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