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Folding

Campaign Table

A gentleman's table. This folding table has details to stretch your skills using a minimal amount of material.

18th and 19th centuries, British military

Reproducing knock-down furniture from two centuries ago.

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▼ T hen on campaign, during the

officers frequently traveled with portable furniture pieces. These durable and compact pieces were characterized by their simple design and various ingenious (hardware) mechanisms that allowed the furniture to be

quickly and easily assembled for use or dismantled for transport. A butler's tray-on-stand is typical of campaign furniture and might have been used by officers as a small desk or side table.