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Antique English Figured Mahogany Military or Campaign Style Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and fine antique English figured mahogany military or campaign style chest with exceptional
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany and Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique mahogany military style chest of drawers with brass naval style sunken handles, brass top
Category
Vintage 1930s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made pair of antique yew wood military campaign bedside chests with leather
Category
Vintage 1950s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Yew
Pair of Vintage Military Campaign Style Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of vintage military campaign style walnut bedside chests. They were made in England
Category
Vintage 1950s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made pair of antique yew wood military campaign bedside chests with leather
Category
Vintage 1950s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique military campaign style chest of drawers in yew wood. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1950s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made pair of antique military campaign style chest of drawers. They were
Category
Vintage 1950s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of antique yew wood military campaign bedside chests of drawers. They were made by
Category
Vintage 1960s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Military Campaign Style Long Chest of Drawers Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A superb antique military campaign style long chest of drawers sideboard. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique yew wood military campaign secretaire chest of drawers. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
British Military Officer
s Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Teak
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Yew Wood Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique military campaign style yew wood bedside chests. They were made in
Category
Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique yew wood military campaign style bedside chests. They were made in
Category
Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique yew wood military campaign style bedside chests. They were made in
Category
Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Military Teak Secretaire Chest of Drawers 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique early Victorian teak military secretaire chest of drawers
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
British Military Officer
s Campaign Secretary Chest of Brass-Bound Wood
Located in Austin, TX
A fine British military officer’s Campaign ware secretary or secretaire from the 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality mid-19th century camphor wood military
campaign chest having well figured top
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
VINTAGE KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN LOW CHEST OF DRAWERS BRASS FITTiNGS
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Pulborough, GB
Campaign Chest Of Drawers With Brass Handles.
The Vintage Kennedy Military Campaign Low Chest of Drawers
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Side Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you this Outstanding Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Chest of
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Miniature Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Side Chests
Located in London, GB
A very small and very well made pair of antique yew wood military campaign side chests with leather
Category
Vintage 1950s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, circa 1840
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very good quality mid-19th-century mahogany military campaign chest of drawers. It is in two
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Wood
Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Side Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you this Outstanding Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Chest of
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Military / Campaign Chest in Camphor Wood, England 1860-1880
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare military / Campaign chest made of solid camphor wood.
The upper part can be turned out to a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH FOLDiNG SERVING TOP
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers With Folding
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew Wood
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique military campaign style chest of drawers in yew wood. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Vintage Flamed Hardwood Military Campaign Low Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to sell this rare vintage military campaign low chest of drawers.
A very well
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew Wood
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique military campaign style chest of drawers in yew wood. This was made in England, it
Category
Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Yew
Very Large, Solid Panelled Teak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Army
Navy CSL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very large solid teak vintage military campaign
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
RESTORED STUNNING REH KENNEDY VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage REH Kennedy Military
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stunning Vintage Flamed Mahogany Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1900 flamed mahogany military campaign chest
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Record Player Cabinet Hidden Inside Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning custom made to order military Campaign sideboard
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Camphor Campaign Military Split Chest of Drawers Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fantastic colored chest or desk in camphor wood.
Splits in two halves, bottom section houses two
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Tall Hardwood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, circa 1860
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1860 solid mahogany Military Campaign chest of drawers
Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category
Antique 1860s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Antique English Inlaid Figured Mahogany Campaign/Military Style Chest of Drawers
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
campaign or military style chest of drawers
Please note mahogany drawer linings and handsome inset
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
British Military Officer
s Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A superb British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
English Regency Military Campaign Chest in Mahogany with Original Brass Fittings
Located in Kastrup, DK
English Regency Military (Campaign) Chest, crafted from exquisite Cuba mahogany, dating from around
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Victorian Colonial Anglo-Indian Teak and Brass Military Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Here is an example of a good quality antique colonial Anglo-Indian military campaign teak three
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
British Military Officer
s Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Victorian Military Teak Secretaire Chest of Drawers C1840 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique early Victorian teak military secretaire chest of drawers
Category
Antique 1840s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
British Military Officer
s Campaign Chest Secretary of Brass-Bound Camphor Wood
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English military officer’s Campaign ware chest, circa 1860, featuring a handsome camphor
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century Mahogany
Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality mid-19th century mahogany and
Camphor wood military campaign chest having well
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Antique Anglo Indian Rosewood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Anglo Indian rosewood brass inlay military campaign chest of drawers. Item features ornate
Category
Early 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN SECRETAIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS WiTH AGED GREEN LEATHER
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Vintage Military Campaign Secretary Chest Of
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Victorian circa 1880 English Pine Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
glows from every angle. They are naturally military campaign chests, they split into two pieces for ease
Category
Antique 1880s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine Chinese Export Camphor Wood Military Secretaire Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
export, military campaign chest with sliding Secrataire desk and writing slope
A very rare and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers Hardwood Side Table
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you this Outstanding Kennedy for Harrods Military Campaign Chest
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Bevan and Funnel Military Campaign Chest TV Stand with Brown Leather
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Bevan Funnell Military Campaign chest of drawers or TV
Category
20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Huge Antique Camphor Wood Anglo Indian Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
campaign chest of drawers
A very rare and desirable piece of military used campaign furniture. These are
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers Mahogany Side Table
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign bedside table
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harrods Kennedy Small Tallboy Size Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign small tallboy
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mahogany Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Butlers Folding Serving Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Military Campaign chest of drawers with
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Stunning Antique Victorian Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Very Rare Handles
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional mid Victorian military Campaign chest of
Category
Antique 1860s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Stunning Vintage Military Campaign Chest Drawers Lovely Style Lots of Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage Campaign chest of drawers
A very good
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Flamed Mahogany Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Drop Secretaire Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage flamed mahogany Military Campaign chest of
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers Hardwood Side Table
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign bedside table sized
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Butlers Serving Chest of Drawers Side Table
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Bachelors
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Lovely Large Vintage Mahogany
Brass Military Campaign Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Military Campaign tallboy chest of drawers
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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Military Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of military chests for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct military chests — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Military chests have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Military chests are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Military chests have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London and Bevan Funnell Ltd. are consistently popular.
How Much are Military Chests?
Military chests can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,539, while the lowest priced sells for $147 and the highest can go for as much as $16,988.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
Questions About Military Chests
- What is a campaign chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. 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 we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a military chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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.
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