campaign furniture

noun

1. furniture, as chests or desks, having metal hinges on the corners and handles on the sides.

Word History and Origins

Origin of campaign furniture¹

From the original use of such furniture by soldiers on campaign

Example Sentences

Dougan especially recommends “campaign furniture,” originally made for soldiers on the move.

From Washington Post

“And my father was a collector of campaign furniture. So every time we moved, I would help break everything down and pack it up.”

From Architectural Digest

"I love every last detail there, especially the campaign furniture," she adds.

From Architectural Digest