British campaign furniture book

The business capitalized on the demand for portable furniture that accompanied the expansion of the british empire in the 19th century. Campaign furniture was designed to provide 19thcentury military officers with rugged, versatile storage that could be packed up and moved easily. And the limited space in urban centers in england made folding, stowaway furniture quite handy, according to nicholas a. Campaign furniture is a type of furniture made for travel. Campaign high quality modern furniture built to last. Nicholas a, brawer, studies in the decorative arts 11, no.

Collapsible and compact, made to be carried on the march and assembled on site, these folding chairs, desks, and cotsused by armies since ancient times. Brawer, to whom we owe much of the above descriptions and which is also available directly from us. British colonial furniture straddles the past and the present, adding a touch of magic to your space. Best bore single barrel flintlock game gun made in 1846. Rare british colonial officers campaign field desk on stand. Although you probably arent on the move, no doubt your house could use more storage. Bring british colonial style into your home ocean home magazine. British campaign furniture elegance under canvas image. Three legged stool products british campaign furniture. Ace programme to apply the gold corner tilt pieces to from each one of the doors on my classic brits run piece of furniture available from bharat nainital campaign stop british. Campaign furniture by prolific woodworker and writer chris schwarz, is one of the most important new woodworking titles in several years. British campaign furniture during the georgian and victorian periods 17141901, campaign furniture allowed military officers and gentlemen in the field to enjoy a similar standard of living as at home in britain. Lewis drake and associates british campaign furniture.

Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Jan 11, 2012 its the japanese equivalent, usually blackened iron, of western campaign hardware. Apr 01, 2001 it showcases nearly 200 years of furniture designed expressly to approximate all the refinement of a proper british household inside the canvas tents of ranking officers afar, but also to break down and fold up fast for easy, compact transport hence campaign furniture s other appellation, knockdown furniture. Praise for british campaign furniture fascinating, erudite and spiced with often comical excerpts from expatriates letters home british campaign furniture is a delightful glimpse into one of design historys oddest yet most compelling detours. Apr, 2017 the roorkhee chair is a seminal piece of british campaign furniture and was popular with british officers from 1898 to world war i, according to nicholas brawers book on campaign furniture. During the 18th and 19th centuries, british furniture makers from hepplewhite to chippendale produced the most stylish and elegant collapsible chairs, tables, bookcases, beds, sofas, and desks. Campaign furniture by christopher schwarz campaign. Campaign furniture seeks to restore this style to its proper place by. Line of march of a bengal regiment of infantry in scinde, showing furniture packed onto camels c. A listing of items from the british campaign furniture category of lewis drake and associates, including, calcutta folding table, calcutta lounge chair sold out. Mar 30, 2020 these pieces of furniture became popular with civilians. This knock down or break down portable safari furniture was originally designed for the british army in the late 1700s for use outdoors so it is perfectly suited for your boat, patio, poolside, campsite.

The firstever book on the suites of travelling furniture used by british soldiers over oneandahalf centuries. British campaign furniture plans plans diy how to make. Reviewed in the united states on october 27, 2017 this is a very detailed book on building campaign furniture and is. Dec 31, 2015 mikeplateaus is raising funds for bookniture furniture hidden in a book on kickstarter. They invested large amounts of money to enjoy a high degree of comfort, and this was enhanced by furniture made. Some officers, when ordering their camp furnishings at the british crowns expense, selected nearly 50 pieces including beds, chests, writing tables, bookcases and chamber pot holders. British campaign furniture, the finest handmade antique. Named in honor of the headquarters of the indian army corps of engineers in roorkhee, india, the chair is lightweight at about 10 lbs. In just a flip, you will never run out of tables and seats. Brawer that is the single reference work for collectors and dealers, but it.

