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
Stunning Vintage Mahogany& Brass Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this Lovely Campaign Style mahogany &brass Coffee Table with black leather top separated in three parts , three opening drawers with inset brass handles ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Classic Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk With Chair By E. Murio
By E. Murio
Located in Austin, TX
East meets West, Bamboo meets Lacquer. Add a generous helping of mid-century charm to your surroundings with this Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk by Murio. Serve your workspace needs ...
Category
1970s Philippine Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
English Brass Mounted Mahogany Campaign Bed, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English brass mounted mahogany campaign bed, circa 1900. One of a pair. Identical bed available as well.
Interior dimensions: 38.75" W x 76" D.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Campaign Style Chests, USA c 1920s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Very fine campaign style chests with solid brass hardware. Newly lacquered in BM White Dove, satin finish. These chests also feature quality construction and elegant bun feet. The al...
Category
1920s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Table Drawers Green Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
1960s Bernhardt Campaign Mirror in Brass and Wood
By Bernhardt
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Bernhardt Campaign Mirror
This vintage mirror is a must-have for anyone looking to add a touch of retro style and functionality to their ho...
Category
1960s Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s Maison Jansen Steel, Bronze, Leather Campaign Chair
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Maison Jansen Steel, Bronze, Leather Campaign Chair
Offered for sale is an elegant original 1960s brushed steel, bronze, and leather campaign chair designed by Otto Parzinger ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing military secretary campaign chest with three large drawers and brass corners with brass insert handles and one faux drawer , however the top...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Armchairs in Walnut with original Yellow Velvet upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Pair armchairs in massive turned and carved walnut. Yellow velvet capitonnè in good condition still usable. Sanitized and wax polished.
Measures cm: H 85 x W 74 x D 80.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Drexel Accolade Campaign Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage Campaign style cabinet from the accolade line by Drexel. Item features beautiful wood grain, brass accents, 1 drawer and 1 double door storage cabinet, solid brass hardware, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Kaare Klint Style Canvas, Leather and Wood Safari Chair and Ottoman
By Kaare Klint
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage 20th c., Kaare Klint style wood, canvas, and leather safari style campaign chair and ottoman, unmarked. A practical, organic, comfortable, stylish and practical chair and ott...
Category
1980s Scandinavian Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Bronze Balustrade Lamps, Large Scale
Located in Norwalk, CT
These lamps are heavy and substantial.The cast bronze has a lovely antiques patina showing natural oxidation. Quality lamp conversion features two bulbs on each lamp and adjustable s...
Category
1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Campaign Style Oval Mahogany Side Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage British Campaign style side table or bar cart with three oval mahogany tiers, top tier with a pierced brass gallery, each tier separated by brass support. Table rests on cast...
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Leather Campaign Rocking Chairs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
This stunning pair of vintage boho-style campaign rocking chairs blends rugged elegance with timeless comfort. Crafted with a sturdy wooden frame, these chairs feature rich brown lea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lovely Harrods London Military Campaign Bedside Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delight to offer for sale this antique full of charm campaign style bedside chest with bras corner and inlaid leather top .
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questi...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Gulf War Military Campaign Used Ammunition Bomb Box Period Patiia
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
20th Century European Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Restored, consist of five drawers with recessed brass pulls. Inlaid leather top with elegant embossed gold design and brass legs. Brass bound corners and Campaign pulls...
Category
1950s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Restored Burr Yew & Elm Wood Brass Military Campaign Three Drawer Coffee Table
By Harrods
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
REH KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON SOLID HARDWOOD CAMPAIGN DWARF LiBRARY BOOKCASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this absolutely stunning REH Kennedy made, Harrods London retailed, solid Mahogany, Dwarf open library bookcase w...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Small Campaign Style Trunk Chest on Brass Base Accent Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage small campaign style trunk chest on brass base accent side table. Item features a brass base, removable wooden trunk with distressed finish, nic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Nest of Coffee & Side Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning campaign decorative world map nest of tables.
A well-made solid table, each table has a detailed map of the world.
Lightly res...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Campaign Geographic Globe Table 1960s
By Harrods
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Campaign coffee table or sofa table. Solid Mahogany frame,
comes with a Brass trim. Geographic Glass World Globe table top. This kind of t...
Category
1960s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Brass and Mahogany Chest on Stand Side Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A mahogany campaign style box on stand, The box with brass corners and handles, with attached parson style brass base. The finish in excellent condition. 18 inches high, 21 inches wide, 12 inches...
