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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
XL French Antique Confit Green Redware Faience Yellowware Art Pottery Pot France
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
A rustic French confit pot from the late nineteenth / early twentieth-century. Originally used for storing preserves. This would make a lovely addition to a collection of antique p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Pottery

C. Kennedy of Ipswich Beautiful Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sake this beautifull teak and brass mounted campaign style coffee table by C. Kennedy of Ipswich, fitted with two oak-lined drawers, in good condition. Don't ...
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20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Bookcase with Embossed Leather Doors
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Bevan Funnell Bookcase With Embossed Leather Bookcase. The Bevan Funnel Military Campaign Bookcase is a true work of art. This stunning piece of furniture showcases a classic vintage design that is both elegant and practical. The bookcase is made from high-quality materials, including sturdy wood and durable brass hardware, ensuring its longevity and durability. One of the most striking features of this bookcase is its embossed leather doors. The doors are crafted from premium quality leather that has been skillfully embossed with intricate patterns that give it an alluring texture and a classic vintage appeal. The leather doors also serve as a protective cover for your books, shielding them from dust and other elements that could damage them. The bookcase has a multi-tiered design with adjustable shelving units...
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20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

French Antique Confit Green Redware Faience Yellowware Art Pottery Pot France
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
A rustic French confit pot from the late nineteenth / early twentieth-century. Originally used for storing preserves. This would make a lovely addition to a collection of antique p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Stunning REH Kennedy Military Campaign Centre Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing centre table made by KENNEDY OF IPSWICH retailed by Harrods London . Made by MAHOGANY AND BRASS , the octagonal top fitted with four real an...
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20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Naval dockyard campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian Naval dockyard chest This Victorian Naval dockyard chest was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. Made in 2 parts so this was easily transported to and around the...
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1870s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Teak

1960s Vintage Overscale Walnut, Brass Campaign-Style Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Vintage Overscale Walnut, Brass Campaign-Style Mirror Offered for sale is a vintage 1960s overscale walnut framed mirror with brass trim and copper corner details. The mirror...
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1960s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bombay Company Faux Bamboo Campaign Desk With Black Lacquer
Located in Centennial, CO
This stunning vintage Bombay Company campaign style writing desk sits on a beautifully carved faux bamboo base. It has been professionally refinished with stunning black lacquer. Original campaign style brass hardware accents contrast beautifully with the black lacquer. Construction is solid and the drawers work well. Ready for many years of use and enjoyment! Wood construction is strong and stable...
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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stunning Vintage Mahogany& Brass Military Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this Lovely Campaign Style mahogany &brass Coffee Table with black leather top separated in three parts , three opening drawers with inset brass handles ...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Trunk Mobile Office Bureau Leather Black Restoration Hardware Timothy Oulton
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Travel and take your work anywhere, anytime Funky, fun, ergonomic, mobile office, compact bureau or bookcase for the home or travel to exhibitions or sites Vintage trunk stylish and ...
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2010s Central American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Chrome

British Colonial Antique Campaign Leather Top Three Person Desk or Workspace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century English three person desk or workspace handcrafted in mahogany, featuring a green tooled leather top over three knee holes and three pedestals with t...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Desk Inset Pulls Tooled Leather Top Circa 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1860 English Mahogany Campaign Desk with inset brass pulls and inset tooled gilt black leather top constructed in three sections - the top section with three drawers; each of ...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Driftwood-Color Rattan and Bamboo Bench or Footstool
Located in Austin, TX
This is an unusual and terrifically versatile piece. It's made entirely of bamboo (probably European-produced bamboo) and held together with rattan roping. It's in great condition, a...
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Late 20th Century French Campaign Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-century Maison Jansen Campaign Style Nest of 3 Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid-century Maison Jansen Campaign Style Nest of 3 Tables Nest of 3 Tables, the table tops have brass trim with brass inlay to the Legs and early world maps on black glass These are...
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Furniture

Materials

Glass

Antique Military Campaign Style Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique military campaign style desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is very well ma...
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1930s British Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Teak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique military campaign chest in teak and brass. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period. It is of amazing quality and is a very useful s...
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1860s British Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting antique campaign chest crafted in mahogany with dramatic wood grains, brass inlays and hardware, and featuring a foldout writing desk hav...
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, circa mid 19th Century English Military Campaign traveling writing or lap desk with brass details, a fitted leather and gilt interior, two ink bottles, pen tray and compa...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Modular Stackable Chests - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of modular stackable two-drawer chests in the Japanese Tansu Campaign style by Henredon. Mahogany with smooth surface top, low height, brass accents, drawer handles & side han...
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Late 20th Century American 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...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

