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
Mesa auxiliar de Campaña
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Mesa auxiliar de Campaña Circa 1.900, con doble bandeja, victoriana de origen inglés y realizada en madera de roble.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers In Blond Mahogany With Secretary - 19th Ce
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th century blond mahogany campaign or military chest of drawers with a secretary in the first drawer
Very beautiful secretary with a beautiful interior with two drawers and...
Category
19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Marble Top Bistro Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Marble Top Bistro Table
Your traditional living room would look incredible with this table where you can display all your treasured items.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Campaign Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Italian Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique mirror in original condition.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Military Campaign Style Drum Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely Campaign style drum table made by Bevan Funnell , with insert leather top , the handles are all original and the top is on a revolving base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kennedy Of Ipswich , Lovely Walnut And Brass Military Campaign Bookcase
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing campaign military style bookcase made by Kennedy of Ipswich and retailed by Harrods in London around 1960 , a beautiful piece of furniture m...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Anglo-Indian Campaign Rosewood Bookcase 43w 80h 18d
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A wonderful Anglo-Indian Rosewood Campaign Bookcase with mirrored doors made in three section for ease of travel. Campaign furniture was designed by the British during their various ...
Category
1840s Indian Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Midcentury Campaign Style Side Table with Parquet Top and Brass Braces
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign style walnut side table from the mid 20th century, with parquet style top, brass accents and straight legs. Created in England during the midcentury period, this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English 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 ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Orange Shagreen Campaign Side Table with Polished Nickel X-Base, circa 1980
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommon and strikingly chic circa 1980 campaign-style side table or cocktail table with orange shagreen top and polished nickel X-shaped base.
Wood top is clad in genuine light ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Campaign Cream and Brass Cane King Size Headbord
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Upgrade your bedroom with this Campaign Cream and Brass Cane King Size Headboard. The piece blends cream finish and brass accents with colonial-inspired caning for a sophisticated, y...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kennedy for Harrods Military Campaign Nesting Tables with Brass Idents & Mounts
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Set of Three Tables by Kennedy for Harrods of London Department Store.
Harrods sold Kennedy Furniture for over 87 years.
Military Campaign Nesting Tables With Brass Indents and Mo...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Campaign Yew Wood 1920s Side Table with Brass Accents and Straight Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign yew wood side table from circa 1920 with brass accents and straight legs. This English Campaign yew wood side table, dating back to circa 1920, encapsulates the r...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mesa/consola de campaña inglesa
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Mesa/consola de campaña Circa 1.880.
Mesa/consola inglesa de campaña Circa 1.880, plegable con patas torneadas, ruedas y bisagras de latón y realizada en madera de nogal.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Teak and Black Suede Safari Armchair from Northern Europe, 1950's
By Kaare Klint
Located in New York, NY
Teak and black suede Safari chair with contrast piping and beautiful details, Northern Europe 1950's. This chair in the style of Kaare Klint "Safari...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Suede, Teak
English Campaign Oval Table of Wood and Brass, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
A Fine English Campaign ware or ship captain's table or three-tiered tray table of mahogany and brass, featuring an oval top with a brass gallery, over a middle and bottom tier, mounted by four stylish brass column posts, with round finial tops and brass feet.
Great for a collector of nautical or maritime furniture...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Campaign Style Leather Box
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in a brown antique leather-look finish, this rectangular box is edged in bold brass corner brackets and lined with nailhead trim—classic features that evoke the bespoke craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Padouk Anglo-Indian Campaign Chest with Secretaire & Cupboard
Located in King's Lynn, GB
An early 19th century Padouk Anglo Indian Campaign Chest with a secretaire & cupboard. With gadrooned carved moulding detailing on all edges, gadrooned turned feet and round wooden h...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Padouk
Victorian Figured Walnut Campaign Chest
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have a Victorian (1837-1901) Figured Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers with 3 long drawers to the bottom and 2 small drawers to the top all the with original brass handles. St...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique 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
English Leather Bound Campaign Trunk, c. 1820-1830
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic British leather-bound Campaign Trunk that was created in China at the beginning of the 19th century. The trunk is constructed of camphor wood; leather bound and det...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality Solid Mahogany Brass Bound Campaign Style Wine Cellarette
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Campaign Decorative Box on Stand
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Campaign style decorative box on stand, this smaller wood box is beautifully detailed with brass tacks and hardware with leather accents. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of milking stools - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of milking stools - 1960s
Dimensions D: 27 cm (10.63") H: 35 cm (13.78") W: 47 cm (18.50")
Category
20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Teak Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign teak wood chest from the 19th century, with brass hardware and bracket feet. Created in England during the 19th century, this teak wo...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
Good Quality 3 Drawer Mahogany Campaign Chest, from HMS Renown
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Good Quality 3 Drawer Mahogany campaign chest, from HMS Renown
This is a delightful and interesting piece, it is made in Mahogany, a Campaign Chest with inset brass handles and 3 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century White Lacquer Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage campaign style chest features pressed wood construction with white lacquer veneer, brass accented hardware, four dovetailed drawers.
