As we move into Fall I thought that I would revisit a great article that was done in 2018, 6 years ago.  We have been in business since 1981, 43 years we have been building beautiful furniture! That is quite a time ago, we still enjoy designing and building for folk’s homes & offices. This January Nancy and I will host WOOD A Furniture Show XV (15) at the Escondido Art Partnership.

Brian Murphy, November 1, 2018 at 5:05 PM:

Well, today I received a great opportunity to share from Rockler Woodworking & Hardware who have over 30 stores in the USA and there is one in San Diego. They publish a great magazine the Woodworker’s Journal, and this week on the email version I am featured!!! It is a truly a great story about my career which I have been so blessed to chase after.

BRIAN MURPHY: CHAIRS, ARTS AND CRAFTS AND A FURNITURE SHOW

BY JOANNA WERCH TAKES • Nov 1, 2018

As we head into January, woodworker Brian Murphy is getting ready for the 10th iteration of a woodworking furniture show he founded to highlight the work being done in his region.

“Wood X, a Furniture Show,” will run from January 11 to February 1, 2019 at the Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery in Escondido, California. Also, a founding member of the San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association, Brian started the Escondido show after wondering “what would happen if I had a show in January which didn’t conflict with the show in June?” Another motivation was his involvement in the Escondido Chamber of Commerce and his belief in its mission: “I truly believe that the chamber is the voice of business and the more that you promote your business within your community, the better it is for everyone. I’m a businessman working in my community, and I support businesses in my community.”

His own business is Murphy’s Fine Woodworking, which focuses on custom-built furniture, largely in the Arts and Crafts style. Previous business ventures have also included the proprietorship of woodworking retail stores The Cutting Edge, from 1980 to 1989, and American Furniture Design woodworking plans company, sold within the past few years to Lee Valley Tools.

He’d done some smaller woodworking projects before then but became more involved and started building custom furniture while running The Cutting Edge. “I keep a diary, so every piece of furniture that I have made [is recorded]. The first one was ‘001,’ and it was done in 1982. It was a butcher block mobile kitchen unit, hard rock maple top, birch sides, inserts and walnut sliding doors with dovetails.” Piece number two was a grandfather clock in white oak with Carpathian elm burl inserts on the crown and base. Piece number 256 was a table that a customer picked up in December.

“The adventure of being a custom woodworker [is], unlike the big store manufacturers, when we build chairs and build furniture, we select the perfect board – not pieces, the board – to showcase the piece.” For example, the arms on a chair “are usually so stunning in grain pattern that they just kind of jump at you,” Brian said.

Chairs are a specialty of his. He’s working on two new ones, one for his own show in January and one as an entry for the San Diego Fine Woodworkers Show in June, but over the years, counting those he has made and those he has taught, Brian estimates “I have produced and influenced almost 100 chairs. That’s a lot of chairs.”

While most of his chairs are large, they are built to fit the person. “I had a gal who was extremely arthritic, and the chair had to be narrower and shorter for her to get in and out of the chair.” Stylistically, they owe a lot to the Arts and Crafts movement. “Some of that furniture was truly ultra-simple, so in my adventure with Arts and Crafts, it has been to modernize it just a bit, to make the chairs so comfortable that when you sit in them, you take a nap. In the original Stickley chairs, you can’t do that,” Brian said.

Still, he is fond of the Arts and Crafts styles. While he has produced “all kinds of furniture, from Queen Anne sideboards to rolltop desks – you name it, I have built it,” it’s the Arts and Crafts style that most appeals to him. “I fell in love with Gustav Stickley,” he explained. “I loved the turn-of-the-century Gustav Stickley, William Morris type concept.”

With the focus on mortise-and-tenon joinery in this type of furniture, Brian notes that his floor-mounted mortising machine has been a worthwhile tool investment, helping to ensure that the pieces he builds “will last for a very long time” (at least one client has the Murphy’s Fine Woodworking pieces they own included in a family trust for their children).

Brian notes that’s also “always developing new stuff, which is fun.” He’s known for a California West Greene and Greene chair which riffs off the influence of the Greene and Greene woodwork in Pasadena’s Gamble House. “It is Arts and Crafts, but it’s a softer look, and it’s truly a beautiful chair. Stickley is more square and rigid, and the Greene and Greene style is softer.”

In addition to building his own chairs, Brian has taught chairmaking at the now-defunct American Sycamore Retreat, as well as smaller tutorials in his own shop – including, through a school work-study program, to his grandson, Noah, who entered and sold the chair he built through that year’s furniture show. “Not everybody has that truly unique opportunity with your grandchildren,” Brian said. “It’s pretty special.”

And yes, the show is a for-sale show, with about 30 participants this year – up from six the first year. “And it’s only furniture. We don’t do anything else. And the pieces are just stunning,” Brian said.

