Lewis drake and associates british campaign furniture. The drawing below, attributed to a lieutenant wilmot, depicts a bengal regiment of infantry in scinde, india, on the move circa 1843. African sporting creations british campaign furniture revivaler. The combination of clean lines, incredibly strong joinery, and the regular use of brass, leather, and copper create a style that is both attractive and long lasting. My plans for a traditional roorkhee chair leather and all are there, along with construction notes and hardware details. Campaign furniture by christopher schwarz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. From the book british campaign furniture by nicholas brawer these were more than just a few choice pieces which were tossed into a cart. I do wish the book was coffee table size so it would be easier to read. Since then it has been a popular chair for adventurers and campers. British campaign writing deskbar recreate the under canvas ambiance in your own home with our british campaign writing deskbar fashioned from luxurious rich rosewood. Tools to build a roorkee chair posted on february 25, 2014 by lost art press because the roorkee chair has leatherwork and turning, many woodworkers ask me about the basic toolset needed to build one of these chairs. Campaign furniture plans by christopher schwarz campaign piece of furniture by prolific woodman and writer roorkhee campaign chair plans chris schwarz starred chapters contain plans and instructions for type a.
Out close to experienced teachers roorkhee campaign chair plans freshen up around lessons. It has all the hallmarks of the standard roorkhee plus extendable rests for your feet, like the classic planters chair. It has been used by traveling armies since at least the. Woodworking table plans router woodworking woodworking books woodworking projects furniture styles furniture design.
If you are interested in building one of these chairs, you should check out the gallery of images below. A listing of items from the british campaign furniture category of lewis drake and associates, including, roorkhee chair in canvas 1 in stock. Inspired by the legendary roorkhee chair, named in honour of the headquarters of the indian army corps stationed at roorkhee, india, and used by british military officers from the 1890s until world war ii, my campaign chair is light in weight, highly portable, exceptionally strong, and very comfortable. Historically, much of it was made for military campaigns. It was designed to be packed up and carried on the march.
Download campaign chair plans download prices campaign furniture chair plans diy where to buy campaign chair plans pdf campaign chair plans how to. It was the last of the gentlemens wars, according to brawer. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or. Woodworking campaign chair plans video how to build. Another highly sought after book is british campaign furniture. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Rod carew mightily is seated in type a roorkhee campaign chair. Category archives campaign article of furniture ive constantly intellection campaign furniture plans i should have a plan vitamin b complex in. The british campaign gun rack is three feet wide, 32 inches tall, and 26 inches deep. The portable and lightweight roorkhee or campaign chair was commonly used by british military officers until wwii.
Though i have been actively building campaign furniture for 17 months for a forthcoming book, i felt like i was treading water until yesterday. The resurgence of the campaign furniture style has recently taken the woodworking world by storm. Very few books have actually been written about campaign style. Any furniture specifically made to break down or fold for ease of travel can be described as campaign furniture. I was fascinated by a reproduction of a piece of british campaign furniture that chris schwarz did for popular woodworking magazine, a few months back. The original roorkhee chairs were created at the end of the 19th century after the boer war to increase british mobility in the field. Roorkhee chair in leather products british campaign furniture. Relax and enjoy a day outdoors with a piece from kevins campaign furniture. Campaign furniture by christopher schwarz highland woodworking. See more ideas about campaign furniture, chair and furniture. I went to the lost art press and got mine for 42 dollars. Ill probably be giving the roorkee chair and schwarzs travelling bookcase a go in the future. 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.
Campaign furniture is a type of furniture made for travel. Roorkhee chair design document popular woodworking magazine. Look no further than the october 2012 issue of popular woodworking magazine. British campaign furniture abebooks shop for books. Campaign furniture by christopher schwarz goodreads. Brawer meticulously details this fascinating merger of commerce and craftsmanship. The roorkhee chair was a natural model for their project, as well as for furniture designers later in the 20th century who wanted to create chairs that were not only elegant, but comfortable too. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. One of the first surprises in the book was a form of improved roorkhee chair called the bartlett chair.
