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
Antique Italian Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique mirror in original condition.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Harrods of London Brass Bound Campaign Mapped Globe Nesting Tables & Glass Tops
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kennedy for Harrods of London.
A set of 3 Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Coffee Tables With Glazed Tops Depicting Antiquarian Maps of the World.
R. E. H. Kennedy has been pro...
Category
1980s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Campaign Style Long Chest or Cabinet
By Directional
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid-century chest or cabinet crafted in mahogany featuring multiple components including brass campaign style hardware including three drawers and three doors. Plenty of storage...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maitland-Smith Pedestal Accent Table On Cast Iron Base
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Maitland-Smith Campaign style accent table with patinated dark green center with arabesque scrolled relief, encircled by concentric channels with a nailhead style trim. Raised on a...
Category
20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
English Midcentury Campaign Style Side Table with Parquet Top and Brass Braces
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign style walnut side table from the mid 20th century, with parquet style top, brass accents and straight legs. Created in England during the midcentury period, this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage World Map Mirror Based on the Original by Johnson 1882 Military Campaign
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
Beautiful Military Campaign Style Drum Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely Campaign style drum table made by Bevan Funnell , with insert leather top , the handles are all original and the top is on a revolving base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Italian Bamboo Folding Chairs, Tito Agnoli Style
By Tito Agnoli
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Bamboo folding chairs featuring large bamboo frames and smaller diameter bamboo dowel backs bronze hinges. Perfect for a NYC Terrace or Hamptons patio. Chairs fold for easy ...
Category
20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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 t...
Category
1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Oak
Campaign Cream and Brass Cane King Size Headbord
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Upgrade your bedroom with this Campaign Cream and Brass Cane King Size Headboard. The piece blends cream finish and brass accents with colonial-inspired caning for a sophisticated, y...
Category
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
Antique French Marble Top Bistro Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Marble Top Bistro Table
Your traditional living room would look incredible with this table where you can display all your treasured items.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Campaign Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fine Quality Solid Mahogany Brass Bound Campaign Style Wine Cellarette
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Drexel Three Section Credenza
By Drexel
Located in west palm beach, FL
Nostalgic campaign style vintage Drexel credenza. Midcentury hardware sets this great storage piece apart. Sleek design that incorporates twelv...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
Stunning REH Kennedy Military Campaign Centre Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing centre table made by KENNEDY OF IPSWICH retailed by Harrods London . Made by MAHOGANY AND BRASS , the octagonal top fitted with four real an...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Burr Yew Wood Bedside / Side End Table Drawers with Butlers Serving Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Burr Yew wood Bachelors chest with butlers serving tray.
A truly stunning and well made piece, this is a bachelor chest whi...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Yew
Pair of Faux Drum Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of realistic faux drum stands crafted in wood and rope raised on drum stick legs and turned feet. Painted with historical accuracy depicting the crest of James I 1603, uniting the English lion with the Irish harp...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Rope
Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of mid century three drawer stands or chests having a faux ostrich finish, brass campaign style hardware and block feet. Signed Trouvailles in a drawer.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made pair of antique military campaign chest of drawers. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s.
The quality is excellent, they are a...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Wood Framed Rush Seat Bar Stools
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 3 Wood Framed Rush Seat Bar Stools
Wear consistent with age and use.
Vintage - Mid Century - Bar - Stool
Measures : Base : 40x40cm Seated: 26.5x26.5cm H:74cm
Materials : Wood...
Category
20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
Vintage 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 a...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Campaign-Style Three Drawer Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
There’s a refined strength to this vintage campaign-style three-drawer dresser. From the recessed brass drawer pulls to the bracketed corners, each detail tells a story of design bor...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Revertable Oak Coaching, Campaign 0r Butlers Table A very clever design
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Revertable Oak Coaching, Campaign 0r Butlers Table
A very clever design and a good quality sturdy piece, the table legs fold out to make a perfect square, and they have a top slot ...
Category
1930s Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mahogany Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good mahogany pedestall campaign desk wwith nine drawers, brass inset handles and corner straps, brass edge to the leather, in overall very good condition.
30.5" high
45" wid...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
VINTAGE HARRODS KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAiGN LARGE BRASS GLASS & HARDWOOD MIRROR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England by REH Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London Military Campaig...