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

760 613-1230
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Our Mid-Summer sale runs from the end of August thru the end of September!! Select any piece from our web page and we will pay the Sales Tax for you!! We will also discount your piece by 10%

Bow Arm Morris Chair & Footstool in Leather 40” high 36” wide 42” deep	Spindle Arm Morris Chair & Footstool in Leather 40” high 36” wide 42” deep
California West Greene & Greene Chair & Footstool in Leather 40” high 35” wide 40” deep	California West Bow Arm Chair & Footstool 40” high 36” wide 42” deep
Mission Students Desk 30” high 27” wide 55” long	Mission Book Case 69” high 50” wide 14” deep
Mission Queen Size Bed	Mission Buffett 44” high 52” wide 20” deep
Mission Sideboard in Quartersawn Red oak with pecan finish. 39” high 65” wide 22” deep
Mission Armoire/Entertainment Center Fruitwood finish 69” high 43” wide 24” deep	Mission Dresser with custom stain with custom stain 36” high 73” wide 20” deep
Mission End Table Finish Fruitwood 27” high 29” wide 29” deep	Mission Coffee Table Finish Fruitwood 46” long 36” wide 18” high
Mission Wine & Spirits Cabinet Pecan Finish 38” high 17” deep 42” wide	Mission Nightstands Pecan Finish 27” high 16” deep 28” wide
Contemporary Mission Nightstand Pecan Finish 28” high 24” wide 18” deep	Contemporary Mission Curio Cabinet Pecan Finish 70” high 46” wide 18” deep

This furniture is constructed from Appalachian Red Oak flat sawn and quarter sawn Red & White Oak. The workmanship that goes into a Murphy Fine Woodworking piece is renowned and incorporates the most durable construction methods known to furniture making. All of this furniture is created with true mortise and tenon joinery, inlayed butterfly keys, solid brass and solid bronze hardware and a finish that is applied by hand. Many of our special features are side-hung drawers and center guided drawers, half bind dovetails on all drawers, through keyed and pined tenons and special bed rail hardware.

The finish that Murphy’s use is the superb Daley’s oil-based finishing products. The finishing process takes four days to complete and requires a complex series of applications. The first step is an oil-based stain of your selection, and a sealer. Three coats of either a semi-gloss follow, or gloss hand applied final finish. Our craftsmen carefully sand, rub and polish all exterior and interior surfaces to give the soft lustrous finish.

The extraordinary care and skill that goes into a Murphy’s finishes guarantees that each piece of furniture has its own special beauty. No two finishes are ever exactly the same.  But every finish is deep, lustrous and displays the glow of the natural wood to its best advantage.

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

760 613-1230
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Our Mid-Summer sale runs from the end of August thru the end of September!! Select any piece from our web page and we will pay the Sales Tax for you!! We will also discount your piece by 10% ... Just give me a call to save $$$ Hundreds!!!!

NEW WOODWORKING CLASSES
BUILD A BOW ARM MORRIS CHAIR IN A WEEK!!!

For almost 8 years I taught at American Sycamore, a woodworking school in Indianapolis for a week-long course to build one of our famous chairs. Class size was 12 students maximum.  That school has since closed and I’ve done the course a couple of times here in Escondido.  One of my students many of you will remember was the CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for many years. Rorie Johnston!  The chair made by Noah Murphy was a special high school class for San Marcos High School that I taught here in the shop..! The chair that you will make will be Eastern Cherry, Curly Maple or Quarter Sawn White Oak, Leather, cushions, and final finish.  We use Carroll Leather from North Carolina and Manuel’s Upholstery here in town to put the cushions together. This project will last 5 + days; lunch is included.  The day will start at 8 and end at about 4!  All material and labor are included.  The price for the class is $1800.00 It will be offered in 3 sessions: June, July, and August.  Each class is limited to one student to assure very personal guidance and direction.

Bow Arm & Footstool

Bow arm in glue up Lamination really works the best for the arms.

Drawing the chair side to match the contour of the bow arm to be cut on the bandsaw.

Chair assembled and ready for stain..!

Footstool ready for assembly

Recliner pins for the back

Our Chair on the cover of Fine Woodworking Book

This collection of Bow Arm Chairs is just a small part of the 250 + chairs that we have made over the years.  We have designed four styles of chairs, the Traditional Bow Arm, the Spindle Arm, the California West Bow Arm, and the California West Green & Greene Bow Arm Chair.

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work by using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

760 613-1230
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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California West Greene & Greene Chair

This is a walk down memory lane.  Four years ago, we were awarded "Woodworker Wednesday", by General Finishes, our country’s major supplier of finishing products. They recognized “Brian Murphy of Murphy's Fine Woodworking! He sells a bold Mission-style line of furniture featuring dressers, desks, bed frames, chairs and more!”