It showcases nearly 200 years of furniture designed expressly to approximate all the refinement of a proper british household inside the canvas tents of ranking officers afar, but also to break down and fold up fast for easy, compact transport hence campaign furniture s other appellation, knockdown furniture. British people campaign furniture elegance british campaign furniture plans under analyse 1740 1914. Lewis drake and associates evokes a contemporary look with a vintage allure by producing the finest handmade british campaign furniture antique reproductions in beautifully figured rosewood and durable leather perfectly suited for outdoor use. Campaign furniture antique furniture antiques atlas. Shop our favorite rooms and styles for decor, furniture, and lighting ideas. So, if youre feeling burnt out on sectional living and are looking for something just a little more mannerly, try a vintage british colonial cane and wood seating set or a duo of plantation chairs. Historically, much of it was made for military campaigns. Find inspiration and ideas from williams sonoma homes furniture campaign collection. Ace programme to apply the gold corner tilt pieces to from each one of the doors on my classic brits run piece of furniture available from bharat nainital campaign stop british officers of senior high. British campaign furniture, the finest handmade antique break. You have searched for british campaign furniture and this page displays the closest product matches we have for british campaign furniture to buy online. And youll find that the solid construction and eyecatching details of this project make it ideal for homes today. May 18, 2017 the sun never sets on the british empire is the oftrepeated quotation used when trying to explain british colonial style.

Campaign furniture was designed to be folded up, packed, and carried on the march by traveling armies. Campaign chest woodworking project woodsmith plans. British campaign furniture at wayfair, we want to make sure you find the best home goods when you shop online. From durable steel frames to removable upholstery covers, you can have it for the long haul.

Brawer that is the single reference work for collectors and dealers, but it is out of print. Bookniture unfolds from a book to a multifunctional furniture. Brawer meticulously details this fascinating merger of commerce and craftsmanship. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs a hardback book with dustjacket. British campaign furniture april 1, 2001 edition open. Like all lost art press books, campaign furniture is produced entirely in the united. The increased movement of administrators, colonists and of course the army and navy to service britains overseas territories, provided a strong customer base for their campaign equipage. The highquality modern sofa that will last a lifetime. Whether our interest lies in innovative design, the history of furniture making, or the historical background of british colonial expansion, this comprehensive exploration of campaign furniture will add much to our knowledge not only of individual pieces, but of the cultural context from which they emerged. From the book british campaign furniture by nicholas brawer these were more than just a few choice pieces which were tossed into a cart. For the travelling british soldier, campaign furniture chairs, desks, and other items, brought the comfort and civility of home to life under canvas. Brawer and jero phillips 2001, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Bookniture furniture hidden in a book by mikeplateaus. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.

Heres a book that i recommend for your campaign furniture journey. Campaign furniture was designed to be folded up, packed. Campaign desks and writing tables 38 for sale at 1stdibs. Its a great book, and one which i definitely found inspiring a campaign secretary, bookcase, and roorkee chair, have all found themselves added to my project list since reading the book. Usually made of wood with brass hardware, campaign style furniture was originally used by travelling armies, and gained fame among british army officers as symbols of high social position. In a nutshell, the style is a result of english citizens traveling the world during the empires heyday, bringing with them typically heavy woolen furnishings and adapting to hot local climates with lighter local. Roorkhee chair in canvas british campaign furniture.

The history of campaign furniture is the social history of the british officer class, says nicholas brawer, an independent curator whose book british campaign furniture. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The title of this book is british campaign furniture and it was written by nicholas a. British campaign furniture plans plans diy how to make six03qkh. See more ideas about campaign furniture, furniture and folding furniture. Elegance under canvas 17401914, one of the few books on the style. Campaign chest lingerie storage tallboy highboy dresser campaigner chrome regency bedroom mid century modern furniture custom paint avail dejavudecors 5 out of 5.

