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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
Campaign Style Maple Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Campaign Style Maple Writing Desk, with gilt-tooled green leather top above three drawers upon two supports with three drawers each. 31.25 H x 27 W x 23" D. Provenance: From a New Yo...
Category

20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Maple

American of Martinsville Campaign Light Wood Cane Dining Chairs 2 Arm 2 Side
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning set of 4 modern campaign style dining chairs 2 Arm and 2 side chairs comprised of beautiful light hardwood, radio weave cane seat backs, and fabric covered seats. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The caning has been replaced in one chair back. Seat fabric has been professionally cleaned but most will want to reupholster, and they have been priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. “Well excuse me, but I think you’ve got my chair….” Oh wait…that’s a George Straight song!! Well, actually, we DO have just the chairs for you!!! This is a wonderful set of American of Martinsville campaign style dining chairs. We have 4 to offer you 2 side and 2 armchairs comprised of gorgeous light hardwood frames, and fabulous radio weave cane tall, slender seat backs. There is a lovely brass colored trim accent on the back of the chairs framing the cane and right now the seat cushions wear a beige or taupe basket weave pattern fabric, but we’ve priced them so you can reupholster with a fabric of your choice. This is a GORGEOUS dining chair set and will look amazing under your modern, Hollywood Regency, or campaign style dining table...
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique English Leather Top Campaign Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique English desk crafted in mahogany featuring three tooled leather panels on a case with three drawers sitting on two pedestals with three drawers each having campaign ...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

British Campaign Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
A simple and elegant restored British Campaign chest of drawers. Features brass strap corners and brass recessed drawer pulls typical of the campaign style. Designed to travel as t...
Category

Early 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in the 19th Century, this English campaign chest is made of sturdy camphor wood with brass mounts and hardware. The wood has aged beautifully over the years. It has a ri...
Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel and Brass Bound Campaign Humidor
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Coromandel and Brass Bound Campaign Humidor. The cigars depicted are for illustrative purposes only.
Category

20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Grand Library Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large and luxurious 19th century English cabinet, wall unit crafted in mahogany with an architecturally significant design, featuring cornices, paneled doors, campaign brass hardware...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Campaign Rattan and Leather Trunk Side Tables, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Campaign style rattan and leather trunk side tables By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Each measures: 18.63"W x 18.5"D x 19.25...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Vintage Campaign Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century campaign chest crafted in mahogany with four drawers, brass hardware and block feet, perfect combination of traditional and...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Handcrafted Colonial Teak Campaign Table with Folding Legs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1890's Solid teak hand crafted Campaign folding table from the days of the British Raj. Has flaps that pivot outwards and tuck away ben...
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Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Teak

Peruvian Leather Trunk As Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Peruvian Trunk Cocktail Table in honeyed light brown and dark red-brown leather. Features a hinged lid with a scalloped border overhanging a rectangular form with navette motif panel...
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20th Century Peruvian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Trapezoidal Lingerie Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
One stylish pyramid form chest of drawers made of ebonized oak and embellished with hammered silver metal accents. 15.5 inches wide at the top descending to 23 inches wide at the bo...
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1990s American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Lovely Harrods London R.E.H Kennedy Military Campaign Console Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this large Harrods London Kennedy military campaign two drawer console table with brass plaque corner protectors and brass handles , in lovely condition ...
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Late 20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Mahogany Campaign Chests
Located in North York, ON
This pair of vintage 1970’s campaign style mahogany chests features rich mahogany woods accented with brass corner details and hardware for a timeless, elevated look. Each chest offe...
Category

1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

British Campaign Royalty Leather Traveling Trunk, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
British Campaign water proof leather traveling trunk with leather fitted interior compartment, brass banding mounts, Royal coat of arms brass plate, brass side handles, and retains t...
Category

1820s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Victorian Military Campaign Chest in Solid Mahogany with Original Brass Fittings
Located in Kastrup, DK
Military Campaign Chest crafted from solid mahogany, featuring a beautifully aged patina, original brass fittings, and locks (later key). The chest includes two upper drawers, a cent...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rectangular Bronze Metal Rosewood Trunk Box, Europe
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Sturdy decorative rectangular hinged trinket box for display or functional for jewelry. The interior features veneered rosewood lining. Wonderful piece for a vanity or table.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Period English Brass Bound Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
19th Century Period English Brass Bound Mahogany Campaign Chest
Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Campaign-Style Chest
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handsome campaign-style chest by Baker Furniture Company. Lovely grain and color. Solid Brass pulls. Characteristic Baker quality. This piece has been fully restored with a new lacqu...
Category

