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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 Lacquered Tall Fitted Cabinets by Henredon, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Campaign style chifforobes or cabinets, made by esteemed American manufacturer, Henredon. Part of Henredon’s early Scene One collection. Each cabinet professionally lacquered...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of modern military campaign chests mounted on custom stands, circa 1970s. Incredible style, craftsmanship and attention to detai...
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1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Military Campaign Style Wood and Brass Desk with Red Leather Top, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century military campaign desk. This fantastic piece was made in Italy in the 1960s. This trestle desk is made from a beautiful wood with exceptional grain, the top is ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Henredon Display Cabinets Etageres Vitrines Scene One Campaign, Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 4 1980's Henredon scene One campaign style Curio Display Cabinets Etageres...
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1980s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dudouyt - Inspired - Buffet - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Rustic mass and rhythmic carving — a sculptural fragment of French néo-rustique modernism. This striking buffet channels the powerful vocabulary of Charles Dudouyt, where furniture ...
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1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century Campaign Vanity Dressing or Jewelry Box with Boule Inlay
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th century Campaign vanity dressing box with boule inlay. Lia.
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1890s Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A large late 19th-century camphor wood brass-bound travelling campaign trunk with brass mounts and brass carrying handles. It features a warm, rich colour and patina, suitable for us...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Other

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...
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20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Maple

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Campaign Chests - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover this charming pair of vintage woven rattan campaign chests, perfect for adding a touch of relaxed bohemian elegance to any interior. These chests exude a laid-back yet sophi...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of McGuire Oak Folding Campaign Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mcguire Oak Folding Campaign or Director Chairs. 1980's, in very good vintage condition
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

MidCentury Henredon Mahogany Canpaign Single Drawer Side Table with Brass Accent
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Henredon Mahogany Canpaign Style Single Drawer Side Table with Brass Accents. .Measures 24" in width, 24" in depth, 22.5" in height.  
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Campaign Style Japanese Tansu Four Drawer Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Japanese Tansu four drawer chest in a dark stain with black iron C-form swing handles with central mounts to the drawer centers. The chest with exposed dove-tail joinery and conjoine...
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20th Century Japanese Campaign Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Hayat Bros. Leather Campaign Safari Chairs Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered pair of mid-century modern black leather safari chairs and one matching ottoman. The chairs are labeled on the back M. Hayat & Bros. LTD. Pakistan. The leather has an aged ...
Category

20th Century Pakistani Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign 9 Drawer Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless style to your bedroom with this Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign 9-Drawer Dresser. Perfect for American-style interiors, this dresser features the signature Campa...
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Late 20th Century American 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...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Parisian Leather Clad Luggage Trunk Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Parisian Leather Clad Campaign Luggage Trunk Chest of Drawers
Category

1990s French Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather

1970 English Mahogany and Leather Trunk / Table by Doherty of London
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless appeal! From coffee table to foot of the bed, this English campaign style trunk is just the right piece. The drawers and green leather top complete the look. It is marked Do...
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1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Burl Wood Campaign Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Boho burl wood campaign coffee table blends rustic charm with functional design, featuring rich wood grain and brass accents. A standout piece for any eclectic living sp...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Fine Quality Solid Mahogany Brass Bound Campaign Style Wine Cellarette
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality solid mahogany brass bound campaign style wine cellarette is a striking example of timeless craftsmanship combined with practical elegance. Constructed from richly ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Leather and Wood Round Photo Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a round photo frame made in Italy of fine wood and supple leather. The frame is 11" in diameter, 0.625" in thickness. The round center i...
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2010s Italian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Antique English Campaign Chest with Cabinets
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th Century British Colonial campaign chest handcrafted in mahogany and rosewood with six drawers and turned feet on the center chest and two attached side cabin...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Secretary Campaign Chest With Brass Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Diminutive Antique English mahogany campaign secretary chest with four drawers, the upper of which opens to reveal a secretary with cubbies, 3 shallow drawers and gold tooled leather...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lovely Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sake this stunning XX Century Mahogany Military Style Pedestal Brass Bound Pedestal Desk, leather top, three top drawers, flanking pedestals, three drawers wi...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage English Bamboo Easel
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage English bamboo easel.
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage English Bamboo Easel
Vintage English Bamboo Easel
$456 Sale Price
52% Off
Campaign Style Queen Headboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
A campaign style queen headboard made of bamboo and rattan. A bamboo frame supports six wooden panels, secured with rattan wrapping at the joins.
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Late 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest Secretary
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century campaign chest secretary handcrafted in mahogany in a two-piece construction featuring a pull-out leather top secretary ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Circa 1860 English Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 campaign chest of drawers, English. Teak. Two-section design with iron side carrying handles for transport. Bun feet. Recessed treen pulls. Brass corner brackets str...
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1860s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Coastal chest of drawers. A chic wrapped rattan frame with inset woven rattan panels. Brass campaign hardware. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Italian Campaign Style Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of Italian mid century campaign style chests crafted in dramatic burl walnut with nine drawers each, campaign style brass hardware and classic bracket feet.
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20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

