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 Late 20th Baker Furn Campaign Style Black and Natural Pedestal End Tables
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Vintage Baker furniture campaign style pedestal end tables, a pair with a black and natural finish. Beautiful condition, keeping in m...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Steel & Brass Folding Campaign Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of steel and brass Neoclassical X base folding Campaign stools attributed to Maison Jansen.
Category
20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern White Campaign Dresser / Chest of Drawers, America, Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern white Campaign Dresser / chest of drawers, America, brass.
A fine example of campaign furniture done over in a white lacquer...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Henredon Vera Cruz Vitrine Display Case Buffet Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of
A Henredon Vera Cruz...
Category
1980s Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Burr Yew & Elm Wood Military Campaign Drinks Cabinet Hidden Inside a Side Table
Located in GB
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
Wide Modern Campaign Style Etagere
Located in Westwood, NJ
A combination of a traditional English campaign style with an updated modern design.
This three-tier etagere is a satisfying combination of wood and brass, it has a sophisticated,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Oval Campaign Etagere
Located in Greenwich, CT
English mahogany oval campaign etagere, the three oval mahogany shelves supported by brass columns with original molded collars.
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harrods Kennedy Burr Yew Wood Green Leather Secrataire Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign, Secrataire desk with drawers
A very good looking well made and decorative pi...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Campaign or Marine Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th century navy chest of drawers in mahogany from the English navy
Chest of drawers with typical handles typical of campaign furniture which have a lot of charm as well a...
Category
19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Cherrywood and Brass 3 Drawer Night Stands
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of cherrywood and brass 3 drawer night stand by Baker, newly restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1960s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stunning Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Table Drawers Green Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign side table with drawers and green leather top
A truly stunning and well made piece by Ke...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Triple Strand Rattan Sofa & Chair Orange Fabric Cushions Style Heywood Wakefield
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage triple strand rattan sofa and chair in the style of Heywood Wakefield with zippered orange nubby fabric and original foam filled cushions. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a couple of stains on the spring covers. It has been vacuumed, the frames have been cleaned and a coat of amber sealer. The fabric and cushions are in wonderful condition but there is a “crispy” sound to them. It is not the cushions but a backing on the fabric. Some may want to recover. Priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early 1900’s-1940’s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Sheik Brass, Mahogany & Mulberry Leather Campaign Style Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Sheik Brass, Mahogany & Mulberry Leather Campaign Style Desk
Of typical form, the rectangular brass mounted top with inset gilt -tooled mulberry leather top resting on a lower case fitted with brass mounted drawers, raised on two folding brass mounted mahogany saw horse pedestals...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted travel desk by a noted British maker of boxes. The campaign style box has shaped brass corners, tabs, a lid plaque, center front escutcheon, and classic encased side...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign Cabinet Style Pair of Nightstands
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign cabinet style nightstands or end or side tables with brass plated hardware. Beautiful condit...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique English Campaign Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique English British Colonial campaign desk crafted in mahogany, in three pieces, with a lush tooled brown leather top, nine drawers, brass campaign hardware and arched f...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Breton Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Unearthed in Normandy, this Breton style piece of furniture in solid oak will bring a touch of authenticity to an interior.
The sideboard consists of thre...
Category
1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Oak
Sarreid Two-Drawer Low Chest in Mirror Polished Stainless and Brass
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Hanover, MA
Sarreid of Spain geometric two-drawer footed low chest clad in mirror polished stainless steel and trimmed in brass with solid brass greek key style pulls and side handles. Vintage 1...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Sarreid Mirror Polished Stainless & Brass Two-Drawer Low Chest
By Sarreid Ltd.
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...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables with glass top and decorative antique world map.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Please have a closer...
Category
Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Burr Walnut Handcrafted Exquisite Writing Slope with Brass Inlay
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th Century Burr Walnut Handcrafted Exquisite Writing Slope With Brass Inlay
A handcrafted exquisite writing slope with tooled leather fitted interior befit with a glass inkwell
Would make an ideal gift for the writing enthusiast.
Item will include pad, quill (modern) and stand and inkwell.
Antique lap desks...
Category
19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century Antique Travel Chest
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
18th century antique travel chest. Solid wood with tin cladding. Baroque lock fully functional with original key.
Category
18th Century Austrian Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Tin
Campaign Style Desk or Credenza
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage desk or credenza crafted in mahogany and satinwood with multiple components having a wide profile with four drawers on one side and a cabinet with two shelves on the...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Antique circa 1920 Light Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Drop Front
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920 Art Deco period English oak and brass Military Campaign chest of drawers with drop front top drawer.
This is a nicely mad...
Category
1920s English Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Classic Italian Folding Campaign Chair in Black Leather, C. 1965
Located in Camden, ME
A classic Italian design, with an ebonized folding wood frame carved to appear as bamboo, cast brass caps, immaculate leather seat and back with brass nailhead trim, and newly re-done leather arm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Military Campaign Light Oak Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage oak & brass Military Campaign side table sized drawers.
A truly stunning and well made pair, these are part of a se...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Recessed Brasses, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English camphor wood five-drawer military campaign chest with the original recessed brasses, key hole escutcheons, brass corner mounts, and terminating on the original bracket feet, ...
Category
1820s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Walnut Purple Velvet Campaign Writing Desk Slope
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian campaign writing desk slope. Made of walnut featuring purple velvet writing surface with multiple compartments and functional l...
Category
19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pr. Faux Bamboo Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Stately and impressive pair of faux bamboo, Hollywood regency, Campaign style table lamps by the noted American manufacturer, Stiffel. The lamps are in very good, original, clean an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Traditional Vintage Pine Folding Butlers Tray Side Accent Campaign Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pine tray table. Features a folding base connected by X stretcher and rectangular octogon shaped top with brass handles.
