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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 Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim. Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Liner A Single Glass Inkwell, A Handcrafted Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast. Antique lap...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

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Brass

RESTORED BRITISH ARMY BROWN LEATHER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSe
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely important, museum quality, fully restored brown leather trunk with custom made hardwood stand...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Exquisite craftsmanship from the early 19th century a Mahogany writing slope befit with A black velvet interior & A pair of glass inkwells by J J Mechi of No 4, Leadenhall Street, City of London, circa 1830s Would make an ideal gift for the writing enthusiast or London historian. Item has lever action hidden compartment. Has an oval front brass plaque ideal for engraving a message if the item is a gift. Comes with the original heavy metal topped inkwells and notepad, modern quill and stand.Other items are shown for illustrative purposes. Alderman John Joseph Mechi (1802–1880) was a silversmith, banker, inventor and Alderman of the City of London. He experimented with new farming methods on his estate at Tiptree in Essex. Mechi was born in London 22 May 1802, the third son of Giacomo Mechi, a citizen of Bologna, who had settled in England early in life, was naturalised, and obtained a post at Kensington Palace in the household of George III. His mother was Elizabeth, daughter of J. Beyer of Poland Street, London. John at the age of sixteen was placed as a clerk in a house in Walbrook, trading with Newfoundland, a job he had for ten years. In 1828 he set up on his own account as a cutler in a small workshop at 130 Leadenhall Street, from where he removed to No. 4 in the same street in 1830. Between 1830 and 1840 he made his fortune through the 'magic razor strop' which bears his name After the Crimean war and a fashion for beards, sales declined. On 10 November 1840 he took out a patent for 'improvements in apparatus to be applied to lamps in order to carry off heat and the products of consumption'. This was for the external shop-window lamps...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

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Brass

John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Campaign Walnut and Brass Wall Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern Campaign style walnut and brass framed wall mirror By John Stuart USA, 1960s Measures: 52.38"W x 0.88"D x 36.38"H. Very good original vintage conditi...
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1960s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Midcentury Folding Campaign Tray Table by Drexel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful midcentury Campaign folding table with removable tray and folding scissor base. Designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart...
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture

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Brass

SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, fully signed, 93rd Lancers (Regiment of Foot) military campaign chest of drawers ci...
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1880s English Antique Campaign Furniture

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Hardwood

LOVELY PAiR OF BURR YEW WOOD GREEN LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAIGN NIGHTSTAND DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Bevan Funnell Military Campaign side tables with drawers and green leather tops...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

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Brass

PAiR OF ANTIQUE BRASS & CAMPHOR MILITARY CAMPAIGN BEDSIDE END TABLES NIGHTSTANDS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair antique circa 1920's Brass and Camphor wood bedside or side tables in the military campaig...
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1920s English Vintage Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Vintage British Colonial Style Zebra Safari Folding Stool
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury British Colonial style folding zebra hide seat fitted to three mahogany legs with brass feet.
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Rare 19th Century French Campaign Chest on Legs
Located in Houston, TX
The Rare 19th Century French Campaign Chest on Legs is a remarkable piece of furniture that embodies both functionality and elegance. Crafted dur...
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19th Century French Antique Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Lovely Harrods Flamed Hardwood and Green Leather Military Campaign Sideboard
Located in GB
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...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

1970s Century Furniture Raymond K Sabota Chin Hua King Size Headboard
Located in Waxahachie, TX
1970s. Burlwood and lacquer. Classic chinoiserie. Raymond K Sabota Chin Hua for Century Furniture. King size headboard. Hollywood Regency. Campaign. …
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Beautiful Yew Military Campaign Style Made by Bevan Funnell
Located in Crawley, GB
Bevan Funnell 'Reprodux' yew campaign style chest of five drawers, the brass mounted top inset with green leather . Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Please ha...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

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Brass

RENO WAHL FOR DYRLUND ViNTAGE DANISH HARDWOOD METAMORPHIC CAPTAINS CAMPAIGN BAR
Located in GB
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...
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1960s English Vintage Campaign Furniture

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Italian Patchwork Burl Campaign Style Chest / Commode / Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian patchwork burl petite chest or commode or even a side table with campaign styling. The piece is a rich patchwork burl, a particular favorite of mine. It is in very...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture

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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!
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20th Century Unknown Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large navy chest oe campaign chest from the beginning of the 20th century in camphor wood English navy chest with its typical fittings of this styl...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture

