Mahogany folding games table
Mahogany folding games table
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A 19th century mahogany folding campaign games table by J. C. Vickery, circa 1890.
Campaign furniture is a style of portable furniture designed for military officers and travellers during the 18th and 19th centuries. It was built to be easily dismantled, folded, or packed for transport during military campaigns.
Typically crafted from durable woods such as mahogany or teak, the pieces often featured brass corners and recessed handles to protect them while travelling. Common items included folding chairs, chests, desks, and beds. Despite their practicality, campaign furniture was also elegant and well crafted, reflecting the status of the officers who owned it.
Today, these pieces are valued for their blend of functionality, craftsmanship, and classic design, influencing modern portable and modular furniture styles.
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