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
English Campaign Decorative Box on Stand
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Campaign style decorative box on stand, this smaller wood box is beautifully detailed with brass tacks and hardware with leather accents. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Modern Campaign-Style Desk, Lacquered in Navy Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handsome polished steel and dark blue lacquered desk in the campaign style. Heavy polished steel base in good condition. Nice large top featuring a center drawer and two side drawers...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Lovely Anglo-indian Campaign Style Side Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this lovely mid 20th.c. campaign style desk or side table c.1960. Hardwood top, inlaid at the centre with a decorative design in brass and copper . Over three dra...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
English Campaign Yew Wood 1920s Side Table with Brass Accents and Straight Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign yew wood side table from circa 1920 with brass accents and straight legs. This English Campaign yew wood side table, dating back to circa 1920, encapsulates the r...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Circa 1780 Chinese Export Solid Camphor Wood Campaign Roll-Top Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese export solid camphor wood campaign bureau à cylindre or roll-top desk, circa 1780. An extremely rare example - entirely of beautifully figured camphor wood which has mellowed...
Category
1780s Chinese Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Campaign Lamp Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good mahogany two tier campaign lamp table with inset brass plaque and corners, in overall very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century European Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Cute Vintage Bamboo Side Table
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cute small vintage bamboo side table.
Category
1940s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Classic and Versatile Campaign Style Mahogany Side or Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A nifty versatile beautifully crafted Campaign style mahogany table by Benjamin Ferber that opens to become a side table or small dining table having a bar underneath that clasps aro...
Category
1980s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Orange Shagreen Campaign Side Table with Polished Nickel X-Base, circa 1980
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommon and strikingly chic circa 1980 campaign-style side table or cocktail table with orange shagreen top and polished nickel X-shaped base.
Wood top is clad in genuine light ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
1980s Handcrafted Polished Walnut Pine Wood Slabs Trestle Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Bring a “down-home” country charm to your residence, even if it’s located in the heart of a bustling city, with this pair of thick, rock solid walnut and pine side tables. These true...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Campaign Style Square Side Table White Laminate Top by Hickory Furniture Mfg
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and useful small square campaign style side, end, or occasional table with a white laminate top made by Hickory Furniture Manufacturing. It is in wonderful vintage condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Antique 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.
I actually have a pair of these, the other has slightly different dimensions and is listed under my other items.
What a find, if you are in the market for this type of luxury antique militaria...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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
English Campaign Oval Table of Wood and Brass, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
A Fine English Campaign ware or ship captain's table or three-tiered tray table of mahogany and brass, featuring an oval top with a brass gallery, over a middle and bottom tier, mounted by four stylish brass column posts, with round finial tops and brass feet.
Great for a collector of nautical or maritime furniture...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
VINTAGE HARRODS KENNEDY BROWN LEATHER ARITECTURAL WRiTING TABLE OR DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, architects writing table with large single top drawer and brown leather writing surface
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
This is a wonderful find, this is a writing table that one large top drawer, traditionally these were found of navy campaign desks and they were known as map drawers...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Faux Drum Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of realistic faux drum stands crafted in wood and rope raised on drum stick legs and turned feet. Painted with historical accuracy depicting the crest of James I 1603, uniting the English lion with the Irish harp...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Rope
Elegant Julia Gray Campaign Style Cocktail Table
By Julia Gray
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...
Category
20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal
ANTIQUE VICTORiAN 1880 FLAMED HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning and very rare original circa 1880 Victorian Flamed Mahogany Military Campaign coffe...
Category
1880s English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
FRENCH POLISHED HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MiLITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage fully restored and traditionally French Polished Kennedy Military Campaign coffee tab...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Military Campaign Style Drum Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely Campaign style drum table made by Bevan Funnell , with insert leather top , the handles are all original and the top is on a revolving base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass and White Lacquered Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Consist of five drawers with recessed brass pulls and brass legs. Brass bound corners and Campaign pulls...
