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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 Vintage Campaign Style Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of mid century three drawer stands or chests having a faux ostrich finish, brass campaign style hardware and block feet. Signed Trouvailles in a drawer.
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames.
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Mid-20th Century French 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 ...
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1960s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Henredon Vera Cruz Vitrine Display Case Buffet Cabinet
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 Henredon Vera Cruz...
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1980s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Highly Unusual, Probably Unique, Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish, c.1800 Provenance The Grove family, Castle Grove, Donegal and by desc...
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19th Century Irish Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th century Swedish pine bureau with iron side handles
Located in London, GB
A charming and more unusual C19th swedish fall front pine bureau on bracket feet. The top drawer fall front reveals an interior with a small central niche flanked by three long shall...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Iron

Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut campaign travelling desk, opening to a maroon leather interior, the frame remains in very good condition fo...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Lovely Yew Wood Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely military campaign style chest of drawers dating around 1950 , in good condition, brass can be polished upon request and once the payment has ...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1970’s Military campaign small chest of drawers with hidden record player inside. What a cool thing. On the outside yo...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Folding Clothes Hanging Rack A very unusual piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Folding Clothes Hanging Rack A very unusual piece, this corner standing hanging wardrobe can be folded flat for storage, it has a selection of hooks and a curved curtain rail at th...
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1910s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Pine

Vintage Triple Spot Light Military Campaign Library Bookcase Sideboard Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Multiyork Military Campaign library bookcase with drawers and glass shelves finished with three spot lights Please note t...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

British Military Officer s Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusually diminutive British army or naval officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th century, featuring a patinated mahogany exterior with four lo...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century brass bound mahogany writing slope circa 1890. Good quality brass bound box slope made in mahogany.  Inscribed brass plaque shows that this was presented to a mr james ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Leather Box on Stand
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in a brown antique weathered leather, this piece features a rectangular box accented with brass nailhead trim. The interior reveals a surprise touch of charm with a printed paper lining, recalling the style and utility of vintage travel trunks. Resting atop a traditional Georgian-style wooden base, the table strikes a balance between rugged sophistication and graceful structure. Ideal as a side table or compact nightstand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk As Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique camphor wood Campaign style trunk with hand-cut dove tail joinery, recessed front handles, drop pull handles on sides, double locks with one working key, 4-hinge lid, meta...
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19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Mastercraft Burl Wood Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible vintage Boho dresser. Made by the iconic Mastercraft group. An early edition with the original Mastercraft label. Stunning Burl wood cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

HARRODS KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN SiDE END TABLE DRAWERS INC BUTLERS SLIP TRAY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime, lightly restored, vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign side table with drawers and butler...
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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...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sarreid Mirror Polished Stainless Brass Two-Drawer Low Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960s mirror polished stainless steel clad Campaign chest of two drawers with solid brass pulls by Sarreid of Spain. Finished on the back...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Bleached Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Unearthed in Normandy, this piece of furniture in solid oak will bring a touch of authenticity to an interior. The sideboard consists of three compartments with shelves whose doors ...
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1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

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...
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20th Century European Campaign Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century metamorphic camphor writing slope circa 1890. Here we have a fine quality campaign tambour table top desk made in camphor wood. Many features to this brass bound desk....
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Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Campaign Form Coffee Table
Campaign Form Coffee Table
$1,407 Sale Price / item
43% Off
Architect adjustable Coffee Table in walnut with Black Leather Insets
Located in Ballard, CA
The iconic coffee table, named after the famous actor Jean Pierre Aumont, is an handcrafted coffee table in solid walnut with black or red leather insets, adjustable top position, Cl...
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2010s North American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Maitland-Smith Pedestal Accent Table On Cast Iron Base
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Maitland-Smith Campaign style accent table with patinated dark green center with arabesque scrolled relief, encircled by concentric channels with a nailhead style trim. Raised on a...
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20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique French Marble Top Bistro Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Marble Top Bistro Table Your traditional living room would look incredible with this table where you can display all your treasured items.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Campaign Furniture

Materials

Marble

English Chess Game Portable, Circa Late 19th Century
By John Jaques Son Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique English portable chess game set, Campaign design, turn-of-the-century, circa late-19th century to early 20th century, London, England. Board, open, measures 9.19"...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Composition, Brass

Chinese Export Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Unusually large with a rectangular top with brass edge which continues throughout the whole case. Two drawers over three long drawers all with brass inlay and recessed handles, origi...
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1850s Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Miniature antique wooden manor gate: Litle stoke manor
Located in Zemst, BE
A miniature meadow gate. A fine and exquisit mini- version of real meadow gate: Little Stone manor UK. Probably made as a gift for a horse show in the 1920-1930's. "Presented by N...
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1920s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Three-drawer chest of drawers in the style of Guillerme and Chambron - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Three-drawer chest of drawers in the style of Guillerme and Chambron - 1960s Vintage - Furniture - Mid-Century Measures : 120x46cm H:82cm Wear consistent with age and use - Minor Lo...
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20th Century French Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Henredon Campaign Style MCM Dining Chairs-Set of 6
Located in Medina, OH
Reupholstered set of 6 Henredon Campaign Style Oak Dining Chairs, with new foam cores and webbing supports. Reupholstered in a beautiful ivory performance chenille fabric. These di...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Wood, Oak

