Campaign Cupboards

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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.

Style: Campaign

Hendredon Military Campaign Media Cupboard Television Stand Spotlights and Power

$3,753

Hendredon Military Campaign Media Cupboard Television Stand Spotlights and Power

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Henredon military campaign media cabinet with power and spot lights This is a very substantial and well made cabinet, exceptionally heavy, made in the Military Campaign style with flat folding handles and brass hard wear. This has been fully restored to include all new plugs, cables and fittings, the only part of the electrics that’s original is the actual lights as they were the right size, absolutely everything else is brand new The internal top shelf is very thick toughened glass, the idea being the light can trickle all the way through. The TV Stand...

Category

20th Century English Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Television Stand Drawers TV

$1,774

Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Television Stand Drawers TV

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime condition Kennedy Military Campaign TV media stand with large single drawer retailed through Harrods Lon...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Hardwood

STUNNING PAIR OF KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAiGN OPEN BOOKCASES

$8,872 / set

H 83.08 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in

STUNNING PAIR OF KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAiGN OPEN BOOKCASES

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London These stunning and substantial pair of military campaign open bookcases was made by Kennedy and originally retailed through Harrods in London, reflecting a high...

Category

20th Century British Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Hardwood

British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor

$3,495

H 10.5 in W 26.5 in D 13.75 in

British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome rectangular British military officer's Campaign trunk of camphorwood featuring hand-cut brass binding and hardware, with opposing handles, and wax seals or stamps from por...

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19th Century English Antique Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo and Parquetry Cabinet Cupboard C.1970

$1,214

H 24.41 in W 28.35 in D 18.12 in

Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo and Parquetry Cabinet Cupboard C.1970

By Dixie

Located in London, GB

Chinoiserie faux bamboo and parquetry campaign style cabinet cupboard, Circa 1970. In very good vintage condition commensurate of age. Patination to the brass detailing and small pi...

Category

1970s American Vintage Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Scrubbed Pine Cupboard

$1,763Sale Price|45% Off

H 69.69 in W 50.4 in D 16.74 in

19th Century French Scrubbed Pine Cupboard

Located in London, GB

A beautifully patinated 19th century scrubbed pine cupboard from the alpine Haute-Savoie region. Pegged and nailed in construction, with decorative forged iron hinges and original lo...

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19th Century French Antique Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Fine Authentic 18th Century French Cupboard

$1,550

H 45.75 in W 49.5 in D 20.5 in

Fine Authentic 18th Century French Cupboard

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An early and authentic French cupboard in a dark stain, with a plank constructed top and recessed panel sides. The two carved frieze drawers flank a carved rosette. Carved double doo...

Category

18th Century French Antique Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Cabinet Cupboard, Spain, circa 1970

$2,661

H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 22.84 in

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Cabinet Cupboard, Spain, circa 1970

Located in London, GB

A Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan cabinet / cupboard with a removable original Smoked glass top, Spain, circa 1970. In very good vintage condition commensurate of age.

Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Smoked Glass

19th Century Carved Oak Court Cupboard

$6,850

H 70 in W 61.5 in D 20.75 in

19th Century Carved Oak Court Cupboard

Located in Savannah, GA

This is a fabulous quality, heavily carved solid oak court cupboard, made in England, circa 1850. The geometric moldings on the panels and doors are absolutely unbelievable. The qual...

Category

1850s English Antique Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Oak

A 19th Century Swedish Painted Armoire - Cupboard

$5,323

H 80.52 in W 49.41 in D 17.92 in

A 19th Century Swedish Painted Armoire - Cupboard

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

An extraordinary early 19th century Swedish cupboard. Demonstrating a particularly striking and unusually exaggerated arched pediment sha...

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armoire Cupboard Cabinet

$7,400

H 78.25 in W 43.5 in D 18 in

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armoire Cupboard Cabinet

Located in San Angelo, TX

A beautiful Swedish Gustavian cabinet that has been painted and dry scrapped over its lifetime. It dissembles into two parts. This beautiful piece shows the original paint job with p...

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Late 19th Century Indonesian Teak Wood Textile Cabinet with Two Bottom Drawers

$2,400

H 57 in W 39 in D 18 in

Late 19th Century Indonesian Teak Wood Textile Cabinet with Two Bottom Drawers

Located in Middleburg, VA

Late 19th Century Indonesian teak wood textile cabinet Beautifully carved teak wood with two cabinet doors over two nicely spaced shelves and two...

