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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: 1970s
Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Campaign style desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. The desk is supported by gold crossed wood supports with a gilt finish. The top portion offers cubby-hole storage on either...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Campaign Style Thomasville Furn Mystique 3 Section Modular Queen Bed & Armoires
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful campaign style modular wall unit bedroom or bed set up with side armoires comprised of dark wood, removeable mirrors, lights, full/queen headboard, and brass hardware by Thomasville Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The top of the headboard has been refinished but the rest of the pieces have their original finish. No outstanding flaws that we have detected. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. Can a girl (or guy) ever have Too many options??? We think Not!!! Seriously!! Take another look at this Extremely cool, Extremely modular “Mystique” wall unit or bedroom set up by Tomlinson Furniture. So many options…We say that because the center, larger unit can be used as a headboard for a full or queen-sized bed. You just need a Hollywood frame, and it backs right up against the headboard which has drop front storage for extra pillows or blankets! The four mirrors are removeable so if you prefer you could take them off and expose a blank wall or hang your favorite piece of artwork. Plus, there are lights at the top of the crown unit and a shelf to hold a lamp, books, or décor! Now, it’s nice to have the two side cabinets in your bedroom if you need the space for storage…there is hanging space in the top wardrobe area and three nice sized drawer’s underneath…AND there are knobs immediately beneath the wardrobe section that pull out into a nightstand surface with a black laminate top!! SO NICE!! BUT…maybe it’s a little much for the space you have, and you want to break it up a bit. NO PROBLEM! The two side pier cabinets are modular and can stand individually in separate rooms or could set side by side in one room. Maybe you want to use the two pier cabinets in a second bedroom and put a beautiful brass bed between them and use the center unit in a different bedroom. The whole unit is comprised of a gorgeous sultry dark wood and the cabinets have beautiful brass escutcheons, teardrop pulls, and hardware. There are truly so many interchangeable possibilities with this wonderful campaign style wall unit and it is made with impeccable quality by an iconic manufacturer. You just can’t go wrong! The original Thomasville furniture company was founded in 1904. At the time, it was called the Thomasville chair company since the company focused on producing chairs exclusively. Over the next few decades, the catalog expanded to include additional furniture pieces. During this time, the original company went through several owners; despite this, the company still experienced financial success even through economic hardship of the 1930s. Vintage pieces from the Thomasville Furniture company run the gamut from chairs to dining room furniture and many different types of furniture in between. The earliest pieces from the company when it was still known as the Thomasville Chair Company are considered the most rare and valuable. If you are looking for authentic Thomasville vintage pieces, you will need to find them on the secondhand market. Thomasville Furniture is one of the most recognized furniture companies in America. You can count on Thomasville furniture for incredible dining room and bedroom furniture. – vintage furniture guide...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Mid century pair of 3 drawer walnut brass campaign style nightstands
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century pair of 3 drawer walnut brass campaign style nightstands. Pair of small nightstands with 3 drawers campaign style with solid brass fold down handles. Each unit has a set ...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Extraordinary Pair of Mastercraft Side Tables with Faux Bamboo Brass Legs
Located in Hartville, OH
Ultra Rare and Impeccably kept, these beautiful pieces by William Doezema for Mastercraft are extra fine examples. Condition Disclosure: Please understand nearly all of our inven...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Olive Burl Black Lacquer Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Server Dry Bar
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dorothy Draper style campaign server bar cart on casters made by esteemed US furniture maker Century circa 1970s. Old growth flaxen flared grain olive ...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970's Mid Century Modern Campaign style Dresser by Thomasville
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern 7 Drawer Campaign style Dresser by Thomasville. Beautiful hardware with a warm color tone.
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