Category
1980s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
WW2 1939-1945 8th Battalion the Durham Hd Hq Wing Military Campaign Chest Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning small Military Campaign Chest with the original label that states 8th Battalion The Durham HD GR wing
The label has the privates name on which is...
Category
1930s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Campaign secretary chest of drawers hand-made in England in the early 1800s using mahogany. This is a beautifully-made chest that serves the...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Pair of Vintage Solid Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Wardrobes with Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 ha...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Steel and Brass Campaign Style Tray Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This elegant vintage butler tray table features a removable glass top tray with a brass-toned metal frame, perfect for serving or display. Believed to be French. The folding metal ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
A Pair of Decorative Ships Copper Port and Starboard Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Decorative Ships Copper Port and Starboard Lights
The lamps are flat sided with thick bowed and ridged glass fronts, one in Red and the other in Green
A great decorators ...
Category
1930s Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Copper
Bench, oak, rustic, XX eme
Located in Nice, FR
Rustic solid oak bench. Molding work on the top and crosspiece. Can be adapted to a modern or old place. Can be placed inside or outside. French work
Category
Mid-20th Century French Campaign Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
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...
Category
Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Paper
Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Drinks Cabinet Hidden Inside a Chest Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood military campaign chest of drawers which houses a drinks cabinet
A very good looking well made and decorative piece,...
Category
20th Century English 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
...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
A pair Vintage Iron X Base Blue Suede Benches
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of Vintage Iron X Base Blue Suede Benches
With a slight touch of verdigris and sleek empire legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Monumental WWII American Wood Light Aircraft Carrier Made by Sailors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this huge, Vintage WWII American wooden deck light Aircraft carrier, reputedly made by Sailors moored in the Solent...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
MidCentury Henredon Mahogany Canpaign Single Drawer Side Table with Brass Accent
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Henredon Mahogany Canpaign Style Single Drawer Side Table with Brass Accents.
.Measures 24" in width, 24" in depth, 22.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Lovely Vintage Meubles Gautier Made in France Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice chest of drawers by Meubles Gautier made in France in the military campaign style
A decorative and functional chest of drawers, it is quite a shallow chest...
Category
20th Century French Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique yew wood military campaign style side tables. They were made in England, they date from around the 1950’s.
The quality is outstanding, these are a great ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tole Tray Table with Red Coral Motif, Coral Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Corallium rubrum is Latin for red coral and that is the subject of this midcentury hand painted coffee or cocktail table. The tole tray is removable for service and the folding iron base...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Stunning Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Workstation Desk for Home Computer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military Campaign style home office desk / workstation
This piece was specially designed to house a tower PC, you have the space on ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 & ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Campaign Style Bookcase W/ Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century stacking cabinet with drop front desk. Attractive campaign style with brass hardware.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brutalist wood and Rice straw Stool - 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Brutalist wood and Rice straw Stool - 1970s
Brutalist - Natural decoration - Chalet
Measures : Ø seat : 33cm H:60cm
Category
20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Anglo Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
ViNTAGE HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY SINGLE DRAWER MILITARY CAMPAIGN CONSOLE END TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military campaign console table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London.
Please not...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rattan Campaign Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A campaign style writing desk in rattan. The writing area is covered with white faux leather, and the frame is wrapped in woven rattan. Four drawers in the upper bureau, that open wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Lovely Vintage Rich Golden Brown Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage chest of Military Campaign drawers
A decorative and functional chest of drawers, made in the Campaign style in oak with b...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BOOKCASE DISPLAY CABINET BRASS FITTiNGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Military Campaign Bookcase Display Cabinet With Brass Fittings.
Features a sturdy, often portable design that was historically used...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mahogany Marine / Campaign Chest Of Drawers Of A Cruise Liner
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little mahogany campaign or marine chest of drawers which was at the time in a cabin of a cruise liner
Very beautiful little model with the cabin number written behind the dr...
Category
Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Classic Campaign Style Leather Top Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage architect's campaign desk. Top lifts up to display plans. Desk has brass pulls and trim with a gold tooled leather top. A true classic.
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Safari chair in canvas by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, model KK47000
By Kaare Klint
Located in Amstelveen, NL
The KK47000 Safari Chair is an iconic example of Kaare Klint’s design ideology. Klint effortlessly transformed an historical archetype into a modern, collapsible chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Softwood
Set of 3 Vintage woven wicker picking basket
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 3 Vintage woven wicker picking basket
Wear consistent with age and use
Wabi Sabi - Vintage - Decoration
Measures : 96cmx40cm H27cm
Materials : Woven wicker - wood
Category
1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
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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