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Antique Teak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
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Antique Teak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

19th century
Description

An outstanding antique teak military campaign chest of drawers. This dates from around the 1840-1860 period.

It is of amazing quality and is a very useful size, with lots of storage space. This sits on beautifully made and quite unusually shaped feet, the chest comes apart in two pieces for ease of transport, as is typical of these military chests.

We have had this re-polished to a very high standard, the teak retains a gorgeous patina and colour tone, with various small marks here and there remaining beneath the polish.

Width – 37 inches , 94 cm

Depth – 20 inches , 51 cm

Height – 44 inches , 112 cm

Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Teak Military Campaign Chest to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245178
Dealers Internal Reference
13849
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Description
An outstanding antique teak military campaign chest of drawers. This dates from around the 1840-1860 period.

It is of amazing quality and is a very useful size, with lots of storage space.

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This sits on beautifully made and quite unusually shaped feet, the chest comes apart in two pieces for ease of transport, as is typical of these military chests.
Marylebone Antiques
fig 1. An antique teak military campaign chest of drawers featuring brass corner braces, flush recessed brass handles, and a two-part split construction.
fig 1. Antique Teak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

We have had this re-polished to a very high standard, the teak retains a gorgeous patina and colour tone, with various small marks here and there remaining beneath the polish.

Width – 37 inches , 94 cm

Depth – 20 inches , 51 cm

Height – 44 inches , 112 cm

Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Teak Military Campaign Chest to the 1850s.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245178
Dealers Internal Ref
13849
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 teak military campaign chest of drawers featuring brass corner braces, flush recessed brass handles, and a two-part split construction.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialTeak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlush brass handles, Brass corner straps, Split two-part construction
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

An antique Victorian teak military campaign chest of drawers dates from the 1850 period. The piece has a warm brown timber finish with various small marks remaining beneath the polish, complemented by brass corner straps, flush recessed brass handles, and split two-part construction. Measuring 112 cm high, 94 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, it sits on unusually shaped feet. Ideal for a gentleman's library or any living space, this chest offers generous storage capacity while remaining easy to transport in sections. The traditional campaign design integrates sturdy hardware and clean lines, making it a functional addition to contemporary homes seeking period character.

FAQs

A military campaign chest is a piece of modular furniture engineered for travel, historically commissioned by military officers. Designed to break down into two stackable sections, these chests feature inset hardware and robust timber construction to endure transport.

Campaign chests are typically crafted from resilient hardwoods such as teak, mahogany, or camphor wood to withstand climate variations. Hardware consists of flush-fitting brass corner brackets, strap reinforcement, and recessed drawer handles.

Authentic pieces generally display a two-part split construction with side carrying handles, flush brass fittings screwed flush into the wood, and evidence of original locks. Hand-dovetailed drawer joints and signs of historical wear near brass straps are standard indicators.

A campaign chest serves as functional storage in bedrooms, hallways, or living areas, pairing well with leather upholstered furniture, framed maps, or contemporary minimalist decor to create visual contrast.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood grain. Metal fittings should be left unpolished or gently cleaned to retain their natural aged patina.
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