“Brian has been successfully designing and selling furniture since 1989 and has been recognized in numerous magazines for his unique line of furniture with its beautiful detailing and wonderful construction. The Bow Arm Morris Chair is one of his most popular items. It is known for its modern adaption of the work of the great furniture maker Gustav Stickley!”

We are very proud to have been Featured on the General Finishes program!!! It’s kind of nice to be recognized for the Art/Work that we do. We currently have a California West Greene & Greene Chair in process without a home. Call me if you are interested on a great Chair at a great price!

In the Winter Edition of this Newsletter, we featured a selection of Mission Side Boards that we had made over the years. Many times, we have customers ask us on how we build our pieces, and I would like to share a few pictures on how a Mission Sideboard is really made!

California West Bookcase & Display Cabinet

This case is made with quarter-sawn white or red oak, and highly figured for the top. The top is 1 1/8” thick and has inlaid cherry butterfly keys along the glue lines. The doors have special antique sand glass which are divided by wooden mullions. The hardware are bronze pulls and the interior has 2 woodeen shelved that are sdjustable with glass inserts. The left hand side of the case will have an open side and there are two ½” thick polished glass shelves that are open to the front and side. They are adjustable. The lighting is controlled with a remote switch with controlled level of brightness.

Size:68” long by 38” high and 16 ½” deep.  Spring sale price $6,900

This case was just delivered last week, and I thought that you might be interested in seeing how it went together also..  It was made of quarter-sawn white oak and stained with a light Bombay Mahogany.  The lighting system is controlled with a remote switch that can come on automatically or controlled with four different lighting stages,

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

760 613-1230
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Well, here I am a couple of years ago with our Bow Arm Chair and the Spindle Arm in Cloth. This was part of the Escondido Arts Partnership Show which Nancy and I have Sponsored for the past 14 years..! We have one of our California West chairs in the new Show this January. It will be donated to the Panache Auction in March which we have also done for the last 14 years..!

Art Auction | Benefit | Gala

SAVE THE DATE! the Panache Art Auction Gala is coming up Saturday March 23, 2024.

Once again, we are bringing the community together to support the arts. Come share the joy of art, mingle with the contributing artists, collectors, and auctioneer Ruth Kingcade as we raise funds for the EAP’s mission of inspiration. It’s a celebratory evening with live and silent auctions, live music, complimentary libations, specialty-crafted mocktails, tray passed appetizers and a luscious dessert table. Festivities start at 5:30, tickets go on sale February 9th online or at the gallery. 21+ year old event..

This chair has been donated to the Panache Auction.. Be sure and come and bid for a great deal!!

California West Chair

The legs are solid cherry. All the pieces are assembled with mortise and tenon joinery. The arms, and sides are curly maple, and the arms are just stunning with the grain pattern.  The footstool is a perfect match for the chair. The leather is from Argentina, and the chair can be seen at the Escondido Art Partnership as it is on display at the WOOD A Furniture Show XIV

Size: 40” high by36” wide and 42” deep.  Winter Sale Price $3800.00 includes Footstool.

Mission Sideboard Collection

We feel that his piece, which I have made at least 10 times and have taught to 15/20 students at a school just outside of Indianapolis represents our Mission Line at its very best. The three dovetailed drawers and the doors with the inlaid butterfly keys reflect the Arts & Crafts style. Available in both red and white oak and cherry it fits today’s homes very well. In quartersawn wood it is truly stunning.

Size: 39” high by 65” wide and 22” deep. Winter Sale Price..$3995.00 in Quarter sawn white oak

Hope Chest

We were very fortunate to find the material that this hope chest is made of. It was a one-of-a-kind piece. We have been sourcing wood from Strata Hardwoods in San Diego and they have been carrying Spelie that is very grain distinctive.

Size: 21” high by 47” wide and 17” deep. Winter Sale Price $1700.00

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

760 613-1230
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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We would like to take this time to express our profound thanks to all of our customers over the years.  I keep a diary of every major piece that I have made through the years. It totals almost 400!  Plus, there are almost 150 Chairs.

This is the Murphy Manger. The first year that we were married my folks gave us the manger pieces that were made in Germany. No Manger, no tools, so I borrowed a jig saw and that was when apples and oranges were shipped in wooden crates. Found a crate behind a grocery store and alas my first wood working project was created! Comes out every year and graces our fireplace.

Then there is the Christmas Box. I forget how many of these we made - at least 20 for family and friends. But it has 2 amazing books in it. The first is The Christmas Box, by Richard Paul Evans. First published in 1993 by Simon & Schuster and should be in everyone’s collection. Then our daughter Lisa said Dad you need to include A Christmas Story, written by Jean Shepherd and made into the great hilarious movie that we watch every year! The Boxes are made of quilted, curly Australian wood, red oak and black walnut and are loved by all that got them.