A Fine Campaign Style Cherrywood Console Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine cherrywood, brass mounted campaign style console table of fabulous quality and with a rich patination to the wood. The moulded top of rectangular form fitted with brass corne...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Bissitt & Brunton LTD Campaign Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small English 19th century Campaign chest by Bissitt & Brunton LTD, with two drawers, brass hardware and bracket feet. This charming small English 19th-century Campaign chest, craf...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE CIRCA 1940's MILITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE DRAWERS LOVELY
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage circa 1940s English Military Campaign bedside table sized lamp wine table. A truly stun...
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1940s English Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Baker Fruitwood Campaign Style Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of chests or commodes crafted in fruitwood in a sleek modern form with hints of tradition having brass campaign style hardware and classic turned feet. Signed Baker i...
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20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Scottish or English Campaign Butler's Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
An elegant and functional antique Scottish or English campaign style butler's desk chest of drawer. Crafted out of teak or sycamore (exterior) and elm (interior) with original brass ...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage White Oak Console Table: Timeless Elegance & Craftsmanship
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the unparalleled elegance of our vintage console table, a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and timeless design. This piece has been lovingly restored by our expert team, crafted from solid white oak wood to ensure both stunning beauty and enduring durability. The console's captivating campaign-style design is beautifully showcased in a rich black ebonized color, further enhanced by a protective satin lacquer finish that accentuates its sleek lines and detailed craftsmanship. The table's charm is amplified by its original brass hardware, meticulously cleaned and polished to shine against the dark wood. It features a spacious rectangular tabletop and three drawers, offering ample storage space for various items. The drawers boast smooth functionality for easy access to your belongings. Supported by four robust squared legs, detailed with brass accents for added sophistication, this console table stands as a pillar of stability and style. Ideal for any contemporary or traditional interior, it serves as a striking addition to your living room, entryway, or hallway. This vintage white oak console table...
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1980s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Style Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this high quality desk crafted in the Campaign taste is such a striking element for the tasteful study. This handsome campaign desk follows the design tradition of the master cabinetmakers of the 18th and 19th century who were commissioned by Officers in the British Army to create heirloom quality pieces that were not only exquisitely hand-crafted but also practical to set up when on the campaign trail. It features a rectangular top provides a convenient writing surface with French dovetail...
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Turn of the Century Wood Navy Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
A small French natural wood navy chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in France during the early years of the 20th century, this small navy chest, inspired...
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20th Century French Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

XL French Antique Confit Pot Green Redware Faience Yellowware Art Pottery France
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
A rustic French confit pot from the late nineteenth / early twentieth-century. Originally used for storing preserves. This would make a lovely addition to a collection of antique p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Brass Bounded From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box. The Writing Box of slim re...
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel and Brass Bound Campaign Humidor
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Antique Coromandel and Brass Bound Campaign Humidor. The cigars depicted are for illustrative purposes only.
Category

20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Restored Burr Yew & Elm Wood Brass Military Campaign Three Drawer Coffee Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning burr yew & elm wood military campaign coffee table retailed by Harrods London. This piece was retailed through Harrods London; the...
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20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century English Georgian campaign writing slope, box or travel desk. Made of walnut feautring rectangular form with brass banding. Opens to purple velvet interior with...
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19th Century Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Campaign Style End Table Faux Bamboo Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Campaign style rectangular end table comprised of walnut & mahogany veneer, burlwood top, triple cane faux bamboo legs, and X cross-str...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Extraordinary Pair of Mastercraft Side Tables with Faux Bamboo Brass Legs
Located in Hartville, OH
Ultra Rare and Impeccably kept, these beautiful pieces by William Doezema for Mastercraft are extra fine examples. Condition Disclosure: Please understand nearly all of our inven...
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1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully aged warm rich patina. circa 1825 Commonly used by military officers in the field, ...
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19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Campaign Style Walnut 2-Drawer Chest of Drawers In The Manner Of Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Handsome 2-drawer Campaign Style chest having solid walnut construction with brass pulls, side handles and corner accents. Incredible craftsmanship throughout with great detail and s...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lovely Vintage Meubles Gautier Made in France Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Meubles Gautier
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice chest of drawers by Meubles Gautier made in France in the military campaign style A decorative and functional chest of drawers, it is quite a shallow chest...
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20th Century French Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

