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Value of Murphy Chair?

A wooden office chair.I have an old Murphy chair 4415. Just wanted to know some info and maybe even some pricing, thanks.

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I do not have any information on age as Murphy Chair made almost the same style chairs from 1930 - 1960's.
As to value; it has been difficult to find very much on sold Murphy chairs like yours and listing for sale prices are just a price the seller would like to receive for their items - only a sold item shows what someone was willing to pay for that item.

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You can always check eBay's sold listings to see what people are paying for similar chairs but it's difficult because it appears that similar chairs in other higher end brands (and even unbranded) chairs are selling for more money than any style Murphy chair.
www.ebay.com/.../bn_73393201?rt=nc&LH_Sold=1

I found a few very similar chairs that have either sold or not sold at auctions. You can look at these to maybe get some idea of value.
instappraisal.com/.../murphy-oak-swivel-rocker-office-chair
Straight back swivel chair: $70 - 2017
www.ebth.com/.../5395861-vintage-oak-murphy-office...
Similar chair: $70 - 2017
www.ebth.com/.../7179577-vintage-desk-chair-by-murphy...
Similar: $100 - 2013
www.liveauctioneers.com/.../15949887_american-oak-swivel-office...

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Furniture values have not changed very much over the past 8-10 years so value is probably going to be about the same as these sold prices.
I would say to list your chair maybe starting at $150-$250 with best offer considered and pick up only and see how it goes. If no offers after several weeks/months then lower the price and wait again.
As a general rule, furniture sales are slow but sales are really unpredictable.

You may find more information these links:
www.thriftyfun.com/Finding-the-Value-of-a-Murphy-Rocking...
www.thriftyfun.com/Finding-the-Value-of-Murphy-Chairs...

 
February 14, 20210 found this helpful

Thank you so much for all this valuable information.

 

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This company always confuses me. It started in Michigan under one name (Murphy Chair Company) but they had plants in other cities and then (I think) officially and moved to Owensboro KY and changed the name again).

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From a 1956 Ownesboro newspaper, the company named Murphy Incorporated ceased operations in 1956, which would place your chair before that...however, the company went back in business and moved back to the original Murphy Incorporated location in 1961, but I believe then it was called Murphy-Miller. The challenge with what I am seeing here is it is listed as Owensboro KY--the USPS did not start using two letter abbreviations until 1963 (so the company could have been ahead of the curve using two letters -- maybe--that is what is confusing me. I am having trouble finding a logo list to see exactly when this particular logo was used by the company.

I would contact the Owensboro museum to help them date your piece. www.owensboromuseum.org/

There is a lot of info about the company in old KY newspapers. It was a very big deal in KY when it arrived and employed a lot of people.

If the museum shares info with you, please post back.

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Values are going to be subjective depending on where you live and what people will pay for it, condition, etc.

 

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Murphy chairs have held their value, and some have sold for $1000 or more. I would see an antique dealer if I were you.

 

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Here are some Murphy chairs to give you an idea of the selling price for them:
www.etsy.com/.../vintage-murphy-chair-company-wooden...
www.ebay.com/.../324073395578

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

 

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