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Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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
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 made military table...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Vintage Burr Walnut & Hardwood Military Campaign Chessboard Chess Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England, Military Campaign style Chessboard table with Burr Walnut chess squares ...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

1950s English Campaign Style Brass & Banded Mahogany Butler’s Tray Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an English campaign style banded mahogany butler tray top coffee table. The tray is not attached. Note the brass reinforced corners. It is a handsome timeless piece.
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

FULLY RESTORED X LARGE HARRODS KENNEDY MILiTARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE HARDWOOD
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very large, fully restored, Harrods Kennedy Mahogany and Brass Military Campaign coffee table 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 very good looking and well made military table, made by Harrods oldest concession, they retailed through Harrods for 87 years. The drawers are baize lined, the hard wear all brass It has a lovely rich honest patina, it has been fully restored by a Victorian trained French...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

!9th Century Brass Officer's Campaign Bed/Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a very interesting coffee table that has been adapted from an English or French 19th century brass campaign bed. The table is in overall very g...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Large English Gun Case Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
In the antique English Campaign style. The large lift-top wooden coffee table provides ample storage in a unique traditional style. With brass mounts and pulls. Raised on a Georgian ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Antique Camphor Chest, English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb camphor chest Originally used as a travel trunk possibly on a naval or military campaign Makes a great coffee table Wonderful colour and figure to the wood Original brass ...
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1860s English Antique Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

J.B. Treat “Reading Brass Band" Drum, c.1860s
Located in Savannah, GA
A large “Circular” drum made by J.B. Treat of Boston, circa 1860s. Fitted glass top. Used by the Reading Brass Band who are well documented in the Boston Globe as having performed ...
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1860s American Antique Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood, Hide

Restored Burr Yew & Elm Wood Brass Military Campaign Three Drawer Coffee Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning burr yew & elm wood military campaign coffee table retailed by Harrods London. This piece was retailed through Harrods London; the...
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20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

UNIQUE HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MiLITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fine Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London Please note the delivery f...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk As Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique camphor wood Campaign style trunk with hand-cut dove tail joinery, recessed front handles, drop pull handles on sides, double locks with one working key, 4-hinge lid, meta...
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19th Century Antique Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Kennedy for Harrods Military Campaign Nesting Tables with Brass Idents and Mount
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Kennedy for Harrods Military Campaign Nesting Tables With Brass Idents and Mounts.
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Late 20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Modern Campaign Form Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a solid textured beech frame in a dark Cardamon finish, with brushed brass corners. With an inset tempered glass top with a stretcher base. Dimensions: 54" W x 34" D x 18" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Unique Kennedy Showcase Display Military Campaign Hardwood & Glass Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely unique Kennedy showcase display military campaign coffee table. This table is very much on trend and will never be far from it, the ...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Harrods London Brass Bound Campaign Mapped Globe Nesting Tables & Glazed Top
Located in High Wycombe, GB
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...
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1980s British Vintage Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Vintage Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guid...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Extra Large Kennedy for Harrods Military Campaign Brass Coffee Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Extra Large Military Campaign Coffee Table. The Large campaign military coffee table made by ...
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20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Fully Restored Burr & Burl Yew Brass Military Campaign 3 Drawer Coffee Table
Located in GB
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...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and impressive antique leather top coffee table in the military campaign style. This was made in England, it dates from around...
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1950s British Vintage Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Walnut, Yew

Vintage Harrods Yew Wood Military Campaign Coffee Table with Embossed Leather
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Yew Wood Military Campaign coffee table with a leather top. The coffee table still has the original aged inlaid green leather top ...
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20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Labarge Campaign Mahogany and Brass Mounted Coffee Table With Old World Map Top
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Campaign style coffee or cocktail table By LaBarge USA, 1960s Brass mounted mahogany, with old world map under a glass top. M...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

English Wine Cooler / Coffee Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 20th century teak wine cooler/coffee table of oval form, with barrel stave construction and heavy gauge brass banding, having splayed legs and ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Substantial Military Campaign Style Hardwood and Brass Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this nicely made Military Campaign style coffee table with three drawers and brass fittings Please note t...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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...
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20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Campaign Form Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign form leather wrapped coffee table with an antiqued brown leather, brass-bound corners, and nailhead trim details, raised on a George III style H form stretcher base. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Wood

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 ...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Ceramic

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...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Vintage Military Campaign Hardwood & Green Leather Campaign Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage military campaign coffee table with green leather top. A good looking ...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

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...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

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...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Fully Restored Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in GB
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 ...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

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...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Elegant Julia Gray Campaign Style Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine gilt metal cocktail table with 3/4" thick glass top with rounded corners and brass rosette decoration. The cocktail table with an intricate configuration of conjoined stylized X...
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20th Century Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

French Polished Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in GB
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 ...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Bradley Furniture Burr Yew Wood Brass Military Campaign 3 Drawer Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage collectable Burr Yew wood and Brass Bradley Furniture Military Campaign three drawer coffee table This piece was made by Bradley fu...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Pair of Brass & Mahogany Campaign Style Coffee Tables or End Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of brass & mahogany Campaign style coffee tables or end tables. Unmarked, Attributed to the Baker Furniture company Rare to find a pair, often used together as coffee tables,...
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20th Century American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Vintage Campaign Style Square Heavy Glass & Iron Coffee Cocktail End Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage square heavy glass and iron base accent table.     
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Late 20th Century Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Traditional Vintage Pine Folding Butlers Tray Side Accent Campaign Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pine tray table. Features a folding base connected by X stretcher and rectangular octogon shaped top with brass handles.   
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

DREXEL HERITAGE Woodbriar Campaign Style Glass Top Cocktail Tables - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of campaign style glass top square coffee / cocktail tables by Drexel Heritage, from their Woodbriar Collection. Pecan wood with geometric design pattern and glass top. Made i...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Nutwood

Mahogany Campaign Geographic Globe Table 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Campaign coffee table or sofa table. Solid Mahogany frame, comes with a Brass trim. Geographic Glass World Globe table top. This kind of t...
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1960s English Vintage Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Sublime Vintage Military Campaign Burr Yew Wood Coffee Table with Book Shelf
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely condition, Burr Yew Wood, Military Campaign style coffee table side side bookcase shelves This is a very well made and versatile piece with ...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Yew

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.
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1980s French Vintage Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Bevan Funnell Burr Yew Wood Extending Oval Campaign Coffee Table
Located in GB
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...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Lovely Restored Burr Walnut & Brass Military Campaign Three Drawer Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this vintage collectable burr walnut & brass Harrods London Military Campaign three drawer coffee table made by Kennedy This piece was sold through Harro...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Rare Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Gun Case Coffee Side Table on Original Base
Located in GB
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 This is a very fine and rare piec...
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Yew

Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime condition Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London RRP £2400 This piece is part of a suite, I have in...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Architect adjustable Coffee Table in walnut with Black Leather Insets
Located in Ballard, CA
The iconic coffee table, named after the famous actor Jean Pierre Aumont, is an handcrafted coffee table in solid walnut with black or red leather insets, adjustable top position, Cl...
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2010s North American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Campaign coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Campaign coffee and cocktail tables 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 coffee and cocktail tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Campaign coffee and cocktail tables 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 coffee and cocktail tables, popular names associated with this style include Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Bevan Funnell Ltd., 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 coffee and cocktail tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $428 and tops out at $8,255 while the average work can sell for $1,795.

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