Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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
Campaign Desk In Mahogany-19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant mahogany campaign desk or marine desk from the 19th century from England
Indeed this furniture called "campaign furniture" or navy furniture was...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Vintage Restored Harrods Kennedy Brown Leather Military Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, Military Campaign twin pedestal partners desk with brown leather writing surface
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20th Century English Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Burr Yew Military Campaign Sideboard Drinks Cabinet Bank of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Military Campaign, burr yew wood and chrome sideboard
A very well made and decorative piece, these campaign sideboards are h...
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20th Century English Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century Antique Travel Chest
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
18th century antique travel chest. Solid wood with tin cladding. Baroque lock fully functional with original key.
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18th Century Austrian Antique Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Tin
Chest of Drawers Campaign Military Camphor Wood Brass 19th Century
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Campaign Military or Travelling Chest of Drawers in Camphor Wood with Brass Detailing 19th Century
Unusual small size
Striking with the combination of richly coloured camphor wood a...
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1840s English Antique Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Leather Wrapped Campaign Trunk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke a sense of timeless adventure and sophisticated heritage with this handsome vintage campaign trunk. Meticulously wrapped in rich, cognac-hued leather, this piece is beautifully...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rare Large circa 1900 Military Campaign Chest Trunk Zinc Lined for Champagne Etc
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very large full sized Military Campaign zinc lined chest or trunk with original locks and key designed as a wine / champaign cooler...
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Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Zinc
Antique 19th Century Padouk Anglo-Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest
Cupboard
Located in King
s Lynn, GB
An antique early 19th century Padouk Anglo Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest & cupboard. With gadrooned carved moulding detailing on all edges, gadrooned turned feet and round wooden ...
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19th Century Indian Antique Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Padouk
Good Quality 3 Drawer Mahogany Campaign Chest, from HMS Renown
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Good Quality 3 Drawer Mahogany campaign chest, from HMS Renown
This is a delightful and interesting piece, it is made in Mahogany, a Campaign Chest with inset brass handles and 3 ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Harrods Kennedy Burr Yew Wood Green Leather Secrataire Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign, Secrataire desk with drawers
A very good looking well made and decorative pi...
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20th Century English Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Small Buffet by Franz Xaver Sproll, Switzerland, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Rare small buffet with two doors in solid pine, without any addition of metal parts, except the lock.
Handmade by Franz Xaver Sproll and stamped on...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Three Vintage Hardwood Finish Military Campaign Bookcases Used for Media Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of three mahogany finish Military Campaign style bookcases used as media storage
A good lookin...
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20th Century English Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
FOUR RARE ANTIQUE ORIGINAL CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1880 STACKABLE CAMPAIGN CHESTs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super are and highly collectable, original Chinese export circa 1880 suite of four stackable campaign c...
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1880s Chinese Antique Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Elm CannonBall Box with Iron Hasps and Carrying Hoops
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Elm CannonBall Box with Iron Hasps and Carrying Hoops
A wonderful and very heavy piece, made in solid elm with blacksmith made iron banding, hasp locks and carrying pole hold...
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19th Century Antique Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Pair of Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Table Drawers Green Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign side tables with drawers and green leather tops
A truly stunning and well made p...
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20th Century English Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Tall Slim Vintage Military Campaign Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Oak & Brass Military Campaign side table sized drawers
A truly stunning and well made pair, these are part of a se...
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20th Century English Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
STUNNING ViNTAGE BURR WALNUT BUTLERS TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS EXTENDING TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime Vintage hand made in England Burr Walnut chest of drawers with Butlers extending top
Please no...
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20th Century English Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Camphor Wood
Brass Bureau Desk Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late Victorian Anglo Indian campaign Camphor wood with brass inlay Military bureau desk
This piece really is exquisite. It’s a genui...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Anglo Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Anglo Indian circa 1920's Rosewood with Brass inlay Military Campaign chest of drawers
A very good looking well made and ...
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1920s Indian Vintage Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
STUNNING ViNTAGE HAND MADE IN ENGLAND PINE MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Military Campaign style twin pedestal desk in pine with brass fittings
Pl...
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20th Century English Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Harrods London Military Campaign chest of drawers with brown leather writing slope...
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20th Century English Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather
Antique Victorian Pitch Pine Military Campaign Used Chest of Drawers +Name Plate
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original late Victorian Military Campaign used chest of drawers in pitch pine with wrought iron ...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Military Campaign Style Vintage Burr Walnut Side Table Sized Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Walnut Military Campaign style, side table sized chest of drawers.
A v...
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20th Century English Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Bookcase with Embossed Leather Doors
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Bevan Funnell Bookcase With Embossed Leather Bookcase.
The Bevan Funnel Military Campaign Bookcase is a true work of art.
This stunning piece of furniture showcases a classic vintage design that is both elegant and practical. The bookcase is made from high-quality materials, including sturdy wood and durable brass hardware, ensuring its longevity and durability.
One of the most striking features of this bookcase is its embossed leather doors. The doors are crafted from premium quality leather that has been skillfully embossed with intricate patterns that give it an alluring texture and a classic vintage appeal.
The leather doors also serve as a protective cover for your books, shielding them from dust and other elements that could damage them.
The bookcase has a multi-tiered design with adjustable shelving units...
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20th Century British Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique circa 1920 Light Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Drop Front
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920 Art Deco period English oak and brass Military Campaign chest of drawers with drop front top drawer.
This is a nicely mad...
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1920s English Vintage Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Original circa 1880 Hardwood Military Officers Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare and solid Mahogany Military Officers Campaign chest of drawers.
If you’re in the market for a super original Campaign chest of drawers...
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1880s English Antique Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Lovely Harrods Flamed Hardwood and Green Leather Military Campaign Sideboard
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely vintage Harrods London flamed mahogany with green leather gold leaf tooled doors, Military Campaign sideboard with drawers
A very well made and dec...
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20th Century English Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Circa 1880 Solid Oak
Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, highly collectable solid oak with over sized brass fittings Military Campaign chest of drawers with mahogany lined & brown leather ...
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1880s English Antique Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Campaign Cest of Drawers Officers Chest
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Mahogant & brass campaign chest or officers chest that was used by British officers to store their personal belongings and clothing / uniforms.
Beause ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Military Campaign Light Oak Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage oak & brass Military Campaign side table sized drawers.
A truly stunning and well made pair, these are part of a se...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Campaign case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Campaign case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Campaign case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods, Henredon, and Baker Furniture Company. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $695 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $3,249.
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