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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
Lovely Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Full Sized Chest of Drawers Must See
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers A truly stunning and well made piece by Kennedy Furniture and retailed thr...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sarreid Two-Drawer Low Chest in Mirror Polished Stainless and Brass
Located in Hanover, MA
Sarreid of Spain geometric two-drawer footed low chest clad in mirror polished stainless steel and trimmed in brass with solid brass greek key style pulls and side handles. Vintage 1...
Category

1960s Spanish Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

J. Herbert McNair Colonial Campaign Chairs, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning early 20th century Anglo Indian Campaign Military folding armchairs in solid wood and brass with the original leatherette seat ...
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign Cabinet Style Pair of Nightstands
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign cabinet style nightstands or end or side tables with brass plated hardware. Beautiful condit...
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bevan and Funnel Military Campaign Chest TV Stand with Brown Leather
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Bevan Funnell Military Campaign chest of drawers or TV stand. This is a very good quality timeless piece made in England. The leather top i...
Category

20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Maison Jansen Style Large Neoclassical Acorn Finial Etagere or Bookcase
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen style neoclassical large bookcase or etagere. Brushed steel frame with brass accents. Bottom shelves are made of black wood and upper shelves are as found clear glass. ...
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1960s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Steel

GORDON'S Late 20th Century Campaign Style Shelving Unit - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Campaign style narrow shelving unit by Gordon's Furniture, of Johnson City, Tennessee, USA. Fruitwood with decorative brass accents. Features a flat ...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Fratino Italian Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Fratino wood table .Table is 122 inches for 10-12 people very comfortable . table can be dismantled and make it easy for shipping or moving around .
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Breton Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Unearthed in Normandy, this Breton style piece of furniture in solid oak will bring a touch of authenticity to an interior. The sideboard consists of thre...
Category

1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Tall Slim Vintage Military Campaign 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

Lovely Harrods Flamed Hardwood and Green Leather Military Campaign Sideboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely vintage Harrods London flamed mahogany with green leather gold leaf tooled doors, Military Campaign sideboard with drawers A very well made and dec...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Swedish Burl Wood Hutch
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique Swedish hutch constructed with burl wood. This piece has two lower doors with intricate hand carved adornments, which open to reveal o...
Category

20th Century Swedish Campaign Furniture

Materials

Burl

Vintage Military Campaign Yew Wood Bedside Side End Lamp Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Vintage Bradley Military Campaign Yew Wood Bedside End Lamp Table. A well made and solid table, mad...
Category

20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lovely Vintage Rich Golden Brown Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
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

Lovely Vintage Meubles Gautier Made in France Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Meubles Gautier
Located in GB
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

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

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 Burr Yew Military Campaign Sideboard Drinks Cabinet Bank of Drawers
Located in GB
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

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

Military Campaign Style Console Coffee Table Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in GB
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

Leather and Chrome Campaign Bench or Stool
Located in New York, NY
A well-made leather and chrome 'X' bench or stool, in the campaign modern style, circa 1970s. Stool/bench seat has a brown leather top (brown leather with red-ish undertones), brass detail and an 'X' chrome frame. Frame is a niece weight. Great as a seat (its intended use), or to hold/display books...
Category

Late 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Campaign Island Style Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman Style Ficks Reed & McGuire
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Island or Ralph Lauren – “Out of Africa” Style lounge chair & ottoman comprised of rattan, leather straps, and optional pillow cushions ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Lovely Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this fine Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London. A good looking well made and decorative table, its one of the ...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

British Campaign Officer's Chest in Rosewood on Custom Stand, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome, rosewood British Campaign officer's chest on a custom made stand. It features the brass strap corners are typical of the the Campa...
Category

Early 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Campaign Style Console Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dashing mid-century two tiered console crafted in mahogany in an unusual form with influences from neoclassic and British colonial. The brass campaign style hardware has a bronze lik...
Category

20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bleached Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Unearthed in Normandy, this piece of furniture in solid oak will bring a touch of authenticity to an interior. The sideboard consists of three compartments with shelves whose doors ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Vintage Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London A good looking well ma...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Four Drawer Centre Library Drum Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, Military Campaign brown leather topped Library centre table wi...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Patinated Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
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

Campaign Style Teak Wood Fliptop Writing Desk with Side Chair, 2pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Campaign style teak wood flip top writing desk with side chair - 2pc set. Item features a flip top, cast iron accents, stretched base, solid wood...
Category

Late 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Teak

Campaign Cest of Drawers Officers Chest
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Mahogant & brass campaign chest or officers chest that was used by British officers to store their personal belongings and clothing / uniforms. Beause ...
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Nest of Tables with Drawer
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Hardwood and brass military campaign nest of tables with one drawer. Very smart-looking nest of tab...
Category

