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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
Lovely Yew Wood Secretary Campaign Chest
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely yew wood secretary campaign chest made by Kennedy of Ipswich and retailed by Harrods London , this is a ver...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany with a tooled leather top, three piece campaign construction, brass hardware, and classic bracket feet. Kneehole measures...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

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Mahogany

Vintage Boho Thomasville Campaign Nightstands - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your bedroom decor with this pair of Vintage Boho Thomasville Campaign Nightstands. Perfect for American-style interiors, these nightstand...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Round Pedestal table Ø 95cm
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Round Pedestal table Ø 95cm Wear consistent with age and use Rustic - Wabi Sabi - Brutalist Measures : Ø 95cm H:78cm
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1950s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Pine

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...
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Brass Mounted Campaign Instrument Box Now Fitted for Jewelry
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Nineteenth century mahogany brass bound campaign box with flush shield form escutcheon on front (no key), the two ends fitted with brass hook latches, the top with a central rectangu...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Small Teak Campaign Or Marine Chest - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant small 19th century marine chest in solid teak small chest which has a superb patina and which is finished with dovetails on all its sides.Which gives it a lot of character C...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Teak

Modern Campaign-Style Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern campaign-style console table with an embossed leather top. This three-drawer console is accented with brass campaign-style hardware and sits on a metal base. Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 ...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Yew

Massive french earthenware bottle, late 19th century - terracotta bottle
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Massive french earthenware bottle, late 19th century - terracotta bottle Superb old terracotta bottle. Its circular shape and rough texture make it a beautiful and original piece. I...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta

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
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1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Victorian Horseshoe Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Victorian (19/20th Cent) military style brass high back side chairs with rifle design and horseshoe seat and back
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19th Century English Antique 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!
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20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Teak and Mahogany Campaign Chest Coffee Table / Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Teak wood Campaign style chest converted to a coffee table, having a mahogany fitted interior with a replaced leather writing surface, and original recessed brass hardware. Made in ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

ViNTAGE BRADLEY BURR YEW WOOD & BRASS MILITARY CAMPAIGN 3 DRAWER COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage Bradley Furniture Burr Yew wood & Brass Military Campaign style coffee table with three drawers...
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20th Century English 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...
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1880s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Natural Oak credenza, France, 1940s The sideboard consists of two compartments with shelves whose doors are covered with graphical patterns and ...
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1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
$3,400 Sale Price
50% Off
Classic Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk With Chair 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 ...
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1970s Philippine Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Soup Tureen Atelier Yvon Roy Mongolfier Durtal Blue Bronze Ceramic Bird, F149
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ceramic tureen from the Yvon Roy Montgolfier workshop in Durtal. Glazed ceramic in blue, bronze and green colours, decorated with a beautiful bird design and geometrical motifs of tr...
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1960s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

French country style oval extendable dining Table in solid Oak
Located in Landivy, FR
This oval dining table is in a French Countryside style also called "Campagne chic" in French. 2 integrated extensions of 40 cm / 15.7" each are folded under the tray The tabl...
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2010s French Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Bissitt & Brunton LTD Campaign Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small English 19th century Campaign chest by Bissitt & Brunton LTD, with two drawers, brass hardware and bracket feet. This charming small English 19th-century Campaign chest, craf...
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19th Century English Antique 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.
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Mid-20th Century 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

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...
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20th Century English 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...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Cómoda georgiana de campaña con tiradores laterales de latón
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Cómoda Georgiana de Campaña Final S. XVIII Realizada en roble, tiradores de bronce en los cajones y asas laterales. Utilizada por el ejercito inglés en las colonias.
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1780s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

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
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1960s French 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

Antique British Campaign Trunk / Chest, Camphor Wood, Curved Top, Brass Hardware
Located in Madrid, ES
A late 19th century arched top camphor wood British military campaign chest, with original brass hardware. Solid, in near excellent condition, ready for daily use. Built of durable m...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