PAIR MILITARY CAMPAIGN BEDSIDE TABLES NIGHTSTANDS ANTiQUE GREEN LEATHER TOP J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Pair of Military Campaign Nightstands Side End Tables. The pair of Military Campaign Bedside Tables Nightstands features an antique green le...
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20th Century British Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Modular Stackable Chests - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of modular stackable two-drawer chests in the Japanese Tansu Campaign style by Henredon. Mahogany with smooth surface top, low height, brass accents, drawer handles & side han...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Savonarola Campaign Chairs with Leather Seats & Backs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of 20th century Italian iron ,bronze and leather Savonarola chairs,, Retain original tooled leather seats and backs,, minor tear to one chair (see photo). also a few missing gro...
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1950s European Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid Century Teak Campaign Style Cubical Side Tables Chests
Located in Germantown, MD
A very unique Pair of Mid Century Teak Campaign Style Cubical Side Tables Chests. Measure 17" in width, 17" in depth and stand 17" tall.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign China Cabinet
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho china cabinet. Made by the iconic Drexel group and tagged inside the drawer. Beautiful burnished brass campaign hardware. Interior glass shelving and a wood b...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair 1960's Vintage Tall Campaign style Walnut Wardrobes/ Armoires - Slim
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Pair of Vintage 1960's Tall and Slim Campaign style Wardrobes/ Armoires/ Cabinets. The hardware is stunning. These would work anywhere but...
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1960s North American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT WARDROBE WiTH MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS BUILT IN
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, original circa 1900-1920 Burr Walnut free standing wardrobe...
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Early 1900s English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

FULLY RESTORED X LARGE HARRODS KENNEDY MILiTARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE HARDWOOD
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very large, fully restored, Harrods Kennedy Mahogany and Brass Military Campaign coffee table Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A very good looking and well made military table, made by Harrods oldest concession, they retailed through Harrods for 87 years. The drawers are baize lined, the hard wear all brass It has a lovely rich honest patina, it has been fully restored by a Victorian trained French...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lovely Vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Console Table Sideboard Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa REH Kennedy, Harrods London retailed, Military Campaign three drawer console table / sideboard A very good looking we...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970's Mid Century Modern Campaign style Dresser by Thomasville
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern 7 Drawer Campaign style Dresser by Thomasville. Beautiful hardware with a warm color tone.
Category

1970s American Vintage Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Baker Pair of Vintage Fruitwood Campaign Style Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century pair of stands crafted in fruitwood in a modern form with campaign hardware, one drawer, lower storage, and turned feet. Signed Baker in a drawer.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

!9th Century Brass Officer's Campaign Bed/Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a very interesting coffee table that has been adapted from an English or French 19th century brass campaign bed. The table is in overall very g...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

HARRODS KENNEDY DOUBLE SIDED TWO PERSON MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWiN PEDESTAL DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign twin pedestal double sided partner desk g...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique English Campaign Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial pair of campaign stands crafted in mahogany with a brass bound top over a case with three drawers with brass hardware on bracket...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Table Drawers Green Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign side tables with drawers and green leather tops A truly stunning and well made p...
Category

20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial chest crafted in mahogany with six drawers in a low profile with brass campaign hardware and bracket feet.
Category

Early 20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage "Passage" Campaign Style Lighted China Cabinet
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage campaign style china cabinet from the "Passage" series by Drexel Heritage. The lighted top has easy access with three glass doors and adjustable two glass shelves with mirror...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Lexington Furniture Campaign Nightstand Nautica Collection
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A light stained wood nightstand with brass accents by Lexington Furniture Nautica Home Collection. The chest features three drawers down the front each with brass handles, Brass capp...
Category

20th Century American Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bur...
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20th Century English Campaign Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Olive Burl Black Lacquer Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Server Dry Bar
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dorothy Draper style campaign server bar cart on casters made by esteemed US furniture maker Century circa 1970s. Old growth flaxen flared grain olive ...
Category

1970s 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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