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
Vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Style Coffee Table Hardwood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Military campaign style coffee or cocktail table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London
A good looking well made and...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
$1,792 Sale Price
45% Off
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
$379 Sale Price
30% Off
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 LARGE ViNTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BURR YEW WOOD SIDE LAMP TABLE DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew wood & brass mounted Military Campaign style side tables which are much...
Category
Late 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Industrial Campaign-Style Folding Table with Iron Bracing, France, circa 1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Industrial Campaign-Style Folding Table with Iron Bracing, France, circa 1900
A remarkable example of early 20th-century French industrial ingenuity, this folding table blends the p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Campaign Furniture
Materials
Iron
Bradley Furniture Burr Yew Wood Brass Military Campaign 3 Drawer Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage collectable Burr Yew wood and Brass Bradley Furniture Military Campaign three drawer coffee table
This piece was made by Bradley fu...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Patinated Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Large Credenza, solid oak, France, reminiscent of the work of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s.
Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard.
The credenza consists of two laterals storage facilities ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Oak
$3,100 Sale Price
50% Off
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
Pair of Vintage Folding Bamboo Chairs
By Ficks Reed
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Hayat Bros. Leather Campaign Safari Chairs & Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered pair of mid-century modern black leather safari chairs and one matching ottoman. The chairs are labeled on the back M. Hayat & Bros. LTD. Pakistan. The leather has an aged ...
Category
20th Century Pakistani Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Campaign Style Pair Of Baker Mahogany Caned Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A distinguished pair of Baker armchairs featuring refined and colorful floral upholstered seat cushions on well carved and finished mahogany frames with double wall caned seat backs....
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
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
Antique Military Campaign Nesting Coffee Table / Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique military campaign nesting coffee table / side tables. These were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s.
They are of excellent quality and have a very...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
All Solid Brass Studded Rectangular Table with Carry Handles
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual all solid brass reinforced with studs long rectangle coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Teak Campaign Secretary by Reoval
By Reoval
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This special chest of drawers features a secret secretary desk behind the faux drawers. The attractive campaign style design with brass hardware and teak wood grain gives a pop of co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal, 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
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
Rare Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Gun Case Coffee Side Table on Original Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare highly collectable Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign gun case with original stand formed as a coffee table
...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Yew
$2,797 Sale Price
30% Off
STUNNING SUiTE OF VINTAGE ENGLISH PINE CAMPAIGN CHESTS OF DRAWERS & SIDE TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of Vintage English Pine Military Campaign furniture to include one large chest of drawer...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Harrods Yew Wood Military Campaign Coffee Table with Embossed Leather
By Harrods
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
STUNNING PAIR OF TWO TIER MILITARY CAMPAIGN SiDE END TABLES LARGE SINGLE DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Military Campaign side tables with full sized single drawers and two tiers
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
A good looking and well-made pair, these are absolutely iconic and highly collectable, this is the only pair I...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Theodore Alexander Metal & Wood Elephant Form Bookends
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and impressive set of Theodore Alexander bookends depicting patinated metal elephants seated atop a wooden book form plinth. The elephants are facing two faux books with gilt e...
Category
20th Century Vietnamese Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
Natural solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A study in provincial permanence, this Breton sideboard reveals a language of sculptural solidity and restrained ornament. Unearthed in Normandy, it e...
Category
1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1970’s Military campaign small chest of drawers with hidden record player inside.
What a cool thing. On the outside yo...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fully 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 hand dyed, cigar brown leather w...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fully Restored Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fine, fully restored, French polished, Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London
A good looking well made and ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harrods Kennedy Burr Yew Wood Green Leather Secrataire Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign, Secrataire desk with drawers
A very good looking well made and decorative pi...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Very Collectable Army & Navy C.S.L Makers Copper Military Campaign Cooker
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully stamped Army & Navy C.S.L makers Military Campaign copper cooker
A good looking well ma...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Copper
$806 Sale Price
30% Off
Hendredon Military Campaign Media Cupboard Television Stand Spotlights and Power
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Henredon military campaign media cabinet with power and spot lights
This is a very substantial and well made cabinet, exceptionally heavy, made in the Military Campaign style with flat folding handles and brass hard wear. This has been fully restored to include all new plugs, cables and fittings, the only part of the electrics that’s original is the actual lights as they were the right size, absolutely everything else is brand new
The internal top shelf is very thick toughened glass, the idea being the light can trickle all the way through. The TV Stand...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Oak
$2,608 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$900 Sale Price
30% Off
Military Campaign Style Console Coffee Table Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely vintage circa 1970s impulse ST 210 Radiogram Military Campaign brown leather topped console table
What a cool thing, on the outside you have the never out of style military Campaign style console table, it’s the size of a modern day coffee table, the top is brown cattle leather with gold leaf embossing
Inside you have a full entertainment system, there’s a radio, tape...
