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
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 Tables
Materials
Glass
Modern Campaign Style Etagere
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Campaign Style Etagere. A combination of a traditional English campaign style with an updated modern design.
This three-tier etagere is a satisfying combination of wood and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,978 / item
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
$2,745 / item
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
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
Oak, Glass
FINE HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAiGN DESK OR WRITING TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fine Harrods London, REH Kennedy Military Campaign desk or writing table
Please note the delivery fee ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,015 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Georgian Mahogany Campaign Style Butlers Folding Tray Table Dry Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century Georgian Mahogany Campaign Style Butlers Table. Features an oval removable tray with folding edges for carrying over a stand.
Dimensions:
35" x 48" x 38"h with gallery ...
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
English Campaign Coffee Table, circa 1950
Located in High Point, NC
English Campaign style coffee table made from mahogany and banded in brass, circa 1950.
Category
1950s English Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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 Tables
Materials
Pine
Brass Pedestal Side Table Attrib. Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
A substantial brass pedestal end/side/drinks table attributed to Mastercraft Furniture Co., circa late-20th century. This all brass able is rectangular with round medallion front (on...
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Stunning Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Workstation Desk for Home Computer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military Campaign style home office desk / workstation
This piece was specially designed to house a tower PC, you have the space on ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,028 Sale Price
20% Off
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. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,744 / item
Antique Military Campaign Nesting Coffee Table / Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique military campaign nesting coffee table / side tables. These were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s.
They are of excellent quality and have a very...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood
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 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
$1,699 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Lovely Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of three side tables with world maps detailing
A nice decorative set, each one has a good quality print of a world map. They ar...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,590 Sale Price / set
20% Off
ViNTAGE OVER RESTORED GREEN LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAIGN NEST OF COFFEE SIDE TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning suite of over restored Military Campaign tables that are the best in the world toda...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,234 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Military Campaign Style Console Coffee Table Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
1970s English Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$1,919 Sale Price
20% Off
Exquisite Victorian Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Antique Victorian Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign writing slope with later stand
What a find, if you are in the market for this type of luxury antique militaria then look no further, this is the finest example I have personally seen. The timber patina is glorious, it’s a very old type of mahogany, most likely Cuban. The brass fixtures and fittings all operate perfectly and are flawlessly mounted
The stand has been made at a later date to showcase and protect the piece, it is now the size of a normal side table. The writing slope itself has some interesting features, the top can be sat at a 45 degree angle for reading, there is a piece of beaded wood that slots into the two front holes, this holds and seats whatever literature you wish to rest there. The large side drawer is locked in place by a long metal rod, this rod also stops the drawer from coming all the way out. You have two internal document storage sections and various stationary cubby’s.
The writing slope is baize lined and on the underside of the base you have a crosshatched silk ripped design which has been studded in place. This is exactly the same as antique LV steamer...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$3,234 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$1,151 Sale Price / set
20% Off
LOVELY HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN HIGH SiDE END TABLE HARDWOOD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nicely made Military campaign coffee or cocktail table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrod...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,041 Sale Price
20% Off
English 19th Century Coaching Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome English circa 1880 coaching table. Hand-crafted in 19th century England of solid mahogany, this table stands on shaped X-form legs that feature three turned baluster stret...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Lovely Harrods Kennedy Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,590 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sublime Vintage Military Campaign Burr Yew Wood Coffee Table with Book Shelf
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Yew
$2,028 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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
19th Century English Rosewood Campaign-Style Desk with Leather Writing Surface
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its richly figured surfaces and architectural detailing, this English writing cabinet from the 19th century is full of surprises. The piece is fronted by eight symmetrical drawe...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Bradley Furniture Burr Yew Wood Brass Military Campaign 3 Drawer Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,590 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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
Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Workstation Desk for Home Computer Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military Campaign style home office desk / workstation which is part of a suite
This piece is part of an office suite, I have in tot...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,028 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Harrods Yew Wood Military Campaign Coffee Table with Embossed Leather
By Harrods
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 ...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood
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
$3,234 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut campaign travelling desk, opening to a maroon leather interior, the frame remains in very good condition fo...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique military campaign desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is very well made and has a very smart design. The darker w...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$1,370 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Style Coffee Table Hardwood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Burl Walnut and Walnut Writing Slope on Stand
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burled walnut and walnut writing slope with brass mounts, made in 1870, on a late 20th century lacquered stand. The burled walnut top with a central brass inlaid presentation plaque ...
