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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
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...
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Early 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Lovely Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Full Sized Chest of Drawers Must See
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers A truly stunning and well made piece by Kennedy Furniture and retailed thr...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo-Indian Brass Mount Campaign Style Cellarette on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful hardwoods and cast brass fittings. Holds 12 bottles. Top is removable from base. Recently refinished. Measures 18" in width, 14" in depth, stands 31" tall. Bottle slots are...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Anglo Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
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 ...
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1920s Indian Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Nest of Coffee & Side Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning campaign decorative world map nest of tables. A well-made solid table, each table has a detailed map of the world. Lightly res...
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20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Natural Oak credenza, France, 1940s The sideboard consists of two compartments with shelves whose doors are covered with graphical patterns and f...
Category

1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Lovely Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this fine Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London. A good looking well made and decorative table, its one of the ...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970 English Mahogany and Leather Trunk / Table by Doherty of London
By Edward Doherty & Son
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless appeal! From coffee table to foot of the bed, this English campaign style trunk is just the right piece. The drawers and green leather top complete the look. It is marked Do...
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1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique 1815 Cossack Equestrian Etching
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique Napoleonic era count Platoff Hetman of the Cossacks etching published by Thomas Kelly, London 1815. Unframed. Displayed in mat and backing. ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Paper

Stunning All Military Campaign Side Table with Single Drawer Part of Suite
Located in GB
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

Antique Victorian Hardwood & Brass Round Military Campaign Side End Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original military campaign round tripod side end table with brass fittings A good looking well-made and decorative side table, it is an or...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Nest of Tables with Drawer
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Hardwood and brass military campaign nest of tables with one drawer. Very smart-looking nest of tab...
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20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Henredon Display Cabinets Etageres Vitrines Scene One Campaign, Set of 4
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...
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1980s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Campaign Chest of Captain 0.W Darch N ° 1 in Camphor Wood from 19th Ce
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large 19th century campaign chest in camphor wood of Captain OW Darch Chest of the English navy with its fittings typical of this style of furniture and its carrying handles ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering an excellent condition antique British Architects desk dating from the Mid 19th Century. Fine proportions and workmanship throughout. Executed in Mahogany with Campaign style drawer pulls in brass. The table features ten plan/drawing tool drawers and two lift panel front pull-out blueprint...
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19th Century British Antique 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 ...
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Early 1900s English Antique 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

Vintage Boho Lacquered Campaign Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Campaign style desk. A chic classic case with chrome classic hardware. Rests on two sawhorse pedestals. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century North American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Natural 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 two ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

1 Of 2 Laura Ashley Hardwood and Brass Military Campaign Bookcases with Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 Laura Ashley military campaign bookcases. I have two of these in stock, this is the smaller one and then a slightly larger one which is l...
Category

20th Century English 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Ceramic

Antique Equestrian Etching 1817 Crown Prince of Sweden
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique Napoleonic era Charles John Crown Price of Sweden etching published by Thomas Kelly, London 1817. Unframed. Displayed in mat and backing. Op...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Paper

1918, Serviceman American Expeditionary Force Photograph Air Service
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1918 silver gelatin photograph of US soldier or pilot. Standing in front of a transport for Air Service American Expeditionary Force. Lace up boots, heavy wool coat...
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1910s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Paper

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

Lovely Harrods Kennedy Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Harrods Kennedy nest of three Military Campaign side tables A nice decorative set, they are made in the military campaign style so b...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Natural Oak credenza, France, 1940s The sideboard consists of two compartments with shelves whose doors are covered with graphical patterns and t...
Category

1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Fully Restored Burr Yew & Elm Brass Military Campaign 3 Drawer Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage collectable Burr Yew & Elm wood and Brass fully restored Military Campaign three drawer coffee table This piece was retailed throug...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Natural solid 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 two ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Oak

Greek Key Iron Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Marietta, GA
I love Greek key! Classic styling, in this pair of iron armchairs with Greek key motif. Sit very comfortably, and are very stylish! Newly painte...
Category

1970s Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Iron

Campaign Style Console Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dashing mid-century two tiered console crafted in mahogany in an unusual form with influences from neoclassic and British colonial. The brass campaign style hardware has a bronze lik...
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20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Henredon Night Stands Campaign Style
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual night stands by Henredon. Drop down front drawers, brass campaign style hardware. Bottoms of open cases are lighted and have small cutouts in the back.
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1980s North American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Palecek Campaign Style Leather and Chrome Lounge Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Palecek JM Parkhurst g...
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2010s Campaign Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Handsome Campaign Style Leather Wrapped Bookcase
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning large leather wrapped bookcase attributed to Theodore Alexander having his signature embossed leather decoration on the sides. Super functional for display and storage havin...
Category

