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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
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

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Tall Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant tall chest of drawers is a superb representation of the Post-1970s tropical and Coastal design movement, seamlessly blending natural texture with refined hardware. The e...
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Late 20th Century Philippine 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

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...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Lovely Oak And Brass Bound Military Campaign Style Low Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely oak and brass bound campaign low chest of five various drawers with brass handles and brass corners , on stand , amazing condition ! Comes i...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
This 19th century camphor wood British military Campaign two-piece chest of drawers features a hidden fold-out writing desk. The attractive "blonde" camphor wood is contrasted with d...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Brass

Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

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Brass

Vintage Boho Parquet Rattan Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of exotic sophistication to your interior with this captivating vintage three-drawer chest, artfully crafted from rattan with a unique parquet pattern. This piece e...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

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

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Brass

19th Century English Campaign Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Carmine, TX
Campaign chest of drawers handmade in England in the early 1800s using mahogany. The chest is made in two sections pegged together, which at the time was done to easily move the ches...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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

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

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Wicker

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

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Brass

Solid wood chest of drawers with 5 drawers
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Solid wood chest of drawers with 5 drawers Chiffonier - Campagne furniture - Vintage Measures : 46x40cm H:85cm
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20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Campaign Style Chest From the Beacon Hill Collection
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British colonial style chest crafted in mahogany in a three piece construction with four drawers over two cabinet doors on a lower section with two drawers, campaign brass h...
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

British Campaign Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Early 1900s
Located in Nantucket, MA
British campaign chest of drawers in rosewood from the early 1900s. In classic campaign style, the chest is in two parts to allow for easier transportation complete with flush brass ...
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Early 20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

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,...
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20th Century Indian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Beautiful Victorian Two-Part Campaign Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely 19th Century 2 part Military Campaign chest made from solid oak , in good condition . Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions....
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Late 19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Sarreid Mirror Polished Stainless & Brass Two-Drawer Low Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960s mirror polished stainless steel clad Campaign chest of two drawers with solid brass pulls by Sarreid of Spain. Finished on the back...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Stainless Steel

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...
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1840s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Leather, Wood

Campaign Form Dresser
Campaign Form Dresser
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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...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Brass

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...
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20th Century French Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

FINE VINTAGE HARDWOD BRASS & OXBLOOD LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely mid century circa 1960's Military Campaign chest of drawers in Mahogany with English Brass fitti...
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1960s English Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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....
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1930s British Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern White Campaign Dresser / Chest of Drawers, America, Brass
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern White Campaign Dresser / Chest of Drawers, America, Brass A fine example of campaign furniture done over in a white lacquered...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Brass

Burl Wood Campaign Tall Chest With Brass Butterfly Details
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage burl wood campaign style tall chest with brass butterfly design details. The chest of drawers has two doors at top that open to small drawers inside. Below the doors are five drawers, each with a butterfly design to the brass hardware. The round brass detail on the doors lends an Asian aesthetic to the functional narrow dresser.
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Burl

Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique military campaign chest of drawers. This dates from around the 1840-1860 period. It is of amazing quality and is a very useful size, with lots of storage spac...
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1840s British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of mid century three drawer stands or chests having a faux ostrich finish, brass campaign style hardware and block feet. Signed Trouvailles in a drawer.
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century English Campaign chests. The chests are mahogany, has ball feet with brass hardware and trim. Comes in two parts (top and bottom). The top has three drawers, and...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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 ,...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Italian Burl Campaign Style Eight-Drawer Tall Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian vintage burl wood Campaign style tall chest from the mid-20th century, with eight drawers and brass hardware. Born in France during the midcentury period, this elegant Cam...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Theodore Alexander Military Campaign Chest of Drawers on Stand Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

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Leather, Hardwood

Military Or Campaign Officer's Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th century officer's mahogany campaign or military chest of drawers. High-quality chest of drawers with mahogany that has a superb flame. In addition, the brass reinforcements are of superb quality. The chest of drawers has an unusual dimension since it is lower and longer than the usual naval chests...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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

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Hardwood

Lovely Vintage Meubles Gautier Made in France Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Meubles Gautier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

English 19th Century Teak Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign teak wood chest from the 19th century, with brass hardware and bracket feet. Created in England during the 19th century, this teak wo...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Campaign Dresser After Dal Vera
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the organic elegance of this stunning vintage campaign-style dresser. Reminiscent of the iconic Italian designs by Dal Vera, this piece is a testament to the sophisticated cr...
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Late 20th Century Italian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid Century White Lacquer Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage campaign style chest features pressed wood construction with white lacquer veneer, brass accented hardware, four dovetailed drawers. 

one identical piece available sepa...
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Mid-20th Century American 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

Antique 19th Century Padouk Anglo-Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest & Cupboard
Located in King's Lynn, GB
An antique early 19th century Padouk Anglo Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest & cupboard. With gadrooned carved moulding detailing on all edges, gadrooned turned feet and round wooden ...
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19th Century Indian Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Padouk

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

Mid 19th Century Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Handsome 19th Century Oak British Military Officer's Campaign Chest of Drawers This striking mid-19th-century oak campaign chest of drawers exudes the timeless elegance and functi...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Period English Brass Bound Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
19th Century Period English Brass Bound Mahogany Campaign Chest
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Refinished Transitional Campaign Style Chests Acquisitions for Henredon
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking pair of Campaign-inspired chests from the Acquisitions by Henredon collection, showcasing bold brass-style hardware and clean-lined...
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Early 2000s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Vintage Anglo Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

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Brass

Good Quality 3 Drawer Mahogany Campaign Chest, from HMS Renown
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Good Quality 3 Drawer Mahogany campaign chest, from HMS Renown This is a delightful and interesting piece, it is made in Mahogany, a Campaign Chest with inset brass handles and 3 ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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, ...
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1820s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Sublime Victorian Pine Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Original Brass Fitting
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880 Victorian pine military campaign chest of drawers with original fittings A very well made and functional chest o...
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1880s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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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

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Leather, Hardwood

Reprodux Bevan Funnell Stunning Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning military campaign style chest of four drawers made by Bevan Funnell having two short and two long drawers with brass drop handles , lovely ...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two parts with brass corners and recessed brass handles. Two over three long drawers. Toupie feet. Retail ready to place.
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1880s English Antique Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Leather Top TV Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely RRP £4500 Bevan Funnell Military Campaign desk of drawers with brass fittings and leather top designed to seat a TV A very good look...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Hardwood

John Stuart Campaign Mini Chest ca' 1960's Burl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautifully crafted mini two drawer chest, campaign style-with handles on the sides. Burl wood, finished on the back. Made in Spain for John Stuart, ca' 1960's.
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1960s Spanish Vintage Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Burl

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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