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Country House Antique Campaign Desk
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Country House Antique Campaign Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 July 2025 · Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Description

Country House Antique Campaign Desk

This superb Country House Mahogany Antique Campaign Desk / Military desk dates from the mid 20th century ca. 1950 and comes with wonderful genuine charm and character. It has the original tooled leather writing insert above three frieze drawers and central knee-hole. Each pedestal has three graduating drawers with flush Brass handles and this charming antique desk stands on bracket feet. The back is open so can be used to store files. It splits into three sections for ease of removal and has aged to a warm shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 75 cm / 29.5 inches

Width: 133 cm / 52.5 inches

Depth: 69 cm / 27 inches

Ref No: 08890

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Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Campaign Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1141579
Dealers Internal Reference
08890
Description
Country House Antique Campaign Desk
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This superb Country House Mahogany Antique Campaign Desk / Military desk dates from the mid 20th century ca.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd

1950 and comes with wonderful genuine charm and character. It has the original tooled leather writing insert above three frieze drawers and central knee-hole. Each pedestal has three graduating drawers with flush Brass handles and this charming antique desk stands on bracket feet. The back is open so can be used to store files. It splits into three sections for ease of removal and has aged to a warm shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

fig 1. A rectangular wooden campaign desk featuring a leather writing surface, multiple drawers, and brass corner brackets and flush handles.
fig 1. Country House Antique Campaign Desk

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 75 cm / 29.5 inches

Width: 133 cm / 52.5 inches

Depth: 69 cm / 27 inches

Ref No: 08890

Standard One Man Delivery £75 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

Two man assembled delivery – Quote upon Request

fig 2. A rectangular wooden campaign desk featuring a leather writing surface, multiple drawers, and brass corner brackets and flush handles.
fig 2. Country House Antique Campaign Desk

Our antiques come with a 28 day money back guarantee, see terms & conditions.

Overseas Insured Door to Door Shipments – Quote upon Request

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

For opening times please visit our website

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Campaign Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1141579
Dealers Internal Ref
08890
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

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Unit 6
Deanfield Drive
Link 59 Business Park
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1QJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/driscollsantiques
Verified Since Jan 2004
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A rectangular wooden campaign desk featuring a leather writing surface, multiple drawers, and brass corner brackets and flush handles.
Country House Antique Campaign Desk
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A rectangular wooden campaign desk featuring a leather writing surface, multiple drawers, and brass corner brackets and flush handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Recessed flush handles, Leather writing insert, Multiple pedestal drawers
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 133 cm (52 in) x D 69 cm (27 in)

FAQs

Campaign desks were originally designed for military officers in the 18th and 19th centuries, engineered to be easily dismantled and transported during military campaigns.

These pieces typically feature dense hardwoods such as mahogany or teak, reinforced with flush brass corners and recessed handles to prevent snagging during transit.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, patinated leather inserts, maker stamps, and solid brass hardware secured with slotted screws rather than modern fixings.

Pairing the desk with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it within a study creates a functional focal point that balances historic character with clean modern lines.

Maintain the wood with appropriate microcrystalline wax and protect the leather surface using neutral wax or specialized balms, keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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