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Antique Mahogany Leather Top Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Marylebone Antiques
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Antique Mahogany Leather Top Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

19th century
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A fantastic antique mahogany leather top military campaign chest of drawers. This was made in England, we would date it to around the 1860-1880 period.

It is of superb quality and has a beautiful design, with a useful and practical shape. It is fairly low and wide, and also not too deep from front to back. There is lots of storage space in the drawers which have beautifully crafted handles. This stands on bracket feet, there are brass fixtures on the corners, brass carry handles and also a brass rim around the top edge. The top is tooled brown leather which has an absolutely gorgeous patina and colour tone, with just the right amount of wear and charm.

We have had this re-polished, it is in very good overall condition. There is plenty of patina and various small marks here and there remaining beneath the polish, commensurate for age.

Width – 45.5 inches , 116 cm

Depth – 14.5 inches , 37 cm

Height – 32 inches , 81 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated these Mahogany Campaign Chest Drawers to the 1860s.

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SA1201990
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12188
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A fantastic antique mahogany leather top military campaign chest of drawers. This was made in England, we would date it to around the 1860-1880 period.

It is of superb quality and has a beautiful design, with a useful and practical shape. It is fairly low and wide, and also not too deep from front to back. There is lots of storage space in the drawers which have beautifully crafted handles.

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This stands on bracket feet, there are brass fixtures on the corners, brass carry handles and also a brass rim around the top edge.
Marylebone Antiques

The top is tooled brown leather which has an absolutely gorgeous patina and colour tone, with just the right amount of wear and charm.

fig 1. An antique mahogany military campaign chest featuring four drawers, turned wooden knobs, brass corner mounts, side handles, and an inset leather top.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Leather Top Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

We have had this re-polished, it is in very good overall condition. There is plenty of patina and various small marks here and there remaining beneath the polish, commensurate for age.

Width – 45.5 inches , 116 cm

Depth – 14.5 inches , 37 cm

Height – 32 inches , 81 cm

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated these Mahogany Campaign Chest Drawers to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201990
Dealers Internal Ref
12188
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique mahogany military campaign chest featuring four drawers, turned wooden knobs, brass corner mounts, side handles, and an inset leather top.
Antique Mahogany Leather Top Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
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A military campaign chest of drawers is a piece of modular furniture manufactured from the late 18th century onwards for officers in transit. Designed for portability during travel, these chests traditionally split into two sections and featured flush brass fittings to prevent damage during transport.

Campaign chests were primarily constructed from durable hardwoods such as mahogany, teak, or camphorwood. High-wear elements featured brass corner straps, flush mortise handles, and occasionally inset leather tops to withstand rigorous transport.

Authentic pieces generally feature two distinct stacking sections, flush-fitting brass hardware, side carrying handles, and hand-dovetailed drawer construction. Look for signs of age-appropriate wear around brass mounts and original screw construction consistent with 19th-century manufacturing.

A campaign chest functions effectively as a focal piece in a hallway, bedroom, or home office. Its warm timber tones and brass hardware pair well with neutral plaster walls, framed botanical prints, and woven textiles.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and applying beeswax every few months to preserve the timber patina. Avoid placing the chest near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and leather cracking.
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