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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
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest. Chest has two short drawers on top with three longer drawers underneath. Chest is made of two parts. Original brass hardware. Beautiful ...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

1950s English Campaign Style Brass & Banded Mahogany Butler’s Tray Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an English campaign style banded mahogany butler tray top coffee table. The tray is not attached. Note the brass reinforced corners. It is a handsome timeless piece.
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modernist Campaign Chest for Henredon
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of console cabinets from Henredon's Artefacts Collection, designed in a campaign style. Crafted from oak with a subtly distressed finis...
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Late 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lovely Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing military campaign style coffee table with to long drawers , in good condition . Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Plea...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Oak Folding Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Green stained oak chair with inset caned seat and back. Stamped PECK.
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Cane, Oak

Lovelly 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

English Mid 19th Century Teak Military Chest of Drawers in Two Parts
Located in Wells, ME
English mid 19th century teak military chest of five drawers. This campaign chest comes in two parts for ease of movement on the battlefield. The feet are old replacements but corr...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Military Campaign Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely yew wood military campaign style twin pedestal desk, rectangular top with inset leather , fitted with eleven drawers, brass brackets and rece...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

1960s Mid-Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the exceptional beauty and craftsmanship of our mid-century chest of drawers, expertly crafted from premium mahogany wood. This pair of vintage 1960s chests has been fully re...
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1960s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Side Table "the Clermont Baltimore 1801" Champain Style
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful side table mahogany frame comes with Brass inlay champaign style One drawer. with inset drop handles. Signed The Clermount Baltimore 1801 This table has some history, i...
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1850s American Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Campaign Decanter Box, Coromandel With Brass Fittings, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CAMPAIGN DECANTER BOX Made from coromandel with brass strap work fittings and flush handles typical of campaign furniture of the time. A ...
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19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Burlwood Nightstands, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Drexel Heritage campaign style Burlwood nightstands. Original stained wood finish. Brass ring pull hardware. 2 drawer style with additional p...
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1980s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames
Located in East Hampton, NY
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