19th century blanket chest
Located in TARBES, FR
magnificent patina for this chest, all the ironwork was made by hand, the top of the chest shows significant traces of wear and tear, see photos in Europe, until the end of the Renaissance, the chest (or ark) was an essential and versatile piece of furniture, serving both as a cupboard (laundry chest...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th century blanket chest
19th century blanket chest
$713 Sale Price
75% Off
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Walnut Sideboard Credenza, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Beautiful book-matched walnut, with original...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English zebra wood military campaign writing desk with brass bound molded edges, original recessed side handles, fitted leather interior with tooling and retains the original crystal ink wells...
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1820s American Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Mahogany Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th-century campaign or military chest of drawers beautiful good quality campaign chest that comes in two parts, That was made at the time to facilitate transport during military campaigns or on ships. The chest of drawers is made entirely of solid mahogany and has the typical square shape of military chests of drawers. English naval chest of drawers...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Stuning Harrods Military Campaign Oak&Brass Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this Beautiful Antique Campaign style oak coffee table in excellent condition . It has a brass plaque on the top & military style corner fittings. This t...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning full sized Victorian circa 1860-1880 Military Campaign Davenport desk writing slope with slidi...
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1860s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Military Campaign Used Ammunition Box from Ww2 Stunning Period Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this period Military Campaign used, WW2 Ammo box with all the original patina I have two of these for sale, the second piece is listed under my ...
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20th Century European Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Tall Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant tall chest of drawers is a superb representation of the Post-1970s tropical and Coastal design movement, seamlessly blending natural texture with refined hardware. The e...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Three-Seater Sofa by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare collaboration between Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara and Italian manufacturer Paolo Arnaboldi, this 1970s three-seater sofa exemplifies the fusion of Nordic clarity with M...
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1970s Italian Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather

Modern Campaign-Style Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern campaign-style console table with an embossed leather top. This three-drawer console is accented with brass campaign-style hardware and sits on a metal base. Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Teak and Black Suede Safari Armchair from Northern Europe, 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Teak and black suede Safari chair with contrast piping and beautiful details, Northern Europe 1950's. This chair in the style of Kaare Klint "Safari...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Suede, Teak

MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen Virtue Bros
By Virtue Brothers, Robert Kjer Jakobsen
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous pair of MCM a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sling director’s chairs attributed to Robert Kjer Jakobsen for Virtue Brothers. They are in...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk Later Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Antique Victorian Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign writing slope. I actually have a pair of these, the other has slightly different dimensions and is listed under my other items. What a find, if you are in the market for this type of luxury antique militaria...
Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

ViNTAGE RESTORED HARRODS KENNEDY GREEN LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAIGN PEDESTAL DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, Military Campaign twin pedestal partners des...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Colonial Mahogany Cube Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Colonial Mahogany Cube Chair The seat is button tufted, adding a touch of sophistication and plush comfort. The warm, rich tones of the mahogany contrast elegantly w...
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Early 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Campaign Box Carved Gentleman s British Army WW2 Regimental Arms
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army WW2 Regimental Arms Beautifully stylized and masterfully carved wooden box of floral and fruit foliage bas-rel...
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19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

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...
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather

English Campaign Yew Wood 1920s Side Table with Brass Accents and Straight Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign yew wood side table from circa 1920 with brass accents and straight legs. This English Campaign yew wood side table, dating back to circa 1920, encapsulates the r...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Drexel Three Section Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nostalgic campaign style vintage Drexel credenza. Midcentury hardware sets this great storage piece apart. Sleek design that incorporates twelv...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bernhardt Cherry Campaign Style Nightstand
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.
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderfully authentic pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames in red and black. Featuring brass caps to feet and finials. Leather is ALL ...
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1950s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Teak and Mahogany Campaign Chest Coffee Table / Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Teak wood Campaign style chest converted to a coffee table, having a mahogany fitted interior with a replaced leather writing surface, and original recessed brass hardware. Made in ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Bamboo Folding Campaign Style Picnic or Coffee Table Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A French bamboo low height (16.75") folding picnic table, ca. 1950s. This classic French "voyager" or campaign style traveling table is the perfec...
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1950s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Gulf War Military Campaign Used Ammunition Bomb Box Period Patiia
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this period Military Campaign used, Gulf War Bomb Ammo box with all the original patina. I have two of these for sale, the second piece is liste...
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20th Century European Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Custom Brass Wrapped Campaign Style Display Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique brass wrapped campaign style display coffee table. Thick glass top opens to a soft lined interior, and the full piece is wrapped in brass and supported by square block legs. O...
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1980s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

J. Herbert McNair Colonial Campaign Chairs, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning early 20th century Anglo Indian Campaign Military folding armchairs in solid wood and brass with the original leatherette seat ...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Decorative Ships Copper Port and Starboard Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Decorative Ships Copper Port and Starboard Lights The lamps are flat sided with thick bowed and ridged glass fronts, one in Red and the other in Green A great decorators ...
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1930s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Copper

Antique Java Indonesia Teak Burl Document Box Circa Late 19th - 20th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique Java Indonesia teak burl document box with pieces metal corner mounts, brass studs, wood trim, side handles and a shield form escutcheon plate with a later fitted key. The...
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Late 19th Century Indonesian Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Stunning Vintage Mahogany Brass Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this Lovely Campaign Style mahogany &brass Coffee Table with black leather top separated in three parts , three opening drawers with inset brass handles ...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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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