Campaign furniture

Designed to make travelling easier on military campaigns, these clever. multi-functional pieces can be highly covetable

The portable luxury of campaign furniture embodied the wealth and power of the British Empire, and inspires furniture design to this day.

I just might have India on the brain, seeing as how I recently posted on British Colonial decorating (which you can read about here ) and am...

This week I’m in England doing research for my next book, “Campaign Furniture,” and spent today geeking out with Sean and Simon Clarke of Christopher Clarke Antiques – the world’s leading dealer of…

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When I talk to furniture geeks about my upcoming book, “Campaign Furniture,” they almost all have the same objection to a book on this style of furniture:

In today’s constantly fast-paced world you need to find yourself a place of tranquility. That’s where Ghurka’s new Campaign Furniture Collection brings some old world ease to your home and office inspired by turn-of-the-century expedition equipment. Every piece of this small assortment of seven pieces for your home is conceived by New York-based furniture craftsman

If I had the luxury of a horse and cart, I think these would offer a decent nights sleep. Not cheap though.

Since 1922, The Magazine ANTIQUES has been America’s premier publication on the fine and decorative arts, architecture, preservation, and interior design.

When I had a bunch of woodworkers over to my house recently, they spent some time looking over the Campaign chest I finished recently for an upcoming issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Campaign Dresser - Emily Henderson — Stylist - BLOG - Possibly ugly vintage furniture styled so right, shopping with Emily and Orlando.

If you've read this blog before, you know I'm a huge sucker for campaign furniture (read here and here ). The latest issue of House & Leisu...

"Wedge": portable "campaign" furniture for Linda's, "Order Under Canvas" traveling exhibition.

Because after all, classic styles never go out of fashion.

Safari style writing travel desk

The two photos show how neatly this mahogany table folds up for travel. The brass plaque, under the lid of the card well, gives a patent number of 27069. We are grateful for Brawer's research on this patent which reveals it to be for a 'Combination folding luncheon and card table designed to be carried in a luncheon basket'. The design and patent is attributed to William Paulgrave Ellmore and was recorded in 1898. As can be seen, the table legs fold as two pairs and lock into place by hinged…

Finish Shown: Polished Brass No. 1130 L-Corner Strap 2-13/16″ x 2-13/16″ x 3/4″ No. 1131 T-Strap 2-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ x 11/16″ No. 1132 L-Corner Strap 2″ x 2″ x 11/16″ No. 1133 T-Strap 3-1/4″ x 2″ x 11/16″ No. 1134 T-Strap 4″ x 2″ x 11/16″ No. 1135 Corner Cap 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″ x 13/16″ No. 1136 Corner Strap 2″ x 2″ x 2″ x 3/4″ No. 1137 Corner 2″ x 3/4″ x 2″ x 3/4″ No. 1138 Corner 2-3/4″ x…

Safari or better known as Campaign furniture is one design trend you definitely want to get your hands on. Topolansky shares some insight into this trend