What is a campaign chest?

A campaign chest is a piece of portable furniture made for military officers to carry while on active service during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. They were engineered to break down into two separate transportable sections and feature flat, flush hardware to prevent damage during transit.

What materials are typically used in traditional campaign chests?

Traditional campaign chests were constructed from dense, durable hardwoods such as mahogany, teak, or camphorwood. The corners and strapwork are reinforced with cast brass, while the drawer pulls are flush-mounted brass handles.

How can you identify an authentic Victorian campaign chest?

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature a visible horizontal split where the upper and lower halves separate, brass corner brackets, flush inset brass handles, and often removable feet or recessed carrying handles on the side.

How can a military campaign chest be styled in modern interiors?

A campaign chest works well as a statement bedroom storage piece, an entry hallway focal point, or an accent side table in a living room. The combination of warm timber and polished brass pairs effectively with both classic and minimalist contemporary decor.

How should mahogany campaign furniture be preserved and cleaned?

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish annually. Brass fittings should be cleaned carefully without harsh chemical polishers to protect the original finish and surrounding wood.

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Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

Name: Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1154285
Price: 1975 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Hingstons of Wilton

Description

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

This elegant Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest is a classic example of 19th-century military furniture, meticulously crafted with both function and form in mind. Constructed from rich, solid mahogany, this chest features a deep, warm patina that highlights the quality of its timber and its historical character.

Designed for practicality and mobility, the chest is made in two separate sections, allowing for easy transportation, especially ideal for use during military campaigns. Each half stacks seamlessly together, secured with brass corner mounts for durability and style.

The chest includes brass flush-mounted handles, a distinctive feature of campaign furniture, which ensures a sleek profile while providing sturdy grip for lifting. Brass corner protectors add to both the durability and refined aesthetic of the piece.

A timeless piece of history, this campaign chest combines robust construction with elegant design, making it a perfect addition to both traditional and eclectic interiors.

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

Dimensions:

91cms wide 35 3/4ins

45cms deep 17 1/2ins

112cms high 44ins

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. This Victorian Teak and Brass-Bound Campaign Trunk is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Victorian Teak and Brass-Bound Campaign Trunk carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Physical Dimensions

Height

112cm (44.09")

Width

91cm (35.83")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1154285

Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

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This elegant Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest is a classic example of 19th-century military furniture, meticulously crafted with both function and form in mind.

Hingstons of Wilton

Constructed from rich, solid mahogany, this chest features a deep, warm patina that highlights the quality of its timber and its historical character.

fig 1. A two-part Victorian mahogany campaign chest featuring flush brass corner brackets, inset handles, and turned feet. — fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

Designed for practicality and mobility, the chest is made in two separate sections, allowing for easy transportation, especially ideal for use during military campaigns. Each half stacks seamlessly together, secured with brass corner mounts for durability and style.

fig 2. A two-part Victorian mahogany campaign chest featuring flush brass corner brackets, inset handles, and turned feet. — fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

The chest includes brass flush-mounted handles, a distinctive feature of campaign furniture, which ensures a sleek profile while providing sturdy grip for lifting. Brass corner protectors add to both the durability and refined aesthetic of the piece.

fig 3. A two-part Victorian mahogany campaign chest featuring flush brass corner brackets, inset handles, and turned feet. — fig 3. Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

A timeless piece of history, this campaign chest combines robust construction with elegant design, making it a perfect addition to both traditional and eclectic interiors.

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

fig 4. A two-part Victorian mahogany campaign chest featuring flush brass corner brackets, inset handles, and turned feet. — fig 4. Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

Dimensions:

91cms wide 35 3/4ins

45cms deep 17 1/2ins

112cms high 44ins

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 5. A two-part Victorian mahogany campaign chest featuring flush brass corner brackets, inset handles, and turned feet. — fig 5. Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. This Victorian Teak and Brass-Bound Campaign Trunk is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

fig 6. A two-part Victorian mahogany campaign chest featuring flush brass corner brackets, inset handles, and turned feet. — fig 6. Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Victorian Teak and Brass-Bound Campaign Trunk carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

fig 7. A two-part Victorian mahogany campaign chest featuring flush brass corner brackets, inset handles, and turned feet. — fig 7. Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

fig 8. A two-part Victorian mahogany campaign chest featuring flush brass corner brackets, inset handles, and turned feet. — fig 8. Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

fig 9. A two-part Victorian mahogany campaign chest featuring flush brass corner brackets, inset handles, and turned feet. — fig 9. Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.