This beautiful California West Chair is my entry for the Show and if it does not sell at the Show it will be donated to the EAP Panache Auction that will be held on Saturday, March 23^rd .  This will be the 14^th  Chair that Nancy and I have donated to assist with the funding of this great organization!  It just left today to Manuel’s Upholstery here in Escondido to be fitted with a great leather.

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work by using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

760 613-1230
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Well, it is finally Fall, and Santa Ana winds have started, and cooler weather is here. Nancy and I have sponsored the WOOD A Furniture Show at the Escondido Arts Partnership for the past 14 years.  I am in the Chair building mode once again and the California West design is in process and almost done. This will be my entry for the show.. Please mark your calendars to see this year’s amazing collection of furniture from Southern California woodworkers.  Opening night will be January 13^th, 2024!!!!

This beautiful California West Chair is my entry for the Show and if it does not sell at the Show it will be donated to the EAP Panache Auction that will be held on Saturday, March 23^rd .  This will be the 14^th  Chair that Nancy and I have donated to assist with the funding of this great organization!

This chair and footstool are a favorite design for us. The legs are solid cherry and feature the Blacker Leg Indent Detail from Charles Greene from 1907-09. The Cloud Lift Detail on the side stretchers made of Curly Maple create a stunning profile for the design. All the pieces are assembled with mortise and tenon joinery. This design set the standard established by the brothers, Charles & Henry Greene. The leather is from Argentina and is a perfect match to the wood colors.

Size: 40” high by 36” wide and 42” deep. $3400.00
Fall Sale Price $3100.00
This chair is in process and will be ready to deliver very soon!! Call to reserve yours!

Our Bow Arm Chair was Featured on the cover Of Fine Woodworking’s new Book!!!!!!

I thought you might be interested in seeing how we build a chair. The following shows the machining and assembly of this chair…

Bow arm laminated glue up to shape the bowed arm	Side assembly and bow arms drilled
Blacker leg indent shaped all 4 sides	Cloud lift detail & the Blacker detail
Front & rear stretchers and the arms installed	Side view of arms installed
Rear Arm detail with curly maple and adjustment	Rear view with the cloud lift detail top & bottom

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work by using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

760 613-1230
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Our Mid-Summer sale runs from the end of August thru the end of September!! Select any piece from our web page and we will pay the Sales Tax for you!! We will also have discounted other pieces on our web page!

Bow Arm Morris Chair & Footstool in Leather 40” high 36” wide 42” deep	Spindle Arm Morris Chair & Footstool in Leather 40” high 36” wide 42” deep
California West Greene & Greene Chair & Footstool in Leather 40” high 35” wide 40” deep	California West Bow Arm Chair & Footstool 40” high 36” wide 42” deep
Mission Students Desk 30” high 27” wide 55” long	Mission Book Case 40” high 36” wide 42” deep
Mission Queen Size Bed	Mission Buffett 44” high 52” wide 20” deep
Mission Sideboard in Quartersawn Red oak with pecan finish. 39” high 65” wide 22” deep
Mission Armoire/Entertainment Center Fruitwood finish 69” high 43” wide 24” deep	Mission Coffee Table Finish Fruitwood 46” long 36” wide 18” high
Mission End Table Finish Fruitwood 27” high 29” wide 29” deep	Mission Coffee Table Finish Fruitwood 46” long 36” wide 18” high
Mission Wine & Spirits Cabinet Pecan Finish 38” high 17” deep 42” wide	Mission Nightstands Pecan Finish 27” high 16” deep 28” wide
Contemporary Mission Nightstand Pecan Finish 28” high 24” wide 18” deep	Contemporary Mission Curio Cabinet Pecan Finish 70” high 46” wide 18” deep

This furniture is constructed from Appalachian Red Oak flat sawn and quarter sawn Red & White Oak. The workmanship that goes into a Murphy Fine Woodworking piece is renowned and incorporates the most durable construction methods known to furniture making.  All of this furniture is created with true mortise and tenon joinery, inlayed butterfly keys, solid brass and solid bronze hardware and a finish that is applied by hand.  Many of our special features are side-hung drawers and center guided drawers, half bind dovetails on all drawers, through keyed and pined tenons and special bed rail hardware.

The finish that Murphy’s use is the superb Daley’s oil-based finishing products.  The finishing process takes four days to complete and requires a complex series of applications.  The first step is an oil-based stain of your selection, and a sealer.  Three coats of either a semi-gloss follow, or gloss hand applied final finish.  Our craftsmen carefully sand, rub and polish all exterior and interior surfaces to give the soft lustrous finish.

