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French First World War Campaign or Invalid Chair
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €462     $502
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French First World War Campaign or Invalid Chair

1900 - 1920
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A first World War French satin birch and cane campaign traveling or invalid’s folding armchair with front and rear extending carrying handles when unfolded. The caned back and seat in good original condition with maker’s label to the back for Dupont of Paris, France. Dimensions:- Height…38’’/ 96.5cm. Width…60’’/ 152.5cm. Depth…21.25’’/ 54cm. Closed Dimensions. Height…43.5’’/ 110.5cm. Width…21.25’’/ 54cm. Depth…8’’/ 20.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £35.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
152.5cm (60.04")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this French Ww1 Campaign Chair to the 1920s.

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SA1021861
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21795
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A first World War French satin birch and cane campaign traveling or invalid’s folding armchair with front and rear extending carrying handles when unfolded.
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The caned back and seat in good original condition with maker’s label to the back for Dupont of Paris, France.
John Howkins Antiques

Dimensions:- Height…38’’/ 96.5cm. Width…60’’/ 152.5cm. Depth…21.25’’/ 54cm. Closed Dimensions. Height…43.5’’/ 110.5cm. Width…21.25’’/ 54cm. Depth…8’’/ 20.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £35.

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
152.5cm (60.04")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this French Ww1 Campaign Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1021861
Dealers Internal Ref
21795
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An antique French First World War campaign invalid chair constructed from light wood with woven cane panels and extending transport handles.
French First World War Campaign or Invalid Chair
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An antique French First World War campaign invalid chair constructed from light wood with woven cane panels and extending transport handles.
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Military campaign chairs originated to provide collapsible, portable seating for officers and field medical staff during wartime. Invalid chairs were specifically developed during the 19th and early 20th centuries, including the First World War, to transport wounded personnel across field hospitals and rough terrain using integrated carrying poles or handles.

These pieces were typically constructed from lightweight yet durable hardwoods such as beech, ash, or oak to facilitate transport. Woven cane or rattan was frequently selected for seat and back panels to reduce overall weight while providing breathability and support, accented with iron or brass adjustment fittings.

Authentic period campaign chairs feature functional joinery designed for movement, such as brass hinges, iron locking pins, or sliding timber extensions. Look for signs of age-appropriate wear around joint pivot points, original hand-woven cane work, and period-correct metal hardware rather than modern screws.

A campaign or invalid chair serves as an architectural accent piece in a study, library, or hallway. Pair the exposed timber and woven cane texture with neutral upholstery, botanical elements, or industrial accents to highlight its historical form without cluttering the surrounding space.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent timber splitting and cane drying. Clean woven cane gently using a damp cloth to maintain humidity in the fibres, and treat the timber framework with a clear natural microcrystalline wax to protect the original finish.
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