The Roorkee Chair is one of the most iconic pieces of Campaign Furniture, admired for its clean lines, uncompromising joinery, and refined use of wood, brass, and leather. First developed in Roorkee, India, in 1898, it became the trusted companion of British officers and explorers for its lightweight, portable, and incredibly durable design - allowing it to flex and adapt to uneven terrain - from rocky hillsides to sandy beaches - while providing exceptional comfort. A brilliant 19th-century design that later inspired the “safari chair.”

This handmade chair is built from African Sapele hardwood and vegetable-tanned Havana Brown bridle leather, with custom hardware, solid brass screws, hand-stitched seams, and heavy copper rivets.

Attribution: Based on a traditional Roorkee chair pattern adapted by Christopher Schwarz and published in Campaign Furniture by Lost Art Press. Leatherwork and brass hardware by Jason Thigpen; dimensional modifications, wooden components, and final assembly by Rex W. Hansen.