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Finding the Value of Murphy Chairs

July 27, 2022

Value of Murphy Chair?How much is this Murphy chair, #358 worth and can you tell me any more about it?

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The back of a wooden chair.
 
The carved top of a wooden chair.
 
The underside of a wooden chair
 
The marking on the underside of a wooden chair.
 

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July 28, 20220 found this helpful
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Sometimes it is difficult to sell a single chair in this style, as it was probably part of a dining room set and not particularly popular as a single occasional chair.
You can check prices online but it will be difficult to find a single chair in this style.

This set of 4 chairs is listed for sale on eBay for $145.
The seller has had these listed for sale for over 2 1/2 years and they still have not sold. This is not uncommon.
www.ebay.com/.../324073395578

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Where your chair is located will be the deciding factor in the final value of your chair as shipping would be very expensive, so sellers usually list furniture as 'local pick up only'.
I would say that your chair's value may be approximately $50 but if you list it for sale, you should start with a higher price and accept best offers. Leave it posted at the higher price for several weeks and if you do not receive any offers, then lower the price and wait again.

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July 31, 20220 found this helpful
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Your chair has a label that says Owensboro.

By 1915, the Murphy Chair Company was reputed to be the largest chair manufacturer in the world with a four story factory and 1,000 workers capable of producing 7,000 chairs a day. However, with Detroit's burgeoning automotive industry, it became more difficult for Murphy to compete for labor and in 1919 Murphy moved to Owensboro Kentucky where they continued to manufacture chairs until 1954.

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wikimapia.org/.../Murphy-Chair

Your chair was made after 1919.

I found a question about 4 Murphy chairs #358:

"4 chairs with paper labels under the seat cushions stating "Murphy Chairs...On Top of the World", "Murphy Chair Company", "Owensboro, Kentucky" and "Chair No. 358". The shop owner thought that they were made of mahoganey and they have original-looking needlepoint cushions, 2 in burgundy with rose design, 2 in a light seafoam with similar floral design." 

www.justanswer.com/.../5mrrb-just-purchased-chairs-paper...

Your chair was made in the 1920's-1930's, the value is about $125-150.

For example Antique Murphy 306 Lyra Chair made in Owensboro, Kentucky in 1920s set of 2 is at  $375

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April 17, 2014

Do I have a Murphy chair? It is a mid-century modern traditional lounge arm chair. My chair has open arms with only one upper arm brace. The lower leg brace has curved or bowed outside leg brace and straight lower back brace. It also has a metal Murphy Chair Co. tag. Could this be an authentic Murphy chair and if so, approximate value?


I do not have photo capability with my computer.

By Pat

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September 16, 2014

dark wood Murphy chairI've got two matching wooden chairs with seal and patent stamp. ?? #3091 or #5091 possibly.

By Jim K. from Appleton, WI

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January 18, 2015

What is the value of an antique Murphy's swivel office chair in fair condition? The serial number is 287.

By John F.

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January 19, 20151 found this helpful
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When checking prices on ebay, always check the sold items. Even then, there could be a large difference in sold prices as it depends on how many people want to bid on the item.

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Remember, anyone can put any price on an item but it is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it!

 
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November 14, 2016

I found a Murphy straight back chair without arms that I will be refinishing. I will not be selling it, but am curious about its age.

The code on the bottom is 294. It was manufactured, according to the template, in Owensboro, KY.

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January 10, 20170 found this helpful
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I have not found anything pertaining to #294 but I do have some general information on Murphy chairs.

You can click on some of the photos that look like your chair and there MAY be some information pertaining to that chair - this will be a "trial and error" search.

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example/photos of Murphy chairs:

www.google.com/search?q=antique+murphy+chair&tbm...

www.google.com/search?q=murphy+chair+company&biw...

General information about company:

www.justcollecting.com/.../murphy-chair-company-furniture

I have used these sites before but it takes time to figure out how to ask questions and upload photos but their answers seem to be correct.

Web sites that offer free appraisals:

www.allexperts.com/.../

www.instappraisal.com/.../antique-murphy-chair

Example of appraisal

en.allexperts.com/.../Murphy-Chair-Company-Detroit.htm

 
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January 22, 2017

Vintage furniture may have notable value. Finding out this information is useful for restoration plans or future sale. Finding the value of a Murphy rocking chair.

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June 5, 2017

I have a nice pink upholstered arm chair, that is like new, from an estate. There is a minor scratch on a rear lower portion of one back leg only. How can I find the approximate value?


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June 7, 20170 found this helpful

I'm not sure the original Murphy Company made this style chair but curiously there are some chairs (and other items) showing up for sale that are new items but I believe it is another company that is using the name.
There is very little actual information about the furniture but quite a bit about the company and its owners.
Here are a couple of links that have a lot of information (but no hint of values) but a lot about the company (long articles). Both sites offer appraisals but probably do charge no matter what they say.

www.instappraisal.com/.../murphy-chair-company-owensboro-ky

www.justanswer.com/.../5mrrb-just-purchased-chairs-paper...

 
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December 18, 2017

How much is a Murphy 360 chair worth?


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December 22, 20171 found this helpful
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Murphy chair company has been around since 1872 but is not to be confused with the Murphy Furniture Company that manufactured mostly tables.

  • Murphy Chair Co. manufactured over 100 styles of chairs and each style would have different values in today's market.
  • I assume you may be referring to a swivel chair since you say "360" but that is a guess. This style of chair usually sells for less money than one of their other styles.
  • The "normal" selling prices for an office swivel chair runs between $25 - $75 but they are very slow in selling. Shipping costs with any style chair runs very high so it is generally best to try and sell locally so no shipping cost is involved.
  • Here are some different styles of Murphy chairs currently listed on eBay (with their "asking" prices).
  • www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=murphy+chair...
  • www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=murphy+chair...
  • Several different styles have sold in recent months so you can see what someone might actually pay for a Murphy chair. eBay sold items.
  • www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=murphy%20chair...
  • You can get a free appraise at this site:
  • www.instappraisal.com/

Here is a current link to Murphy Chair Co. history and links to ask questions.

murphychaircompany.com/

 
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April 25, 2018

I have a vintage (I think) Murphy oak chair with 5 slats in the back.

Value of a Murphy Chair - oak slat back chair with arms
 
Value of a Murphy Chair
 

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November 2, 2018

I wonder the value of 5 chairs I got from my mother years ago. On the bottom of the chair on the side it says Murphy Owensboro KY 370. As far as I can tell they were never refurbished, all original. They do not have claw feet and the top of the back rest is straight across.

Thank you for any information I get collect on them!

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