Category
1950s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Stunning REH Kennedy Military Campaign Centre Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing centre table made by KENNEDY OF IPSWICH retailed by Harrods London . Made by MAHOGANY AND BRASS , the octagonal top fitted with four real an...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Mesa/consola de campaña inglesa
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Mesa/consola de campaña Circa 1.880.
Mesa/consola inglesa de campaña Circa 1.880, plegable con patas torneadas, ruedas y bisagras de latón y realizada en madera de nogal.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Campaign Style Bed Side Tables by Trouvailles Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of campaign style nightstand cabinets in raspberry lacquer with brass hardware, ca. 1970s. They are from the legendary Trouvailles Furniture Company of Watertown, Massachusett...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Mesa auxiliar de Campaña
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Mesa auxiliar de Campaña Circa 1.900, con doble bandeja, victoriana de origen inglés y realizada en madera de roble.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
FULLY RESTORED FRENCH POLISHED HARRODS KENNEDY MiLITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fully restored and traditionally French Polished, extra large Harrods Kennedy mahogany and brass Milita...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
FINE PAiR OF HARRODS KENNEDY HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN SINGLE DRAWER TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored Kennedy furniture Harrods London Military Campaign side tables with ful...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1860s American Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Hide, Glass, Wood
Vintage Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Nest of Tables with Drawer
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Hardwood and brass military campaign nest of tables with one drawer.
Very smart-looking nest of tab...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Military Campaign Style Nest Of Three Tables
Located in Crawley, GB
Stuning antique military campaign style nest of three tables in mahogany and brass , made in England between 1950-1960 with brass corners and inlaid brass plaque in amazing condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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
1970's MAHOGANY KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage circa 1970's Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London
...
Category
1970s English Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Revertable Oak Coaching, Campaign 0r Butlers Table A very clever design
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Revertable Oak Coaching, Campaign 0r Butlers Table
A very clever design and a good quality sturdy piece, the table legs fold out to make a perfect square, and they have a top slot ...
Category
1930s Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Oak
Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables with glass top and decorative antique world map.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Please have a closer...
Category
Early 20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
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. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
FINE PAIR OF HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE END LAMP WiNE TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair or English country house solid mahogany with oak lined drawers REH Kennedy single drawer ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
All Solid Brass Studded Rectangular Table with Carry Handles
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual all solid brass reinforced with studs long rectangle coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1980s French Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign High Side End Table Hardwood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this tall Military campaign coffee or cocktail table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London.
I have another of these listed under m...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
UNIQUE HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MiLITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Maison Jansen Campaign Style Large Nest of 3 Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid-century Maison Jansen Campaign Style Large Nest of 3 Tables
Nest of 3 Tables, the table tops have brass trim with brass banding to the Legs and early world maps on glass
These a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Glass
Mid-century Maison Jansen Campaign Style Nest of 3 Tables
Located in Chillerton, 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
Fully Restored Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
STUNNING PAIR OF MILITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE YEW WOOD SINGLE DRAWER SIDE END TABLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime matched pair of vintage Military Campaign side tables with large single drawers in yew wood
Pl...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Campaign Style Glass Leather Top Mahogany Nesting Centre Coffee Tables 1950s
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and rare set of five Mid Century mahogany, leather and glass-topped centre nesting coffee tables in good vintage condition. Likely made in England in the 1950s after the e...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Custom Brass Wrapped Campaign Style Display Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique brass wrapped campaign style display coffee table. Thick glass top opens to a soft lined interior, and the full piece is wrapped in brass and supported by square block legs. O...
Category
1980s Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
FULLY RESTORED FRENCH POLiSHED BURR YEW WOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, fully restored and Traditonally French polished Burr yew wood & Brass Military Campaign coff...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage solid wood side table / Console
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage solid wood side table / Console
Wear consistent with age and use
Side table - Vintage - Mid Century
Measures : Ø60cm H:73cm
Category
1950s French Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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.