The roorkhee chair was among the most popular models of campaign chairs used by british officers from approximately 1898 to the start of ww ii. Roorkhee chair in leather british campaign furniture, the. One of the more common pieces of campaign furniture is the simple trunk, sometimes also called a strong chest, traveling chest or barracks chest. Up for auction is a rare 70s vintage british campaign rosewood roorkhee chair and ottoman. The roorkhee chair and the improved roorkhee lost art press. This is a very detailed book on building campaign furniture and is a great resource. The interior contains fullcolor and duotone photos and is printed on paper that is heavy and coated with a matte finish for readability. Roorkhee chair in the new popular woodworking lost art press. Lewis drake and associates roorkhee chair in canvas 1 in. Campaign furniture on the road again campaign roorkhee chair the past perfect. The building terry campaign is building on an already strong campaign chair plans foundation that will have the college from great to excellent. Kevins campaign furniture collectionthis highly portable, lightweight, extremely comfortable chair has a brilliantly functional design that makes it stable to sit on even in the most uneven terrain. Safari chair, leather chair, lounge chair, accent chair, campaign chair, sling chair, roorkhee chair, camp, custom bespoke furniture. Today we sprayed shellac on the chair, completed the leather work and began building some campaign style stools.
The latest book from lost art press seeks to restore this style to its proper place. Roorkhee chair in leather this is our finest reproduction of the legendary campaign chair named in honor of the headquarters of the indian army corps of engineers stationed at roorkhee, united provinces, india, and used by british military officers from the 1890s up to the beginning of world war ii. With more than 400 photos and drawings to explain the foundations of the style the record book provides plans for ix piece of classic campaign piece of furniture from the. 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. This is an excerpt from campaign furniture by christopher schwarz. Like all lost art press books, campaign furniture is produced entirely in the. Andre roubo s 18thcentury book on woodworking featured designs for several pieces of campaign furniture, including a folding bed, chair and stool left. Please note that prices are subject to change and stock availability. Brawer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Like all lost art press books, campaign furniture is produced entirely in the united states. The middle photo is of an original roorkhee chair from a private collection as depicted in the excellent book, british campaign furniture by nicholas a. Since the early 1700s british campaign furniture has been appreciated for its innovative design, durability, versatility, and elegance ensuring british troops the highest.
Campaign furniture by christopher schwarz, author, christopher schwarz lost. The roorkhee chair and the improved roorkhee lost art. Ive had a request for more details regarding how i made my roorkhee by hand. Also of note to me are the oddshaped turnings shown on the standard roorkhee. Most furniture historians place the time period for campaign furniture as beginning in 1790 and lasting until the boer war 1899 to 1902 against the transvaal and orange free state in south africa. I have to give a huge thank you to greg miller in australia, who helped. Easily assembled and disassembled, it is loosely fitted into each other and held together by a combination of buffalo veil straps, canvas seat and back, promising high comfort no matter where it is placed. Chairs, tables, cases and more for any event or a long day of hunting. This is our finest reproduction of the legendary campaign chair named in. Kevins campaign furniture collectionthis highly portable, lightweight, extremely comfortable chair has a brilliantly functional design that makes it stable to sit on even. Also, the article i wrote about this form of chair in the october 2012 issue of popular woodworking magazine can be downloaded here. You can find a section in the 1971 offering colonial furniture in new zealand by s. Sep 08, 2012 the overdesigned and overstuffed campaign furniture of the victorian era was unpractical for the new hitandrun tactics which demanded something lighter and more austere. The roorkhee chair came out of this need for a chair that was both simple and still robust enough to stand rough treatment.
This chair is named in honor of the headquarters of the indian army corps of engineers at roorkhee, india and a mainstay of the army and navy stores catalogs. Nov 06, 2016 the overdesigned and overstuffed campaign furniture of the victorian era was unpractical for the new hitandrun tactics which demanded something lighter and more austere. Aug 15, 2001 the roorkhee chair was a natural model for their project, as well as for furniture designers later in the 20th century who wanted to create chairs that were not only elegant, but comfortable too. Inspired from british colonial campaign, this is a vividly designed portable chair made from rich seasoned rosewood, canvas and buffalo veil. Some photos in the gallery are shown in canvas, also. Brawer, to whom we owe much of the above descriptions and which is also available directly from us. It was the first ever book written on this fascinating subject and has a. Like a dormant case of malaria, my fevered love for campaign furniture began many years ago without my. Campaign furniture was designed to be folded up, packed, and carried on the march by traveling armies. Its not a rigorous historical treatise by any means, but at least it includes 1. I had a small hobby lathe and some 84 walnut lying around so i thought i would give it a try. One problem with the original roorkhee was the narrow width of the arms.