The extraordinary care and skill that goes into a Murphy’s finishes guarantees that each piece of furniture has its own special beauty. No two finishes are ever exactly the same.  But every finish is deep, lustrous and displays the glow of the natural wood to its best advantage.

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

760 613-1230
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Well, it is finally Summer, and we have finished June Gloom! I had posted this on the Stickley Page and had lots of folks talk about it, the California King Bed in quartersawn white oak. Strata Hardwoods supplied the wood which was just stunning. We were unable to find nice 3/8” quartersawn plywood for the head and footboards.so we resawed 8” wide boards and book matched them to create a great look. The head board is just over 60” and the footboard about 30".. It was delivered last week, and the customers just loved it ... 😎😎

Chuck and Kate Nichols Mission-Style Cal-King Bed Reviewed June 2023

We have admired Brian's work for years, having seen beautiful examples at the Arts Partnership in Escondido, the San Diego Fair, and our friends' home.  As a woodworker, I don't often get furniture envy, but I certainly did after seeing Brian's quality work!  We worked with Brian through the design phase to come up with exactly what we wanted, during the construction phase to make sure the bed met all of our requirements, and through the finishing phase to get the finish we desired.  Brian does a wonderful job of blending the lines between furniture and art. Murphy's fine woodworking has a motto: "If we produce an excellent product, render great customer care, and design for our customer's need, there will always be clients that will need our work." We couldn't agree more!!

Jan Cushman   Mission-Style Dresser Reviewed April 2023

I am so pleased with the Mission-style dresser Brian crafted for me. He accomplished exactly what I wanted, even exceeding my expectations by adding details that enhanced it even further. Brian's years of experience are reflected in this exceptional piece he created.

Don & Candy Zech: Tables, Wine Storage, Buffet, for a Total of 7 Pieces

I have known Brian for 30 years. I have actually done some woodworking myself but when it came to building and customizing some pieces for our home there was no other thought than Brian. He has done at least 7 pieces for us over the years. He has built coffee tables, side tables, a library table and an Entertainment Hutch that looks like a Buffet. But his coup d’état would have to be working with me to convert a ten-foot-tall built-in entertainment center made from solid oak into a shelving wall unit with “Murphy Doors” that open to expose a 300+ bottle refrigerated wine cabinet! Fine craftsmanship, attention to detail, great, beautiful, artistic pieces.  ~ Cheers!

Jon & Susan Rodriguez wrote: “When we began to look for dining room and living room furniture, we had 3 criteria in mind: quality, reasonable price, and local production. In Brian Murphy, of Murphy’s Fine Woodworking, we found everything we were looking for, and more. Brian is more than a woodworker who makes furniture; he is an artist with a refined eye for detail. Each piece was hand-crafted with superior quality and exquisite detail. For our project, he used quarter-sawn oak to give a spectacular grain pattern. Then he handpicked the pieces with the most distinctive grain to use in the most visible areas of each piece. The drawers of our bedroom dresser were made from the same piece of oak and the grain pattern flows continuously across the dresser. We were so impressed with the Mission style living room and dining room furniture Brian made for us, that we commissioned him to make a bedroom set, as well. We now have 24 family heirlooms and beautiful pieces of “art” throughout our home. We love the furniture, and we loved working with Brian”.

Kevin & Debbie Svetich   Bar Stools Reviewed October

Brian Henry David Murphy a virtuoso of fine furniture craftsmanship has done it again! We have added three beautifully detailed bar stools to our humble collection of bookcases, dining chairs, dining table, entertainment center and bow arm chair.   Sound a little boastful? You can believe it! Mr. Murphy’s creations are one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Functional art at its best.

Thank you Brian!

We like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

People’s Choice Award Best in WOOD MAGAZINE 2018

Always nice to be recognized for your work.

This was some time ago and one of my favorite Chairs..

Jeff & Nancy Matloff – Platform Bed

After researching several retail and commercial sites for a platform bed that met our functional needs as well as added to our existing décor (early American), we decided that our best option would be to have one custom-made for us.  After discussing this project with several contractors, we contracted with Brian to build our custom platform bed frame with drawers to go with the early American antique furniture in our bedroom.  In this process, he impressed with his commitment to detail and helping us both develop a design as well as adding all the unique features that we have in this beautiful piece of furniture.  We enjoyed working with him throughout and he kept us informed every step of the process.  In addition to being a highly skilled craftsman who creates beautiful works of furniture, we both felt very comfortable with him.   He went the extra mile to ensure that we would be happy with the final product.  We continue to deeply appreciate the beauty and function that this platform bed has added to our master suite.  We would recommend Brian to anyone looking for a craftsman who can create and build quality timeless furniture products of unique beauty.

