{"product_id":"early-19th-century-mahogany-campaign-chest","title":"Early to Mid-19th Century Mahogany Two-Drawer Campaign Chest","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly to Mid-19th Century Mahogany Two-Drawer Campaign Chest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis early to mid-19th century mahogany two-drawer campaign chest combines practical construction with the softer lines of a Georgian chest. Rounded drawer fronts, recessed brass pulls and shaped feet give it a distinctive profile, while the worn mahogany surface retains the evidence of long use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo full-width drawers with dovetailed joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahogany exterior with varied colour and patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecessed brass campaign drawer pulls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass corner protectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePronounced rounded profile to the drawer fronts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaped bracket feet joined by a scalloped apron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin solid timber boards to the back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSmall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0\/9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marking near the top right corner\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSympathetically replaced side carrying handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe construction of this mahogany campaign chest is its most interesting quality. Two broad drawers fill the case, each with a pronounced rounded edge that gives depth to the front without adding unnecessary ornament. The recessed brass pulls sit within the drawer faces, leaving a clean outline. Brass protectors cover the exposed corners, while the side handles allow the chest to be lifted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scalloped apron runs between shaped bracket feet. This detail gives the chest a Georgian character and distinguishes it from more familiar campaign chests with simple turned feet. The feet raise the case clear of the floor, giving its low, wide form a pleasing sense of proportion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drawers have dovetailed corners and remain structurally sound. At the back, thin solid timber boards enclose the case without the weight of thicker timber. A small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0\/9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marking survives near the top right corner. Its original purpose is unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mahogany has developed a warm, varied colour. Scratches, knocks and areas of wear are visible across the front, sides and particularly the plainly finished top. These surfaces have been left to show their age. The side carrying handles were replaced at some point with fittings sympathetic to the chest’s character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampaign chests were made in several forms, including low two-drawer examples and larger chests assembled from separate sections. This chest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e once have supported an upper section, but there is no firm evidence that one is missing. It stands naturally as a low chest of drawers, offering useful storage in a bedroom, study or hallway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chest’s construction belongs to a wider tradition of furniture made to travel while retaining the form of a domestic room. Read more about its design and historical context in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/mahogany-campaign-chest-history-design\" title=\"The chest’s construction belongs to a wider tradition of furniture made to travel while retaining the form of a domestic room. Read more about its design and historical context in The Mahogany Campaign Chest: Furniture Designed to Move.\"\u003eThe Mahogany Campaign Chest: Furniture Designed to Move\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahogany exterior; thin solid timber boards to the back; dovetailed timber drawers; brass drawer pulls and corner protectors. The side carrying handles are sympathetic replacements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are numerous age-related marks, scratches, knocks and areas of surface wear, with particularly visible use across the top. Colour and finish vary across the mahogany, forming part of its established patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth drawers are structurally sound. One drawer has a small loss of timber at its lower right corner beside the dovetail and drawer bottom. This leaves a slight gap visible when the drawer is open but does not affect its structure or use. The side carrying handles have been replaced. Please study the photographs for the full condition of the surfaces and fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur pieces have lived a life before coming to Campbell Vintage. As genuine antique and vintage items, they will naturally display signs of age, use and character, including minor marks, losses, wear, fading and patina acquired over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere there is visible historic evidence of woodworm (none visible), the piece is carefully inspected and treated as a precaution, regardless of whether there are any signs of current activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese characteristics form part of the piece’s authenticity and history. Please refer to the detailed condition report and photographs for a full assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin and Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly to mid-19th century, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec.1820–1850\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Country of manufacture unconfirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts low height makes the chest suitable beneath a window or against a bedroom, study or hallway wall. The aged mahogany and restrained brass fittings sit comfortably with period furniture or provide warmth alongside simpler contemporary furnishings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWas this once part of a larger campaign chest?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossibly. Low two-drawer campaign chests were also made, and this chest’s original arrangement cannot be established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre the side handles original?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. They are sympathetic replacements fitted at some point in its history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Object Stands Apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rounded drawer fronts and scalloped bracket-foot base bring domestic Georgian detailing to a practical campaign form. Its surface has retained the marks of use, giving the chest character without obscuring how it was made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Campbell Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495466377591,"sku":"1002137","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0476\/1459\/1133\/files\/DSCF7451.jpg?v=1790512026","url":"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/products\/early-19th-century-mahogany-campaign-chest","provider":"Campbell Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}