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
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
MidCentury Henredon Mahogany Canpaign Single Drawer Side Table with Brass Accent
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Henredon Mahogany Canpaign Style Single Drawer Side Table with Brass Accents.
.Measures 24" in width, 24" in depth, 22.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Spanish Chestnut Wood Side Table
Located in Linkebeek, BE
18th Century Spanish Chestnut Wood Side Table
Wear consistent with age and use
Rustic Rural Decoration - 18th
A mid 18th century side table made from walnut and chestnut wood. This...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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
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
Nest of Coffee & Side Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning campaign decorative world map nest of tables.
A well-made solid table, each table has a detailed map of the world.
Lightly res...
Category
20th Century British 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
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
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
LUXURY 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 side table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London.
Ple...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing military secretary campaign chest with three large drawers and brass corners with brass insert handles and one faux drawer , however the top...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of three side tables with world maps detailing.
A nice decorative set, each one has a good quality print of a world map. They a...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Military Campaign Side Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique military campaign side / coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is s...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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
Pair of Nightstands
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Nightstands
Wear consistent with age and use.
Nightstands - Farmhouse furniture
Measures : 46,5cmx45cm H:70cm Top H:50,5cm 19kg/1
Material : Wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Campaign Tables
Materials
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
Bevan Funnell Burr Yew Wood Extending Oval Campaign Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this brand new Hand made in England by Bevan Funnell, Burr Yew wood extending Military Campaign oval coffee table
I have many variations and...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
STUNNING PAIR OF TWO TIER MILITARY CAMPAIGN SiDE END TABLES LARGE SINGLE DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Military Campaign side tables with full sized single drawers and two tiers
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 good looking and well-made pair, these are absolutely iconic and highly collectable, this is the only pair I...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Brutalist solid wood coffee table - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-century Brutalist solid wood coffee table - 1960s
Wear Consistent with age and use
Vintage - Coffee Table - Side table
Measures : 44cmx70cm H49cm
Material : Solid Wood
Category
1960s French Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
ViNTAGE HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY SINGLE DRAWER MILITARY CAMPAIGN CONSOLE END TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military campaign console table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London.
Please not...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Chrome
Lovely Restored Burr Walnut & Brass Military Campaign Three Drawer Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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
LOVELY GREEN LEATHER FLAMED HARDWOOD NEST OF THREE MILITARY CAMPAIGN TABLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
All Vintage Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1960's nest of three Flamed Mahogany Military Campaign tables with gold leaf embossed green leather tops...
Category
1960s English Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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
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
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
Fully Restored Burr & Burl Yew Brass Military Campaign 3 Drawer Coffee Table
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage collectable Burr Yew wood and Brass restored Military Campaign three drawer coffee table
This piece was retailed through Harrods Lo...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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
ViNTAGE BRADLEY BURR YEW WOOD & BRASS MILITARY CAMPAIGN 3 DRAWER COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage Bradley Furniture Burr Yew wood & Brass Military Campaign style coffee table with three drawers...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
Stunning All Military Campaign Side Table with Single Drawer Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nicely made military campaign style tall side table with single drawer which is part of a suite
This piece is part of an office suite, I ha...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Campaign Table
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century mahogany campaign table. The circular hinged top raised on shaped square section legs joined by stretchers.
Condition: S...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Stunning Bevan Funnell Hardwood Campaign Nest of Tables with Leather Tops
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale these stunning Bevan Funell Mahogany campaign nest of tables.
The iconic Bevan Funnell brand is the ideal quality c...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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
"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
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
Vintage Harrods London Hardwood and Brass Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning RRP £2250 Harrods London medium sized mahogany military campaign coffee table brass fittings
This table is in vintage condition, t...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century British 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
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
Rare Very Collectable Army & Navy C.S.L Makers Copper Military Campaign Cooker
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully stamped Army & Navy C.S.L makers Military Campaign copper cooker
A good looking well ma...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Copper
English Midcentury Campaign Style Side Table with Parquet Top and Brass Braces
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign style walnut side table from the mid 20th century, with parquet style top, brass accents and straight legs. Created in England during the midcentury period, this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign 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.