1980's Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Six Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Campaign style dresser with cock beading to six dovetailed drawers boasting fiery Mahogany grains. A well designed mid size chest of drawers with generous storage. Matching pieces ca...
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20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Campaign Style Brass Trunk / Coffee Table By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a campaign style brass clad trunk or coffee table by Sarreid Ltd. It has two drawers and nailhead trim throughout the body. It is a 1970s piece manufactured in Spain. It does...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Butlers Tray Top Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A fantastic large antique butlers tray top coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is an impressive size and ...
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1950s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Campaign style desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. The desk is supported by gold crossed wood supports with a gilt finish. The top portion offers cubby-hole storage on either...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Polished Solid Brass Campaign Drawer Pulls
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six 1970s polished solid brass camping style drawer pulls. Newly professionally polished to a high shine. Mounting hardware is not included.
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Military Campaign Style Drum Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely Campaign style drum table made by Bevan Funnell , with insert leather top , the handles are all original and the top is on a revolving base ...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Braided Rattan 6 Drawer Dresser (After Bielecky Brothers)
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Charming woven rattan 6 drawer dresser with braided detailing and a finished back. Great piece that blends American chic, while referencing a British Campaign style, in natural tex...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Campaign Folding Oak 4 Seater Bench. English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous folding bench Original patina. Nice colour of oak I particularly like the side profile. It reminds me of the Jeanneret Chandigarh chair...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Campaign Style Highboy Dresser
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century highboy dresser features dark oak finish, durable vinyl top with faux wood grain, five dovetailed drawers, and brass accented hardware. Pair of matching three drawe...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare, Reeded Ebony British Campaign Box or Chest on Stand, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare British Campaign officer's chest or box on a custom made stand. The top and all four sides are reeded--not an easy feat as ebony is one of the most exotic, dense hardwoods in ...
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Early 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Mid Century Campaign Style Chest of Drawers with Brass Hardware
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century campaign style dresser features dark oak finish, durable vinyl top with faux wood grain, three dovetailed drawers, and brass accented hardware. Matching three drawe...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Campaign Style Lowboy Dresser by Bassett
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century campaign style lowboy dresser by Bassett features hardwood construction, oak veneer with original finish, brass accented trim and brass hardware. Matching pair of n...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century campaign style dresser features dark oak finish, durable vinyl top with faux wood grain, three dovetailed drawers, and brass accented hardware. Matching three drawe...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Henredon Campaign Style Walnut Bookcases Display Cases or Shelves Brass Det
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Campaign style walnut bookcases, display units, or shelves with antiqued brass details by Henredon, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there was a small veneer patch repair on the shelf/drawer edge and there is quite a bit of aged patina on all of the brass details. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. No need to panic… YES… you ARE seeing Double!!! A DOUBLE DOSE for DELIGHTFUL DISPLAYING!!! That’s right!! This is a fabulous vintage pair of Campaign style bookcases, display cases, or shelves by Henredon!! Comprised of walnut frames bearing five open shelves, one enclosed shelf, and a lower drawer with antiqued brass recessed bail handle pulls. The cabinet fronts feature antiqued brass decorative details on each corner and T-shaped antiqued brass details at the ends or corner of each shelf. They stand on recessed feet and have decorative carved accents in the upper inner corners and a lovely design where you see a partial edge of the back of the cabinet peeking through the 5 open shelves from the front… a sneaky and quite SPECTACULAR detail!! This doozie of a duo has endless possibilities… Use them separately or butt them together. Flank a doorway, bed, or fireplace. Use them in a den, library, office, living room or bedroom. Use them to house your books or display your mid-century glass. There is an endless array of ways and uses for these handsome pieces. They are solid, sturdy, and they are by Henredon so you know they are of the FINEST quality!! Henredon was founded in 1945 by four Drexel Heritage executives; T. Henry Wilson, Ralph Edwards, Donnell VanOppen, and Sterling Collet. The name Henredon is a combination of their names. These four men were determined to build furniture of custom quality and their original offering was only three chests. It has since blossomed into hundreds of designs still in keeping with their goal. Through the years they have engaged well known designers to create their unique and fine furniture. They currently are part of the company Furniture Brands, Inc. but still embracing their long-standing tradition of fine furniture craftsmanship and reputation for timeless elegance. Don’t let this incredible pair of vintage walnut bookcases...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique British Colonial Chinese campaign chest crafted in teak wood in two piece construction with brass hardware, featuring a uniqu...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Italian Bamboo Folding Chairs, Tito Agnoli Style
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Bamboo folding chairs featuring large bamboo frames and smaller diameter bamboo dowel backs bronze hinges. Perfect for a NYC Terrace or Hamptons patio. Chairs fold for easy ...
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20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Drexel Attributed Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A glass top coffee table attributed to Drexel. The rectangular glass top is supported with a double stretcher inset with gold metal ‘x’s at the joins. The tabletop is framed with an ...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

1980's Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
Campaign style writing desk with four cock beaded dovetailed drawers boasting fiery Mahogany grains. A well designed desk with generous storage for its mid size. Matching pieces can ...
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20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

FULLY RESTORED FRENCH POLISHED HARRODS KENNEDY MiLITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fully restored and traditionally French Polished, extra large Harrods Kennedy mahogany and brass Milita...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

RESTORED HARRODS KENNEDY COFFEE & SiDE TABLE NEST OF TABLES MILITARY CAMPAIGN
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Fully Restored Harrods Kennedy nest of two Military Campaign side tables Please note the delive...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage British Colonial Campaign Style Gentleman's Wardrobe or Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century interpretation of a British colonial campaign gentleman's wardrobe crafted in mahogany having a lush dark finish, brass hardware, plenty of storage and classic bracket fe...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Quality Three Piece Faux Bamboo English Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful cabinet-made faux bambook desk in the French or Campaign style. The desk features a fine off-white leather top with gold embossing. The desk comes apart in three ...
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1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1970s Thomasville Mystique 3 Campaign Queen Unit with Armoires and Mirrors
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping to the continental United States. Stylish Thomasville Mystique 3 queen bedroom wall unit Bed set up with side armoires comprised of dark wood, removeable mirrors, lig...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is of superb quality, it is very heavy a...
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1950s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Materials