1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage-Style Pearl Leather Trunk Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Vintage-style pearl leather trunk bench. A fully functional trunk that hinges open to reveal storage. The padded leather exterior makes it a great bench ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Pecan Wood Nightstand or End Table, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A high quality pair of nightstands by Dexel Heritage in campaign style. The Mid-Century pair of nightstands or end -tables are finely crafted of Pecan wood showing very nice wood grain. The nightstands feature a two door cabinet and one drawer for plenty of room to store items. The hardware pulls are original and made of brass. Each nightstand or table is signed inside the drawer and read "By Drexel". The back is also marked by Drexel and dated 10/29 by the manufacturer. The Drexel pair...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Harrods London R.E.H Kennedy Military Campaign Console Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Harrods London Retailed, REH Kennedy made Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign two drawer console table , brass can be repolish under r...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Campaign Desk by N. Norton LTD England
By N. Norman Ltd.
Located in Den Haag, NL
A beathiful mahogany freestanding pedestal campaign desk. Three piece .The flame mahogany cross banded top retaining the Green leather writing surface with blind gold tooling....
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1930s English Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Nutwood

Baker Furniture Campaign-Style Low Chest
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handsome, smaller size campaign-style chest by Baker Furniture Company. Lovely grain and color. Solid Brass pulls. Characteristic Baker quality. This piece has been fully restored wi...
Category

1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Storage Chest or Jewelry Box by Designer Rae Kasian
By Roe Kasian
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large rich dark red burgundy lacquer storage chest box with metal detail, Campaign design style, by designer Rae Kasian, circa late-20th centur...
Category

Late 20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Meek s Leather Campaign Luggage Trunks Side Tables Nightstands
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Pair of vintage Meek's leather campaign luggage trunks. These storage tables are black in color, standing at a height of 22.5 inches, these could be used as side tables or nightstand...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Costa Rican Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Costa Rican Rocking Chair Mid-Century Modern campaign rocking chair from the 1970s. Teak cylindrical frame with unique spindle sides and double wide armrests. Leather is embossed ...
Category

Late 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather

Costa Rican Rocking Chair
Costa Rican Rocking Chair
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Charming Campaign Box in Camphor with hidden drawers from the 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Campaign Box in Camphor with hidden drawers with details in brass and a mirror inside. From the 19th Century. Nice patina. Key is missing. Wear consistent with age and use
Category

19th Century Asian Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British Colonial campaign chest crafted in mahogany in a two piece construction featuring a pullout desk with drawers and niches over four drawers with brass hardwar...
Category

Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large British Military Officer s Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor
Located in Austin, TX
A large handsome rectangular British military officer's Campaign trunk of camphorwood featuring hand-cut brass binding and hardware, with interior compartments, and resting on bracke...
Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Kaare Klint Style Canvas, Leather and Wood Safari Chair and Ottoman
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage 20th c., Kaare Klint style wood, canvas, and leather safari style campaign chair and ottoman, unmarked. A practical, organic, comfortable, stylish and practical chair and ott...
Category

1980s Scandinavian Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Baker Furniture Campaign Rattan and Leather Trunk Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous rattan and leather trunk, blanket chest, or coffee table By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 36.5"W x 22.5"D x 20"H. Very go...
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Coaching Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome English circa 1880 coaching table. Hand-crafted in 19th century England of solid mahogany, this table stands on shaped X-form legs that feature three turned baluster stret...
Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Mahogany Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawer
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning antique Victorian mahogany campaign chest of drawers , with brass corner fittings & inset brass military drawer handles. This chest is of f...
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Coaching or Campaign Table
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century mahogany coaching table with beautifully figured top, on collapsable x-framed base, with shaped and turned legs. England, circa 1850. Lovely dry original conditi...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Campaign Henredon Black Lacquered Modular King Bed w/Side Cabinets
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Modern Campaign or Hollywood Regency style Henredon modular king size bed composed of 5 black lacquered pieces with an original slightly distressed finish includi...
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

"Pair" of Italian Oyster Burl Night Tables w/ Rattan Bases
Located in Danville, CA
Dramatic pair of MidCentury Italian Nightstands / Side Tables / Lamp Tables raised on Rattan bases in the Victorian/Campaign style. The tray top of the Side Table and the Cabinet on ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood, Olive, Burl

English 19th Century Walnut Campaign Butler s Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut Campaign butler's desk from the 19th century with writing area, three drawers, bracket feet and brass hardware. This 19th-century English walnut Campaign butler's d...
Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century British Military Campaign Camphor Wood Chest With Brass Hardware
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare British Military Campaign chest in authentic condition with original hardware present. Beautiful old patina intact with an amazing grain and aroma of Camphor wood. Some age and ...
Category

