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Campaign Furniture

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
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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood

Zebra Hide Ottoman, Chocolate & Cream, Round, Contemporary, New Hides, USA Made
Located in New York, NY
Decorative zebra hide ottoman. Zebra hides are from South Africa and the ottoman is made in NJ. Measures: diameter is 36 inches and height is 12 inches. The mane of the zebra is very...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Furniture

Materials

Zebra Hide

1970s Campaign Style Brass Trunk / Coffee Table By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a campaign style brass clad trunk or coffee table by Sarreid Ltd. It has two drawers and nailhead trim throughout the body. It is a 1970s piece manufactured in Spain. It does...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Treen Traveling Candlestick and Match Holder, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
A rare and ingenious olivewood travelling candlestick holder with a compartment for the striker. The cover holds the candle in place, when unscrewed it acts as the handle. Beneath th...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Olive

Early 1900s British Campaign Rosewood Chest on Custom Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
British Campaign rosewood chest with unusual carved reeded detail on all four sides. It has a fitted interior and secret drawers underneath. Great for use as a coffee table on a cust...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Campaign Style Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of Campaign office bookcases, each with four pigeonholes, eight shelf sections and one drawer with brass fittings. The original Victorian. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Drexel Accolade Collection II Campaign Style Wood End Tables w Glass Tops Insert
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Drexel Accolade II Collection Campaign style rectangular wood end tables with a single drawer, brass plated hardware, and beveled g...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Henredon Campaign Style Walnut Bookcases Display Cases or Shelves Brass Det
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Campaign style walnut bookcases, display units, or shelves with antiqued brass details by Henredon, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vinta...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED HARRODS LONDON MiLITARY CAMPAIGN SINGLE DRAWER SIDE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored and French Polished Harrods Kennedy large side tables with single drawe...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stunning Extra Large Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table Hardwood
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large Harrods Kennedy mahogany and brass Military Campaign coffee table A very good looking and well made military table...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

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Hardwood

Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Burlwood Nightstands, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Drexel Heritage campaign style Burlwood nightstands. Original stained wood finish. Brass ring pull hardware. 2 drawer style with additional pull out shelf. Each piece retains...
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1980s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Vintage Campaign Style Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mid century partners desk crafted in mahogany with ebony trim and brass hardware featuring three tooled leather panels on the top over a campaign style twin pedestal form ha...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 20th Century Italian Otto Parzinger Campaign Maison Jansen Sling Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Step into the golden age of design with the Mid-20th Century Maison Jansen Campaign Chair, a true icon of vintage luxury and functionality. Crafted by the esteemed Maison Jansen, ren...
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Mid-20th Century French Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

George III Mahogany Campaign Chest in Two Parts & Rare Small Size on Turned Feet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century English five drawer mahogany campaign chest of unusual small size. Made in two sections and on turned feet, the top section with two short drawers over one long dr...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Three Piece Faux Bamboo English Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful cabinet-made faux bambook desk in the French or Campaign style. The desk features a fine off-white leather top with gold embossing. The desk comes apart in three ...
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1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Zebra Ottoman / Coffee Table, Large Square, Two Zebra hides, Custom Made In USA
Located in New York, NY
Large zebra ottoman, measures: 42 inches by 42 inches and 14 inches high. Great as a coffee table or ottoman. Built in our NJ factory. Made of beautiful zebra hides from South Africa...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Furniture

Materials

Zebra Hide

Large Antique Butlers Tray Top Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A fantastic large antique butlers tray top coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is an impressive size and ...
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1950s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Custom Brass Wrapped Campaign Style Display Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique brass wrapped campaign style display coffee table. Thick glass top opens to a soft lined interior, and the full piece is wrapped in brass and supported by square block legs. O...
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1980s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Campaign style desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. The desk is supported by gold crossed wood supports with a gilt finish. The top portion offers cubby-hole storage on either...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British Colonial campaign chest crafted in mahogany in a two piece construction featuring a pullout desk with drawers and niches over four drawers with brass hardwar...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign Dresser
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this vintage Boho Drexel Campaign Dresser, epitomizing American craftsmanship and eclectic flair. With its blend of ...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Side Table "the Clermont Baltimore 1801" Champain Style
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful side table mahogany frame comes with Brass inlay champaign style One drawer. with inset drop handles. Signed The Clermount Baltimore 1801 This table has some history, i...
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1850s American Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ernest Hemingway style beautifully made desk or writing table with chinoiserie faux bamboo, burl wood inlay, finished back, and drawers (one opens for a keyboard) The desk features ...
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1950s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Burl

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is of lovely quality and is a very useful size. The wood has ...
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1950s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Side Table
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique military campaign style side table. This was made in England and it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, with solid constructio...
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1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

2nd World War Military Campaign Steamer Trunk Owner Major McGregor Medical Corps
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Well Preserved British 2nd World War Military Campaign Steamer Trunk. Owner Major RM McGregor. Medical Corps 27 Bridge Street Hawick At No 27 is the long-established Deans Chartere...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Austrian Bombe Form Dinanderie Tobacco Box, 19th Century or Earlier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Austrian, 19th century or earlier. A fine quality antiqued tobacco box of bombe form with a hinged lid.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Tin

