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What is a military chest?

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What is a military chest?
A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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19th Century mahogany military chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A unique and impressive 19th Century British mahogany military chest, the top lifts up to reveal a
Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Military Chest
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine mahogany military style campaign chest of exceptional scale, with brass inset corners, fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Oak Military Chest with Writing Interior
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century large oak military chest. The top lifting to reveal four shelves and centred by a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Irish Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest made for the Chinese export market
Category

Antique 1840s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Small Mahogany Campaign Or Military Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A charming small 19th-century campaign mahogany chest of drawers from the english naval or military
Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Military Chest With Miniature Fall Front Secretaire
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany military campaign chest with miniature fall front secretaire opening to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Irish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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