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19th Century Aesthetic Movement Campaign Chair E.w Godwin
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19th Century Aesthetic Movement Campaign Chair E.w Godwin

19th century
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A charming Victorian Aesthetic Movement folding campaign chair attributed to the designer / architect Edward W Godwin.

The frame folds via a scissor/campaign mechanism down to graceful sabre rear legs. The replacement hand-woven cane seat panel is in good condition.

As is typical with lightweight 19th-century folding furniture, it's perfectly fine for occasional seating, though we recommend it primarily as a decorative feature rather than for everyday use. The seat rails feature historic tack marks/holes around the inner border from a previous upholstered pad - very common for these Victorian campaign chairs over their long lives!

Height: 69 cm

​​​​​​​Seat Height: 29 cm​​​​​​​

Depth: 60 cm

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Width: 38 cm

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The Antiques Hound has dated this Aesthetic Movement Campaign Chair to the 19th Century.

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Description
A charming Victorian Aesthetic Movement folding campaign chair attributed to the designer / architect Edward W Godwin.

The frame folds via a scissor/campaign mechanism down to graceful sabre rear legs. The replacement hand-woven cane seat panel is in good condition.

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As is typical with lightweight 19th-century folding furniture, it's perfectly fine for occasional seating, though we recommend it primarily as a decorative feature rather than for everyday use.
The Antiques Hound

The seat rails feature historic tack marks/holes around the inner border from a previous upholstered pad - very common for these Victorian campaign chairs over their long lives!

Height: 69 cm

​​​​​​​Seat Height: 29 cm​​​​​​​

Depth: 60 cm

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Width: 38 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Antiques Hound has dated this Aesthetic Movement Campaign Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1237148
The Antiques Hound
The Antiques Hound
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2025

Dealing in compact georgian and later furniture and original paintings

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A nineteenth-century Aesthetic Movement folding campaign chair made from warm brown wood with a ladder back and woven cane seat.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Aesthetic Movement folding campaign chair made from warm brown wood with a ladder back and woven cane seat.

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Campaign Chair E.w Godwin

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Archive III A nineteenth-century Aesthetic Movement folding campaign chair made from warm brown wood with a ladder back and woven cane seat. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Aesthetic Movement folding campaign chair made from warm brown wood with a ladder back and woven cane seat. View IV
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A nineteenth-century Aesthetic Movement folding campaign chair made from warm brown wood with a ladder back and woven cane seat.
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Campaign Chair E.W Godwin
Ref: SA1237148
A nineteenth-century Aesthetic Movement folding campaign chair made from warm brown wood with a ladder back and woven cane seat.
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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialMahogany, Woven Cane
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLadder back, Woven cane seat, Curved X-frame legs, Folding mechanism

This nineteenth-century Victorian Aesthetic Movement folding campaign chair, attributed to Edward W Godwin, demonstrates the style through its warm brown mahogany frame. The piece stands on curved X-frame legs with a folding mechanism that transitions into graceful sabre rear legs, supporting a ladder back with turned elements and a hand-woven cane seat. Historic tack marks and holes are visible around the inner border of the wood seat rails from a previous upholstered pad. Measuring 69 cm in height with a seat height of 29 cm, depth of 60 cm, and width of 38 cm, the lightweight occasional chair works well as a decorative feature in a gentleman's library or study rather than for everyday seating.

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Originating in the late nineteenth century, Aesthetic Movement campaign chairs combine military-inspired folding mechanisms with refined artistic proportions influenced by Anglo-Japanese design principles.

These pieces typically feature lightweight hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, paired with woven cane seating and brass or iron hinged joints to facilitate folding.

Authentic pieces exhibit precise joinery, original woven cane work, functional folding mechanisms, and slim, geometric frame profiles characteristic of designers like E.W. Godwin.

Position the chair as a standalone sculptural accent in a study, reading nook, or hallway where its profile and shadow silhouette can be appreciated.

Keep the cane seating hydrated with occasional light misting with water to prevent brittleness, and apply natural beeswax to the timber frame while avoiding direct sunlight.
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