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Description:
The ideal of a folding bed, kept in a cabinet or inside a wall, was introduced to the American public in the Folding Beds Display at the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia, PA. In 1900, the first Murphy bed patent was issued to William L. Murphy, born January 1, 1876 in Stockton, CA. Because William Murphy lived in a one-room apartment and wanted to entertain, he invented a bed that folded into a cabinet to make more floor space. In addition to that need, eventually, Murphy beds also came to be used as an "extra bed" for overnight guests. In that situation Murphy beds might be located in a large bedroom where they could be opened and used on short notice, or in a dining room or a library. The "fake" front for another piece of furniture was usually an indication of the location of the piece. From a lovely, old home in Tennessee we bring this very nice American Oak Murphy Bed. At first glance it appears that you are seeing a nice, tall wardrobe with gently curved side panels and a center, beveled mirror door. That's what the designer intended. This is a tall, non-folding, Murphy Bed. ~From the top to the bottom, quarter-sawn oak swirls over the piece with its very thick applied trim that frames the mirror. At the top on either side hang metal "handles" used for opening the bed. These "handles" become the supporting legs when the bed is opened and they are locked into position. This bed has six weights that help balance it when opening and closing. These weights must be removed prior to moving this piece. What a novelty! What a great piece! ~This Murphy bed has been professionally refinished and restored with a new 50"X73" mattress and can be yours today.
| Status: No Longer Available |
Reference#: WHA111 |
| Condition:
refinished |
Year:
c1870
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| Country:
USA |
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| Height:
81 in. (205.74 cm) |
Depth:
26 in. (66.04 cm) |
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Width: 56 in. (142.24 cm)
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| Title:
American oak Murphy bed |
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