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
GORDON'S Late 20th Century Campaign Style Shelving Unit - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Campaign style narrow shelving unit by Gordon's Furniture, of Johnson City, Tennessee, USA. Fruitwood with decorative brass accents. Features a flat ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Campaign Secretary Chest (Desk), Mid-19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful mid-19th century English Campaign Secretaire Chest. The chest is in overall very good condition and appears to retain its original surface (perhaps old refinish),...
Category
1860s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
White Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Campaign Coffee Table with a white painted oak finish, with interior storage, brass hardware and mounts in the style of an antique English campaign case. On a stretcher base. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century English Campaign chests. The chests are mahogany, has ball feet with brass hardware and trim. Comes in two parts (top and bottom). The top has three drawers, and...
Category
Late 19th Century English 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
Antique Swedish Burl Wood Hutch
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique Swedish hutch constructed with burl wood. This piece has two lower doors with intricate hand carved adornments, which open to reveal o...
Category
20th Century Swedish Campaign Furniture
Materials
Burl
Fine Vintage Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Lovely Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, vintage Burr Yew wood Military Campaign chest of drawers
A well made good looking and decorative piece, ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Petite Patchwork Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage Petite Campaign chest of drawers. A chic little cabinet with a beautiful patchwork design. Classic campaign brass hardware. Finished on all sides so sits beautiful...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Harrods Yew Wood Military Campaign Coffee Table with Embossed Leather
By Harrods
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Yew Wood Military Campaign coffee table with a leather top.
The coffee table still has the original aged inlaid green leather top ...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Triple Spot Light Military Campaign Library Bookcase Sideboard Drawers
By Multiyork
Located in GB
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...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Pair of 1954 John Wisner for Ficks Reed Campaign Style Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated pair of 1954 John Wisner for Ficks reed rattan lounge chairs in Campaign Style. Come with removable white cushions. Arm res...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning late 19th century Campaign Korean tansu cabinet or chest. The Korean chest features 4 small drawers on top of a two door cabinet offeri...
Category
19th Century Korean Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Style Large Neoclassical Acorn Finial Etagere or Bookcase
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen style neoclassical large bookcase or etagere. Brushed steel frame with brass accents. Bottom shelves are made of black wood and upper shelves are as found clear glass. ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Campaign Accolade Triple Dresser with Mirror by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Accolade campaign dresser with mirror by Drexel Heritage. Features 9 spacious drawers with inlaid brass drawer pulls. Dresser is on wheels.
Mirror measures 33.7...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Mid-19th Century Military Munitions Box with Royal Mottos, Coat of Arms
Located in Wells, ME
English military munitions box of thick full cowhide leather over cork with painted royal coat of arms and mottos on the top: " Honi Soi (qui) Mal y Pense" and "Dieu et Mon Droit" su...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Teak Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English teak wood two-part campaign chest from the 19th century, with five drawers, inset brass hardware and turnip feet. Created in England during the 19th century, this teak (a ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bleached Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
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 ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Oak
19C Irish Coromandel Wood Campaign Decanter Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING 19C Irish Coromandel Wood Campaign Decanter Box.
STUNNING mid-Victorian Decanter box from circa 1860-1880.
Made in Dublin...
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Brass
Victorian Military Campaign Chest / Cabinet Green Leather & Brass Tooled Top
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian military campaign three drawer chest with green leather tooled top finished with brass edging corners & drop handles
Measures; Height: 52cm I Width: 33cm I Depth: 45.5cm
D...
Category
19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rattan Campaign Ficks Reed Far Horizons Coffee Table w/Tile Top by John Wisner
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection coffee table with tile top designed by John Wisner. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are small hairline cracks in three tiles, and they have been reglued and caulked. It has a fresh coat of Danish oil. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Note: If you love this rattan Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection by John Wisner coffee table we also have the matching lounge chair, sofa, and end table listed here for sale if they are still available.
Fantastic and Ficks Reed!!! This is a gorgeous large square coffee table by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. It is comprised of a stout rattan base, and it features a wonderful white tile top including four tiles with black painted Asian designs of fans and symbols… it’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! This coffee table is from Ficks Reed’s Far Horizons collection by John Wisner which was introduced in 1954. It is designed with sturdy and stylish crossbars with rattan ties on the corners on all four sides of the coffee table. And the design of this awesome Campaign style coffee table is classic allowing it to work with many decor aesthetics and styles from traditional to mid-century modern. It will be wonderful in your living room across from your sofa or in the family room among a wonderful pair of lounge chairs.
The Ficks Reed Furniture Company was originally established by Louis Ficks as the National Carriage and Reed Company in 1885. For over 125 years they built their reputation manufacturing high quality furniture using wicker...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Ceramic
British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome and elegant British Campaign rosewood secretary and chest of drawers. Divided into two lower and upper halves as most Campaign pieces do, brass strap corners and flush bra...
Category
Early 20th Century Campaign Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Fine Quality Solid Mahogany Brass Bound Campaign Style Wine Cellarette
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
J. Herbert McNair Colonial Campaign Chairs, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Desk with Shelving
Located in Freehold, NJ
This midcentury campaign style writing desk with bookcase features pressed wood construction, oak veneer with original finish, durable viny...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Tall Slim Vintage Military Campaign Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Oak & Brass Military Campaign side table sized drawers
A truly stunning and well made pair, these are part of a se...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Henredon Display Cabinets Etageres Vitrines Scene One Campaign, Set of 4
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Set of 4 1980's Henredon scene One campaign style Curio Display Cabinets Etageres...
Category
1980s 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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