Wood, Leather

British Campaign Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare early 19th century rosewood campaign desk displays exquisite beauty and remarkable design functionality characteristic of British military furniture. Adorned with gilt bron...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1980's Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Campaign style Bachelors chest with four cock beaded dovetailed drawers boasting fiery Mahogany grains. A well designed mid size chest of drawers with generous storage. Matching piec...
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20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare circa 1890 Solid Fruitwood Brass Fitting Military Campaign Folding Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 antique Military Campaign fold chair in fruitwood with brass fittings A genuine Campaign used piece, very strong and l...
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1890s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Vintage Campaign Style Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome Mid Century partners desk crafted in mahogany with ebony trim and brass hardware featuring three tooled leather panels on the top ov...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

FULLY RESTORED FRENCH POLiSHED BURR YEW WOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, fully restored and Traditonally French polished Burr yew wood & Brass Military Campaign coff...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Campaign Mahogany and Brass Nightstands
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands or end tables By Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture USA, Early 21st Century Dark mahogany, with brass h...
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Early 2000s American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Classic Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk With Chair By E. Murio
Located in Austin, TX
East meets West, Bamboo meets Lacquer. Add a generous helping of mid-century charm to your surroundings with this Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk by Murio. Serve your workspace needs ...
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1970s Philippine Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Mid 20th Century Italian Otto Parzinger Campaign Maison Jansen Sling Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Step into the golden age of design with the Mid-20th Century Maison Jansen Campaign Chair, a true icon of vintage luxury and functionality...
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Mid-20th Century French Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

George III Mahogany Campaign Chest in Two Parts & Rare Small Size on Turned Feet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century English five drawer mahogany campaign chest of unusual small size. Made in two sections and on turned feet, the top section with two short drawers over one long dr...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Campaign Style Brass Banded Camphor Trunk Blanket Storage Chest 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century campaign style camphor chest. Features a rectangular frame with brass banded hand hardware and traditional campaign / anglo indian recessed pulls along the front. ...
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Late 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British Colonial campaign chest crafted in mahogany in a two piece construction featuring a pullout desk with drawers and niches over four drawers with brass hardwar...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique mahogany campaign desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Military campaign desk This large Military campaign desk was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. It is made of mahogany with brass inset corners and flush brass handles. Th...
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1890s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Palecek Rattan End Tables with Faux Crocodile Leather Tops, c. 2010
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of uncommon Palecek rattan and mahogany end tables with faux crocodile or alligator leather tops. Rattan base features X-shaped sides and square...
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Early 2000s American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing slope with nicely aged patina. circa 1850 Commonly used by military officers in the f...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign Dresser
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this vintage Boho Drexel Campaign Dresser, epitomizing American craftsmanship and eclectic flair. With its blend of ...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

2nd World War Military Campaign Steamer Trunk Owner Major McGregor Medical Corps
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Well Preserved British 2nd World War Military Campaign Steamer Trunk. Owner Major RM McGregor. Medical Corps 27 Bridge Street Hawick At No 27 is the long-established Deans Chartere...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Burled Mahogany Flip Top Bar Cart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style rolling flip top bar cart or buffet server By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Beautiful burled mahogany, with brass...
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Mid-20th Century American 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...
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1980s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Mahogany Chest on Stand Side Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A mahogany campaign style box on stand, The box with brass corners and handles, with attached parson style brass base. The finish in excellent condition. 18 inches high, 21 inches wi...
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1980s American Vintage 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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