Vintage Campaign Cabinet

I gave it a quick styling but this is just temporary. I have a fun idea and can’t wait to try it out.

It still needs a thorough cleaning and I need to revive the neglected wood. I’m hoping that will cover the imperfections.

This cabinet, with lots of storage, replaces an open bookshelf that was overflowing with clutter.

Don’t believe I have clutter? Take a look at the bookshelf that was here before.

Try not to judge me too harshly!

AFTER VS. SHAMEFUL BEFORE!

Hey, you said you wouldn’t judge!

This Dixie Furniture Campaigner Cabinet was probably made in the 1970’s but it’s based on an old style of furniture called “Campaign Furniture.”

What is Campaign Furniture?

“Campaign furniture refers to those normally austere pieces used by army officers in the field or naval officers at sea. The explanation for its popularity may lie in an offhand remark made by a furniture buyer, who recently referred to the style as “basically boxes.” Basically boxes is right, yet it is probably the simple rectangular lines of the pieces that make them work well in modern rooms, in many period settings or in a mixed decor. The austerity of shape is offset, however, by the warm gleam of brass hardware. Traditionally on these pieces, drawer pulls are recessed rectangles; corners are capped with metal, and sometimes a strip of metal edges the top of the chest or desk.”

– November 5, 1966 New york times article written by Lisa Hammel –

I saw the same exact cabinet on Chairish.

Chairish Price – $1375

What I paid – $15

I’m excited to finally have this beauty in the house and not forgotten in the garage.

Now to get rid of all that clutter!