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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
Pair of Bespoke Charlotte Horstmann Rosewood and Brass Campaign Chairs, C. 1950s
By Charlotte Horstmann
Located in Peabody, MA
A bespoke pair of campaign chairs in rosewood and brass by the renowned Hong Kong antiques dealer Charlotte Horstmann, circa 1950s.
Category

1950s Hong Kong Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany with a tooled leather top, three piece campaign construction, brass hardware, and classic bracket feet. Kneehole measures...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Campaign Style Miniature Chest Ca 1960 s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A lovely Japanese, vintage ca' 1960's miniature chest. Drawers lined in felt, brass hardware, campaign style exposed brackets.
Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Elm

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 ...
Category

1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid Century White Lacquer Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage campaign style chest features pressed wood construction with white lacquer veneer, brass accented hardware, four dovetailed drawers. 

one identical piece available sepa...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Harrods London Lovely Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely small chest of drawers made by R.E.H Kennedy of Ipswich and retailed by Harrods of London , with three drawers , brass corners and brass hand...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Yellow and White Campaign Nightstand
By Campaigner
Located in Redding, CT
Yellow and White Campaign Nightstand. Classic two drawer stand. Perfect for a kids room.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Large Colonial British Raj All Leather Military Campaign Chest Stamped
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Remnant of the Raj. This all leather British India Military Campaign Chest is a very rare survivor. Stamped "The Western India Army Boot & Equipment Factory, Solid Leather Guaranteed...
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1880s British Indian Ocean Territory Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

19th Century British Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE CHINESE EXPORT BRASS-BOUND CAMPAIGN CHEST Probably Chinese Export for the British market, circa 1840-70, possibly composed of recycled parts well-figured hardwood floating ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim. The Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Scriver, A Single Glass Inkwell, A Handcrafted Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast. Item will include new notepad pad, Quill pen (modern), and one single glass inkwell and Ink Pen and Lockable Key Antique lap...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century English Campaign chests. The chests are mahogany, has ball feet with brass hardware and trim. Comes in two parts (top and bottom). The top has three drawers, and...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
English solid mahogany campaign chest, in two parts, all fitted with brass hardware, the top drawer fitted with a secretaire featuring a multitude of compartments.
Category

1860s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

Campaign Form Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign form leather wrapped coffee table with an antiqued brown leather, brass-bound corners, and nailhead trim details, raised on a George III style H form stretcher base. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

1900 s Italian Campagn Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This type of furniture was typically used by military officers or travelers due to its portability and durability. The use of cowhide upholstery adds a rugged yet luxurious touch, in...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

1900 s Italian Campagn Daybed
1900 s Italian Campagn Daybed
$2,625 Sale Price
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American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Desk, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton mahogany Campaign slant front desk with two upper case flanking doors concealing pigeon holes, sliding lower case writing surface concealing fitted interior over si...
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1820s American Antique Campaign Furniture

Campaign Style Cabinet, Drift White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Campaign style cabinet with two drawers, two doors, and hand-cast polished brass hardware has a “drift” white painted finish with subtle grey di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Forbes for McGuire Campaign Style Oak Officer s Chair
By McGuire, Eleanor Forbes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare campaign style officer's chair or sling chair designed in the mid-century by Eleanor Forbes for McGuire. The chair features a cube-shaped oak frame reinforced with leather rawhi...
Category

20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

EXQUISITE EXTRA LARGE DOUBLE SiDED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite double sided Military Campaign twin pedestal partner desk with lockable drawers an...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Traditional Solid Red Oak Parsons Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Authentic handmade solid oak side tables. The Parsons tables have the same thickness to both top and legs and is a classic design. Offered in solid oak throughout with a square br...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Two Campaign Style Black Lacquered and Brass Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Two matching professionally lacquered in black Campaign tower chests. Expertly crafted and well made. Each conforming case features seven equal sized dovetail joinery drawers; five d...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial chest crafted in mahogany with six drawers in a low profile with brass campaign hardware and bracket feet.
Category

Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany campaign chest from the mid 19th century, with five drawers and brass hardware. Created in England during the second quarter of the 19th century, this mahogany ca...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kennedy Of Ipswich , Lovely Walnut And Brass Military Campaign Bookcase
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing campaign military style bookcase made by Kennedy of Ipswich and retailed by Harrods in London around 1960 , a beautiful piece of furniture m...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