An English 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Trunk/Chest with Brass Detailing
Located in San Francisco, CA
the rectangular hinged lid fitted with a flush-mounted handle over a conforming body flanked by solid brass bail handles; all resting on a later detached stand; adorned overall with ...
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1860s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Campaign Style Gentleman’s Chest of Drawers Drexel Heritage Passage Collection
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Campaign style Gentleman’s Chest of Drawers or Armoire by Drexel Heritage the Passage Collection composed of a pecan wood frame with a side door with 2 adjustable wood shelves, 5 smaller side drawers, 1 larger lower drawer all with brass recessed bail handles hardware. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, it retains its original finish, which is beautiful and on the body, we didn’t find any outstanding flaws; but there are a few flaws on the top surface ie: stains, nicks, discoloration. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. Well, what do we have here? A gorgeous gentleman’s chest? YES! A lovely chest of drawers? Well, YES!! How about a wonderful wardrobe cabinet or armoire? Also… YES!!!! This is a handsome vintage Passage Collection gentleman’s chest of drawers, wardrobe cabinet, or armoire by Drexel Heritage composed of a beautiful pecan wood frame featuring FIVE smaller drawers on the left side, one larger drawer across the base of the cabinet, and a single side door on the right of the drawers with two adjustable wood shelves behind the door. Each drawer front and the door bear lovely brass recessed bail handles hardware and AMPLE space for linens, clothing, books, office supplies or ANYTHING included in your stow-away needs. It has a highly functional, timeless presence and it bears an upscale Campaign style flair you will adore in ANY room in your home. This Passage Collection Drexel Heritage cabinet...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Tooled Black Leather Scriver Slope will include A Single Glass Inkwell A vintage pen S moder...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century British Royal Navy Brass Bound Oak Grog Barrel w/Brass Letters
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
British Naval oak grog barrel or tub, used aboard British ships. The tapered barrel of staved oak with three brass bands. The ‘Royal Toast’, in large brass...
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

FINE PAIR OF HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE END LAMP WiNE TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair or English country house solid mahogany with oak lined drawers REH Kennedy single drawer ...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century chest of drawers with secretary
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique teak campaign chest of drawers with secretary. The chest of drawers is in original condition and structurally perfect. It has the original appearance with traces of...
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1840s British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Teak

Restoration Hardware Style Metal Campaign Style Trunk Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Restoration Hardware Style Metal Campaign Style Trunk Dresser combines rugged vintage character with timeless design, making it a versatile storage piece and a bold decorative s...
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1990s Unknown Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Fitted Interior Desk, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English camphor wood military campaign chest with an upper case fitted drawer hinged fall front secretary desk revealing a leather writing surface, central prospect door with key, fl...
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1810s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

