Pair of English Campaign Style Burl Wood Chests on Stands – Anglo-Asian Influence, Chicago Merchandise Mart 1991

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A refined pair of English campaign–style burl wood chests raised on fitted stands, purchased at the Chicago Merchandise Mart in … Read more A refined pair of English campaign–style burl wood chests raised on fitted stands, purchased at the Chicago Merchandise Mart in 1991.

Executed in richly figured burl veneer—likely olive ash or walnut—each rectangular lidded chest rests within a custom stand featuring subtle pierced corner brackets, an architectural detail often associated with the Anglo-Asian aesthetic popularized by makers such as Maitland-Smith in the late 20th century.

The design references classic British campaign furniture:
• Oval brass campaign side pulls
• Brass escutcheons
• Clean rectilinear silhouette
• Removable chest form
• Deep green felt-lined interiors

The dramatic burl grain, warm honeyed tone, and tailored proportions make these exceptionally versatile.

Ideal as:
– Elevated nightstands
– End tables in a traditional, Palm Beach, or transitional interior
– Storage in a study or library
– Refined bar or document chests

Purchased at the Merchandise Mart during the height of the 1980s–1990s English revival movement, these reflect the caliber of decorative furnishings associated with makers such as Maitland-Smith, Theodore Alexander, and other high-end Mart showrooms of the period. See less