Skip Glasier Review of 5 pieces- Computer Desk

This one of a series of 5 pieces that I did for Skip.  A great computer desk with a sliding keyboard storage area and the tower mounts below on a special bracket at the rear. Red oak with a very light stain and brass hardware.  Eight drawers with beautiful hand cut dovetails..  Lots of room for your feet!

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work by using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

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Very Best,

760 613-1230
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Well, it is Springtime, and the orange trees are in bloom. They smell so great! This week continues the downpour of rain! More to come next week. Just finishing a group of projects and getting ready to start a King Size Stickley influenced bed and our second entry for the Design in Wood Show at the Del Mar Fair in June. Last year, after 35 years, we entered and won a Blue Ribbon. We were a sponsor before that time and spomsors were not allowed to enter!

This Chair & Footstool were made of curly maple and walnut with South American Leather. The arms are stunning, and the chair was sold a few days into the show. Hopefully the new chair will do as well!

Jeffery Shipper   Morris Chair Reviewed January 2022 “ I recently added Brian’s Bow Arm Chair to my collection of one of a kind, extraordinary fine furniture. The chair is of curly maple and walnut with a beautifully crafted leather back rest, cushion, and Foot Stool. This chair was purchased from the Design In Wood Show at the Del Mar Fair…This is truly a work of art, and I love it” If you are at the Fair this June be sure to visit the Design In Wood Show to see some of the Countries best woodworking. They are looking forward to over 350 entries this year!!!

We like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.
Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

This Chair & Footstool are made of curly maple and walnut with South American Leather also. These pictures are of a chair that was made for Kevin & Debbie Svetich. Which is very similar to the show chair. We have a hand full of folks that are patrons. Kevin & Debbie have 9 pieces of our furniture! Jon & Susan Rodriguez have 24!! And there are many others, and we greatly appreciate their business.

The curly maple is just stunning in the show chair. These pictures are of a chair that was made for Kevin & Debbie Svetich.

Kevin & Debbie Svetich Bow Arm Morris Chair wrote October 2017

“We recently added Brian’s Bow Arm Chair to our small collection of one of a kind, extraordinary fine furniture. Our chair is of curly maple and walnut with a beautifully crafted leather back rest, cushion, and Foot Stool. The master has brought out the natural beauty of the wood grains and the construction of the chair is flawless. This is truly a work of art, and we love it! Thank you... Brian” 

Jon & Susan Rodriguez wrote: “When we began to look for dining room and living room furniture, we had 3 criteria in mind: quality, reasonable price, and local production. In Brian Murphy, of Murphy’s Fine Woodworking, we found everything we were looking for, and more. Brian is more than a woodworker who makes furniture; he is an artist with a refined eye for detail. Each piece was hand-crafted of superior quality and exquisite detail. For our project, he used quarter-sawn oak to give a spectacular grain pattern then handpicked the pieces with the most distinctive grain to use in the most visible areas of each piece. The drawers of our bedroom dresser were made from the same piece of oak and the grain pattern flows continuously across the dresser. We were so impressed with the Mission style living room and dining room furniture Brian made for us, that we commissioned him to make a bedroom set, as well. We now have 24 family heirlooms and beautiful pieces of “art” throughout our home. We love the furniture, and we loved working with Brian”.

Pat & Richard Custin’s twin Spindle Arm Morris Chairs finished in Ultrasuede 666

Here are pair of our Spindle Arm Morris Chair’s and Footstools for Pat & Richards home. The build was curly maple for the arms and frame and highly figured for the canted arms and rails. The legs were walnut along with the side slats. The back support was walnut and maple slats. The foot stool followed the same design.

People’s Choice Award Best in WOOD 2018
Always nice to be recognized for your work.
This was some time ago and one of my favorite Chairs..

Denis and Carolyn Royer Kitchen Table, curly maple top and black lacquer base

My table was delivered this morning and is exactly, perfectly correct for its place in the kitchen.  As with the other comments, the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and design are "top drawer".  Brian's creativity designed a table I had not even thought about... . the end result could not be better!  He is going to build a curio cabinet for me after the first of the year!!

An area for the San Diego Natural History Museum. Whale head and other creatures on display. Our now famous Couch and tables.

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work by using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

760 613-1230
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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I featured this picture in the last Newsletter and I did like it as it represents the Chairs that I have done for so many years.  Last count it is over 150+..!  Since all the furniture that we make is WOOD, I would like to share and article that I just read on how to take very good care of it.      

6 ways to keep wood furniture looking beautiful

The secret to long-lasting wood furniture? Preserving it with oil ... Applying oil to natural wood furniture can keep it healthy and beautiful. In between oiling, clean weekly with a lightly damp cotton cloth and then wipe dry with another clean cotton cloth.