one identical piece available sepa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bur...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
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
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...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Anglo-Chinese hardwood naval officer’s campaign chest. This chest (probably padouk) is of typical rectangular form, in two brass-bound secti...
Category
1820s Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
Pair of Faux Drum Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of realistic faux drum stands crafted in wood and rope raised on drum stick legs and turned feet. Painted with historical accuracy depicting the crest of James I 1603, uniting the English lion with the Irish harp...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Rope
Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of mid century three drawer stands or chests having a faux ostrich finish, brass campaign style hardware and block feet. Signed Trouvailles in a drawer.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970's MAHOGANY KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage circa 1970's Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London
...
Category
1970s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Henredon Scene One Campaign Display Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Timeless design in this Henredon Scene One Campaign display cabinet. Classic streamline lines with inset brass hardware. 2 door lower cabinet with adjustable shelf, 3 adjustable glas...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Henredon Scene One Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Timeless design in this Henredon Scene One campaign chest of drawers. Classic streamline lines offset with inset brass hardware. 6 drawers for ample storage.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $450
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
RENO WAHL FOR DYRLUND ViNTAGE DANISH HARDWOOD METAMORPHIC CAPTAINS CAMPAIGN BAR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1960’s solid Rosewood at home bar on wheels designed by the great Reno Wahl Ivers...
Category
1960s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
All Solid Brass Studded Rectangular Table with Carry Handles
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual all solid brass reinforced with studs long rectangle coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fully Restored Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fine, fully restored, French polished, Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London
A good looking well made and ...
Category
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
J.B. Treat “Reading Brass Band" Drum, c.1860s
Located in Savannah, GA
A large “Circular” drum made by J.B. Treat of Boston, circa 1860s. Fitted glass top.
Used by the Reading Brass Band who are well documented in the Boston Globe as having performed ...
Category
1860s American Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hide, Glass, Wood
18th Century Antique Travel Chest
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
18th century antique travel chest. Solid wood with tin cladding. Baroque lock fully functional with original key.
Category
18th Century Austrian Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Tin
Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century diminutive, antique, mahogany campaign roll top desk on stand with brass plaque, brass lined case, string inlay, intriguing pop up hidden compartments, brass recessed ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Wooden Hand Truck
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Wooden Hand Truck
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Triple Spot Light Military Campaign Library Bookcase Sideboard Drawers
By Multiyork
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Multiyork Military Campaign library bookcase with drawers and glass shelves finished with three spot lights
Please note t...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Small Teak Campaign Or Marine Chest - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant small 19th century marine chest in solid teak
small chest which has a superb patina and which is finished with dovetails on all its sides.Which gives it a lot of character
C...
Category
19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign High Side End Table Hardwood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this tall Military campaign coffee or cocktail table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London.
I have another of these listed under m...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak 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
Cord, Leather, Oak
English Mahogany Campaign Slant Bureau / Bedstead with Original Brasses, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany campaign hinged slant front bureau / bedstead with removable faux drawer front panel with the original brasses and escutcheons, fitted interior with a folding bedste...
Category
1790s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Campaign Style Ebonized Mahogany Brass Inlay Two Drawers Small Dresser Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign Style Ebonized Mahogany Brass Inlay Two Drawers Small Dresser Chest Mint!
Category
20th Century Unknown Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Military Campaign Light Oak Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage oak & brass Military Campaign side table sized drawers.
A truly stunning and well made pair, these are part of a se...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
FINE PAIR OF HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE END LAMP WiNE TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair or English country house solid mahogany with oak lined drawers REH Kennedy single drawer ...
Category
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
1 OF 2 EBONISED BLACK & BRASS MILITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE NIGHTSTAND SiDE END TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 Ebonised with brass fixings Nightstand or side end table made in the Military Campaign style
Please...
Category
20th Century 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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