Category
1870s English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Campaign Style Walnut Burl Tiered Side End Table
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie / Campaign style side table. Features a square form walnut with matchbook burl and banded top. The table showcases chinoiserie molding, a central ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
French Provincial Style Extendable Oval Table with a Light White Cream Finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 leaves extensible oval table is typical of French classical furniture pieces and belongs to our TRADITION collection which takes up the timeless classics of the charm of the F...
Category
2010s French Campaign Tables
Materials
Oak, Cherry
Cute Vintage Bamboo Side Table
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cute small vintage bamboo side table.
Category
1940s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Stunning Oak Military Campaign Style Writing Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning unusual mahogany writing desk , an beautiful example of military campaign style furniture. With five drawers and brass handle having faux d...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Passage series campaign style side table by Drexel , USA 1980s
By Drexel
Located in ECHT, NL
Campaign style side table with two large drawers. Made from wood with oak veneer. The drawers have recessed hinged handles.
Made by Drexel in 1987.
This side table is part of the "Pa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood
French country style oval extendable dining Table in solid Oak
Located in Landivy, FR
This oval dining table is in a French Countryside style also called "Campagne chic" in French.
2 integrated extensions of 40 cm / 15.7" each are folded under the tray
The tabl...
Category
2010s French Campaign Tables
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Rosewood 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
An Ingenious 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk
Constructed from rosewood, each pedestal supported on tapering feet, one enclosing two drawer...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Original English Mahogany Campaign Folding Table with Brass Work
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1850's
Rare, original folding Campaign table from England. Authentic patina in sturdy but time honoured condition. Original brass hardware. Exuding charm and character and y...
Category
1860s English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Campaign-style Desk in Gloss Lacquer, USA c 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Campaign-style desk on saw horse form supports. Newly lacquered in high gloss black lacquer. Original brass finished hardware. The desk features three drawers, and at 6" deep, allows...
Category
1960s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood
French whitened & pearl-grey lacquered oval Table in Oak with 2 extensions
Located in Landivy, FR
This piece belongs to our TRADITION collection which takes up the classics and the charm of the classical French countryside named "Campagne Chic".
The saber legs, the pilasters and ...
Category
2010s French Campaign Tables
Materials
Oak
One Drawer End or Side Table Oxford Square by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
From one of the most stylish line of furniture produced by Drexel, this Oxford square end, or side table is in original, clean and ready to use condition. The table has an open storage space (9.75 in H) over one large drawer. The pecan wood case features the signature faux inlay design, and brass colored metal corners and recessed bail style drawer pull, on bun style feet. 1970's mod meets classic campaign style, equals Drexel Oxford Square...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal
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 Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Stunning Maitland Smith Campaign Style Tray Table Bar
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome tray table bar having removeable tray from stand; campaign style with beautiful warm brown finish and leather wrapped joints. The tray has a fascinating surface with cheer...
Category
2010s Philippine Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood
"Pair" of Italian Oyster Burl Night Tables w/ Rattan Bases
Located in Danville, CA
Dramatic pair of MidCentury Italian Nightstands / Side Tables / Lamp Tables raised on Rattan bases in the Victorian/Campaign style. The tray top of the Side Table and the Cabinet on ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood, Olive, Burl
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 Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique Travel Desk On Stand for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique travel desk with brass bands, tooled leather interior, brass shield plate and escutcheon, ebonized trim and presented on a plain stand with...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Campaign Table, early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Campaign Table, early 20th Century. Round, folding table with wood locking mechanism and brass fittings.
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood
Kennedy for Harrods Military Campaign Nesting Tables with Brass Idents & Mounts
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Set of Three Tables by Kennedy for Harrods of London Department Store.
Harrods sold Kennedy Furniture for over 87 years.
Military Campaign Nesting Tables With Brass Indents and Mo...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,960 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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 Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,494 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Reprodux Bevan Funnell Lovely Campaign Style Bureau
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this lovely campaign style small bureau with brass handles and four drawers on bracket feet made by Reprodux , lovely condition .
Don't hesitate to contact me if ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Fratino Italian Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Fratino wood table .Table is 122 inches for 10-12 people very comfortable .
table can be dismantled and make it easy for shipping or moving around .
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,950 Sale Price
31% Off
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.