Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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
Mid Century Cross Country Highboy Armoire by Drexel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with the Mid-Century Drexel Highboy Armoire. Crafted by Drexel, this timeless piece offers ample storage with a blend of drawers and ...
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20th Century American Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Campaign Style Thomasville Furn Mystique 3 Section Modular Queen Bed & Armoires
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful campaign style modular wall unit bedroom or bed set up with side armoires comprised of dark wood, removeable mirrors, lights, full/queen headboard, and brass hardware by Thomasville Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The top of the headboard has been refinished but the rest of the pieces have their original finish. No outstanding flaws that we have detected. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s.
Can a girl (or guy) ever have Too many options??? We think Not!!! Seriously!! Take another look at this Extremely cool, Extremely modular “Mystique” wall unit or bedroom set up by Tomlinson Furniture. So many options…We say that because the center, larger unit can be used as a headboard for a full or queen-sized bed. You just need a Hollywood frame, and it backs right up against the headboard which has drop front storage for extra pillows or blankets! The four mirrors are removeable so if you prefer you could take them off and expose a blank wall or hang your favorite piece of artwork. Plus, there are lights at the top of the crown unit and a shelf to hold a lamp, books, or décor! Now, it’s nice to have the two side cabinets in your bedroom if you need the space for storage…there is hanging space in the top wardrobe area and three nice sized drawer’s underneath…AND there are knobs immediately beneath the wardrobe section that pull out into a nightstand surface with a black laminate top!! SO NICE!! BUT…maybe it’s a little much for the space you have, and you want to break it up a bit. NO PROBLEM! The two side pier cabinets are modular and can stand individually in separate rooms or could set side by side in one room. Maybe you want to use the two pier cabinets in a second bedroom and put a beautiful brass bed between them and use the center unit in a different bedroom. The whole unit is comprised of a gorgeous sultry dark wood and the cabinets have beautiful brass escutcheons, teardrop pulls, and hardware. There are truly so many interchangeable possibilities with this wonderful campaign style wall unit and it is made with impeccable quality by an iconic manufacturer. You just can’t go wrong!
The original Thomasville furniture company was founded in 1904. At the time, it was called the Thomasville chair company since the company focused on producing chairs exclusively. Over the next few decades, the catalog expanded to include additional furniture pieces. During this time, the original company went through several owners; despite this, the company still experienced financial success even through economic hardship of the 1930s. Vintage pieces from the Thomasville Furniture company run the gamut from chairs to dining room furniture and many different types of furniture in between. The earliest pieces from the company when it was still known as the Thomasville Chair Company are considered the most rare and valuable. If you are looking for authentic Thomasville vintage pieces, you will need to find them on the secondhand market. Thomasville Furniture is one of the most recognized furniture companies in America. You can count on Thomasville furniture for incredible dining room and bedroom furniture. – vintage furniture guide...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT WARDROBE WiTH MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS BUILT IN
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, original circa 1900-1920 Burr Walnut free standing wardrobe...
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Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Pair 1960's Vintage Tall Campaign style Walnut Wardrobes/ Armoires - Slim
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Pair of Vintage 1960's Tall and Slim Campaign style Wardrobes/ Armoires/ Cabinets. The hardware is stunning. These would work anywhere but...
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1960s North American Vintage Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Solid Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Wardrobes with Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Vintage, Military Campaign, Mahogany & Brass wardrobes RRP £7999 each
This auction is for both wardrobes as pictured, one ...
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20th Century English Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Burl Wood Hutch
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique Swedish hutch constructed with burl wood. This piece has two lower doors with intricate hand carved adornments, which open to reveal o...
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20th Century Swedish Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Burl
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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.
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1930s British Vintage Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
Antique Walnut Gründerzeit Armoire or Wardrobe, 1890s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Gründerzeit armoire or wardrobe.
Striking Dutch design from the 1890s.
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ANTIQUE DiSTRESSED BURR WALNUT TRIPLE WARDROBE WITH QUEEN ANNE LEGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Victoria Regina Distressed Art Deco Burr Walnut Triple Wardrobe.
The lock on the wardrobe engraved V.R which is Victoria Regina.
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Mid-19th Century French Fruitwood Buffet Deux Corps with Bonnet Top and Fluting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-19th century French fruitwood buffet deux corps with bonnet top and fluting detail.
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H 99 in W 58.5 in D 29 in
Modernist Built-in Wardrobe in Handcrafted, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door built-in wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection.
These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern ...
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2010s German Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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H 86.62 in W 137.8 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Drexel Accolade II Cabinets
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of armoires, wardrobes or closets are in the traditional "Campaign" style, with recessed hardware and no overhanging crown or top to be portable ...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
Rougier High Gloss Lacquered Post Modern Highboy Armoire
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
An absolutely stunning Postmodern highboy armoire by Rougier. This highboy has cream white gloss with black rubber accents and would look perfect in any modern, Mid-Century Modern, S...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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Arts & Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Five Drawers by Liberty & Co.
