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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
Military Campaign Style Nest Of Three Tables
Located in Crawley, GB
Stuning antique military campaign style nest of three tables in mahogany and brass , made in England between 1950-1960 with brass corners and inlaid brass plaque in amazing condition...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Classic and Versatile Campaign Style Mahogany Side or Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A nifty versatile beautifully crafted Campaign style mahogany table by Benjamin Ferber that opens to become a side table or small dining table having a bar underneath that clasps aro...
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1980s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Folding Campaign Chair, 1960
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 34.5” x W 22” x D 20.5” x SH 18” Vintage folding Campaign chair with leather armrests, Viennese weaving seat and back with brass details. Please see our other listing...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lacquered in Royal Blue Campaign Style Seven-Drawer Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
This attractive piece is crafted from solid walnut. Dresser is professionally lacquered in blue and has decorative recessed hardware to the corners and recessed brass bail pulls. The...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

LOVELY WALNUT BROWN LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAIGN NIGHTSTAND DRAWERS OR SiDE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Military Campaign style Walnut Nightstand or side table sized chests of drawers with br...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Signed Snaffles WW I Naval Print. Gentlemen Unafraid.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Snaffles WW I Naval print "Gentlemen Unafraid". A coloured Snaffles lithograph entitled "Gentlemen Unafraid" showing sailors in the bow of a boat "Bedelia...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Coastal Patch Work Reed Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the relaxed elegance of vintage coastal design with this exceptional bamboo coffee table. The star of the show is its large, removable butler's tray top, featuring a captivat...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Campaign Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Late 19th Century China Trade Sea Captain's Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Late 19th century China Trade Sea Captain's chest, circa 1880. Aluminum banding and steel handles with double locks (one missing). The trunk lid interior is ...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

French Elm CannonBall Box with Iron Hasps and Carrying Hoops
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Elm CannonBall Box with Iron Hasps and Carrying Hoops A wonderful and very heavy piece, made in solid elm with blacksmith made iron banding, hasp locks and carrying pole hold...
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19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Export Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Unusually large with a rectangular top with brass edge which continues throughout the whole case. Two drawers over three long drawers all with brass inlay and recessed handles, origi...
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1850s Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Restored Harrods Kennedy Brown Leather Military Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, Military Campaign twin pedestal partners desk with brown leather writing surface ...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

British Campaign Style Iron Folding Table or Armchair, Mid 19th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An ingenious example of 19th-century British campaign style furniture, this versatile piece functions as both a table and a chair. Crafted in iron with clean, utilitarian lines, it r...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Iron

VINTAGE YEW WOOD & GREEN LEATHER MiLITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE TABLE LEATHER SLIP TRAY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Bachelors chest with butlers serving tray and Military Campaign drawers. Please note t...
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Yew

Zabihi Collection Turkish Hereke Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind small finely woven turkish rug. We can also see this piece be used as a wall covering. 4'3" x 5'10"
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Early 20th Century Turkish Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Hereke Rug
Zabihi Collection Turkish Hereke Rug
$3,600 Sale Price
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Oversize Vintage 20th Century Turkish Oushak
Located in New York, NY
An enormous Turkish Oushak in candy color accents on a bone color ground. Full pile excellent condition. Measures: 14'5'' x 24'1''.
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20th Century Turkish Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wool

1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Hardwood Bookcase Home Bar Cabinet Faux Books
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 very rare hand made in by Kennedy Furniture and retailed through Harrods London solid mahogany Bookcase TV media stands with faux book front...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF VINTAGE MiLITARY CAMPAIGN TALLBOY CHESTS OF DRAWERS GREEN LEATHER TRAYS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Military Campaign tallboy chests of drawers which are brass mounted and come co...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Charming Antique English Carved Oak End Table with Crown and Black Glass Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A masculine wonderfully weathered carved oak end table having single drawer with crown decoration and two animal motife heads that look like chess...
Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak, Glass

Stunning REH Kennedy Military Campaign Centre Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing centre table made by KENNEDY OF IPSWICH retailed by Harrods London . Made by MAHOGANY AND BRASS , the octagonal top fitted with four real an...
Category

20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

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...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dixie Cane Rattan Campaign Style White Hollywood Regency Nightstands - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dixie Cane Rattan Campaign Style White Hollywood Regency Nightstands - a Pair. Item features laminate top, chrome Campaign style handles, rattan and cane front, white/cream l...
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Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Lovely Harrods Flamed Hardwood and Green Leather Military Campaign Sideboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely vintage Harrods London flamed mahogany with green leather gold leaf tooled doors, Military Campaign sideboard with drawers A very well made and dec...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Boho Leather Wrapped Campaign Trunk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke a sense of timeless adventure and sophisticated heritage with this handsome vintage campaign trunk. Meticulously wrapped in rich, cognac-hued leather, this piece is beautifully...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

FiNE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRINKS CABINET HIDDEN INSIDE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Victorian Circa 1880-1900 Mahogany, Military Campaign side table sides drawers unit wh...
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1880s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Gun Case Coffee Side Table on Original Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare highly collectable Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign gun case with original stand formed as a coffee table ...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Yew

EÆ Slip Chair in Wenge and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Ben Erickson modeled his Slip chair after an antique African birthing chair from his personal furniture collection. “I found it at the ...
Category

2010s American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Cord, Wenge

Set of 3 Wood Framed Rush Seat Bar Stools
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 3 Wood Framed Rush Seat Bar Stools Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage - Mid Century - Bar - Stool Measures : Base : 40x40cm Seated: 26.5x26.5cm H:74cm Materials : Wood...
Category