All Solid Brass Studded Rectangular Table with Carry Handles
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual all solid brass reinforced with studs long rectangle coffee table.
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20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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1920s Spanish Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Elm CannonBall Box with Iron Hasps and Carrying Hoops
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Elm CannonBall Box with Iron Hasps and Carrying Hoops A wonderful and very heavy piece, made in solid elm with blacksmith made iron banding, hasp locks and carrying pole hold...
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19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Elm

American of Martinsville Campaign Light Wood & Cane Dining Chairs 2 Arm & 2 Side
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning set of 4 modern campaign style dining chairs 2 Arm and 2 side chairs comprised of beautiful light hardwood, radio weave cane seat backs, and fabric covered seats. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The caning has been replaced in one chair back. Seat fabric has been professionally cleaned but most will want to reupholster, and they have been priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. “Well excuse me, but I think you’ve got my chair….” Oh wait…that’s a George Straight song!! Well, actually, we DO have just the chairs for you!!! This is a wonderful set of American of Martinsville campaign style dining chairs. We have 4 to offer you 2 side and 2 armchairs comprised of gorgeous light hardwood frames, and fabulous radio weave cane tall, slender seat backs. There is a lovely brass colored trim accent on the back of the chairs framing the cane and right now the seat cushions wear a beige or taupe basket weave pattern fabric, but we’ve priced them so you can reupholster with a fabric of your choice. This is a GORGEOUS dining chair set and will look amazing under your modern, Hollywood Regency, or campaign style dining table...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Modern Campaign Style Etagere
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Campaign Style Etagere. A combination of a traditional English campaign style with an updated modern design. This three-tier etagere is a satisfying combination of wood and...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Wooden Hand Truck
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Wooden Hand Truck Wear consistent with age and use
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Teak Campaign Secretary 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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

STUNNING MILITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE COFFEE TABLE WiTH EXHIBITION GLASS DISLAY CASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely unique Military Campaign style coffee table with glass topped and lockable exhibition display ca...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Leather and Wood Round Photo Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a round photo frame made in Italy of fine wood and supple leather. The frame is 11" in diameter, 0.625" in thickness. The round center i...
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2010s Italian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

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...
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Late 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century English Georgian campaign writing slope, box or travel desk. Made of walnut feautring rectangular form with brass banding. Opens to purple velvet interior with...
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19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Neoclassical Campaign Chair and Ottoman
Located in Montreal, QC
Designed b Otto Parzinger for Maison Jansen, this brushed steel campaign chair pays homage to the ancient world. It is designed like a folding deck chair with a matching stool, both ...
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1960s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Steel, Brass

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

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

White Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Campaign Coffee Table with a white painted oak finish, with interior storage, brass hardware and mounts in the style of an antique English campaign case. On a stretcher base. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF VINTAGE CAMPHOR WOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN BEDSIDE TABLE NIGHTSTAND DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original mid century circa 1950's Camphor wood with gilt brass fixings bedside table n...
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20th Century Indian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brass and Steel Folding Leather Campaign Chair attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful Maison Jansen brass and steel campaign chair in leather. The chair is in good vintage condition with minor signs of age and wear. The chair features gorgeous cast...
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1960s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, fully signed, 93rd Lancers (Regiment of Foot) military campaign chest of drawers ci...
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1880s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Stunning Extra Large Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table Hardwood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

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...
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Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Zinc

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...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
This small, antique campaign chest was handcrafted in the early 20th Century. It is mahogany wood, which has aged well over the decades and has a warm red-brown tone. The two full-le...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lovely Antique Victorian Walnut Military Campaign Officers Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Walnut Military officers Campaign chest of drawers A very good looking period used piece, the drawers have lots of origina...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stunning All Military Campaign Side Table with Single Drawer Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nicely made military campaign style tall side table with single drawer which is part of a suite This piece is part of an office suite, I ha...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

EÆ Slip Chair in Wenge and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Ben Erickson modeled his Slip chair after an antique African birthing chair from his personal furniture collection. “I found it at the ...
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2010s American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Cord, Wenge

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...
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1930s English Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

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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