Campaign 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
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,...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Coaching or Campaign Table
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century mahogany coaching table with beautifully figured top, on collapsable x-framed base, with shaped and turned legs.
England, circa 1850.
Lovely dry original conditi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Campaign Style End Table Faux Bamboo Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Campaign style rectangular end table comprised of walnut & mahogany veneer, burlwood top, triple cane faux bamboo legs, and X cross-str...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
English Campaign Style Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this high quality desk crafted in the Campaign taste is such a striking element for the tasteful study. This handsome campaign desk follows the design tradition of the master cabinetmakers of the 18th and 19th century who were commissioned by Officers in the British Army to create heirloom quality pieces that were not only exquisitely hand-crafted but also practical to set up when on the campaign trail. It features a rectangular top provides a convenient writing surface with French dovetail...
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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
...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Folding Campaign Table, Early to Mid 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid mahogany Campaign style folding table.
England, early to mid 19th century.
Very good original antique condition, having a slight w...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Late 20th Baker Furn Campaign Style Black and Natural Pedestal End Tables
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Vintage Baker furniture campaign style pedestal end tables, a pair with a black and natural finish. Beautiful condition, keeping in m...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
2010s North American Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Handcrafted Colonial Teak Campaign Table with Folding Legs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1890's
Solid teak hand crafted Campaign folding table from the days of the British Raj. Has flaps that pivot outwards and tuck away ben...
Category
Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Teak
Campaign Style Desk or Credenza
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage desk or credenza crafted in mahogany and satinwood with multiple components having a wide profile with four drawers on one side and a cabinet with two shelves on the...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Classic Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk With Chair By E. Murio
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 ...
Category
1970s Philippine Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Original circa 1900 Graves & Sons Naval Military Campaign Parter Desk Map Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare original Graves & Son’s stamped Naval Military Campaign officers desk
Graves and Sons were listed at Fore Stree...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Samantha Todhunter Design Matilda Leather Sawhorse Campaign Desk
By Samantha Todhunter
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic campaign style sawhorse desk or work table designed by Samantha Todhunter London, England. The bespoke Matilda desk was custom ordered for a hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Palecek Rattan End Tables with Faux Crocodile Leather Tops, c. 2010
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of uncommon Palecek rattan and mahogany end tables with faux crocodile or alligator leather tops.
Rattan base features X-shaped sides and square...
Category
Early 2000s American Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Map Table
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular hinged top and curved legs with turned stretchers.
Category
1860s English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Lovely Vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Console Table Sideboard Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa REH Kennedy, Harrods London retailed, Military Campaign three drawer console table / sideboard
A very good looking we...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Labarge Campaign Mahogany and Brass Mounted Coffee Table With Old World Map Top
By LaBarge
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Restored, consist of five drawers with recessed brass pulls. Inlaid leather top with elegant embossed gold design and brass legs. Brass bound corners and Campaign pulls...
Category
1950s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Campaign Island Style Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman Style Ficks Reed & McGuire
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Island or Ralph Lauren – “Out of Africa” Style lounge chair & ottoman comprised of rattan, leather straps, and optional pillow cushions ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique yew wood military campaign style side tables. They were made in England, they date from around the 1950’s.
The quality is outstanding, these are a great ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Nautical for Lexington Campaign Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage boho nautical campaign desk by Lexington is a perfect blend of classic functionality and coastal-inspired charm. Crafted with a sturdy wood frame, the desk features a ri...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Large Yew Wood Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
Large yew wood coffee table in the antique campaign style dating from around the 1930’period & in good condition. It has brass military inset handles & corner fittings on the back & ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Wide Modern Campaign Style Etagere
Located in Westwood, NJ
A combination of a traditional English campaign style with an updated modern design.
This three-tier etagere is a satisfying combination of wood and brass, it has a sophisticated,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that opens to a writing surface complete with ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare British colonial officer's campaign field desk on stand. Constructed from metal and brass featuring a royal blue painted finish with gilt high...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rattan Campaign Ficks Reed Far Horizons Coffee Table w/Tile Top by John Wisner
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection coffee table with tile top designed by John Wisner. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are small hairline cracks in three tiles, and they have been reglued and caulked. It has a fresh coat of Danish oil. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Note: If you love this rattan Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection by John Wisner coffee table we also have the matching lounge chair, sofa, and end table listed here for sale if they are still available.
Fantastic and Ficks Reed!!! This is a gorgeous large square coffee table by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. It is comprised of a stout rattan base, and it features a wonderful white tile top including four tiles with black painted Asian designs of fans and symbols… it’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! This coffee table is from Ficks Reed’s Far Horizons collection by John Wisner which was introduced in 1954. It is designed with sturdy and stylish crossbars with rattan ties on the corners on all four sides of the coffee table. And the design of this awesome Campaign style coffee table is classic allowing it to work with many decor aesthetics and styles from traditional to mid-century modern. It will be wonderful in your living room across from your sofa or in the family room among a wonderful pair of lounge chairs.
