Two Piece Campaign Chest of Drawers
8482c8c34ea3b97578e0ad9cb1c0ec2a 120x120 F13b2657f7d33d29949b47f456845269 120x120 D3cfbaa37d3b9b2187967411f0439523 120x120 F5707aca42a0010e631801217e5c7f17 120x120 A56184fcc9a00759ac182d79859d239f 120x120 C85ee9a154db868cd7683a02e3ce3936 120x120

Two Piece Campaign Chest of Drawers

 

England
19th Century
Mahogany wood with brass detailing
Stacking two part with side handles
Cm 98 high x 90 wide x 44 deep

A 19th century mahogany wood British military Campaign two-piece chest of drawers, with original brass hardware. This particular style of furniture was originally developed to carry the belongings of officers during long military campaigns. It was built of durable materials and designed for travel, hence being able to separate into two parts, with flat brass drawer pulls, and folding brass carry handles inset slightly to maintain a "squared" and easily stacked profile. The quality of materials and handsome aesthetic of these pieces became identified with the officer class.

At the turn of the century, with both improved transportation methods and changes in military strategies, British forces opted for a more mobile and efficient fighting force, and thus an officer's need for this type of furniture came to an end. Many of these "ex-Campaign " pieces moved on into civilian life, carrying with them the romantic air of past adventures...

 

Inquire about this item

Ask a question
1000 characters left