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Campbell Vintage French & English pieces c.1700–1900+
Original surfaces • honest patina
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Sculptural Spanish design, down to the armrestThe broad, rounded armrest of this circa 1950s Spanish elm and leather tri...
29/10/2026

Sculptural Spanish design, down to the armrest

The broad, rounded armrest of this circa 1950s Spanish elm and leather tripod armchair gives a familiar gesture—resting your hand—a distinctly sculptural form.

Shaped solid elm, expressive grain and individually placed metal upholstery studs bring its construction into focus. The warm leather seat sits within a substantial timber frame, combining tactile surfaces with the direct craftsmanship associated with Spanish vernacular furniture.

Its rustic, Brutalist character translates beautifully into contemporary interiors, while the timber and leather sit comfortably alongside antique furniture in a period room. Beside a bookshelf or against a quiet wall, its unusual silhouette rewards a closer look.

📌 Save this detail for inspiration on bringing sculptural vintage seating into your interior.

Available to explore at Campbell Vintage.

The pattern begins with the making.Persian rugs, long hallway runners and Anatolian kilims each bring their own sense of...
26/10/2026

The pattern begins with the making.

Persian rugs, long hallway runners and Anatolian kilims each bring their own sense of proportion to a room.

This selection spans early 20th-century weaving and later vintage work, including a Qashqai rug dating to circa 1900–1930, an inscribed North-West Persian runner, an Anatolian kilim from the early 1900s and a Persian Soumak textile.

Hand-knotted wool pile, flatwoven geometry and the textured detail of Soumak reveal different approaches to working with thread. Medallions, borders and small animal motifs give each composition its individual rhythm.

Look at them as you would a piece of furniture: consider the construction, the outline and the relationship between the details.

A runner draws colour through a hallway. A broader rug gathers chairs around a table. A kilim introduces pattern alongside the clean lines of contemporary seating or the substantial frame of an antique bench.

Our latest Journal explores choosing rugs and textiles through weave, colour and proportion. Read it through the website link in our bio.

📌 Save this carousel for your next room scheme, especially when considering rug proportions, borders and placement.

Featured pieces can be explored in the Campbell Vintage textiles collection.

An exquisite bloomA rare and remarkably well-preserved mid-19th century giltwood pier and overmantel mirror by John West...
25/10/2026

An exquisite bloom

A rare and remarkably well-preserved mid-19th century giltwood pier and overmantel mirror by John Westley, c.1860, retaining its original arched mirror plate, richly carved giltwood frame, historic boarded back and surviving trade label for his Birmingham furnishing establishment.

Two photographs, one continuous line of craftsmanship.This English mid-Victorian burr walnut candle stand, dating to cir...
25/10/2026

Two photographs, one continuous line of craftsmanship.

This English mid-Victorian burr walnut candle stand, dating to circa 1860–1870, is best appreciated from top to bottom.

The first view brings together the richly figured circular top, fixed wooden candle arm and turned tulip-shaped sconce. The second continues through the lower baluster into a finely carved gadrooned collar, broad platform base and three scroll feet.

Connecting the two is a deeply cut barley-twist column. Spiral turning draws upon 17th-century English furniture traditions, interpreted here through the richer materials and decorative confidence of the Victorian period. Original segmented lead weighting within the base gives the tall, slender structure its assured stance.

Its narrow proportions and distinctive asymmetry allow it to sit naturally beside a reading chair, sofa or library fireplace. The circular top remains a practical surface, while the elevated candle holder gives the silhouette an unmistakable sense of purpose.

📌 Save these two views as a reference for Victorian turning, proportion and burr walnut craftsmanship.

Available through Campbell Vintage.

A Surface That Has Travelled Through Time.There is something particularly appealing about antique furniture that wears i...
24/10/2026

A Surface That Has Travelled Through Time.

There is something particularly appealing about antique furniture that wears its history so openly.

This Mid-19th Century Camphor Wood Two-Part Campaign Chest, c.1850, retains a remarkable surface, with layers of gentle abrasion, softened edges and variations in colour developed through generations of handling and use.

Look closely at the drawer fronts. The lighter areas of wear contrast with the warmer tones of the surrounding timber, creating a natural patchwork of colour and texture.

The recessed brass handles sit comfortably within this aged surface, their simple rectangular plates and folding pulls contributing to the chest’s understated, functional design.

What interests me most is how these individual details work together. The timber, brass and original surface have developed a character that could only come through time.

With five useful drawers and beautifully balanced proportions, the chest brings warmth, texture and a strong sense of history into both contemporary and traditional interiors.

📌 Save this as a reference for incorporating original antique surfaces and natural patina into interior design.

The complete nineteenth-century camphor wood campaign chest can be explored at Campbell Vintage.

Simple, utilitarian, stylistic m, campaign storage furniture circa 1850
18/10/2026

Simple, utilitarian, stylistic m, campaign storage furniture circa 1850

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