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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
Period: 20th Century
Substantial Military Campaign Style Hardwood and Brass Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this nicely made Military Campaign style coffee table with three drawers and brass fittings Please note t...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers, circa 1960s
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage circa 1960's Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, English Military Campaign bedside table sized lamp wine table A tr...
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1960s English Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Hardwood Military Campaign Drinks Cabinet Hidden Inside a Side Table Must See!
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1920 Mahogany, Military Campaign side table sides drawers unit which houses a drinks cabinet A very good looking well made a...
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1920s English Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Milling Road English Regency Walnut Buffet or Credenza
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Baker Furniture Milling Road English Regency campaign style walnut buffet. This is a substantial and beautifully constructed storage piece. Each of the two cabinets has a...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guid...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Steel & Brass Folding Campaign Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of steel and brass Neoclassical X base folding Campaign stools attributed to Maison Jansen.
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20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Kennedy for Harrods Military Campaign Four Drawer Chest with Brass Corners
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A 20th Century Kennedy For Harrods Military Campaign four drawer chest with brass corners, tooled green leather top & flush Handles. R. E. H. Kennedy has been producing some of the finest traditional furniture available since 1948. As a company they specialise in making antique reproduction furniture...
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1950s English Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Hardwood Campaign Brass Bound Chest of Two Short and Two Long Drawers
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Early 20th century hardwood campaign brass bound chest of two short and two long drawers with sunken brass handles, raised upon out swept feet.
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and impressive antique leather top coffee table in the military campaign style. This was made in England, it dates from around...
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1950s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Yew

Trapezoidal Lingerie Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
One stylish pyramid form chest of drawers made of ebonized oak and embellished with hammered silver metal accents. 15.5 inches wide at the top descending to 23 inches wide at the bo...
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1990s American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Vintage Solid Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Wardrobes with Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Vintage, Military Campaign, Mahogany & Brass wardrobes RRP £7999 each This auction is for both wardrobes as pictured, one ...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Nightstands Side Table 1960s
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1960s Kennedy Furniture For Harrods pair of Military Campaign green leather tables. Very well-m...
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20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Vintage Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Lovely Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, vintage Burr Yew wood Military Campaign chest of drawers A well made good looking and decorative piece, ...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Pecan Wood Nightstand or End Table, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A high quality pair of nightstands by Dexel Heritage in campaign style. The Mid-Century pair of nightstands or end -tables are finely crafted of Pecan wood showing very nice wood grain. The nightstands feature a two door cabinet and one drawer for plenty of room to store items. The hardware pulls are original and made of brass. Each nightstand or table is signed inside the drawer and read "By Drexel". The back is also marked by Drexel and dated 10/29 by the manufacturer. The Drexel pair...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Nightstands with Leather Top
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this 1960s Kennedy for Harrods pair of Military Campaign tables chest of drawers. Very well-made and soli...
Category

