Campaign Furniture
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
Place of Origin: European
Theodore Alexander Military Campaign Chest of Drawers on Stand Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this extremely well made Regency style chest on stand by Theodore Alexander with slip brown leather serving tray and bronzed gallery rail
Where to begin...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Military Campaign Used Ammunition Box from Ww2 Stunning Period Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this period Military Campaign used, WW2 Ammo box with all the original patina
I have two of these for sale, the second piece is listed under my ...
Category
20th Century European Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
STUNNiNG HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY TWIN DRAWER MILITARY CAMPAIGN CONSOLE 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 with twin dr...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Leather Top TV Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely RRP £4500 Bevan Funnell Military Campaign desk of drawers with brass fittings and leather top designed to seat a TV
A very good look...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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 Furniture
Materials
Copper
MADE IN ENGLAND ViNTAGE BURR YEW MILITARY CAMPAIGN SIDEBOARD CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare lightly restored Burr yewMilitary Campaign sideboard bank of drawers
Please note the deliver...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century British Officer
s Campaign Bed with Original Storage Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century British Army officer's painted pine campaign chest containing original steel & brass campaign bed. Stand is modern as is bed canva...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Steel
19th c English Leather Top Brass Bound Campaign Desk
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English mahogany kneehole campaign desk with green leather top with gilt tooled border inside a crossbanded veneer border, surmounting a brass bound case with a central frieze...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
BRITISH CAMPAIGN
GALLANTRY MEDALS DiSPLAY PICTURE VERY DECORATIVE EXAMPLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very decorative display case housing multiple medals for Britich Campaign & Gallantry
Please note the...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Old Walnut Veneered Wing Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of old walnut veneered wing chairs
lack of veneer, old restorations.
price is for one
two are available
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,154 / item
19th Century English Campaign Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Carmine, TX
Campaign chest of drawers handmade in England in the early 1800s using mahogany. The chest is made in two sections pegged together, which at the time was done to easily move the ches...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
British Military Campaign Brass-Bound Cabinet or Low Table with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware cabinet or low table from the early 20th century, featuring a rectangular brass-bound patinated teak exterior, with embossed leath...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
John Stuart Campaign Mini Chest ca
1960
s Burl
By John Stuart
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautifully crafted mini two drawer chest, campaign style-with handles on the sides. Burl wood, finished on the back. Made in Spain for John Stuart, ca' 1960's.
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Burl
Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Drinks Cabinet Hidden Inside a Chest Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood military campaign chest of drawers which houses a drinks cabinet
A very good looking well made and decorative piece,...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Pair of Campaign Style Folding Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of Mid-Century mahogany folding chairs. The seats are soft, brown leather sling style with the backs being adjustable to four posi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather
French Bamboo Folding Campaign Style Picnic or Coffee Table Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A French bamboo low height (16.75") folding picnic table, ca. 1950s. This classic French "voyager" or campaign style traveling table is the perfec...
Category
1950s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
A 19th Century English Camphorwood and Brass Campaign Chest
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1890
A late 19th century Victorian Camphorwood campaign chest of drawers in two parts, the edges bound with brass trim and the front opening with three long drawers a...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers, circa 1960s
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage circa 1960's Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, English Military Campaign bedside table sized lamp wine table
A tr...
Category
1960s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Very Good Mahogany Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A fine quality leather topped mahogany campaign coffee table, with inset strapps and brass edge, excellent overall condition.
14" high
31" length
23" depth
You are welcome to view ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Reno Wahl for Dyrlund Vintage Danish Teak Metamorphic Captains Campaign Bar
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original circa 1960s solid Danish teak at home bar on wheels designed by the great Reno Wahl Iversen and retailed thr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Teak
Reprodux Bevan Funnell Lovely Military Campaign Style Writing Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to ofer for sale this amazing military campaign writing table with brass corners and leather top made by Reprodux Bevan Funnell .
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Burr Yew
Elm Wood Military Campaign Drinks Cabinet Hidden Inside a Side Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr Yew & Elm Military Campaign side table sides drawers unit which houses a drinks cabinet
A very good looking well made and dec...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hardwood Military Campaign Drinks Cabinet Hidden Inside a Side Table Must See!
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1920 Mahogany, Military Campaign side table sides drawers unit which houses a drinks cabinet
A very good looking well made a...
Category
1920s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
REH KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON SOLID HARDWOOD CAMPAIGN DWARF LiBRARY BOOKCASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this absolutely stunning REH Kennedy made, Harrods London retailed, solid Mahogany, Dwarf open library bookcase w...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Large Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1857
Located in New York, NY
Large and decorative dome top trunk, treasure chest, dated 1857. Made of solid wood with hand-hammered tin trim. Chest shows some wear, normal and consi...
Category
1850s Scandinavian Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Tin
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
WW2 1939-1945 8th Battalion the Durham Hd Hq Wing Military Campaign Chest Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning small Military Campaign Chest with the original label that states 8th Battalion The Durham HD GR wing
The label has the privates name on which is...
