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Antique Campaign Chest with Hinged Lift‑up Top
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Antique Campaign Chest with Hinged Lift‑up Top

19th century
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Antique Campaign Chest with Hinged Lift‑Up Top

A distinctive antique campaign chest with octagonal form and hinged lift‑up top, featuring brass mounts and handles. Compact, characterful, and full of period charm.

Full Description

An unusual and handsome campaign chest of octagonal form, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Constructed in richly toned wood with brass mounts, corner straps, and side carrying handles, this piece embodies the practical elegance of traditional campaign furniture.

The hinged lift‑up top opens to reveal useful internal storage, making it both decorative and functional. The chest’s geometric shape and warm patina give it sculptural presence, while the brass detailing adds a refined military aesthetic typical of travel furniture from the colonial period.

This versatile piece works beautifully as a side table, lamp stand, or storage chest, bringing authenticity and craftsmanship to any interior.

Details

Period: Late 19th / Early 20th century

Origin: England

Material: Wood with brass mounts

Dimensions: H 47 cm | W 43 cm | D 43 cm

Condition: Very good antique condition with age‑related marks and patina consistent with use

Provenance: Private collection

Styling Notes

Perfect as a side table or decorative storage piece. Its octagonal form and brass detailing complement both traditional and eclectic interiors, adding warmth and history.

Delivery

Delivery is not included. Please use the Delivery Quote tab prior to purchase. Collection from our Sussex showroom is welcome, and nationwide couriers can be arranged on request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this Brass Bound Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223441
Dealers Internal Reference
AS057
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Antique Campaign Chest with Hinged Lift‑Up Top
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A distinctive antique campaign chest with octagonal form and hinged lift‑up top, featuring brass mounts and handles.
Whites Antiques

Compact, characterful, and full of period charm.

fig 1. An octagonal antique wooden campaign chest featuring a hinged lift-up top, brass corner brackets, strapwork, and side carrying handles against a white background.
fig 1. Antique Campaign Chest with Hinged Lift‑up Top

Full Description

An unusual and handsome campaign chest of octagonal form, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Constructed in richly toned wood with brass mounts, corner straps, and side carrying handles, this piece embodies the practical elegance of traditional campaign furniture.

fig 2. An octagonal antique wooden campaign chest featuring a hinged lift-up top, brass corner brackets, strapwork, and side carrying handles against a white background.
fig 2. Antique Campaign Chest with Hinged Lift‑up Top

The hinged lift‑up top opens to reveal useful internal storage, making it both decorative and functional. The chest’s geometric shape and warm patina give it sculptural presence, while the brass detailing adds a refined military aesthetic typical of travel furniture from the colonial period.

fig 3. An octagonal antique wooden campaign chest featuring a hinged lift-up top, brass corner brackets, strapwork, and side carrying handles against a white background.
fig 3. Antique Campaign Chest with Hinged Lift‑up Top

This versatile piece works beautifully as a side table, lamp stand, or storage chest, bringing authenticity and craftsmanship to any interior.

Details

Period: Late 19th / Early 20th century

Origin: England

fig 4. An octagonal antique wooden campaign chest featuring a hinged lift-up top, brass corner brackets, strapwork, and side carrying handles against a white background.
fig 4. Antique Campaign Chest with Hinged Lift‑up Top

Material: Wood with brass mounts

Dimensions: H 47 cm | W 43 cm | D 43 cm

Condition: Very good antique condition with age‑related marks and patina consistent with use

Provenance: Private collection

Styling Notes

fig 5. An octagonal antique wooden campaign chest featuring a hinged lift-up top, brass corner brackets, strapwork, and side carrying handles against a white background.
fig 5. Antique Campaign Chest with Hinged Lift‑up Top

Perfect as a side table or decorative storage piece. Its octagonal form and brass detailing complement both traditional and eclectic interiors, adding warmth and history.

Delivery

Delivery is not included. Please use the Delivery Quote tab prior to purchase. Collection from our Sussex showroom is welcome, and nationwide couriers can be arranged on request.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Brass Bound Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223441
Dealers Internal Ref
AS057
Whites Antiques
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Poling
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BN18 9PY
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An octagonal antique wooden campaign chest featuring a hinged lift-up top, brass corner brackets, strapwork, and side carrying handles against a white background.
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Military campaign furniture consists of demountable or highly portable pieces made for officers travelling on overseas deployments during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, characterised by flat flush-fitting brass hardware and durable hardwoods.

These pieces were typically constructed from resilient timber such as teak, mahogany, or oak, combined with heavy brass corners, straps, and flush carrying handles to withstand frequent transport.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, brass fittings set flush into mortised timber recesses, functional iron or brass locks, and natural patination across both wood and metal elements.

A campaign chest functions effectively as an occasional side table, a bedside storage unit, or a standalone accent piece within living rooms, studies, or hallways to contrast modern finishes.

Maintenance requires regular dusting with a lint-free cloth, light application of clear beeswax to preserve the timber, and avoiding abrasive metal polishes to retain the original aged brass patina.
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