This antique mahogany and brass campaign washstand offers both form and function with bags of style. Oval mahogany shelves and classic brass standards, designed to dismantle for easy transport. English, late 19th century.
Antique Mahogany & Brass Campaign Washstand – Circa 1880
A fine example of an English campaign washstand, crafted circa 1880. This elegant and practical piece features rich mahogany shelves with brass gallery backs supported by brass standards.
Designed for ease of transport, the brass uprights unscrew to allow the washstand to be fully dismantled and flat-packed. A beautiful combination of function and form, ideal for collectors of campaign furniture or those seeking a refined accent piece with historical charm.
Portable furniture was used by British officers during military campaigns. Campaign washstands of this type were issued and used in the latter 19th century, those surviving today in good, original condition are relatively scarce. This example, with its mahogany shelves and brass standards (unscrewing for flat‑packing) from circa 1880, represents one of the more desirable and authentic pieces of English campaign furniture.
Today, this versatile piece can serve beautifully as a drinks stand, entryway table, plant display, or even a compact bathroom vanity — offering historic charm and practical function in any space.