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Fruitwood

African Campaign Military Metal Chest Luggage J Willis Fleming Esq Deputy Lieut
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice and collectable antique field used Jones Brothers & Co of Wolverhampton LTD Steel boots case with an original engraved plaque for J ...
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1880s English Antique Campaign Furniture

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Steel

Faux Bamboo, Brass & Brown Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
20th century Faux Bamboo & Brown Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair With Sling Arms & Brass Mounts Havana Teak and Faux Bamboo & Brass Folding Ch...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Campaign / Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany from the 19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb campaign chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century in mahogany from the English navy chest of drawers with his typical campaign handles which have a lot of charm as...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

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Mahogany

Vintage Military Campaign Used Ammunition Box from Ww2 Stunning Period Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this period Military Campaign used, WW2 Ammo box with all the original patina I have two of these for sale, the second piece is listed under my ...
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20th Century European Campaign Furniture

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Metal

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two sections. Rectangular top with brass corners with two over three drawers. Inset brass handles and side carrying handles. Turned feet. This was possibly converted from a regula...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Large Teak British Campaign Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome British Campaign teak blanket chest or trunk which could also be used as a coffee table. Brass straps on corners, bun feet and iron latches an...
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Mid-20th Century European Campaign Furniture

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Teak

Mid-Century Campaign Tall Chest: Ebonized Mahogany with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the captivating blend of historical elegance and modern sophistication with our Mid-Century Campaign Tall Chest of Drawers. Crafted from the finest mahogany wood, this exqu...
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1940s Canadian Vintage Campaign Furniture

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Brass

PAiR OF MILIARY CAMPAIGN SIDE END LAMP WINE BEDSIDE TABLE CHESTS WITH DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage hardwood & brass Military Campaign style side tables with drawers Please note t...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Campaign Style Brass & Fruitwood Side Tables / Chests - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless appeal! This is a pair of campaign style nightstands by Old Hickory Furniture. They are marked, and it is a single drawer over open space.
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Table Drawers Green Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign side tables with drawers and green leather tops A truly stunning and well made p...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

Beautiful Large Yew Wood Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
Large yew wood coffee table in the antique campaign style dating from around the 1930’period & in good condition. It has brass military inset handles & corner fittings on the back & ...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture

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Brass

1950s Restored Pedestal Executive Desk: Bamboo Inlay & Mahogany Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of the 1950s with our beautifully restored pedestal executive desk, a testament to the era's craftsmanship and a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetic ap...
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1960s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

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Brass

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. The top central drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compar...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

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Wood

1970s Raymond Sabota Chin Hua Gentleman's Dresser
Located in Waxahachie, TX
1970s Burlwood and lacquer Classic chinoiserie Raymond K Sabota Chin Hua for Century Furniture Genuine Century two-tone chinoiserie armoire/ gentlemans dresser...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

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Wood

Pr. Faux Bamboo Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Stately and impressive pair of faux bamboo, Hollywood regency, Campaign style table lamps by the noted American manufacturer, Stiffel. The lamps are in very good, original, clean an...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

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Brass

UNIQUE HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MiLITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fine Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London Please note the delivery f...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Thomasville Embassy Wood Inlay Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Credenza
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dorothy Draper style campaign credenza made by esteemed US furniture maker Thomasville circa 1970s. Old growth flaxen flared grain fruitwood (most likely pecan) from top to bottom are the hallmarks of the Embassy line. Black lacquer accents and brass pull hardware tie together British traditional and Eastern design. The door facades exhibit a diamond pattern wood inlay with contrasting color tones, presented tastefully to demonstrate a delicate ornate sensibility. Two large Interior cabinet spaces offer heaps of open storage with a single stationary shelf in each bay. No composite or MDF anywhere on this campaign credenza. Thomasville used a combination of solid hardwood interiors, solid fruitwood and veneers. We purchased this from the original owners out of time-capsule estate and nearly everything in the home was from the Thomasville Embassy...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

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Brass

English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Recessed Brasses, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English camphor wood five-drawer military campaign chest with the original recessed brasses, key hole escutcheons, brass corner mounts, and terminating on the original bracket feet, ...
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1820s English Antique Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Mastercraft Burl Wood Nightstands - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho nightstands. Made by the iconic Mastercraft group. Beautiful Burl wood cabinet with heavy brass trim. Matching dresser also available. Acquired from a...
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Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Early 19th Century Rosewood 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
An Ingenious 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk Constructed from rosewood, each pedestal supported on tapering feet, one enclosing two drawer...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

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Rosewood

RESTORED HARRODS KENNEDY BEDSIDE NiGHTSTAND SIDE LAMP TABLE
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Harrods Kennedy Furniture Campaign Side Table. Made by R.E.H Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London, a beautiful and well-mad...
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20th Century British Campaign Furniture