1980's Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Campaign style Bachelors chest with four cock beaded dovetailed drawers boasting fiery Mahogany grains. A well designed mid size chest of drawers with generous storage. Matching piec...
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20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Costa Rican Campaign Style Teak Brown Leather Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Costa Rican Campaign Style teak brown leather folding rocker rocking chair. Item features hick brown leather straps, solid teak wood folding frame, orig...
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Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather

German Leather Dice Cup - Desk Accessory or Pencil Jar
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Germany Leather dice cup- could also be used as a desk accessory for holding pencils, pens, or other accessories. Great saddle leather and topstitching. Tactile feel. Base label is h...
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1960s German Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather

1980's Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
Campaign style writing desk with four cock beaded dovetailed drawers boasting fiery Mahogany grains. A well designed desk with generous storage for its mid size. Matching pieces can ...
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20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Campaign Style Thomasville Furn Mystique 3 Section Modular Queen Bed & Armoires
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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Campaign Mahogany and Brass Nightstands
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands or end tables By Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture USA, Early 21st Century Dark mahogany, with brass h...
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Early 2000s American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

1980's Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Six Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Campaign style dresser with cock beading to six dovetailed drawers boasting fiery Mahogany grains. A well designed mid size chest of drawers with generous storage. Matching pieces ca...
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20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique mahogany campaign desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Military campaign desk This large Military campaign desk was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. It is made of mahogany with brass inset corners and flush brass handles. Th...
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1890s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Campaign Style Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Campaign Style Chest. Two part construction with brass hardware. Wood appears to be Hickory. Chest is raised on turned legs with side handles.
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Hickory

Vintage Bombay Company Faux Bamboo Campaign Desk With Black Lacquer
Located in Centennial, CO
This stunning vintage Bombay Company campaign style writing desk sits on a beautifully carved faux bamboo base. It has been professionally refinished with stunning black lacquer. Original campaign style brass hardware accents contrast beautifully with the black lacquer. Construction is solid and the drawers work well. Ready for many years of use and enjoyment! Wood construction is strong and stable...
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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Mahogany Chest on Stand Side Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A mahogany campaign style box on stand, The box with brass corners and handles, with attached parson style brass base. The finish in excellent condition. 18 inches high, 21 inches wi...
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1980s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Palecek Rattan End Tables with Faux Crocodile Leather Tops, c. 2010
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of uncommon Palecek rattan and mahogany end tables with faux crocodile or alligator leather tops. Rattan base features X-shaped sides and square bottom with wrapped and woven...
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Early 2000s American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Mahogany

Vintage Campaign Style Brass Banded Camphor Trunk Blanket Storage Chest 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century campaign style camphor chest. Features a rectangular frame with brass banded hand hardware and traditional campaign / anglo indian recessed pulls along the front. ...
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Late 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th C English Brass Bound Campaign Style Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
Classic two section Campaign style chest on chest, constructed of solid wood, with brass bound corners, pulls, and eschews, and heavy iron handles. The chest features an upper secti...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-century Maison Jansen Campaign Style Large Nest of 3 Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid-century Maison Jansen Campaign Style Large Nest of 3 Tables Nest of 3 Tables, the table tops have brass trim with brass banding to the Legs and early world maps on glass These a...
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Glass

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Burled Mahogany Flip Top Bar Cart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style rolling flip top bar cart or buffet server By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Beautiful burled mahogany, with brass...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

THOMASVILLE Red & Black Lacquered Asian Campaign Style Console Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Campaign style console cabinet by Thomasville. Solid hardwood with red & black lacquer, gold painted accents, smooth square edged top, brass hardware & accents, hexagon shap...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Classic Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk With Chair By E. Murio
Located in Austin, TX
East meets West, Bamboo meets Lacquer. Add a generous helping of mid-century charm to your surroundings with this Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk by Murio. Serve your workspace needs ...
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1970s Philippine Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Vintage Campaign Style Wood and Brass Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a timeless campaign-style wood box, gracefully adorned with brass inlays, circa the 1950s. The exterior of the box reveals the natural beauty of the woo...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

XL French Antique Confit Green Redware Faience Yellowware Art Pottery Pot France
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
A rustic French confit pot from the late nineteenth / early twentieth-century. Originally used for storing preserves. This would make a lovely addition to a collection of antique p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Pottery

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing slope with nicely aged patina. circa 1850 Commonly used by military officers in the f...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique military campaign style desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is very well made, with a useful and smart design. The wood has a l...
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1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Burl

English Campaign Style Mahogany Console Table of Narrow Proportions, Circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant English mahogany campaign style brass mounted console or sofa table, of unusually narrow proportions, possibly a custom made piece for a yacht, the top with a solid brass ...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

UNIQUE HARRODS KENNEDY COFFEE TABLE WiTH JONATHAN SWIFT 1667-1745 POEM ENGRAVED
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime condition, fully restored Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign style Coffee table with one of a ki...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Mid Century Leather Top Brass Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive vintage Mastercraft writing desk crafted in brass, in a sleek chinoiserie stylized form, with a unique acid washed finish, having a tooled leather top on a case with three...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Provincial Chinese Vellum Trunk On Carved Low Stand
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional antique Asian Vellum campaign trunk on a fitted hand carved hardwood footed low stand (ideal proportions for use as a coffee table, cocktail drinks table, end table, b...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

Campaign furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Campaign furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Campaign furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods, Henredon, and Drexel. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $2,458.

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