Campaign furniture hardware from horton brasses popular. Its the japanese equivalent, usually blackened iron, of western campaign hardware. Brawer, is an indispensable guide to collectors and enthusiasts of campaign furniture. Two strengths of this book lie in the range and variety of illustrations and in the directory of british campaign. Brawer and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. Woodworking british campaign furniture pdf free download british campaign furniture thirtyfive items a listing of items from the british campaign furniture category of lewis drake and associates including calcutta folding tabulate calcutta lounge with the royal wedlock astatine the end of the month jack. Find british campaign furniture by brawer, nicholas a at biblio. Nicholas brawer gallery industrial design and sporting. Lewis drake and associates furniture, fine handmade british campaign antique reproductions in rosewood and buffalo hide leather, evokes a contemporary look with a vintage allure. This knock down or break down portable safari furniture was originally designed for the british army in the late 1700s for use outdoors so it is. Any furniture specifically made to break down or fold for.

Aug 27, 2019 campaign furniture, as implied by its name, is portable furniture that was designed to be packed up and carried during military campaigns. Woodworking british campaign chair pdf free download. May 24, 2015 british people campaign furniture elegance british campaign furniture plans under analyse 1740 1914. Campaign furniture by chris schwarz new english workshop. In addition to all that, campaign furniture contains the first englishlanguage translation of a. Featured in the march 2010 issue of traditional home magazine, article written by sabine rothman. The last photo is of an original roorkhee chair from a private collection as depicted in the excellent book, british campaign furniture by nicholas a. British campaign furniture book britains portable empire exhibition magazine antiques articles nicholas brawer british campaign furniture book britains portable empire exhibition magazine antiques articles. In order to accommodate everything soldiers had to carry, campaign furniture maximized space and storage in the most efficient way. Inspired by the classic beauty of vintage british campaign furniture and royal french style, this classic collection includes a bench, console table, tray cocktail table, long cocktail table, oval back side chair, round dining table, server, etagere, end table, chairside table, round lamp table, and hall chest.

The book is 344 pages and printed in a 6 x 9 format. From the book british people run british army campaign chair piece of furniture by nicholas brawer. Constructed from metal and brass featuring a royal blue painted finish with gilt highlights. For great britains gentlemen soldiers stationed in india, africa, the south seas, and north america, campaign furniture brought the comfort and civility of home to life under canvas. Later in time it was introduced in the early 18 th century to provide high ranking british officers fighting campaigns abroad with some of the home comforts they would miss whilst serving in the field of duty under canvas. Campaign furniture has been around since the times of julius caesar and was carried by the roman army. Shop campaign desks and writing tables at 1stdibs, the worlds largest source of campaign and other authentic period furniture. You have searched for british campaign desks and this page displays the closest product matches we have for british campaign desks to buy online. The administrators and armies of the british empire in the indian subcontinent were perhaps the largest consumer of campaign furniture leading to high quality local manufacturing of durable, practical and elegant knockdown chairs, tables, desks, bookcases and beds. Woodworking british campaign furniture pdf free download. British campaign furniture elegance under canvas about a hardback book with dustjacket, which is the first ever devoted to this fascinating subject, it describes and illustrates the remakable furniture made by such renowned designers as chippendale, hepplewhite and sheraton for travel in the british. Brawer and a great selection of related books, art and. Elegance under canvas, 17401914 9780810957114 by nicholas a.

The furniture detailed in the book has its roots in the british empire, but the notion of accessories for a mobile lifestyle could hardly be any more ofthemoment. See more ideas about campaign furniture, british colonial and furniture. Jun 09, 2014 its a great book, and one which i definitely found inspiring a campaign secretary, bookcase, and roorkee chair, have all found themselves added to my project list since reading the book. As you say, chris does a fantastic job of examining the material culture of the british empire, so that what is ostensibly a woodworking book becomes an. British campaign furniture elegance under canvas at 1stdibs. Nicholas brawer gallery british campaign furniture. The roorkhee chair is a seminal piece of brits campaign article of furniture and was popular with british people officers from 1898 to world war 1 according to. With millions of unique furniture, decor, and housewares options, well help you find the perfect solution for your style and your home. Click to read more about british campaign furniture. Its not a rigorous historical treatise by any means, but at least it includes 1.