The Ficks Reed Furniture Company was originally established by Louis Ficks as the National Carriage and Reed Company in 1885. For over 125 years they built their reputation manufacturing high quality furniture using wicker...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Rattan, Ceramic
Vintage Tole Tray Table with Red Coral Motif, Coral Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Corallium rubrum is Latin for red coral and that is the subject of this midcentury hand painted coffee or cocktail table. The tole tray is removable for service and the folding iron base...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique English Campaign Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British colonial desk Crafted in mahogany in a campaign form with the original red leather top, nine drawers in front with a unique kneehole cabinet, brass hardware ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Traditional Solid Red Oak Parsons Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Authentic handmade solid oak side tables. The Parsons tables have the same thickness to both top and legs and is a classic design.
Offered in solid oak throughout with a square br...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Oak
Side Table "the Clermont Baltimore 1801" Champain Style
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful side table mahogany frame comes with Brass inlay champaign style
One drawer. with inset drop handles. Signed The Clermount Baltimore 1801
This table has some history, i...
Category
1850s American Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Restored Burr Yew & Elm Wood Brass Military Campaign Three Drawer Coffee Table
By Harrods
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...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Campaign Style Burlwood Desk on Steel Sawhorse Bases
Located in North Miami, FL
This important and large burlwood campaign style executive desk with amazing solid heavy steel with lions feet is Italian from 1960's. The top 6-drawer hutch is wonderful but can be...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Classic Campaign Style Leather Top Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage architect's campaign desk. Top lifts up to display plans. Desk has brass pulls and trim with a gold tooled leather top. A true classic.
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Steel and Brass Campaign Style Tray Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This elegant vintage butler tray table features a removable glass top tray with a brass-toned metal frame, perfect for serving or display. Believed to be French. The folding metal ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Architect Adjustable Desk with Black or Brown Leather Insets
Located in Ballard, CA
The Iconic Jean Pierre desk named after the famous actor Jean Pierre Aumont is an handcrafted desk in solid walnut with black or brown leather insets,...
Category
2010s North American Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
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...
Category
1920s Spanish Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
British Campaign Style Iron Folding Table or Armchair, Mid 19th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile, British campaign style, iron table with the ability to transform into a chair. Mid 19th C.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Iron
Stuning Harrods Military Campaign Oak&Brass Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this Beautiful Antique Campaign style oak coffee table in excellent condition . It has a brass plaque on the top & military style corner fittings. This t...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality Three Piece Faux Bamboo English Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful cabinet-made faux bambook desk in the French or Campaign style. The desk features a fine off-white leather top with gold embossing. The desk comes apart in three ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Map Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top when opened. Folds up for transport.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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 Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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
...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Yew
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:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Small Campaign Style Trunk Chest on Brass Base Accent Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage small campaign style trunk chest on brass base accent side table. Item features a brass base, removable wooden trunk with distressed finish, nic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Mahogany Campaign Geographic Globe Table 1960s
By Harrods
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...
Category
1960s English Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Kennedy Showcase Display Military Campaign Hardwood & Glass Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Mahogany Extending Butler Stand
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Campaign style "Party Butler" extending buffet server or bar cart with removable serving tray
By Baker Furniture
USA, Mid-20th Century
Mahogany, with brass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Campaign Style Oval Mahogany Side Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage British Campaign style side table or bar cart with three oval mahogany tiers, top tier with a pierced brass gallery, each tier separated by brass support. Table rests on cast...
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Burl Wood Campaign Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage Boho burl wood campaign coffee table blends rustic charm with functional design, featuring rich wood grain and brass accents. A standout piece for any eclectic living sp...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal
RESTORED HARRODS KENNEDY COFFEE & SiDE TABLE NEST OF TABLES MILITARY CAMPAIGN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Fully Restored Harrods Kennedy nest of two Military Campaign side tables
Please note the delive...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Charming Antique English Carved Oak End Table with Crown and Black Glass Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A masculine wonderfully weathered carved oak end table having single drawer with crown decoration and two animal motife heads that look like chess...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over lifting lid, the fall front with molded raised panel door...
Category
1790s Chinese Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Stunning Vintage Mahogany& Brass Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this Lovely Campaign Style mahogany &brass Coffee Table with black leather top separated in three parts , three opening drawers with inset brass handles ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Campaign tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Campaign 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 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 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 tables, popular names associated with this style include Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Drexel, and Henredon. 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 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 $22,500 while the average work can sell for $2,131.