Your lips aren’t the only things that can crack and dry out if you don’t keep them lubricated—your wood furniture will too. Often the culprit behind wood losing its lovely finish is excess heat (being too close to radiators, fireplaces, sunlight) or excess humidity. But even if you move wood furniture away from hot, drying sources or run a dehumidifier when the house is damp, you may still see splits and cracks. That’s why applying oil to wood furniture, such as a coffee table or bookshelves, is so important if you want them looking good well into the future. Here’s what you need to know about using oil to preserve your wood furniture:

Check the furniture’s surface first

While most wood furniture will benefit from getting oiled, others will not. Furniture with a painted or lacquered- gloss top should not be treated with oil because the oil won’t be able to penetrate the finish and get deep into the wood.

Clean before oiling

Keeping wood furniture clean just requires that you regularly dust it. Use a damp (not soaking wet) cotton cloth once a week to keep grime from accumulating on your furnishings. Use another clean cotton cloth to wipe away any residual moisture. What not to use: aerosol furniture sprays and polish containing wax or silicone, which may leave a filmy buildup that will detract from your furniture’s beauty. Also don’t use harsh ammonia-based cleaners because they can damage the finish. A longtime favorite for gently cleansing: Murphy’s Oil Soap, which you mix with water.

What kind of oil to use

Linseed oil is one of the most popular natural wood oils to use on furniture because it goes deep penetrating the grain of the wood thoroughly and protecting it against moisture. Lemon oil also works well, helping to protect wood against insects and mold.

How to apply oil on furniture

Saturate a soft cotton cloth and with the oil. Working in the direction of the wood’s grain, wipe the cloth all over the wood’s surface, especially the dry areas. Let the oil sink in then wipe off excess grain after about 20 minutes. Buff with another soft cotton cloth.

Plan on oiling infrequently

Fortunately using oil on your furniture doesn’t take much time—in fact, a twice-yearly oil cleansing would be enough to maintain the wood’s beauty.

How oiling furniture may affect its color

While applying oil to unfinished or oil-and-wax-finished wood could change the color, it’s only temporary. If the wood appears glossier or darker than before, don’t worry—it will shortly settle into the original look. Light woods may look more golden but that color will neutralize as the wood dries out again.

California West Greene & Greene Chair

This chair and footstool are a new design for us. The legs are solid cherry and feature the Blacker Leg Indent Detail from Charles Greene from 1907-09. The Cloud Lift Detail of side stretchers create a stunning profile for the design. All the pieces are assembled with mortise and tenon joinery and they are plugged with ebony pins. This design standard set the standard for the Greene & Greene which was established by the brothers Charles & Henry Greene. The leather is from Argentina and we have a selection of colours to match your décor.

Size: 39” high by 65” wide and 22” deep. Winter Sale Price $3,400.00

Laser side detail

Sides assembled with arms

Chair assembled & arms installed

Mission Sideboard Collection

We feel that his piece which I have made at least 10 times and have taught to 15/20 students at a school just outside of Indianapolis represents our Mission Line at its very best. The three dovetailed drawers and the doors with the inlaid butterfly keys reflect the Arts & Crafts style. Available in both red and white oak and cherry it fits today’s homes very well. In quartersawn wood it is truly stunning.

Size: 40” high by 36” wide and 42” deep. Winter Sale Price $3,995.00

I invite you to view our Cutting Boards and Charcuterie program. We currently have almost 15 boards in stock here at our shop in Escondido. They range in price from $60.00 to over $100.00+. They are just stunning and would make great New Years Gifts. Give us a call to see them…! 760 613-1230

https://www.earthwoodcuttingboards.com/

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work by using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

760 613-1230
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Well, here I am a couple of years ago with our Bow Arm Chair and the Spindle Arm in Cloth.  This was part of the Escondido Arts Partnership Show which Nancy and I Sponsor for the past 13 years..!  We have one of our California West Green & Green chairs in process right now for the new Show in January.  It will be donated to the Panache Auction in March which we have done for the last 13 years, as well.

California West Greene & Greene Chair

This chair and footstool are a new design for us. The legs are solid cherry and feature the Blacker Leg Indent Detail from Charles Greene from 1907-09. The Cloud Lift Detail of side stretchers create a stunning profile for the design. All the pieces are assembled with mortise and tenon joinery and they are plugged with ebony pins. This design standard set the standard for the Greene & Greene which was established by the brothers Charles & Henry Greene. The leather is from Argentina and we have a selection of colours to match your décor.