20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood

PAIR OF HARDWOOD HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN HIGH SiDE END TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nicely pair of Military Campaign side tables made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London. ...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

FINE HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAiGN DESK OR WRITING TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fine Harrods London, REH Kennedy Military Campaign desk or writing table Please note the delivery fee ...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and White Lacquered Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Consist of five drawers with recessed brass pulls and brass legs. Brass bound corners and Campaign pulls...
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1950s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

STUNNING ViNTAGE BURR WALNUT BUTLERS TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS EXTENDING TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime Vintage hand made in England Burr Walnut chest of drawers with Butlers extending top Please no...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables with glass top and decorative antique world map. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Please have a closer...
Category

Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bevan Funnell Reprodux 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 Reprodux Military campaign desk of drawers with brass fittings and leather top designed to seat a TV. A very...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage solid wood side table / Console
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage solid wood side table / Console Wear consistent with age and use Side table - Vintage - Mid Century Measures : Ø60cm H:73cm
Category

1950s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Restored Burr Yew & Elm Wood Brass Military Campaign Three Drawer Coffee Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning burr yew & elm wood military campaign coffee table retailed by Harrods London. This piece was retailed through Harrods London; the...
Category

20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE HARRODS KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAiGN LARGE BRASS GLASS & HARDWOOD MIRROR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England by REH Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London Military Campaig...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

FOUR RARE ANTIQUE ORIGINAL CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1880 STACKABLE CAMPAIGN CHESTs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super are and highly collectable, original Chinese export circa 1880 suite of four stackable campaign c...
Category

1880s Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lovely Harrods Kennedy Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Harrods Kennedy nest of three Military Campaign side tables A nice decorative set, they are made in the military campaign style so b...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, highly collectable solid oak with over sized brass fittings Military Campaign chest of drawers with mahogany lined & brown leather ...
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1880s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Revertable Oak Coaching, Campaign 0r Butlers Table A very clever design
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Revertable Oak Coaching, Campaign 0r Butlers Table A very clever design and a good quality sturdy piece, the table legs fold out to make a perfect square, and they have a top slot ...
Category

1930s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

STUNNING SUiTE OF VINTAGE ENGLISH PINE CAMPAIGN CHESTS OF DRAWERS & SIDE TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of Vintage English Pine Military Campaign furniture to include one large chest of drawer...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Fully Restored Burr Yew & Elm Brass Military Campaign 3 Drawer Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage collectable Burr Yew & Elm wood and Brass fully restored Military Campaign three drawer coffee table This piece was retailed throug...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron Table, French, 1980
Located in Nice, FR
Rectangular wrought iron tea table with a beveled glass top. French work from the 80s. This table goes both inside and outside a room. Ivory color. Beautiful wrought iron work.
Category

1980s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bayonet Polished Steel and Copper Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of polished steel and copper candelabra made from old bayonets.
Category

Early 20th Century French Campaign Furniture

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED HARRODS LONDON MiLITARY CAMPAIGN SINGLE DRAWER SIDE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category

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.
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Tin

Folding Metal Garden Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
The adjustable campaign style folding iron metal lounge chair is capable of several upright or flat position. The outdoor chair can also act as an armchair without the folding leg re...
Category

20th Century European Campaign Furniture

Materials

Iron

Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Harrods London Military Campaign chest of drawers with brown leather writing slope...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather

STUNNING PAIR OF MILITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE YEW WOOD SINGLE DRAWER SIDE END TABLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime matched pair of vintage Military Campaign side tables with large single drawers in yew wood Pl...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large solid wood farmhouse table
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Its patina is what gives it its character !! Large solid wood farmhouse table Brutalist - Natural decoration - Vintage Measures : 198,5x72cm H:78cm Materials : Wood - iron Sold as is
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20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fully Restored Burr & Burl Yew Brass Military Campaign 3 Drawer Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage collectable Burr Yew wood and Brass restored Military Campaign three drawer coffee table This piece was retailed through Harrods Lo...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Genuine Cowhide 5" x 7" Photo Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is an Italian-crafted cow-hide and leather photo frame that fits a 5" x 7" photograph below the protective glass shield. The frame measures 10.375" W, 0.375" D, and 12.5" H.
Category

Early 2000s Italian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Glass, Paper

Vintage Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of three side tables with world maps detailing. A nice decorative set, each one has a good quality print of a world map. They a...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Table Lamps with True Fossil Wood for a Mountain Home
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Nice pair of lamps ( from Borneo) in true fossil wood, complete with iron hats , perfect in a mountain home - It is not necessary to change the power supply, but also use Your lamp...
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Late 20th Century Malaysian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Fully Restored Harrods Kennedy Brown Leather Military Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, Military Campaign twin pedestal partners desk with hand dyed, cigar brown leather w...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE HARRODS KENNEDY BROWN LEATHER ARITECTURAL WRiTING TABLE OR DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, architects writing table with large single top drawer and brown leather writing surface Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price This is a wonderful find, this is a writing table that one large top drawer, traditionally these were found of navy campaign desks and they were known as map drawers...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

LOVELY HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN HIGH SiDE END TABLE HARDWOOD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nicely made Military campaign coffee or cocktail table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrod...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bevan Funnell Burr Yew Wood Extending Oval Campaign Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this brand new Hand made in England by Bevan Funnell, Burr Yew wood extending Military Campaign oval coffee table I have many variations and...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Military Campaign Nesting Coffee Table / Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique military campaign nesting coffee table / side tables. These were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s. They are of excellent quality and have a very...
Category

1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

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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