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What era is campaign-style furniture?
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Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, campaign-style furniture comes from the era of the 18th and 19th centuries, defined by the pieces used by the British Army during its global conquests. 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. Certain 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. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage campaign furniture from some of the world’s top dealers.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Maison Jansen Style Leather Campaign Chair, Circa 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Peabody, MA
A folding campaign chair in mixed metals with leather upholstery in the style of Maison Jansen
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Campaign Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Vintage Wood and Suede Safari Campaign Chair
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage 'Safari' campaign chair, wood, black suede leather and brass, 1970s.
Campaign chair of
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Vintage 1970s European Chairs
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Leather, Wood
Pair of 1960s Valmazan Folding Campaign Chairs
By Valmazan, Mogens Koch
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Almazan folding campaign chairs dating from the 1960s after the Mogens Koch Mk-16
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Brass
Large 19th Century Iron and Brass Campaign Chair, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 19th century iron and brass Campaign chair, continental, circa 1850.
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Antique 1850s European Chairs
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Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique Italian Leather and Iron Campaign Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early 20th century campaign chairs with leather seats, arms and back. Chairs feature
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Early 20th Century Campaign Chairs
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Iron
Chic 1960s Brushed Steel, Bronze and Leather Campaign Chair by Otto Parzinger
By Otto Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality and check 1960s brushed steel, bronze and leather Campaign chair by Otto Parzinger
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