / uniforms.
Beause ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Victorian Military Campaign Chest / Cabinet Green Leather & Brass Tooled Top
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian military campaign three drawer chest with green leather tooled top finished with brass edging corners & drop handles
Measures; Height: 52cm I Width: 33cm I Depth: 45.5cm
D...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Anglo Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Anglo Indian circa 1920's Rosewood with Brass inlay Military Campaign chest of drawers
A very good looking well made and ...
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1920s Indian Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Military Campaign Light Oak Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage oak & brass Military Campaign side table sized drawers.
A truly stunning and well made pair, these are part of a se...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bevan and Funnel Military Campaign Chest TV Stand with Brown Leather
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Bevan Funnell Military Campaign chest of drawers or TV stand.
This is a very good quality timeless piece made in England. The leather top i...
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20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Lovely Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Full Sized Chest of Drawers Must See
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers
A truly stunning and well made piece by Kennedy Furniture and retailed thr...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tall Slim Vintage Military Campaign Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Oak & Brass Military Campaign side table sized drawers
A truly stunning and well made pair, these are part of a se...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Lovely Vintage Rich Golden Brown Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage chest of Military Campaign drawers
A decorative and functional chest of drawers, made in the Campaign style in oak with b...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Brass
Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1970’s Military campaign small chest of drawers with hidden record player inside.
What a cool thing. On the outside yo...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Gentleman's Dressing Table Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this rare vintage burr yew wood military campaign gentleman’s compendium
This piece is based on a Victorian Military Campaign Gentleman’s dressing table...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers, Colonial Commode
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Cracking campaign chest of drawers in walnut.
- Classic campaign look with the brass handles and corner protectors.
- Campaign furniture was designed to be moved around easily.
- Five drawers so ample storage on this gorgeous chest...
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1990s Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Anglo-Chinese hardwood naval officer’s campaign chest. This chest (probably padouk) is of typical rectangular form, in two brass-bound secti...
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1820s Chinese Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Stunning Burr Elm Chest of Drawers with Oversized Military Campaign Handles
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning military campaign style burr elm Theodore Alexander chest of drawers
A very good looking a...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Military Campaign Style Vintage Burr Walnut Side Table Sized Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Walnut Military Campaign style, side table sized chest of drawers.
A v...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Theodore Alexander Military Campaign Chest of Drawers on Stand Brown Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this extremely well made Regency style chest on stand by Theodore Alexander with slip brown leather serving tray and bronzed gallery rail
Where to begin...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Exceptionally Rare circa 1860 Walnut Military Officers Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and very fine solid walnut Military Officers Campaign chest of drawers
If you’re in the market for the absolute finest campaign drawers ever to come to market then look no further, these are sublime. I’ve only ever seen one other chest made with this formation, I’ve bought maybe 1000 campaign chests over the many years I’ve been in the trade, the other one I saw I kept for myself which is exactly what I would be doing with this one had I not kept the other
This is all walnut, you will never see another walnut campaign chest...
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1860s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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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