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
Period: 20th Century
Bernhardt Cherry Campaign Style Nightstand
By Bernhardt
Located in Germantown, MD
Bernhardt Furniture Cherry Campaign style nightstand in very good vintage condition.
Measures 24"W x 16"D x 21.5H
W2032622.
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bur...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
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
PAIR OF VINTAGE CAMPHOR WOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN BEDSIDE TABLE NIGHTSTAND DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original mid century circa 1950's Camphor wood with gilt brass fixings bedside table n...
Category
1950s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coastal Campaign Woven Rattan Nightstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of seaside elegance to your bedroom with this Vintage Coastal Campaign Woven Rattan Nightstand. Perfect for American-style interio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Drexel
Passage
Campaign Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century nine drawer campaign dresser. This piece is a part of Drexel Heritage’s ‘Passage’ collection. Made from warm walnut wood and featuring brass handles that give the campaig...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Henredon Artefacts Oak and Brass Campaign Desk
By Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Artefacts Oak and Brass Campaign Desk
This desk measures: 50 wide x 25 deep x 30.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches
We take ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF VINTAGE CAMPHOR WOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN BEDSIDE TABLE NIGHTSTAND DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original mid century circa 1950's Camphor wood with gilt brass fixings bedside table n...
Category
20th Century Indian Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stunning Extra Large Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table Hardwood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large Harrods Kennedy mahogany and brass Military Campaign coffee table
A very good looking and well ma...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
Leather and Chrome Campaign Bench or Stool
Located in New York, NY
A well-made leather and chrome 'X' bench or stool, in the campaign modern style, circa 1970s. Stool/bench seat has a brown leather top (brown leather with red-ish undertones), brass detail and an 'X' chrome frame. Frame is a niece weight. Great as a seat (its intended use), or to hold/display books...
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
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
Baker Milling Road Banded Front Campaign Style Tall Chest of Drawers - Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milling Road Tall Dresser by Baker. The dresser features a very nice Hollywood Regency / campaign style design with striking, figured wood grain, 5 dovetai...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
STUNNING MILITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE COFFEE TABLE WiTH EXHIBITION GLASS DISLAY CASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely unique Military Campaign style coffee table with glass topped and lockable exhibition display ca...
Category
20th Century English 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
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
Pair of Marge Carson Tetes De Lion Campaign Directors Chairs
By Marge Carson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This beautiful pair of carved wood Campaign chairs by Marge Carson with Lion's head details is large in size and style. Chairs feature leather back and seat slings with an additiona...
Category
20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s Traditional Campaign Carved Walnut "Bamboo" Secretary Desk with Display
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960s Traditional Campaign style Carved Walnut "Bamboo" Secretary Desk with Display. Beautifully crafted with 2 top adjustable shelves. Glass encased upper portion. 9 drawers 3 large...
Category
1960s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Walnut
RESTORED ViNTAGE ENGLISH PINE
BRASS MILITARY CAMPIGN TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored hand made in England Pine and Brass tallboy chest of drawers
Please note the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English 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
English Brass Mounted Mahogany Campaign Bed, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English brass mounted mahogany campaign bed, circa 1900. One of a pair. Identical bed available as well.
Interior dimensions: 38.75" W x 76" D.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique 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
Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Saw Horse Campaign Style Desk, c.1960
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Handsome mid century British colonial style desk crafted in mahogany with a tooled green leather top in three segments. The top features a long drawer flanked by two smaller ones, fi...
Category
1960s American Vintage 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
Henredon Campaign Style MCM Dining Chairs-Set of 4 Reupholstered
By Henredon
Located in Medina, OH
Reupholstered set of 4 Henredon Campaign Style Oak Dining Chairs, with new foam cores and webbing supports. Reupholstered in a beautiful ivory performance chenille fabric. These di...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Foam, Oak
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
Mid-Century Modern White Campaign Dresser / Chest of Drawers, America, Brass
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern White Campaign Dresser / Chest of Drawers, America, Brass
A fine example of campaign furniture done over in a white lacquered...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
1960s Drexel Campaign Style Nightstand
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s Drexel Campaign Style Nightstand in good vintage condition.
