Campaign furniture is described as portable pieces that can be easily broken down or folded for travel. It has been around since Roman times but grew in popularity with the expansion of the British Empire in the 19th and 20th centuries. The most common item of campaign furniture is the chest of drawers. They were often constructed in two sections -- the drawers and removable feet which are reinstalled when setting up base. Unlike the brass details in most DIY campaign dresser, the hardware were included to protect the furniture edges from the frequent move and bumping around. These details, however, provide the distinctive campaign furniture look which so many try to recreate in their IKEA dresser hacks. (Source)