PAiR OF MILIARY CAMPAIGN SIDE END LAMP WINE BEDSIDE TABLE CHESTS WITH DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage hardwood & brass Military Campaign style side tables with drawers Please note t...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE MILIARY CAMPAIGN SiDE END LAMP WINE BEDSIDE TABLE CHEST WITH DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Mahogany, green Leather and Brass Military Campaign style side table with drawers Pleas...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Campaign Form Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style dresser with antique brown leather-wrapped sides. With four drawers and a slide, brass handles, and nailhead details all around the frame. Dimensions 40" W x 20...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Campaign Form Dresser
Campaign Form Dresser
$3,159 Sale Price / item
29% Off
Anglo-Indian Brass Bound Diminutive Campaign Chest in Rosewood
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Brass-bound diminutive six drawer campaign chest in rosewood. Probably from India with foliate floral carving, inset brass inlay and inset campaign hardware, and paneled back,...
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20th Century Indian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Campaign-Style Florentine Painted Cheval Faux Bamboo Floor Mirror
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Campaign style Cheval Floor Mirror with Florentine Faux Bamboo detail. Painted to an excellent vintage patina. Curbside to NYC/Philly $300.
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

10 Blown Glass Bottles Grape Chamber Thomery Moissac France
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Lot of 10 blown glass bottles from a 19th century grape chamber Thomery Moissac Lot of 10 blown glass bottles from the 19th century from Moissac Tarn et Garonne. Height 5.11 ...
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1860s French Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Regency Mahogany and Brass Campaign Double Wine Cooler
Located in Essex, MA
Purchased at Sothebys in New York twenty years ago for 10,000 this unusual piece with two bottle compartments with removable cover. Brass strapped mahogany case with rounded corners....
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1810s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Costa Rican Campaign Style Teak Brown Leather Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Costa Rican Campaign Style teak brown leather folding rocker rocking chair. Item features hick brown leather straps, solid teak wood folding frame, orig...
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Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Baker Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Mahogany Extending Butler Stand
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Campaign style "Party Butler" extending buffet server or bar cart with removable serving tray By Baker Furniture USA, Mid-20th Century Mahogany, with brass ...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Soup Tureen Atelier Yvon Roy Mongolfier Durtal Blue Bronze Ceramic Bird, F149
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ceramic tureen from the Yvon Roy Montgolfier workshop in Durtal. Glazed ceramic in blue, bronze and green colours, decorated with a beautiful bird design and geometrical motifs of tr...
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1960s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Campaign Butlers Tray on Stand Coffee Table, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Period Edwardian campaign style coffee table in Mahogany. This table is lovely, and is comprised of a butler's tray which retains the original brass hinges to folding sides and has ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Faux Bamboo Armchair by Schoonbeck
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sophisticated faux bamboo armchair made by noted furniture manufacturer The Schoonbeck Company, later known as Schonbeck Henredon. The chair has a solid wood frame, with uph...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is outstanding, this is very well built and has a very ...
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1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large navy chest oe campaign chest from the beginning of the 20th century in camphor wood English navy chest with its typical fittings of this styl...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique British 19th Century Two-Piece Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid Victorian era two piece British campaign chest in solid mahogany with brass flush mount handles and cabinet lifts.
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Mid-19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk, Leather and Brass Bound
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English leather over camphor wood trunk with brass studs from the mid-19th century. This English rectangular brass bound trunk features two latera...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Leather and Camphor Wood, circa 1820
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome medium-sized British officer's military Campaign camphor trunk or chest of brass-bound and studded leather over camphor wood, circa 1820. Manufactured by the British East India...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid 20th Century Modern Campaign Style Henredon Black Lingerie Chest of Drawers
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Modern Campaign or Hollywood Regency black lacquered narrow chest of drawers or lingerie cabinet with recessed base & brass hardware and an original slightly distre...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Steel And Brass Campaign Style Tray Table With Rams Heads
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Campaign style bar or tray table having a tray top with a three-sided gallery, accentuated with brass hardware and an X-shaped base. The table with well - cast brass hoof foot and a ...
Category

20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

5 Piece 1960s Yellow Colormates Campaign Set by Morris of California
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Rare yellow campaign set from Morris of California. 3 chest of drawers and 2 bookcase toppers. Tall six drawer lingerie chest, or highboy. One six draw...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Formica, 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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