What defines a portable table?

A portable table is any surface built to fold, dismantle, or travel easily. These items range from nineteenth-century mahogany coaching tables to campaign stands designed for military or domestic relocation. Such pieces prioritise space-saving mechanics, often utilising X-frames or removable trays that pack flat. Their construction combines sturdy timbers with robust brass hardware to survive frequent movement.

How do I identify campaign furniture?

Campaign furniture is identified by its practical, travel-ready construction, featuring flush brass mounts, folding legs, and recessed handles. These design elements prevented snagging during transport. Many pieces also include dismantling sections or folding mechanisms that allow officers and travellers to pack bulkier items into compact wooden chests.

Where were coaching tables used?

Coaching tables were utilised during travel by carriage, serving as temporary surfaces for dining, reading, or writing at coaching inns and temporary lodgings. Their folding design allowed servants to pack them away swiftly. In domestic settings, households adopted them as versatile occasional tables that could be stored flat against a wall when not in use.

How should I care for a folding table?

Care involves gentle handling of the folding hinges and pivoting wooden joints to prevent unnecessary strain on the original pins and brackets. Regular dusting and occasional waxing preserve the timber surfaces. Avoid placing folding tables in damp environments or direct sunlight, as shifts in temperature can affect the movement of the wooden frames and brass fittings.

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A portable table offers folding practicality and travel-ready design, built for officers and travellers needing surfaces on the move.

19th century

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19th Century Mahogany Campaign Table Top Reading Stand

From William James Antiques

£1,180

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Silver Chamberstick

From The Silver Cabinet

£350

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Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – Latshea & Sons Edinburgh

19th century

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Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – Latshea & Sons Edinburgh

From London City Antiques

£745

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Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.c Vickery of London

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.c Vickery of London

From Martlesham Antiques

£2,250

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18th century

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18th Century Venetian Travelling Bureau on Table, C1720

From Anthony Short Antiques

£6,500

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Antique Mahogany & Brass Campaign Washstand – Circa 1880

19th century

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Antique Mahogany & Brass Campaign Washstand – Circa 1880

From The Antiques Hound

£765

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Coaching Table, Victorian, Mahogany. 59cm Dia.

19th century

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Coaching Table, Victorian, Mahogany. 59cm Dia.

From Antiques Online Ltd

£245

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19th century

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William IV 19th Century Table Top Writing Slope

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£550

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Small Antique Victorian Rosewood Folding Coach Table

19th century

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Small Antique Victorian Rosewood Folding Coach Table

From London City Antiques

£585

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Antique Folding Coaching or Campaign Table

19th century

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Antique Folding Coaching or Campaign Table

From Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

£320

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Listings feature portable tables and related campaign pieces spanning the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries in mahogany, oak, and brass.

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

19th century

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Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

From London City Antiques

£685

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Mahogany Folding Travelling-military Desk

1900 - 1920

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Mahogany Folding Travelling-military Desk

From Georgian Antiques

£1,750

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desks

Henri Jacot Carriage Clock with Strike Repeat Function

19th century

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Henri Jacot Carriage Clock with Strike Repeat Function

From Chalfont Clocks

£2,850

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Unusual George III Mahogany Campaign Dressing Chest

18th century

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Unusual George III Mahogany Campaign Dressing Chest

From John Howkins Antiques

£3,250

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Folding Sewing Work Table

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Folding Sewing Work Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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Art Deco French Carriage Clock & Case, C1930

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco French Carriage Clock & Case, C1930

From Art Deco World

£795

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Portable Table

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Table Top Reading Stand

Antique Edwardian Silver Chamberstick

Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – Latshea & Sons Edinburgh

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.c Vickery of London

18th Century Venetian Travelling Bureau on Table, C1720

Antique Mahogany & Brass Campaign Washstand – Circa 1880

Coaching Table, Victorian, Mahogany. 59cm Dia.

William IV 19th Century Table Top Writing Slope

Small Antique Victorian Rosewood Folding Coach Table

Antique Folding Coaching or Campaign Table

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

Mahogany Folding Travelling-military Desk

Henri Jacot Carriage Clock with Strike Repeat Function

Unusual George III Mahogany Campaign Dressing Chest

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Folding Sewing Work Table

Art Deco French Carriage Clock & Case, C1930

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