Category
1930s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brighton Bun Campaign Candlesticks
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of English brass "Brighton Bun" traveling candlesticks, having removable candle sockets which thread into the dished base. When not in use, the...
Category
1830s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Hardwood Bookcase Home Bar Cabinet Faux Books
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 very rare hand made in by Kennedy Furniture and retailed through Harrods London solid mahogany Bookcase TV media stands with faux book front...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian Camphor Military secretary chest of drawers , in original condition. Full of history this particularly chest was bought from Homestall Manor , believed to have once been John of Gaunt...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
LOVELY PAiR OF BURR YEW WOOD GREEN LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAIGN NIGHTSTAND DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Bevan Funnell Military Campaign side tables with drawers and green leather tops...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique British Campaign Trunk / Chest, Camphor Wood, Curved Top, Brass Hardware
Located in Madrid, ES
A late 19th century arched top camphor wood British military campaign chest, with original brass hardware. Solid, in near excellent condition, ready for daily use. Built of durable m...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Armchairs in Walnut with original Yellow Velvet upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Pair armchairs in massive turned and carved walnut. Yellow velvet capitonnè in good condition still usable. Sanitized and wax polished.
Measures cm: H 85 x W 74 x D 80.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Campaign Safari Chair Style of Kaare Klint With A Suede
Walnut Open Frame
By Kaare Klint
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Modern Design Campaign Safari Chair With A Suede & Walnut Open Frame In The Style Of Kaare Klint By Michael D'Souza For Mufti
TWO CHAIRS IN STOCK
Full height 77.5cm
Width 61cm
De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Suede, Teak
Antique Victorian Hardwood
Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1880 in mahogany with a green leather writing slope
A very ...
Category
1880s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two parts with brass corners and recessed brass handles. Two over three long drawers. Toupie feet. Retail ready to place.
Category
1880s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique English Campaign Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British colonial desk Crafted in mahogany in a campaign form with the original red leather top, nine drawers in front with a unique kneehole cabinet, brass hardware ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Stunning Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Table Drawers Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign side table with drawers and brown leather top
A truly stunning and well made piece by Ke...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
34/200 STEWART LINFORD ADMIRAL NELSON H.M.S VICTORY HAND CARVED BURL OAK CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime, Limited Edition 34/200 Stewart Linford Admiral Nelson side chair made from Oak and Copper from...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Copper
Campaign Style Bronze and Steel Side Table with Slate Top
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A finely crafted 1980s side table that merges the crisp geometry of campaign furniture with the refinement of Maison Jansen and the modernist glamour of John Vesey. The steel base is...
Category
1980s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Slate, Bronze, Steel
Antique Fratino Italian Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Fratino wood table .Table is 122 inches for 10-12 people very comfortable .
table can be dismantled and make it easy for shipping or moving around .
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,950 Sale Price
31% Off
Reprodux Bevan Funnell Stunning Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning military campaign style chest of four drawers made by Bevan Funnell having two short and two long drawers with brass drop handles , lovely ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Leather Foot Stool
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Vintage leather upholstery boasts a warm and inviting patina, adding to the stool's charm & distinct character. Kidney shape and tapered legs contribute to it's aesthetic appeal.
...
Category
Late 20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 mirror over two top short drawers and four long drawers with brass pulls. The centre dr...
Category
Late 19th Century Irish Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Military Campaign Style Sideboard / Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique military campaign style sideboard / cabinet. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, this is a great siz...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest By S.W. Silver
Co
Located in Essex, MA
In two parts. The rectangular top with brass corners over two short over a long drawer. Base section with two drawers Original turned feet. Signed by the maker on all the drawer hand...
Category
1860s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
ROYAL WARRANT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN DYNATRON HFC 65 RECORD PLAYER RADIO COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally well made, Dynatron HFC 65 Stereophonic Reproducer Record player in fully working conditi...
Category
1950s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Burr Yew Bedside Chests Designed By Ray Leigh For Gordon Russell 1988
Located in Norwich, GB
Pair of burr yew and yew bedside chests with recessed brass handles, designed by Ray Leigh for Gordon Russell Ltd. December 1988.
These chests were made for Ray Leigh by craftsman M...
Category
1980s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kid Size Antique Swedish Campaign Chest with Patinated Blue Paint and Iron 1850s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Antique Swedish campaign chest/storage box with plain top lid - can be used as a small table.
It's made of pine wood with blue paint patinated after use and age.
The chest has a fla...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rustic Oak Sideboard – 18th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
A superb solid oak sideboard dating from the 18th century, originating from a property in the Loire Valley once inhabited by a local dignitary. This refined rustic piece, with its ba...
Category
1780s French Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Carved Coconut Bowl on Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A charming small antique hand craved coconut bowl, England Circa 1820’s. Displays beautifully on a coffee table or side table standing alone or as part of a collection.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood, Coconut
Campaign furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Campaign furniture 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 furniture 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 furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods, Henredon, and Drexel. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $2,458.
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