20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Costa Rican Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Costa Rican Rocking Chair Mid-Century Modern campaign rocking chair from the 1970s. Teak cylindrical frame with unique spindle sides and double wide armrests. Leather is embossed ...
Category

Late 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather

HENREDON Scene One Campaign Style Narrow Light Bridge
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Campaign style narrow 45" light bridge by Henredon, from their Scene One Collection. Fruitwood with metal support brackets and two light fixtures with p...
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Lovely Harrods Kennedy Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Harrods Kennedy nest of three Military Campaign side tables A nice decorative set, they are made in the military campaign style so b...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stunning Extra Large Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table Hardwood
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large Harrods Kennedy mahogany and brass Military Campaign coffee table A very good looking and well ma...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Style Coffee Table Hardwood
Located in GB
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

Pair of 1954 John Wisner for Ficks Reed Campaign Style Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated pair of 1954 John Wisner for Ficks reed rattan lounge chairs in Campaign Style. Come with removable white cushions. Arm res...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Campaign Style Desk or Credenza
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage desk or credenza crafted in mahogany and satinwood with multiple components having a wide profile with four drawers on one side and a cabinet with two shelves on the...
Category

20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Satinwood

1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Hardwood Bookcase Home Bar Cabinet Faux Books
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 very rare hand made in by Kennedy Furniture and retailed through Harrods London solid mahogany Bookcase TV media stands with faux book front...
Category

20th Century English 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan

Vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign High Side End Table Hardwood
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this tall Military campaign coffee or cocktail table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London. I have another of these listed under m...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Find Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign High Side End Table Hardwood
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nicely made Military campaign coffee or cocktail table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London. I have another of these li...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

National Mt Airy Campaign Large Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Splendid National Mt Airy campaign chest of drawers. Featuring 5 large drawers, all dovetailed and sliding as intended by the manufacturer. Very good...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Natural solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Unearthed in Normandy, this Breton style piece of furniture in solid oak will bring a touch of authenticity to an interior. The sideboard consists of two ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Vintage World Map Mirror Based on the Original by Johnson 1882 Military Campaign
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique style pictorial plan map of the globe based on the original by Johnson in 1882 This is a very interesting and decorative pie...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Fully Restored Burr Yew & Elm Brass Military Campaign 3 Drawer Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage collectable Burr Yew & Elm wood and Brass fully restored Military Campaign three drawer coffee table This piece was retailed throug...
Category

20th Century English 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

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

Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Natural Oak credenza, France, 1940s The sideboard consists of two compartments with shelves whose doors are covered with graphical patterns and f...
Category

1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Rattan Campaign Ficks Reed Far Horizons Coffee Table w/Tile Top by John Wisner
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection coffee table with tile top designed by John Wisner. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are small hairline cracks in three tiles, and they have been reglued and caulked. 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 coffee table we also have the matching lounge chair, sofa, and end table listed here for sale if they are still available. Fantastic and Ficks Reed!!! This is a gorgeous large square coffee table by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. It is comprised of a stout rattan base, and it features a wonderful white tile top including four tiles with black painted Asian designs of fans and symbols… it’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! This coffee 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 coffee 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 across from your sofa or in the family room among a wonderful pair of lounge chairs. 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Ceramic

Greek Key Iron Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Marietta, GA
I love Greek key! Classic styling, in this pair of iron armchairs with Greek key motif. Sit very comfortably, and are very stylish! Newly painte...
Category

1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Iron

Campaign Style Maple 3-Drawer Chest / Filing Cabinet, Circa 1950s
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful vintage Campaign style maple 3-drawer chest of drawer or filing cabinet, Circa. Beautiful vintage condition. Original hardware. Measures 16" W x 17.5" D x 36.5" H W5031922.
Category

Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Lacquered Campaign Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Campaign style desk. A chic classic case with chrome classic hardware. Rests on two sawhorse pedestals. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century North American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1970 English Mahogany and Leather Trunk / Table by Doherty of London
By Edward Doherty & Son
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless appeal! From coffee table to foot of the bed, this English campaign style trunk is just the right piece. The drawers and green leather top complete the look. It is marked Do...
Category

1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Natural Oak credenza, France, 1940s The sideboard consists of two compartments with shelves whose doors are covered with graphical patterns and ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Henredon Display Cabinets Etageres Vitrines Scene One Campaign, Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 4 1980's Henredon scene One campaign style Curio Display Cabinets Etageres...
Category

1980s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Campaign furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Campaign furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Campaign furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods, Henredon, and Drexel. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $2,458.

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