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
Rare Very Collectable Army
Navy C.S.L Makers Copper Military Campaign Cooker
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully stamped Army & Navy C.S.L makers Military Campaign copper cooker
A good looking well ma...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Copper
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
Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Television Stand Drawers TV
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime condition Kennedy Military Campaign TV media stand with large single drawer retailed through Harrods Lon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Antique English Campaign Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British colonial desk Crafted in mahogany in a campaign form with the original red leather top, nine drawers in front with a unique kneehole cabinet, brass hardware ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Old Walnut Veneered Wing Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of old walnut veneered wing chairs
lack of veneer, old restorations.
price is for one
two are available
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,144 / item
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Fully Restored Burr
Burl Yew Brass Military Campaign 3 Drawer Coffee Table
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage collectable Burr Yew wood and Brass restored Military Campaign three drawer coffee table
This piece was retailed through Harrods Lo...
Category
20th Century English 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
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
Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Drinks Cabinet Hidden Inside a Chest Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood military campaign chest of drawers which houses a drinks cabinet
A very good looking well made and decorative piece,...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Style Coffee Table Hardwood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Military campaign style coffee or cocktail table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London
A good looking well made and...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
Antique British Campaign Trunk / Chest, Camphor Wood, Curved Top, Brass Hardware
Located in Madrid, ES
A late 19th century arched top camphor wood British military campaign chest, with original brass hardware. Solid, in near excellent condition, ready for daily use. Built of durable m...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1980s Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
A 19th Century English Camphorwood and Brass Campaign Chest
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1890
A late 19th century Victorian Camphorwood campaign chest of drawers in two parts, the edges bound with brass trim and the front opening with three long drawers a...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Indian, Colonial Writing Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Campaign correspondence box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass bound Colonial traveller's writing case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Captivati...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stunning All Military Campaign Side Table with Single Drawer Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nicely made military campaign style tall side table with single drawer which is part of a suite
This piece is part of an office suite, I ha...
Category
20th Century English 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
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
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
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
"Pair" of Italian Oyster Burl Night Tables w/ Rattan Bases
Located in Danville, CA
Dramatic pair of MidCentury Italian Nightstands / Side Tables / Lamp Tables raised on Rattan bases in the Victorian/Campaign style. The tray top of the Side Table and the Cabinet on ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood, Olive, Burl
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
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
Vintage Anglo Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Anglo Indian circa 1920's Rosewood with Brass inlay Military Campaign chest of drawers
A very good looking well made and ...
Category
1920s Indian Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hendredon Military Campaign Media Cupboard Television Stand Spotlights and Power
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Henredon military campaign media cabinet with power and spot lights
This is a very substantial and well made cabinet, exceptionally heavy, made in the Military Campaign style with flat folding handles and brass hard wear. This has been fully restored to include all new plugs, cables and fittings, the only part of the electrics that’s original is the actual lights as they were the right size, absolutely everything else is brand new
The internal top shelf is very thick toughened glass, the idea being the light can trickle all the way through. The TV Stand...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage Boho Nailhead Leather Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sophisticated vintage desk is a masterclass in Hollywood Regency and Campaign-style design, offering a sleek, masculine aesthetic that anchors any room. Featuring a classic Pars...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest By S.W. Silver
Co
Located in Essex, MA
In two parts. The rectangular top with brass corners over two short over a long drawer. Base section with two drawers Original turned feet. Signed by the maker on all the drawer hand...
Category
1860s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Hardwood
Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1880 in mahogany with a green leather writing slope
A very ...
Category
1880s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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
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
Campaign Cest of Drawers Officers Chest
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Mahogant & brass campaign chest or officers chest that was used by British officers to store their personal belongings and clothing / uniforms.
Beause ...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Campaign Safari Chair Style of Kaare Klint With A Suede
Walnut Open Frame
By Kaare Klint
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Modern Design Campaign Safari Chair With A Suede
Walnut Open Frame In The Style Of Kaare Klint By Michael D'Souza For Mufti
TWO CHAIRS IN STOCK
Full height 77.5cm
Width 61c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Suede, Teak
$2,519 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest, Trunk or Coffee Table, Early 1900
s
Located in Nantucket, MA
An early 1900's British Campaign sea chest in a rare camphor wood. Brass hasp added and polished brass strap corners typical of the genre. Used to transport silks and fabrics back ...
Category
Early 20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over lifting lid, the fall front with molded raised panel door...
Category
1790s Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Burl Walnut and Walnut Writing Slope on Stand
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burled walnut and walnut writing slope with brass mounts, made in 1870, on a late 20th century lacquered stand. The burled walnut top with a central brass inlaid presentation plaque ...
Category
1870s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1857
Located in New York, NY
Large and decorative dome top trunk, treasure chest, dated 1857. Made of solid wood with hand-hammered tin trim. Chest shows some wear, normal and consi...
Category
1850s Scandinavian Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Tin
$1,120 Sale Price
20% 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
Antique Victorian Mahogany Campaign Butler
s Drinks Tray On A Detachable Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An English Victorian Antique Mahogany Campaign Butler's Drinks Tray On A Detachable Stand
Removable Tray With A Fixed Stand Terminating on Four Block Supports With Cut In Handles.
...
Category
19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
RENO WAHL FOR DYRLUND ViNTAGE DANISH HARDWOOD METAMORPHIC CAPTAINS CAMPAIGN BAR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1960’s solid Rosewood at home bar on wheels designed by the great Reno Wahl Ivers...
Category
1960s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage MCM John Widdicomb 9 Drawer Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a superb vintage Mid-Century Modern nine-drawer dresser by the esteemed John Widdicomb, Makers of Fine Furniture. This exceptional piece, likely from the 1960s, exemplifie...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Raffia Grasscloth Campaign Style Hat Trunk Boxes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of mahogany hat trunk cube shaped storage boxes or side tables featuring a raffia grasscloth clad exterior. The lidded trunks have decorative metal studded borders and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal, Nickel
ROYAL WARRANT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN DYNATRON HFC 65 RECORD PLAYER RADIO COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally well made, Dynatron HFC 65 Stereophonic Reproducer Record player in fully working conditi...
Category
1950s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Rosewood
Collapsible
Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
An Ingenious 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk
Constructed from rosewood, each pedestal supported on tapering feet, one enclosing two drawer...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Armchairs in Walnut with original Yellow Velvet upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Pair armchairs in massive turned and carved walnut. Yellow velvet capitonnè in good condition still usable. Sanitized and wax polished.
Measures cm: H 85 x W 74 x D 80.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Oak Military Chest with Writing Interior
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century large oak military chest. The top lifting to reveal four shelves and centred by a mirror over two top short drawers and four long drawers with brass pulls. The centre dr...
Category
Late 19th Century Irish Antique 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
19th Century Provincial Chinese Vellum Trunk On Carved Low Stand
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional antique Asian Vellum campaign trunk on a fitted hand carved hardwood footed low stand (ideal proportions for use as a coffee table, cocktail drinks table, end table, b...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two parts with brass corners and recessed brass handles. Two over three long drawers. Toupie feet. Retail ready to place.
Category
1880s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Campaign Style Two Door Woven Wicker Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of vintage Bielecky Brothers stands hand crafted in woven reed in a campaign style with brass hardware, two doors in front, and plenty of storage.
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Reed
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
19th C. Rosewood Brass Bound
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Handsome Campaign Style Box with nice deep color and decorative brass mounts, top medallion and escutcheon (lacking a key). The inside lid and sides lined in dark green velvet, the bottom with vintage printed paper...
Category
19th Century Antique 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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