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A true banker’s chair has a presence you can feel—substantial, authoritative, and quietly elegant. This Murphy 223 chair was made …
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A true banker’s chair has a presence you can feel—substantial, authoritative, and quietly elegant. This Murphy 223 chair was made by Murphy Chair Company of Owensboro, Kentucky, a respected American manufacturer known for professional seating. The slat-back silhouette, generous wood seat, and classic arm profile make it ideal for a vintage office, library corner, writing desk, or statement workspace.
Age range: Estimated 1930s–1940s (pre-war / early post-war period) based on construction, maker’s plate, and the style of the mechanical base.
Materials: Solid wood frame and seat (hardwood, exact species unconfirmed), black metal swivel/tilt mechanism, casters.
Style: Traditional Banker’s Chair with Classical Revival office influence—clean lines, practical form, and a professional “old law office” aesthetic.
Marks / Maker: Brass Murphy plate (Owensboro, Kentucky) and “223” marking shown in photos.
Dimensions:
Height: 36.25"
Width: 24.5"
Depth: 21"
Seat Height: 18.5"
Seat Width: 21"
Seat Depth: 17.5"
Ideal uses: Home office, study, library, writer’s desk, vintage-themed office décor, executive styling, or a period-correct accent for early 20th-century interiors.
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- Dimensions
- 24.5ʺW × 21ʺD × 36.25ʺH
- Styles
- Traditional
- Seat Interior Width
- 21.25 in
- Seat Height
- 18.5 in
- Arm Height
- 27.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Seat Interior Depth
- 17.5 in
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Overall very attractive vintage condition. Expect normal signs of age and honest use: minor scuffs, finish wear, and small rubs … moreOverall very attractive vintage condition. Expect normal signs of age and honest use: minor scuffs, finish wear, and small rubs consistent with an original office chair. The swivel/tilt hardware appears intact, and the chair sits on casters (all present in photos). less
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