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Teak

R.E.H Kennedy for Harrods Stunning Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers 3/3

$3,003

H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in

R.E.H Kennedy for Harrods Stunning Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers 3/3

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this stunning military campaign style chest of five drawers made by Kennedy and retailed by Harrods , absolutely stunning piece of furniture ! Structural...

Category

1970s British Vintage Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Baroque Cupboard Cabinet

$12,900

H 75 in W 48.25 in D 22.5 in

18th Century Swedish Baroque Cupboard Cabinet

Located in San Angelo, TX

Stunning 18th century baroque Swedish cabinet. This amazing piece has been dry scrapped down to showcase traces of the original paint. Lots of neutral tones run through out this uniq...

Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Previously Available Items

Antique Teak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

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H 41.34 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in

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 Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

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H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 14.18 in

Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A charming and useful antique chest of drawers in the military campaign style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is of lovely quality, with lovely bras...

Category

1930s British Vintage Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers

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H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in

Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A smart and stylish antique military campaign style chest of drawers in wood and brass. This was made in England, it dates from around ...

Category

1950s British Vintage Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Brass

HARRODS KENNEDY FAUX DRAWER HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRiNKS CABINET TV MEDIA

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H 35.24 in W 29.53 in D 17.92 in

HARRODS KENNEDY FAUX DRAWER HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRiNKS CABINET TV MEDIA

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely faux drawer fronted Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign drinks cabinet...

Category

20th Century English Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bernhardt Campaign Style Accent Cabinet

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H 29 in W 30 in D 18 in

Vintage Bernhardt Campaign Style Accent Cabinet

By Bernhardt

Located in Raymondville, TX

A vintage 1970's campaign style 2-door storage cabinet by Bernhardt. Wood and wood veneer with nickel plated hardware; one removable interior shelf. Dimensions: 30"W x 18"D x 29"H.

Category

1970s American Vintage Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Style Office Filing Cabinet Drawers

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H 30.12 in W 19.3 in D 17.52 in

Vintage Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Style Office Filing Cabinet Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small side table sized Military Campaign brass and hardwood filing cabinet A good looking and well made piece, it was used as a tipple drawer in an office so they basically kept ports and glasses inside to have a little drink...

Category

20th Century English Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Vintage Harrods London R.E.H Kennedy Military Campaign Record Player Cabinet

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H 34.06 in W 19.3 in D 17.52 in

Vintage Harrods London R.E.H Kennedy Military Campaign Record Player Cabinet

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this original Harrods London R.E.H Kennedy Furniture Record Player cupboard in solid mahogany with brass detailing made in the Military Campaign style A very well made and decorative piece of metamorphic furniture...

Category

20th Century English Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Large Original Pine Antique Bank of Solicitors Cupboards Barrister Bookcases

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H 70.87 in W 63.78 in D 17.72 in

Large Original Pine Antique Bank of Solicitors Cupboards Barrister Bookcases

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This large pine antique cupboard/locker with 15 cupboards dates from the late 19th / early 20th century, and was originally made for a local soli...

Category

Early 20th Century British Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Lovely Vintage Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Hidden Cupboard Base

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H 38.39 in W 22.64 in

Lovely Vintage Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Hidden Cupboard Base

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this lovely vintage light mahogany military Campaign chest of drawers with hidden cupboard base An excellent piece, the top two drawers are standard, the botto...

Category

20th Century English Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

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H 22 in W 24 in D 13 in

Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

Small antique solid mahogany military campaign chest of drawers in good original condition and dating from around the 1950s period. ...

Category

1950s British Vintage Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century Military Officers Campaign Used Wash Stand with Fold Out Mirror

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H 38 in W 23.04 in D 21.46 in

19th Century Military Officers Campaign Used Wash Stand with Fold Out Mirror

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this very rare 19th century Military officers Campaign wash stand with drawers and cupboard on original castors A very well made and collectible piece of furni...

Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Harrods London Kennedy Furniture Military Campaign Drinks Cabinet Side Table

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H 29.73 in W 22.05 in D 14.77 in

Harrods London Kennedy Furniture Military Campaign Drinks Cabinet Side Table

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made Kennedy Furniture retailed through Harrods London side table sized drinks cabinet with lock and key A popular design, milita...

Category

20th Century English Campaign Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Campaign cupboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Campaign cupboards 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 cupboards created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Campaign cupboards 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 cupboards, popular names associated with this style include Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, and Bernhardt. 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 cupboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $800 and tops out at $3,562 while the average work can sell for $1,878.