British Campaign Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Early 1900s
Located in Nantucket, MA
British campaign chest of drawers in rosewood from the early 1900s. In classic campaign style, the chest is in two parts to allow for easier transportation complete with flush brass ...
Category

Early 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

11 HARRODS KENNEDY (10 METERS) MILITARY OPEN LIBRARY HARDWOOD DiSPLAY BOOKCASES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this suite of stunning vintage REH Kennedy Military Campaign bookcases with single drawers to the base retai...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted travel desk by a noted British maker of boxes. The campaign style box has shaped brass corners, tabs, a lid plaque, center front escutcheon, and classic encased side...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brass Bound Campaign/Deck Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Remarkable 19th century brass fitted exotic hardwood folding deck/campaign chair, possibly Chinese export, having scalloped crest with fitted brass plate, the upholstered back with s...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Ebonized Mahogany and Brass Campaign Style Nightstand on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Ebonized Campaign style nightstand or side table by Baker Furniture. The nightstand features gorgeous wood grain with original campaign brass hardware...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Italian Burl Campaign Style Eight-Drawer Tall Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian vintage burl wood Campaign style tall chest from the mid-20th century, with eight drawers and brass hardware. Born in France during the midcentury period, this elegant Cam...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mahogany 19th Century Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Military Campaign Chest In Two Parts, With Original Brass Bound Decoration And Original Flush Fitted Brass Handles To Five Drawers, Rais...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rosewood Campaign Secretary Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely constructed two part campaign chest with the classic brass banding overall and inset brass carry handles. The top chest has two short drawers flanking a center one that open...
Category

19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Trellis Low Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Imbue your living space with the relaxed sophistication of this vintage woven rattan low credenza. Expertly crafted in the 1970s, this piece features a tight, textural wicker weave c...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

H.A. Ogden U.S. Military Uniforms - 11 Chromolithographs
By Henry Ogden
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of 11 H.A. Ogden chromolithographs depicting U.S. Military uniforms in period frames, circa 1908. 14 by 17 ½ inches; ¾ inches deep
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Modern Campaign Style Oak Gentlemen’s Chest by Founders Furniture Patterns 35
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern Campaign style oak Gentleman’s chest by Founders Furniture Patterns 35. Comprised of book matched oak veneer, six drawers and two double doors with brass toned hardware, and brass plated beading detail. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Specifically, it was missing a handle & we had a custom duplicate replacement produced. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970-1980’s. Just what the Gentleman ordered!!! Although, it is suitable for a lady as well!! This Founders Furniture tall Gentleman’s chest is comprised of gorgeous book matched oak veneer and features six full width drawers and two double opening doors, one drawer above the doors and five below. Each drawer is fitted with unique campaign style brass-toned inset handles with brass plated beading around each drawer opening. And the doors have a picture framed border with mitered corners and are inlaid with brass plated beading. It’s a lovely detail! This modern beauty has ample storage for linens...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Folding Metal Garden Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
The adjustable campaign style folding iron metal lounge chair is capable of several upright or flat position. The outdoor chair can also act as an armchair without the folding leg re...
Category

20th Century European Campaign Furniture

Materials

Iron

Stunning Pair Of Brass Bound Campaign Style Chest Of Three Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer you this stunning pair of brass bound campaign style camphor-wood bedside chests or side cabinets of three short drawers on plinth bases , in lovely condition . D...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Miniature Rosewood Campaign Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Miniature rosewood Campaign clock French miniature Campaign clock in a Rosewood case standing on a raised moulded plinth and inlaid with satinwood line stringing and floral decoration. Rising glass front with top glazed viewing aperture surmounted by an ornate carrying handle. Enamel dial with Roman numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands signed ‘Joseph Dixon...
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19th Century French Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Modern Campaign Style Etagere
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Campaign Style Etagere. A combination of a traditional English campaign style with an updated modern design. This three-tier etagere is a satisfying combination of wood and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English 4 Drawer Brass Banded Burr Walnut Campaign Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique English 4 Drawer Brass Banded Burr Walnut Campaign Chest Dresser. Item featur...
Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique English Campaign Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial pair of campaign stands crafted in mahogany with a brass bound top over a case with three drawers with brass hardware on bracket...
Category

Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Solid Pine Antiqued Whitewash Bedside Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage solid pine antiqued whitewash bedside campaign chest of drawers with two all pine dovetailed drawers. Very good Vintage condition. Measures 2...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Campaign Style Mirrored Top Gallery Nesting Table, France
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this Set of Three Mirrored Top Bronzed Campaign Gallery Nesting Table. Each have a gallery , old mirror and paw feet. These are very heavy and sturdy the basses are in the ...
Category

1960s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Victorian Military Campaign Chest / Cabinet Green Leather Brass Tooled Top
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian English antique military campaign three drawer chest with green leather tooled top finished with brass edging corners & drop handles Measures; Height: 52cm I Width: 33cm I...
Category

19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Wide Modern Campaign Style Etagere
Located in Westwood, NJ
A combination of a traditional English campaign style with an updated modern design. This three-tier etagere is a satisfying combination of wood and brass, it has a sophisticated,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Thomasville Embassy Wood Inlay Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Credenza
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dorothy Draper style campaign credenza made by esteemed US furniture maker Thomasville circa 1970s. Old growth flaxen flared grain fruitwood (most likely pecan) from top to bottom are the hallmarks of the Embassy line. Black lacquer accents and brass pull hardware tie together British traditional and Eastern design. The door facades exhibit a diamond pattern wood inlay with contrasting color tones, presented tastefully to demonstrate a delicate ornate sensibility. Two large Interior cabinet spaces offer heaps of open storage with a single stationary shelf in each bay. No composite or MDF anywhere on this campaign credenza. Thomasville used a combination of solid hardwood interiors, solid fruitwood and veneers. We purchased this from the original owners out of time-capsule estate and nearly everything in the home was from the Thomasville Embassy...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Natural solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A study in provincial permanence, this Breton sideboard reveals a language of sculptural solidity and restrained ornament. Unearthed in Normandy, it e...
Category

1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Beautiful 1960 Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning military campaign style chest of five drawers with brass inset handles and brass mounts , the piece separates into upper and lower halves ,...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Camphor Wood Hinged Trunk with Orig. Brass Side Handles, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English campaign camphor wood hinged trunk with a fitted interior removable shelf, flanking brass keyhole escutcheons, interior locks, and retains the original brass side mounted han...
Category

1820s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sarreid Two-Drawer Low Chest in Mirror Polished Stainless and Brass
Located in Hanover, MA
Sarreid of Spain geometric two-drawer footed low chest clad in mirror polished stainless steel and trimmed in brass with solid brass greek key style pulls and side handles. Vintage 1...
Category

1960s Spanish Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

19th Century Steamed Wood Folding Campaign Chair With Metal Hardware
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid, beautifully conceived folding Campaign chair with excellent attention to detail. Metal rivets and pivot hardware intact and functioning smoothly. this chair will take use as i...
Category

1890s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Pair of Campaign Style Rosewood Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of vintage campaign style stands crafted in dramatic grained rosewood with a drawer and two doors each, burnished brass hardware and sim...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Steel and Brass Campaign Style Tray Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This elegant vintage butler tray table features a removable glass top tray with a brass-toned metal frame, perfect for serving or display. Believed to be French. The folding metal ba...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Campaign English Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century British colonial campaign chest hand crafted in mahogany with classic two piece construction, five drawers, brass hardware, and turned feet.
Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fine Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Hardwood Bookcases Inc Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Harrods London REH Kennedy mahogany and brass Military Campaign bookcases on chest of drawer’s...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lovely Harrods London Military Campaign Bedside Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delight to offer for sale this antique full of charm campaign style bedside chest with bras corner and inlaid leather top . Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questi...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brass and Steel Folding Leather Campaign Chair attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This brass and steel folding leather campaign chair, attributed to Maison Jansen, is a striking example of 20th-century design that fuses classical inspiration with modern sophistica...
Category

1960s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Victorian Brass Mounted Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two sections meant for transportation. The top with cast brass edge over two short and one long drawer. The lower section with two long drawers. Toupie feet. Flush brass handles.
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1870s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Mid Century Modern Distressed Walnut Campaign Style Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Arm Chair, circa 1970s. Features a distressed walnut finish with a curved back and 'x' frame with round brass medallion. Tag along underside. Dimens...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Suede, Walnut

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.