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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
Costa Rican Campaign Style Teak Brown Leather Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Costa Rican Campaign Style teak brown leather folding rocker rocking chair. Item features hick brown leather straps, solid teak wood folding frame, orig...
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Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Campaign Style White Oak Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Drawing inspiration from classic campaign furniture, this refined bedside chest combines traditional military aesthetics with contemporary craftsmanship. The white-painted oak constr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Driftwood-Color Rattan and Bamboo Bench or Footstool
Located in Austin, TX
This is an unusual and terrifically versatile piece. It's made entirely of bamboo (probably European-produced bamboo) and held together with rattan roping. It's in great condition, a...
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Late 20th Century French Campaign Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Victorian Military Campaign Chest / Cabinet Green Leather & Brass Tooled Top
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian English antique military campaign three drawer chest with green leather tooled top finished with brass edging corners & drop handles Measures; Height: 52cm I Width: 33cm I...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Symbolic Turkish Sivas Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A highly inspiring directional Turkish sivas carpet woven for the Turkish government. Inscribed is the name of the regime at the time, "OSMANI". You also see the same elements seen in the Turkish flag...
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wool

Symbolic Turkish Sivas Carpet
Symbolic Turkish Sivas Carpet
$3,200 Sale Price
23% Off
Vintage Military Campaign Used Ammunition Box from Ww2 Stunning Period Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique English Campaign Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial pair of campaign stands crafted in mahogany with a brass bound top over a case with three drawers with brass hardware on bracket...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Military Campaign Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to ofer for sale this amazing military campaign writing table with brass corners and leather top made by R.E.H Kennedy of Ipswich and retailed by Harrods London . Don't he...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Leather Top Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of vintage British Colonial style stands crafted in mahogany with two drawers, having tooled leather tops, campaign brass hardware and block feet. Signed Burton Reprodu...
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Trinket Jewelry Box with Brass Inlay and Key
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Dome Shaped Rosewood Jewelry Box. This elegant box, lined in royal blue velvet with an interior mirror, can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry and features remova...
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Mid-20th Century European Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Teak Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English teak wood two-part campaign chest from the 19th century, with five drawers, inset brass hardware and turnip feet. Created in England during the 19th century, this teak (a ...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th Century British Colonial campaign chest handcrafted in mahogany in a two piece construction, bound in brass with brass hardware and turned feet, featuring a pullout des...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Teak Military Campaign Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique teak military campaign secretaire chest of drawers, dating from around the 1860-1880 period. The quality is absolutely amazing, this is a very smart and very useful item. The top drawer slides out and pulls down to reveal a leather top writing surface with pigeon holes and internal drawers. This has lovely inset and turned handles, this chest is strictly speaking called a naval...
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1860s British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Teak

19th Century English Campaign Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Campaign chest of drawers handmade in England in the early 1800s using mahogany. The chest is made in two sections pegged together, which at the time was done to easily move the chest. the dresser has four rows of drawers, the first row features two drawers whereas the remaining three have each a single, large drawer. The drawers are all inset and show beautiful dovetail joints. The sides are flat and have brass handles, as it often happens with this style. This is a beautiful small campaign chest...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Victorian Apothecary Military Campaign four drawer brass bound chest finished with tooled black leather A Beautiful handcrafted Apothecary C...
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Late 19th Century English Antique 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 Boho Henredon Bel Aire Washed Wood Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage Henredon Bel Aire dresser exudes natural elegance with its washed wood finish and classic campaign-style brass hardware. The clean lines and warm wood grain bri...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Campaign Style Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A 19th-century style Campaign desk, the flip-top revealing a fitted interior, slide-out tooled leather writing surface, raised on splayed legs with a stretcher. Dimensions: 29.25"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Campaign Style Desk
Campaign Style Desk
$3,255 / item
Antique Military Campaign Style Tray Top Side Table
Located in London, GB
A charming and extremely well made antique military campaign style tray top side table. This was made in England and it dates from around the 1950’s. The quality is superb, with sol...
Category

1950s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Unique Vintage Telephone Campaign Style Bench
Located in Crawley, GB
Unique Vintage Telephone Campaign Style Bench. It’s military campaign style with brass corner fittings & sunken military brass handles. I would date ...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany campaign chest from the mid 19th century, with five drawers and brass hardware. Created in England during the second quarter of the 19th century, this mahogany ca...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign chest from the 19th century, with drop front desk, four drawers and brass hardware. Add a touch of antique charm to your home with this English Campaign two-part ...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Henredon Nightstands Side Tables Campaign Style Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1980s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Forbes for McGuire Campaign Style Oak Officer's Chair
By Eleanor Forbes, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare campaign style officer's chair or sling chair designed in the mid-century by Eleanor Forbes for McGuire. The chair features a cube-shaped oak frame reinforced with leather rawhi...
Category

20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

1972 Pennsylvania House Solid Cherry Campaign Style Coffee with Storage Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A very well kept 1972 Pennsylvania House campaign style coffee table with Storage Chest in Solid Cherry throughout and panelized sides. Excellent condition with virtually no scratches. Dovetail joints and both brass handles and brass fittings in place. Storage with removable and sliding deep tray...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

French handcrafted extendable ovalized Dining Table in solid stained Cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 leaves extensible oval table is typical of French classical furniture pieces and belongs to our TRADITION collection which takes up the timeless classics of the charm of the F...
Category

2010s French Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak, Cherry

Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers, circa 1960s
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

SUPER UNIQUE SMALL ANTIQUE 1880 ANGLO INDIAN MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very unique and highly collectable Antique circa 1880 Anglo Indian Camphor wood Military Campaign Chest...
Category