1970s Century Furniture Raymond K Sabota Chin Hua King Size Headboard
Located in Waxahachie, TX
1970s. Burlwood and lacquer. Classic chinoiserie. Raymond K Sabota Chin Hua for Century Furniture. King size headboard. Hollywood Regency. Campaign. …
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1970s Vintage Century Furniture Chin Hua by Raymond K Sobota Dual China Display
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Born in 1970 in North Carolina. Dual China display cabinet/ sideboard/ credenza by Century Furniture. The Chin Hua line by Raymond K Sabota. Maple hardwood with burl maple veneers, b...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Raymond Sabota Chin Hua Gentleman's Dresser
Located in Waxahachie, TX
1970s Burlwood and lacquer Classic chinoiserie Raymond K Sabota Chin Hua for Century Furniture Genuine Century two-tone chinoiserie armoire/ gentlemans dresser...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Campaign Style Writing Desk with Shelving
Located in Freehold, NJ
This midcentury campaign style writing desk with bookcase features pressed wood construction, oak veneer with original finish, durable viny...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Campaign Style Box on Stand in Brass and Burl Walnut
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 1970's burl walnut campaign style box on attached stand. The burl walnut box with recessed brass handle at the front with a parson style solid mahoga...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Thomasville Embassy Wood Inlay Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Credenza
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dorothy Draper style campaign credenza made by esteemed US furniture maker Thomasville circa 1970s. Old growth flaxen flared grain fruitwood (most likely pecan) from top to bottom are the hallmarks of the Embassy line. Black lacquer accents and brass pull hardware tie together British traditional and Eastern design. The door facades exhibit a diamond pattern wood inlay with contrasting color tones, presented tastefully to demonstrate a delicate ornate sensibility. Two large Interior cabinet spaces offer heaps of open storage with a single stationary shelf in each bay. No composite or MDF anywhere on this campaign credenza. Thomasville used a combination of solid hardwood interiors, solid fruitwood and veneers. We purchased this from the original owners out of time-capsule estate and nearly everything in the home was from the Thomasville Embassy...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Milling Road Stepped or Beveled Walnut Mirror
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Baker Furniture / Milling Road stepped or beveled mirror in a large size- 34 x 44. This piece is both substantial and well made. It offers a nice combination of quality, ...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut

Baker Furniture Milling Road English Regency Walnut Buffet or Credenza
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Baker Furniture Milling Road English Regency campaign style walnut buffet. This is a substantial and beautifully constructed storage piece. Each of the two cabinets has a...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Thomasville Pecan Inlay Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Server Dry Bar
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dorothy Draper style campaign server bar cart on casters made by esteemed US furniture maker Thomasville circa 1970s. Old growth flaxen flared grain fr...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of modern military campaign chests mounted on custom stands, circa 1970s. Incredible style, craftsmanship and attention to detai...
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1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Campaign Style Side Chests by Baker, 1970s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Pair of chic dark walnut stained campaign style end tables or side chests by Baker Milling Road. The dark cabinets, with polished brass mounts and drawer pulls in a timeless campai...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Campaign Accolade Triple Dresser with Mirror by Drexel Heritage
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Accolade campaign dresser with mirror by Drexel Heritage. Features 9 spacious drawers with inlaid brass drawer pulls. Dresser is on wheels. Mirror measures 33.7...
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1970s American Vintage 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...
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1970s English Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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...
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1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Bernhardt Campaign Style Accent Cabinet
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1970's campaign style 2-door storage cabinet by Bernhardt. Wood and wood veneer with nickel plated hardware; one removable interior shelf. Dimensions: 30"W x 18"D x 29"H.
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Nickel

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...
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1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brass Bound Campaign Style Chest or Coffee Table With Napoleonic Bee Parchment
Located in Peabody, MA
Campaign style brass bound chest on stand, clad in “Napoleonic Bee” parchment, with single drawer and leather handles, circa 1970s. Functions as a coffee or occasional table as well.
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Campaign Style Tall Fitted Cabinets by Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Campaign style chifforobes or cabinets, made by esteemed American manufacturer, Henredon. Part of Henredon’s early Scene One collection. Each dark-stained, hardwood case fron...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Bronze Balustrade Lamps, Large Scale
Located in Norwalk, CT
These lamps are heavy and substantial.The cast bronze has a lovely antiques patina showing natural oxidation. Quality lamp conversion features two bulbs on each lamp and adjustable s...
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1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Campaign Style Lacquered Tall Fitted Cabinets by Henredon, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Campaign style chifforobes or cabinets, made by esteemed American manufacturer, Henredon. Part of Henredon’s early Scene One collection. Each cabinet professionally lacquered...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lacquered in Royal Blue Campaign Style Seven-Drawer Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
This attractive piece is crafted from solid walnut. Dresser is professionally lacquered in blue and has decorative recessed hardware to the corners and recessed brass bail pulls. The...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Hammered Metal and Leather Campaign Style Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Italian Ham...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Campaign Style Gentleman’s Dresser by Hickory
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1972 campaign style gentleman’s dresser or chiffonier made by Hickory Manufacturing Company, decorated with Paldao veneers. Four graduated drawers...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Accolade Campaign Console Server
Located in Pasadena, TX
Drexel Heritage Accolade Campaign Console Server Beautiful campaign style console table from the Drexel Heritage Accolade Series. ...
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1970s North American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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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