1980s Vietnamese Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bernhardt Campaign Style Accent Cabinet
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1970's campaign style 2-door storage cabinet by Bernhardt. Wood and wood veneer with nickel plated hardware; one removable interior shelf. Dimensions: 30"W x 18"D x 29"H.
Category

1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Nickel

British Campaign Officer's Chest in Rosewood on Custom Stand, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome, rosewood British Campaign officer's chest on a custom made stand. It features the brass strap corners are typical of the the Campa...
Category

Early 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish folding directors chair, by Telescope Furniture. This example has a turned wood faux bamboo frame, and stenciled bamboo motif canvass backrest sling...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

HARRODS KENNEDY FAUX DRAWER HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRiNKS CABINET TV MEDIA
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely faux drawer fronted Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign drinks cabinet...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

1972 Pennsylvania House Solid Cherry Campaign Style Coffee with Storage Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A very well kept 1972 Pennsylvania House campaign style coffee table with Storage Chest in Solid Cherry throughout and panelized sides. Excellent condition with virtually no scratches. Dovetail joints and both brass handles and brass fittings in place. Storage with removable and sliding deep tray...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lovely Vintage Rich Golden Brown Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage chest of Military Campaign drawers A decorative and functional chest of drawers, made in the Campaign style in oak with b...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign Cabinet Style Pair of Nightstands
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

HENREDON Scene One Campaign Style Narrow Light Bridge
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Campaign style narrow 45" light bridge by Henredon, from their Scene One Collection. Fruitwood with metal support brackets and two light fixtures with p...
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

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

SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, fully signed, 93rd Lancers (Regiment of Foot) military campaign chest of drawers ci...
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1880s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

French Polished Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this fine, fully restored, French polished, Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London A good looking well made and ...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
Offered is a beautiful 1966 Campaign Chest of drawers / Bachelor campaign Chest in excellent condition by Drexel. Smooth gliding dovetail drawers. Measures 34" Wide x 19" Deep x 45...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Elegant Julia Gray Campaign Style Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine gilt metal cocktail table with 3/4" thick glass top with rounded corners and brass rosette decoration. The cocktail table with an intricate configuration of conjoined stylized X...
Category

20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Fully Restored Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this fine, fully restored, French polished, Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London A good looking well made and ...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brass Bound Campaign Style Chest or Coffee Table With Napoleonic Bee Parchment
Located in Peabody, MA
Campaign style brass bound chest on stand, clad in “Napoleonic Bee” parchment, with single drawer and leather handles, circa 1970s. Functions as a coffee or occasional table as well.
Category

1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London A good looking well ma...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign High Side End Table Hardwood
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this tall Military campaign coffee or cocktail table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London. I have another of these listed under m...
Category

20th Century English 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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Ebony

19th C. English Brass Bound Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lovely 19th century Campaign Trunk, camphor wood construction with nice, mellow patina, bound in brass, with brass lock escutcheon embossed...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

10 Blown Glass Bottles Grape Chamber Thomery Moissac France
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Lot of 10 blown glass bottles from a 19th century grape chamber Thomery Moissac Lot of 10 blown glass bottles from the 19th century from Moissac Tarn et Garonne. Height 5.11 ...
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1860s French Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Small Campaign Style Trunk Chest on Brass Base Accent Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage small campaign style trunk chest on brass base accent side table. Item features a brass base, removable wooden trunk with distressed finish, nic...
Category

Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Style Extensible Oval Table with a Light White Cream Finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 leaves extensible oval table is typical of French classical furniture pieces and belongs to our TRADITION collection which takes up the timeless classics of the charm of the F...
Category

2010s French Campaign Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Rattan Campaign Ficks Reed Far Horizons End Table W/Tile Top by John Wisner
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection end table with tile top designed by John Wisner. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The tile has been caulked and 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 end table. NOTE: Shipping is possible via parcel which may reduce shipping costs. Exotic, Incredible, and Ficks Reed!!! This is a fabulous rectangular end table by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. It is comprised of a stout rattan base, and it features a wonderful white tile top including three tiles with black painted Asian designs of fans and symbols… it’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! This end 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 end 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 next to a lounge chair or in the family room aside a comfortable chaise or loveseat. Or, maybe on its own in an entry or hallway adorned with foliage. 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

Ceramic, Rattan

Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Amazing midcentury bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s. This writing table is unique because of the materials used, ba...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Campaign Leather Top Tables or Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of English tables crafted in mahogany with dark green leather tops having oval brass medallions on an octagon case with four drawers having brass campaign hardware...
Category

Early 20th Century English 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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