1880s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Peruvian Leather Trunk As Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Peruvian Trunk Cocktail Table in honeyed light brown and dark red-brown leather. Features a hinged lid with a scalloped border overhanging a rectangular form with navette motif panel...
Category

20th Century Peruvian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brass & Mahogany Campaign Style Coffee Tables or End Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of brass & mahogany Campaign style coffee tables or end tables. Unmarked, Attributed to the Baker Furniture company Rare to find a pair, often used together as coffee tables,...
Category

20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Category

20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign Chest with Secretary, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, 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

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Campaign Rattan and Leather Trunk Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous rattan and leather trunk, blanket chest, or coffee table By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 36.5"W x 22.5"D x 20"H. Very go...
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lovely Campaign Style Nest Of Three Tables
Located in Crawley, GB
Stunning antique military campaign style nest of three tables in mahogany and brass , made in England between 1950-1960 with brass corners and inlaid brass plaque in amazing conditio...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Old Painted Wood & Riveted Metal Campaign Style Folding Chair / Stool
Located in Rochester, NY
Wood and metal campaign style folding chair in as found beautifully aged deep green and red paint w/ great old alligatored surface. Metal riveted hinges / metal riveted top rail / ca...
Category

Early 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Campaign English Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century British colonial campaign chest hand crafted in mahogany with classic two piece construction, five drawers, brass hardware, and turned feet.
Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rattan Campaign Ficks Reed Far Horizons End Table W/Tile Top by John Wisner
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection end table with tile top designed by John Wisner. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The tile has been caulked and it has a fresh coat of Danish oil. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. NOTE: If you love this rattan Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection by John Wisner end table. NOTE: Shipping is possible via parcel which may reduce shipping costs. Exotic, Incredible, and Ficks Reed!!! This is a fabulous rectangular end table by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. It is comprised of a stout rattan base, and it features a wonderful white tile top including three tiles with black painted Asian designs of fans and symbols… it’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! This end table is from Ficks Reed’s Far Horizons collection by John Wisner which was introduced in 1954. It is designed with sturdy and stylish crossbars with rattan ties on the corners on all four sides of the coffee table. And the design of this awesome Campaign style end table is classic allowing it to work with many decor aesthetics and styles from traditional to mid-century modern. It will be wonderful in your living room next to a lounge chair or in the family room aside a comfortable chaise or loveseat. Or, maybe on its own in an entry or hallway adorned with foliage. The Ficks Reed Furniture Company was originally established by Louis Ficks as the National Carriage and Reed Company in 1885. For over 125 years they built their reputation manufacturing high quality furniture using wicker...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan

Side Table "the Clermont Baltimore 1801" Champain Style
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful side table mahogany frame comes with Brass inlay champaign style One drawer. with inset drop handles. Signed The Clermount Baltimore 1801 This table has some history, i...
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1850s American Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning full sized Victorian circa 1860-1880 Military Campaign Davenport desk writing slope with slidi...
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1860s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Shirvan Caucasian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
AN intermediate square size antique Caucasian shirvan pictorial rug circa 1875. Measures: 4'1" x 4'9''.
Category

19th Century Russian Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th Century chest of drawers with secretary
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique teak campaign chest of drawers with secretary. The chest of drawers is in original condition and structurally perfect. It has the original appearance with traces of...
Category

1840s British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Teak

Early 20th Century Oak Folding Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Green stained oak chair with inset caned seat and back. Stamped PECK.
Category

Early 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Cane, Oak

English Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers Exotic Wood Early 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Commode or chest of drawers in the English military campaign style. 19th century Good condition age with minor marks of use.
Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brass Bound Campaign/Deck Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Remarkable 19th century brass fitted exotic hardwood folding deck/campaign chair, possibly Chinese export, having scalloped crest with fitted brass plate, the upholstered back with s...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Folding Bamboo Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Vintage Folding Bamboo Chairs Set of 2 vintage colonial campaign folding chairs, featuring bamboo frames shell with slatted bamboo seats and caned backs. Dims: 18" x 20" x...
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Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1960s Bernhardt Campaign Mirror in Brass and Wood
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...
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1960s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

EXTRA LARGE HARRODS REH KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE WITH TREE DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this, extra large Harrods Kennedy three drawer mahogany and brass Military Campaign coffee table RRP £4499 ...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century Campaign Folding Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century fruitwood folding campaign stool with a well used canvas seat. Wonderful in its simplicity and usefulness. These stools are the epitome o...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Fruitwood

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...
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1980s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lovely Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sake this stunning XX Century Mahogany Military Style Pedestal Brass Bound Pedestal Desk, leather top, three top drawers, flanking pedestals, three drawers wi...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Oak Military "Campaign Chest"
Located in Kastrup, DK
English military "Campaign Chest" Made in solid oak with fittings, handles and locks in brass. The chest is three-part with seven drawers with profiled edges. Three wide drawers, two high and two low...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the outer edges and carrying handles to each side. These desk were made for sea captai...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Burl Wood Campaign Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Boho burl wood campaign coffee table blends rustic charm with functional design, featuring rich wood grain and brass accents. A standout piece for any eclectic living sp...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

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.
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Early 20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Campaign Style Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite cabinet is crafted from rich mahogany wood, offering a deep, lustrous finish that adds warmth and sophistication to any room. The brass accents provide a touch of vint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Yew Wood Military Campaign Sidebord
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful military campaign style sideboard / bank of drawers in yew wood. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. The quality is...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Folding Campaign Table, Early to Mid 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid mahogany Campaign style folding table. England, early to mid 19th century. Very good original antique condition, having a slight w...
Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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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