By Liberty & Co., Leonard F. Wyburd
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. attributed to Leonard F Wyburd,. A rare Arts and Crafts oak wardrobe with carved stylized floral details and hand wrought...
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20th Century English Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wrought Iron
John Stuart for Widdicomb Armoire Wardrobe Chifferobe circa 1960/1970s
Located in New York, NY
Super slick and sophisticated wardrobe by John Stuart, for Widdicomb circa 1960/1970s. The armoire features four leather fronted doors which open to reveal interior drawers, and a me...
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Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Made in England
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco burr walnut double wardrobe.
A very lovely solid and well-made wardrobe, there is damage on side of...
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20th Century British Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
Wardrobe Sideboard with Drawers in Canaletto Walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
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lightness of the arches which follow on from each other at a constant rhythm. The Arcate collection of
furniture represents a stated homage to one of the essential architectural elements – the arch in its typical
variation of Romanesque constructions, present in various areas of the Veneto region such as some of the
smaller islands of the Venetian lagoon – consisting of seven-drawer chests, dressers and bedside tables...
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2010s Italian Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Old Built-In Wardrobe Front, Germany, circa 1920
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original old built-in wardrobe front with doors from Germany, circa 1920. Original color patina and really special fittings in star shape.
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Henredon Hollywood Regency Campaign Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest
By Henredon
USA, circa 1980s
Ash wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 28"W x 19"...
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Rare Antique circa 1860-1880 Military Campaign Gentleman's Wardrobe with Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime circa 1860-1880 original gentleman’s military campaign compendium wardrobe with drawers...
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1860s English Antique Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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H 60.24 in W 48.04 in D 24.22 in
RARE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860-1880 MILITARY CAMPAIGN GENTLEMAN'S WARDROBE WITH DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime circa 1860-1880 original gentleman’s military campaign compendium wardrobe with drawers...
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H 60.24 in W 48.04 in D 24.22 in
2 Henredon Scene One Oak Campaign Clothing Wardrobe Chifferobe Armoires
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Henredon scene I campaign style clothing armoires or wardrobe cabinets. Made of oak featuring upper shelves with four central cubbies and ...
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1980s Vintage Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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Baker Hollywood Regency Campaign Style Cherry and Brass Armoire Dressers, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dressers or gentleman's chests
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1970s
Book-matched cherrywood and ebonized string in...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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H 73.38 in W 38.25 in D 19.25 in
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Campaign Cherry and Brass Armoire Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1970s
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H 73.38 in W 38.25 in D 19.25 in
1 of 2 Stunning Bevan Funnel Military Campaign Wardrobes with Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two stunning Bevan Funell military campaign mahogany wardrobes RRP £7999 each
This auction is for the wardrobe with the drawers, the othe...
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20th Century English Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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H 73.04 in W 39.57 in D 24.02 in
1 of 2 Stunning Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Wardrobes Brass Handles
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two stunning Bevan Funell military campaign mahogany wardrobes RRP £7999 each
This auction is for the wardrobe without the drawers, the o...
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20th Century English Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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H 73.04 in W 39.57 in D 24.02 in
1 of 2 Stunning Bevan Funnel Military Campaign Wardrobes Brass Handles
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two stunning Bevan Funell military campaign mahogany wardrobes RRP £7999 each
This auction is for the wardrobe without the drawers, the o...
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20th Century English Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
H 73.04 in W 39.57 in D 24.02 in
Drexel Accolade Flip-Top Mirrored Vanity Lingerie Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Solid wood Campaign style tall chest of drawers made by esteemed US furniture maker Drexel Heritage in the 1970s. More than just storage, this tall and skinny tower is actually a van...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
H 56 in W 20.5 in D 15.75 in
Baker Furniture Burled Walnut Hollywood Regency Campaign Style Gentleman's Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Campaign style gentleman's chest by Baker Furniture. The dresser features stunning burled walnut wood grain and original brass hardware. It offers ample ...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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H 54.25 in W 40 in D 18.25 in
Milo Baughman for Directional Custom Collection Campaign Style Gentleman's Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style gentleman's chest by Milo Baughman for the exclusive Custom collection for Directional. The chest features rich woo...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
H 71.63 in W 44 in D 18 in
Campaign wardrobes and armoires for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Campaign wardrobes and armoires for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wardrobes and armoires created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Campaign wardrobes and armoires made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wardrobes and armoires, popular names associated with this style include and Thomasville. 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 wardrobes and armoires differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,821 and tops out at $14,400 while the average work can sell for $7,995.
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