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Low Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
for sale €1,346     $1,461
£1,150
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Low Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A fine example of a late 19th century camphor wood campaign chest, now perfectly suited for use as a coffee table.

The chest features three drawers with recessed brass campaign handles and brass corner fittings, retaining a warm, rich patina to the camphor wood grain. Side carrying handles remain intact, highlighting its original portable military design.

In good condition with expected age-related wear.

Ideal as a low storage chest or characterful coffee table.

W 96.5cm (38")

D 55.5cm (22")

H 57.5cm (22.5")

Physical Dimensions
Height
57.5cm (22.64")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
55.5cm (21.85")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Chest to the 1850s.

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SA1167456
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WEE250918D
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Description
A fine example of a late 19th century camphor wood campaign chest, now perfectly suited for use as a coffee table.
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The chest features three drawers with recessed brass campaign handles and brass corner fittings, retaining a warm, rich patina to the camphor wood grain.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

Side carrying handles remain intact, highlighting its original portable military design.

In good condition with expected age-related wear.

Ideal as a low storage chest or characterful coffee table.

W 96.5cm (38")

D 55.5cm (22")

H 57.5cm (22.5")

Height
57.5cm (22.64")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
55.5cm (21.85")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167456
Dealers Internal Ref
WEE250918D
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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White Hill Road
Detling
Nr Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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A low camphor wood campaign chest featuring recessed brass handles, brass corner brackets, exposed dovetail joints, and side brass carrying handles.
Low Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
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A low camphor wood campaign chest featuring recessed brass handles, brass corner brackets, exposed dovetail joints, and side brass carrying handles.
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A campaign chest is a piece of modular wooden storage furniture engineered for transport with military officers during travels and colonial deployment during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Typically featuring flush-fitting brass hardware and robust dovetail construction, these pieces could be separated into manageable sections for transit.

Camphor wood was favoured for military and naval storage because its natural aromatic oils repelled moths and boring insects, protecting garments and vital documents in tropical climates. The timber is dense, stable, and resistant to warping during sea voyages across varying humidity levels.

Authentic pieces feature countersunk brass strapwork, recessed flush handles, and corner protection designed to prevent damage during movement. Look for original cast brass fittings, exposed hand-cut dovetail joints, heavy side carrying handles, and evidence of modular construction.

A low campaign chest functions effectively as a coffee table, media console, or end-of-bed storage unit in contemporary spaces. The clean geometric lines and warm timber tones integrate seamlessly into eclectic, modern, and traditional interior schemes.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber surface. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners on the brass fittings, and preserve the internal camphor aroma by keeping the drawers closed when not in use.
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