20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather

Baker Low Campaign Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic vintage campaign style chest crafted in walnut with three drawers in a hip low form with brass hardware and turned feet. Signed in a drawer with a Baker s...
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20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair Late 20th Baker Furn Campaign Style Black and Natural Pedestal End Tables
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Vintage Baker furniture campaign style pedestal end tables, a pair with a black and natural finish. Beautiful condition, keeping in m...
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Stunning Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Table Drawers Brown Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign side table with drawers and brown leather top A truly stunning and well made piece by Ke...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Campaign Style Oak Double Pedestal Desk
Located in New York, NY
Drexel Campaign style oak desk raised on double pedestal with drawers, gilt metal handles, brown leather embossed writing desk top, "Drexel" maker marks to inside. Measures: 30" H x ...
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Burr Yew & Elm Wood Military Campaign Drinks Cabinet Hidden Inside a Side Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr Yew & Elm Military Campaign side table sides drawers unit which houses a drinks cabinet A very good looking well made and dec...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Set of Four '4' Bar Height Bar Stools Attributed to Maitland-Smith, C. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
As stylish as they are grand in stature these truly one of a kind barstools are the embodiment of Exotic Luxury. With seats made from thick-cut genuine leather, elegantly sculpted frames made of solid brass and intricately wrapped in worn fishing ropes this extraordinary stool set could be at home on an African Safari or poolside in the Hollywood Hills. Attributed to the Maitland-Smith Furniture Company, a name that is synonymous with luxury and artisanship, these stools were built to withstand the test of time and use. Audacious in their shape and Scope these stools are ideal for designers and collectors alike searching for a character-rich accent piece that can make a BOLD statement through graceful, almost organic form. Truly the perfect amalgamation of luxury and ruggedness this unique set won't last long. Make it yours today. ---Dimensions--- Width: 18.5 in / 46.99 cm Depth: 20 in / 50.8 cm Height: 42.5 in / 107.95 cm Seat Height: 30.5 in / 77.47 cm Condition Details: This extraordinary set of barstools is in 100% original, vintage condition and has aged to perfection! The genuine leather shows only minor signs of vintage wear such as light areas of discoloration as well as minor nicks (which can be seen in the detail photos provided). The rope that twines around the frames shows only minor signs of wear such as small areas of discoloration and minor fraying (shown in detail photos provided) and the solid brass footrests show a perfect patina that only adds to rich character of these unique barstools...
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1980s Philippine Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Campaign Style Box on Stand in Brass and Burl Walnut
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 1970's burl walnut campaign style box on attached stand. The burl walnut box with recessed brass handle at the front with a parson style solid mahoga...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of English Campaign Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of English antique five drawer campaign chests crafted in mahogany in a two piece construction with brass hardware and turned feet. Signed Shapland & Petter one of Englands oldest furniture...
Category

Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stunning Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Table Drawers Green Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign side table with drawers and green leather top A truly stunning and well made piece by Ke...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of modern military campaign chests mounted on custom stands, circa 1970s. Incredible style, craftsmanship and attention to detai...
Category

1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Oval Campaign Etagere
Located in Greenwich, CT
English mahogany oval campaign etagere, the three oval mahogany shelves supported by brass columns with original molded collars.
Category

Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fully Restored Burr & Burl Yew Brass Military Campaign 3 Drawer Coffee Table
Located in GB
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...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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.
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bernhardt Vintage Campaign Oak Partners Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Bernhardt Vintage Campaign oak partners desk with pleaty of storage and filing cabinets. Measures 54'W X 24"D X 29.75"H Knee Clearance 23.75" Filing cabinet Drawer...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Harrods London Brass Bound Campaign Mapped Globe Nesting Tables & Glazed Top
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Kennedy for Harrods of London. A set of 3 Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Coffee Tables With Glazed Tops Depicting Antiquarian Maps of the World. R. E. H. Kennedy has been pro...
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1980s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Cherrywood and Brass 3 Drawer Night Stands
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of cherrywood and brass 3 drawer night stand by Baker, newly restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category

1960s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Sheik Brass, Mahogany & Mulberry Leather Campaign Style Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Sheik Brass, Mahogany & Mulberry Leather Campaign Style Desk Of typical form, the rectangular brass mounted top with inset gilt -tooled mulberry leather top resting on a lower case fitted with brass mounted drawers, raised on two folding brass mounted mahogany saw horse pedestals...
Category

20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Small Harrods London Hardwood Military Campaign Lamp Side End Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning pair of small Harrods London mahogany military Campaign side tables with brass fittings made by Kennedy furniture These tables are in vintage cond...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Harrods Yew Wood Military Campaign Coffee Table with Embossed Leather
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Yew Wood Military Campaign coffee table with a leather top. The coffee table still has the original aged inlaid green leather top ...
Category

20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Labarge Campaign Mahogany and Brass Mounted Coffee Table With Old World Map Top
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Campaign style coffee or cocktail table By LaBarge USA, 1960s Brass mounted mahogany, with old world map under a glass top. M...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kennedy for Harrods Military Campaign Three Drawer Chest with Brass Corners
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A 20th century Kennedy For Harrods Military Campaign Three Drawer Chest with Brass Corners & Flush Handles. R. E. H. Kennedy has been producing some of the finest traditional furniture available since 1948. As a company they specialise in making antique reproduction furniture...
Category