Category
20th Century English 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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1950s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Pine
Vintage Campaign Style Serving Tray with Two Folding Leafs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century campaign style server features hardwood construction, original oak finish, removable serving tray with brass accents, and two folding leaf’s with removable legs.
M...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Yew Wood Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique military campaign style yew wood bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s.
They are of superb quality and are a lovely ...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Yew
FINE PAIR OF HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE END LAMP WiNE TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair or English country house solid mahogany with oak lined drawers REH Kennedy single drawer ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Campaign Style Ebonized Mahogany Brass Inlay Two Drawers Small Dresser Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign Style Ebonized Mahogany Brass Inlay Two Drawers Small Dresser Chest Mint!
Category
20th Century Unknown Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Triple Spot Light Military Campaign Library Bookcase Sideboard Drawers
By Multiyork
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Multiyork Military Campaign library bookcase with drawers and glass shelves finished with three spot lights
Please note t...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Stunning Coffee and Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning nest of vintage military campaign tables to include one large coffee table and two sm...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers / Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A superb antique military campaign style chest of drawers / sideboard. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of amazing quality and is a great size, with ...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Henredon "Artefacts" Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in Denton, TX
Nice pair of Campaign style night stands Made by Henredon's Artefact line, each has one drawer and one cubby hole with a receptacle for clock or radio. Very solid with heavy brass dr...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF ViNTAGE DISTRESSED MILITARY CAMPAIGN BURR YEW WOOD SIDE 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 with drawers t...
Category
Late 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Military Campaign Style Nest Of Three Tables
Located in Crawley, GB
Stuning 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 condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique English Campaign Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British Colonial partners desk crafted in mahogany in three piece double pedestal construction featuring three tooled leather panels on top, brass campaign hardware ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Burr Yew & Elm Wood Military Campaign Drinks Cabinet Hidden Inside a Side Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr Yew & Elm Military Campaign side table sides drawers unit which houses a drinks cabinet
A very good looking well made and dec...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pulaski Burlwood Campaign Style Chest
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage 36.5 Pulaski Burlwood Campaign Style Chest
Interesting version of a campaign style chest in rich burl. Detailed brass recessed pulls and accents.
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Leather Campaign Style Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Savannah, GA
An Italian leather campaign style coffee table in the manner of Maison Jansen, 1970s.
29 ¼ inches wide by 15 ½ inches deep by 20 ½ inches tall
Good overall with cracks and wear...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
1 OF 2 EBONISED BLACK & BRASS MILITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE NIGHTSTAND SiDE END TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 Ebonised with brass fixings Nightstand or side end table made in the Military Campaign style
Please...
Category
20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made pair of antique military campaign chest of drawers. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s.
The quality is excellent, they are a...
Category
1930s British Vintage 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
Military Campaign Style Writing Table / Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
Handsome antique military style campaign desk / writing table with three drawers, gorgeous wood grains & brass inlay top. Versatile mid size dimensions at 50" Wide x 28" Deep x 30.75...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970's MAHOGANY KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage circa 1970's Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London
...
Category
1970s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron Table, French, 1980
Located in Nice, FR
Rectangular wrought iron tea table with a beveled glass top. French work from the 80s. This table goes both inside and outside a room.
Ivory color. Beautiful wrought iron work.
Category
1980s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Iron
Bevan Funnell Burr Yew Wood Extending Oval Campaign Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this brand new Hand made in England by Bevan Funnell, Burr Yew wood extending Military Campaign oval coffee table
I have many variations and...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
FULLY RESTORED FRENCH POLiSHED BURR YEW WOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, fully restored and Traditonally French polished Burr yew wood & Brass Military Campaign coff...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stunning Bevan Funnell Hardwood Campaign Nest of Tables with Leather Tops
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale these stunning Bevan Funell Mahogany campaign nest of tables.
The iconic Bevan Funnell brand is the ideal quality c...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Fully Restored Burr & Burl Yew Brass Military Campaign 3 Drawer Coffee Table
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage collectable Burr Yew wood and Brass restored Military Campaign three drawer coffee table
This piece was retailed through Harrods Lo...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Maison Jansen Campaign Style Large Nest of 3 Tables
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid-century Maison Jansen Campaign Style Large Nest of 3 Tables
Nest of 3 Tables, the table tops have brass trim with brass banding to the Legs and early world maps on glass
These a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Glass
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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