Measures 19" in width, 15" in depth and 25" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Campaign Style Square Side Table White Laminate Top by Hickory Furniture Mfg
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and useful small square campaign style side, end, or occasional table with a white laminate top made by Hickory Furniture Manufacturing. It is in wonderful vintage condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
Vintage Boho Jans of London Campaign Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This distinguished vintage campaign desk by the esteemed maker Jans of London is a masterclass in classic British military-inspired design. Expertly cra...
Category
Late 20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Labarge Campaign Mahogany and Brass Mounted Coffee Table With Old World Map Top
By LaBarge
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Campaign style coffee or cocktail table
By LaBarge
USA, 1960s
Brass mounted mahogany, with old world map under a glass top.
M...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Henredon Campaign Mid Century Oak and Brass Nightstand
By Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Campaign Mid Century Oak and Brass Nightstand
This nightstand measures: 22 wide x 18 deep x 22.75 inches high
Good Vintage Condition.
We take our photos in a controlled l...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made pair of antique military campaign style bedside chests with leather tops. They were made in England, and date from around the 1900-1920 period.
The q...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage Campaign Style Chest From the Beacon Hill Collection
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British colonial style chest crafted in mahogany in a three piece construction with four drawers over two cabinet doors on a lower section with two drawers, campaign brass h...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bernhardt Mid-Century Burlwood Campaign Twin Size Headboard
By Bernhardt
Located in Germantown, MD
A Super Solid, clean Bernhardt Furniture Mid-Century Burlwood Campaign Twin Size Headboard. Its dimensions are approximately 39 inches wide x 45 inches tall
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Reprodux Bevan Funnell Lovely Campaign Style Bureau
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this lovely campaign style small bureau with brass handles and four drawers on bracket feet made by Reprodux , lovely condition .
Don't hesitate to contact me if ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Thomasville Campaign Nightstands - a Pair
By Thomasville
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your bedroom decor with this pair of Vintage Boho Thomasville Campaign Nightstands. Perfect for American-style interiors, these nightstand...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Offered is a beautiful 1966 Campaign Chest of drawers / Bachelor campaign Chest in good vintage condition by Drexel.
Working dovetail drawers.
Measures 34" Wide x 19" Deep x 45.5" Ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Pedestal Side Table Attrib. Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
A substantial brass pedestal end/side/drinks table attributed to Mastercraft Furniture Co., circa late-20th century. This all brass able is rectangular with round medallion front (on...
Category
Late 20th Century 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
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
Pair of Mid Century Teak Campaign Style Cubical Side Tables Chests
Located in Germantown, MD
A very unique Pair of Mid Century Teak Campaign Style Cubical Side Tables Chests. Measure 17" in width, 17" in depth and stand 17" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Campaign Style Oval Mahogany Side Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage British Campaign style side table or bar cart with three oval mahogany tiers, top tier with a pierced brass gallery, each tier separated by brass support. Table rests on cast...
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 1900 s Working Table from Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this is Italian Tavolo da lavoro used in the wood working shop .Table is hand made and it was used for many years .Perfect work of the skilled wood working people .One of the side i...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Campaign Style Gold Leafed Chest of Drawers by Baker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Campaign style gold leafed chest of drawers by Baker Furniture Company.
Category
1960s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,638 Sale Price
69% Off
Drexel Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Style Bedside Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Single drawer two tier campaign bed side Table by Drexel Furniture. Good vintage condition. Measures 23.5" in width x 16" in Depth x 24" in height
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Campaign Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking tall bookcase or étagère embodies the sophisticated, functional design of the Campaign style, a look popularized by decorators like Billy Baldwin in the mid-20th centur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Leather Slung and Mixed Metal Campaign Chairs Ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of saddle leather campaign chairs with brushed steel frames and bronze finials in the French style, ca. 1960s.
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
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
Mid-20th Century Tortoise-Bamboo and Rattan Headboards -- A Pair
Located in Austin, TX
Timeless chic! I love LOVE these headboards! A palette of browns, khakis, ochres and a touch of black, these one-of-a-kind headboards will bring a beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Campaign Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Metal Arm Chairs W/ Zebra Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of mid-century campaign style cast aluminum faux bamboo arm chairs with a loose zebra velvet cushion. The finish and cushion are not original. The seat height without t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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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