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Murphy Oak Swivel Rocker Office Chair

By The Crafty Fox, 10 February, 2009
Description

This chair has been in the family since my great-grand-father, possibly longer, 75 to 80 years.  Has tags on botton of the seat ( both paper and metal) indicating it was made by the Murphy Chair Co., Owensboro, Ky.  It both swivels and rocks and has metal rollers but I don't know if they are original to the chair.

Category
Furniture
Medium
Oak
Distinguishing marks
Tag saying Murphy #263
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
late 19th early 20th century
History
Has been in family since great-grand-father
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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Lovejoy

16 years 4 months ago

Re: Murphy Oak Swivel Rocker Office Chair

Your chair dates from the first quarter of the 20th Century. They were usually partnered with Oak roll top desks. Values for them tend to be modest, $75.00 at auction.

 

Lovejoy 

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