Campaign Tables
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
Stunning Extra Large Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table Hardwood
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large Harrods Kennedy mahogany and brass Military Campaign coffee table
A very good looking and well made military table...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ernest Hemingway style beautifully made desk or writing table with chinoiserie faux bamboo, burl wood inlay, finished back, and drawers (one opens for a keyboard) The desk features ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Burl
ViNTAGE HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY SINGLE DRAWER MILITARY CAMPAIGN CONSOLE END TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military campaign console table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London.
Please not...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Chrome
Modern Campaign-Style Desk, Lacquered in Navy Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handsome polished steel and dark blue lacquered desk in the campaign style. Heavy polished steel base in good condition. Nice large top featuring a center drawer and two side drawers...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made pair of antique military campaign style side tables. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s.
The quality is outstanding, they hav...
Category
1950s British Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
VINTAGE HARRODS KENNEDY BROWN LEATHER ARITECTURAL WRiTING TABLE OR DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, architects writing table with large single t...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Georgian Mahogany Campaign Style Butlers Folding Tray Table Dry Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century Georgian Mahogany Campaign Style Butlers Table. Features an oval removable tray with folding edges for carrying over a stand.
Dimensions:
35" x 48" x 38"h with gallery ...
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
LUXURY HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN HiGH SIDE END TABLE HARDWOOD
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nicely made Military campaign side table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London.
Ple...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
LOVELY HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN HIGH SiDE END TABLE HARDWOOD
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nicely made Military campaign coffee or cocktail table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrod...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
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...
Category
1850s American Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Lane Campaign Console Desk Brass Gallery Burl Walnut
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Lane Mid-Century Modern burl walnut serving or console table with brass gallery back
A truly stunning piece made by a great designer. The burled walnut has a stunning patina, the bra...
Category
20th Century North American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
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...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
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...
Category
1950s British Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Drexel Attributed Glass Top Coffee Table
By Drexel
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Campaign Style Brass Trunk / Coffee Table By Sarreid Ltd.
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Wood
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 Tables
Materials
Ebony
Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Campaign Tables
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...
Category
1980s Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Military Campaign Style Side Table
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique military campaign style side table. This was made in England and it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, with solid constructio...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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 bottom with wrapped and woven...
Category
Early 2000s American Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Mahogany
Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of lovely quality and is a very useful size. The wood has ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
English Campaign Style Mahogany Console Table of Narrow Proportions, Circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant English mahogany campaign style brass mounted console or sofa table, of unusually narrow proportions, possibly a custom made piece for a yacht, the top with a solid brass ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Tables
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...
Category
1890s English Antique Campaign Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Burled Mahogany Flip Top Bar Cart
By Drexel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Maison Jansen Campaign Style Large Nest of 3 Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid-century Maison Jansen Campaign Style Large Nest of 3 Tables
Nest of 3 Tables, the table tops have brass trim with brass banding to the Legs and early world maps on glass
These a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Glass
UNIQUE HARRODS KENNEDY COFFEE TABLE WiTH JONATHAN SWIFT 1667-1745 POEM ENGRAVED
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime condition, fully restored Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign style Coffee table with one of a ki...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Mid Century Leather Top Brass Desk
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive vintage Mastercraft writing desk crafted in brass, in a sleek chinoiserie stylized form, with a unique acid washed finish, having a tooled leather top on a case with three...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Drexel Accolade Collection II Campaign Style Wood End Tables w Glass Tops Insert
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Drexel Accolade II Collection Campaign style rectangular wood end tables with a single drawer, brass plated hardware, and beveled g...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Campaign Style Box on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Campaign Style Box on stand with brass hardware. Opens for storage & is a wonderful side table.
Category
20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Burl
Vintage Campaign Style Oval Mahogany Side Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage British Campaign style side table or bar cart with three oval mahogany tiers, top tier with a pierced brass gallery, each tier separated by brass support. Table rests on cast...
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
English Campaign Midcentury Desk with Faux Bamboo Base and Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign style Midcentury desk with faux bamboo double X-Form base and leather top. This English Campaign style midcentury desk exudes an air of distinguished charm and fu...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Faux Bamboo
Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique yew wood military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is very well made, with a useful and smart design...
Category
1950s British Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Leather, Yew
Classic Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk With Chair By E. Murio
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 ...
Category
1970s Philippine Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing military secretary campaign chest with three large drawers and brass corners with brass insert handles and one faux drawer , however the top...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Henredon Campaign Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern bedside tables with drawer storage. Designed by Henredon in a campaign style with brass hardware.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Walnut
English Campaign Yew Wood 1920s Side Table with Brass Accents and Straight Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign yew wood side table from circa 1920 with brass accents and straight legs. This English Campaign yew wood side table, dating back to circa 1920, encapsulates the r...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Military Campaign Style Desk Table in Wood, Brass and Leather, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing desk table in the antique military campaign style in wood, brass and leather top with three drawers by Sea Line Orvieto.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
It has three good size...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Campaign Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Tables
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1930s British Vintage Campaign Tables
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Restored Burr Yew & Elm Wood Brass Military Campaign Three Drawer Coffee Table
By Harrods
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...
Category
20th Century British Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Campaign Tables
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Campaign Tables
Materials
Brass
Campaign tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Campaign tables 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Campaign tables 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 tables, popular names associated with this style include Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Drexel, and Henredon. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $428 and tops out at $22,500 while the average work can sell for $2,131.
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