1870s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Other

A Near A Pair Of 19th Century Campaign Or Marine Chests
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Charming pair of small 19th-century naval campaignchests. These beautiful little chests are ideal as side tables or bedside tables. Uncommon due to their small size. These English naval chests...
Category

19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain s Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted interior, small gallery. Handsome old worn tooled leather ...
Category

19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Walnut

British Military Officer s Campaign Chest 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 century, featuring a patinated mahogany exterior over five drawers with brass escutcheo...
Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Reprodux Bevan Funnell Beautiful Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this lovely campaign style chest of five drawers made by Bevan Funnel Reprodux , the brass mounted top inset with brown leather , circa 1960 . Don't hesitate to c...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Antique English Oak Folding Campaign or Camp Table
Located in Peabody, MA
An early 20th century English oak folding campaign or camp table. Folded size 37.5" high, 15" wide, 4" thick.
Category

Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Leather Clad Camphor Trunk With Nail Head Trim, on Stand
Located in Peabody, MA
Leather bound camphor wood trunk on mahogany stand with cabriole legs, as found; chest featuring nailhead trim and brass binding. Working key included. Trunk measures 31 3/8" wide, ...
Category

Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Zebra Hide Ottoman, Chocolate Cream, Round, Contemporary, USA Made, New Hides
Located in New York, NY
Decorative zebra hide ottoman. Zebra hides are from South Africa and the ottoman is made in NJ. Measures: diameter is 36 inches and height is 12 inches. The mane of the zebra is very...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Furniture

Materials

Zebra Hide

19th Century English Gentleman s Mahogany and Brass Campaign Jewelry Box
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
High quality English mahogany and brass fine jewelry box that was likely used for stationary as well. Attention to detail, originality and surviving k...
Category

1870s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign Cabinet Style Pair of Nightstands
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign cabinet style nightstands or end or side tables with brass plated hardware. Beautiful condit...
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Campaign Style Walnut 2-Drawer Chest of Drawers In The Manner Of Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Handsome 2-drawer Campaign Style chest having solid walnut construction with brass pulls, side handles and corner accents. Incredible craftsmanship throughout with great detail and s...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Faux Bamboo Octagonal Tray Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fashionable Table with a Deep Stained Turned Wood Faux Bamboo Base surmounted with a removable Octagonal Brass Framed Glass Tray Top. Condition: Please see detail photos. Va...
Category

20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

British Campaign Officer s Chest on Stand as a Side Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome satinwood and ebony British Campaign officer's chest on a custom made stand, also in satinwood and ebony. These boxes were used by officers to transport their personal ef...
Category

Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood

Lovely Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely yew wood and brass mounted military style chest of two short and two long drawers , in good condition . Don't hesitate to contact me if you h...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Trunk Mobile Office Bureau Leather Black Restoration Hardware Timothy Oulton
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Travel and take your work anywhere, anytime Funky, fun, ergonomic, mobile office, compact bureau or bookcase for the home or travel to exhibitions or sites Vintage trunk stylish and ...
Category

2010s Central American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Boho Parquet Rattan Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of exotic sophistication to your interior with this captivating vintage three-drawer chest, artfully crafted from rattan with a unique parquet pattern. This piece e...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Another good looking campaign style piece for your collection! We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage executive desk hand crafted in the Military Campaign style by Mt. Airy, which is one of the higher quality campaign manufacturers. This well-made desk executed out of oakwood which has a lovely warm patina to it, the cuts of timber are lovely with great proportions from any angle. Supporting a rectangular top with a central drawer flanked on either side by a column cabinet with four drawers each having a top and bottom drawer, two of which are double as a filing drawer in the middle offering plenty of storage space. Solid finished back all standing on a plinth base to make it more stable. The brass inset military handles & brass corner brackets are all original and in brass. Signed "National Mt...
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Campaign secretary chest of drawers hand-made in England in the early 1800s using mahogany. This is a beautifully-made chest that serves the...
Category

Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Hickory Chair Company Faux Bamboo Campaign Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Hickory Chair Furniture Company campaign style walnut regency faux bamboo armchair and ottoman. Upholstered in black faux leather that has aged perfectly with minimal signs of wear...
Category

1960s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that opens to a writing surface complete with ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Lighted Display Cabinet Style of Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Asian Chinoiserie & Campaign style lighted narrow display cabinet with 3 fixed glass shelves, brass corner details, & hardware in the style of Drexel. Beautiful condit...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Inlaid Marquetry Document Box
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique 18th century New England dovetailed and boxwork inlaid document chest in butternet and walnut.
Category

18th Century Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

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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