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Hardwood

Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Indian, Colonial Writing Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Campaign correspondence box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass bound Colonial traveller's writing case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Captivati...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Campaign Furniture

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Brass

English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign Chest with Secretary, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign graduated chest with an upper drawer fitted with a hinged fall front secretary revealing a central prospect door with a secret interior drawer, flanking pigeon holes with eight interior drawers, top edge carved with an egg & dart border, three graduated lower case drawers, original recessed brasses and escutcheons, and resting on a carved egg & dart rope skirt with the original bun feet. Late 18th Century Campaign...
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1780s English Antique Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Victorian Campaign Mahogany Map Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top when opened. Folds up for transport.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

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Mahogany

Superb Original Vintage Chelsea Bordeaux Handmade Brown Leather Armchair
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb, original handmade Chelsea Bordeaux vintage brown leather armchair in excellent condition. This is a fine example of quality British craftsma...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

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Leather

Campaign Chest Secretary of Brass-Bound Mahogany for British Military Officer
Located in Austin, TX
A fine British military officer’s Campaign ware secretary or secretaire from the 19th century, fashioned as a chest of drawers, featuring a patinated mahogany exterior, showing two s...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

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Metal, Brass

1970s Vintage Century Furniture Chin Hua by Raymond K Sobota Dual China Display
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Born in 1970 in North Carolina. Dual China display cabinet/ sideboard/ credenza by Century Furniture. The Chin Hua line by Raymond K Sabota. Maple hardwood with burl maple veneers, b...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

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Brass

A Pair of Collapsable Travelling Treen Egg Cups What fun, an “egg”
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Collapsable Travelling Treen Egg Cups What fun, an “egg” and when broken apart the turned bases are inside. Beautifully and skilfully turned from sycamore in the 19th cent...
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19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture

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Sycamore

ViNTAGE RESTORED HARRODS KENNEDY GREEN LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAIGN PEDESTAL DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, Military Campaign twin pedestal partners des...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Early 20th Century Small and Rustic Wood and Brass Chest, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury countryside inspired five-drawers chest of drawers. This amazing item is made of wood with brass hardware. An astonishing piece with beautiful lines and perfe...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Mastercraft Burl Wood Dresser
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible vintage Boho dresser. Made by the iconic Mastercraft group. An early edition with the original Mastercraft label. Stunning Burl wood cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Furniture

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Brass

PAiR OF HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAIGN GREEN LEATHER BEDSIDE TABLE DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of hand made in England, retailed through Harrods London, Military Campaign bedside table...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

A Victorian mahogany tripod folding campaign easel
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian mahogany tripod folding campaign easel, all three legs with lockable brass hinges, the two outer legs with 13 peg holes, the central one with a tapered end and two additi...
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1860s English Antique Campaign Furniture

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern White Campaign Dresser / Chest of Drawers, America, Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern white Campaign Dresser / chest of drawers, America, brass. A fine example of campaign furniture done over in a white lacquer...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Thomasville Pecan Inlay Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Server Dry Bar
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dorothy Draper style campaign server bar cart on casters made by esteemed US furniture maker Thomasville circa 1970s. Old growth flaxen flared grain fr...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Antique Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk As Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique camphor wood Campaign style trunk with hand-cut dove tail joinery, recessed front handles, drop pull handles on sides, double locks with one working key, 4-hinge lid, meta...
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19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Gulf War Military Campaign Used Ammunition Bomb Box Period Patiia
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this period Military Campaign used, Gulf War Bomb Ammo box with all the original patina. I have two of these for sale, the second piece is liste...
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20th Century European Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Pair of Campaign Style Rosewood Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of vintage campaign style stands crafted in dramatic grained rosewood with a drawer and two doors each, burnished brass hardware and sim...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Early 20th Century Yew and Brass Bound Campaign Style Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
A early 20th century yew and brass bound Campaign style bedside chest of four drawers . It is of lovely quality, with lovely brass handles and fixtures. This sits on bracket feet, an...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Victorian Military Campaign brass bound mahogany and brass writing slope with black leather tooled Interior and secret compartment. Made in 1800s #11 Features a blank brass front shield ideal for engraving Antique lap desks...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

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Brass

MiLITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE BROWN MAHOGANY CHEST/TV STAND
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming Military campaign brown mahogany chest/tv stand. This good looking, well made and decorative piece is proudly presented with four go...
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20th Century English 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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