Category
1970s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$1,659 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Burr Yew Military Campaign Sideboard Drinks Cabinet Bank of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Military Campaign, burr yew wood and chrome sideboard
A very well made and decorative piece, these campaign sideboards are h...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Brutalist solid wood coffee table - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-century Brutalist solid wood coffee table - 1960s
Wear Consistent with age and use
Vintage - Coffee Table - Side table
Measures : 44cmx70cm H49cm
Material : Solid Wood
Category
1960s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Hand Truck
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Wooden Hand Truck
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
Lovely Restored Burr Walnut & Brass Military Campaign Three Drawer Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this vintage collectable burr walnut & brass Harrods London Military Campaign three drawer coffee table made by Kennedy
This piece was sold through Harro...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,524 Sale Price
25% Off
Rare Large circa 1900 Military Campaign Chest Trunk Zinc Lined for Champagne Etc
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very large full sized Military Campaign zinc lined chest or trunk with original locks and key designed as a wine / champaign cooler...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Zinc
$2,797 Sale Price
30% Off
VINTAGE HARRODS GREEN LEATHER BURR YEW WOOD MiLITARY CAMPAIGN PEDESTAL DESK
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods retailed, Military Campaign twin pedestal partners desk with green leather writ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Yew
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
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
Brutalist Spanish Iron and Tile Coffee Table - circa 1920s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Brutalist Spanish Iron and Tile Coffee Table - circa 1920s
Wear consistent with age and use
Brutalist - Natural decoration - Vintage
Measu...
Category
1920s Spanish Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Campaign Style Walnut Burl Tiered Side End Table
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie / Campaign style side table. Features a square form walnut with matchbook burl and banded top. The table showcases chinoiserie molding, a central ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A very large and impressive coffee table in the antique military campaign style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is o...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Rare Lovely Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of three side tables with world maps detailing
A nice decorative set, each one has a good quality print of a world map. They ar...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,375 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid-century Maison Jansen Campaign Style Nest of 3 Tables
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid-century Maison Jansen Campaign Style Nest of 3 Tables
Nest of 3 Tables, the table tops have brass trim with brass inlay to the Legs and early world maps on black glass
These are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Faux Bamboo Octagonal Tray Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fashionable Table with a Deep Stained Turned Wood Faux Bamboo Base surmounted with a removable Octagonal Brass Framed Glass Tray Top.
Condition: Please see detail photos. Va...
Category
20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
FINE RESTORED TRADITIONALLY FRENCH POLISHED BURR ELM MILITARY CAMPAIGN SiDEBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored and traditionally French polished Burr Elm Military Campaign sideboard bank of drawers
Please note ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
Fully Restored Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Table Drawers Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime, fully restored, vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign side table with drawers and Brown leather top
A truly stunning and well...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
RESTORED HARRODS KENNEDY COFFEE & SiDE TABLE NEST OF TABLES MILITARY CAMPAIGN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Fully Restored Harrods Kennedy nest of two Military Campaign side tables
Please note the delive...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lovely Harrods London R.E.H Kennedy Military Campaign Console Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this large Harrods London Kennedy military campaign two drawer console table with brass plaque corner protectors and brass handles , in lovely condition ...
Category
Late 20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Ebonized Mahogany and Brass Campaign Style Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Ebonized Campaign style nightstand or side table by Baker Furniture. The nightstand features gorgeous wood grain with original campaign brass hardware...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Kennedy For Harrods Vintage Restored London Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
Vintage Harrods London Military Campaign coffee table.
This is a solid, well-made, decorative piece that will beautifully fit in any room.
We got this table restored by sendin...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Ebonized Campaign Style Chest by Milling Road
By Milling Road
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century ebonized chest crafted in a modern campaign form with six drawers, brass hardware and straight legs with brass caps. Signed Milling Road in a drawer.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mastercraft Pair of Mid Century Brass Chests on Stands
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of vintage two drawer chests on stands having a stylized modern campaign form and drawer pulls on sleek tubular legs, all with a hip custom finish. Signed Mastercraft in a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Harrods London R.E.H Kennedy Military Campaign Console Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Harrods London Retailed, REH Kennedy made Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign two drawer console table , brass can be repolish under r...
Category
Mid-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
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.