1950s English Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Classic Italian Folding Campaign Chair in Black Leather, C. 1965
Located in Camden, ME
A classic Italian design, with an ebonized folding wood frame carved to appear as bamboo, cast brass caps, immaculate leather seat and back with brass nailhead trim, and newly re-done leather arm...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture

Materials

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...
Category

Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Chinoiserie or Campaign style off-white lighted display cabinet with faux wrapped rattan edges by Drexel. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a few dings or nicks in the finish and along the bottom edge of piece at floor but nothing major. There is also an overall yellowing or fading to the finish which we consider patina. The inside is purposefully a lighter color than the outside. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Is this a marvelous Display Cabinet? Yes! What about a stunning Bookcase? Yes! Could it be a wonderful China Hutch? Also, YES!! This gorgeous cabinet is comprised of a one-piece off-white painted unit with four lower doors (or 2 double doors) with antiqued brass plated rings or handles and open storage with a shelf behind each set of double doors. The top portion is lighted and features two tall narrow double doors with glass...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique circa 1920 Light Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Drop Front
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920 Art Deco period English oak and brass Military Campaign chest of drawers with drop front top drawer. This is a nicely mad...
Category

1920s English Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

1918, Serviceman American Expeditionary Force Photograph Air Service
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1918 silver gelatin photograph of US soldier or pilot. Standing in front of a transport for Air Service American Expeditionary Force. Lace up boots, heavy wool coat...
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1910s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Anglo Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Anglo Indian circa 1920's Rosewood with Brass inlay Military Campaign chest of drawers A very good looking well made and ...
Category

1920s Indian Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Campaign Style Side Chests by Baker, 1970s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Pair of chic dark walnut stained campaign style end tables or side chests by Baker Milling Road. The dark cabinets, with polished brass mounts and drawer pulls in a timeless campai...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stunning All Military Campaign Side Table with Single Drawer Part of Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this nicely made military campaign style tall side table with single drawer which is part of a suite This piece is part of an office suite, I ha...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Petite Patchwork Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage Petite Campaign chest of drawers. A chic little cabinet with a beautiful patchwork design. Classic campaign brass hardware. Finished on all sides so sits beautiful...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sarreid Mirror Polished Stainless & Brass Two-Drawer Low Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960s mirror polished stainless steel clad Campaign chest of two drawers with solid brass pulls by Sarreid of Spain. Finished on the back...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Campaign-Style Florentine Painted Cheval Faux Bamboo Floor Mirror
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Campaign style Cheval Floor Mirror with Florentine Faux Bamboo detail. Painted to an excellent vintage patina. Curbside to NYC/Philly $300.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Triple Spot Light Military Campaign Library Bookcase Sideboard Drawers
Located in GB
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

Vintage Campaign Accolade Triple Dresser with Mirror by Drexel Heritage
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Accolade campaign dresser with mirror by Drexel Heritage. Features 9 spacious drawers with inlaid brass drawer pulls. Dresser is on wheels. Mirror measures 33.7...
Category

1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Military Campaign Side Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique military campaign side / coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is s...
Category

1930s British Vintage 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...
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Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Military Campaign Light Oak Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in GB
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

Triple Strand Rattan Sofa & Chair Orange Fabric Cushions Style Heywood Wakefield
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage triple strand rattan sofa and chair in the style of Heywood Wakefield with zippered orange nubby fabric and original foam filled cushions. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a couple of stains on the spring covers. It has been vacuumed, the frames have been cleaned and a coat of amber sealer. The fabric and cushions are in wonderful condition but there is a “crispy” sound to them. It is not the cushions but a backing on the fabric. Some may want to recover. Priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early 1900’s-1940’s...
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome and elegant British Campaign rosewood secretary and chest of drawers. Divided into two lower and upper halves as most Campaign pieces do, brass strap corners and flush bra...
Category

Early 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Traditional Vintage Pine Folding Butlers Tray Side Accent Campaign Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pine tray table. Features a folding base connected by X stretcher and rectangular octogon shaped top with brass handles.   
Category

Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Pine

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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