Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair with Floating Back Rest c.1926

ABOUT An antique solid Oak desk chair with curved legs, cast iron mechanism, original label and new brass replica casters. The floating back rest tilts and the chair swivels, tilts back and the height is adjustable. This chair has retained its original finish and has minor structural damage. CREATOR Murphy Chair Company, Owensboro, Ky. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1926. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid Oak, Cast Iron. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Casters have been replaced. DIMENSIONS H 30-33.5 in. W 24 in. D 25 in. Seat Height: 17-20.5 in. (varies) HISTORY The Murphy company was formed by Canadian businessman Michael Murphy in 1872, when he purchased the C. H. Dunks company of Detroit company. C.H. Dunks had originally been a mattress manufacturer, but Murphy converted the firm over to upholstered furniture production. The company had modest beginnings, with only five employees, but rapidly expanded. Products made by Murphy were marked with decal labels that used