Size: 39” high by 65” wide and 22” deep. Winter Sale Price $3,400.00

Laser side detail

Sides assembled with arms

Chair assembled & arms installed

Mission Sideboard Collection

We feel that his piece which I have made at least 10 times and have taught to 15/20 students at a school just outside of Indianapolis represents our Mission Line at its very best.  The three dovetailed drawers and the doors with the inlaid butterfly keys reflect the Arts & Crafts style. Available in both red and white oak and cherry it fits today’s homes very well.  In quartersawn wood it is truly stunning. 

Size: 40” high by 36” wide and 42” deep. Winter Sale Price $3,995.00

Hope Chest

We were very fortunate to find the material that this hope chest is made of. It was a one-of-a-kind piece. We have been sourcing wood from Strata Hardwoods in San Diego and they have been carrying Spelie that is very grain distinctive.

Size: 21” high by 47” wide and 17” deep. Winter Sale Price $1,500.00

I invite you to view our Cutting Boards and Charcuterie program click on the picture to view some of the very best boards available in Southern California..! Send us an email and we will contact you for more information!!

https://www.earthwoodcuttingboards.com/

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work by using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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California West Bookcase & Display Cabinet

This case is made with quarter-sawn red oak, and highly figured for the top. The top is 1 1/8” thick and has inlaid cherry butterfly keys along the glue lines. The doors have special antique sand cast glass which are divided by wooden mullions. The hardware are bronze pulls and the interior has two wooden shelves that are adjustable with glass inserts. The right side of the case will have a glass open side and so will the left. The left side will have two ½” polished glass shelves that are open to the front and are adjustable.

Size: 68” long by 38” high and 16 ½” deep. Call for Special Fall Pricing

California West Love Seat

This Love Seat with its loose cushions matches our Morris Chairs. Using Quarter sawn white or red oak for the arms and the sides makes this a very striking piece. The corbels on the sides balance the design. The legs have 4 quartersawn oak boards mitered and then glued. This construction technique best displays the oak’s ray flake which seems to wrap around the leg. Covered in Italian leather.

Size: 65” wide, 40” high, and 42” deep. Fall Sale Price $6,350.00

California West Greene & Greene Chair

This chair and footstool are a new design for us. The legs are solid cherry and feature the Blacker Leg Indent Detail from Charles Greene from 1907-09. The Cloud Lift Detail of side stretchers create a stunning profile for the design. All the pieces are assembled with mortise and tenon joinery and they are plugged with ebony pins. This design standard set the standard for the Greene & Greene which was established by the brothers Charles & Henry Greene. The leather is from Argentina and we have a selection of colours to match your décor.

Size: 40” high by36” wide and 42” deep. Fall Sale Price $3400.00

Laser side detail

Sides assembled with arms

Chair assembled & arms installed

I invite you to view our Cutting Boards and Charcuterie program click on the picture to view some of the very best boards available in Southern California..! Send us an email and we will contact you for more information!!

https://www.earthwoodcuttingboards.com/

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Our Mid-Summer sale runs from the end of July thru the end of August!! Select any piece from our web page and we will pay the Sales Tax for you!! We will also discount your piece by 10%

Bow Arm Morris Chair & Footstool in Leather 40” high 36” wide 42” deep	Spindle Arm Morris Chair & Footstool in Leather 40” high 36” wide 42” deep
California West Greene & Greene Chair & Footstool 40” high 35” wide 40” deep	California West Bow Arm Chair & Footstool 40” high 36” wide 42” deep
Mission Students Desk 30” high 27” wide 55” long	Mission Book Case 40” high 36” wide 42” deep
Mission Queen Size Bed	Mission Buffett 44” high 52” wide 20” deep
Mission Sideboard In Quartersawn Red oak with pecan finish. 39” high 65” wide 22” deep.	Mission Armoire/Entertainment Center Fruitwood finish. 69” high 43” wide 24” deep.
Mission Dresser with custom stain 36” high 73” wide 20” deep
Mission End Table Finish Fruitwood 27” high 29” wide 29” deep	Mission Coffee Table Finish Fruitwood 46” long 36” wide 18” high
Mission Wine & Spirits Cabinet Pecan Finish 38” high 17” deep 42” wide	Mission Nightstands Pecan Finish 27” high 16” deep 28” wide
Contemporary Mission Nightstand Pecan Finish 28” high 24” wide 18” deep	Contemporary Mission Curio Cabinet Pecan Finish 70” high 46” wide 18” deep

This furniture is constructed from Appalachian Red Oak flat sawn and quarter sawn Red & White Oak. The workmanship that goes into a Murphy Fine Woodworking piece is renowned and incorporates the most durable construction methods known to furniture making.  All of this furniture is created with true mortise and tenon joinery, inlayed butterfly keys, solid brass and solid bronze hardware and a finish that is applied by hand.  Many of our special features are side-hung drawers and center guided drawers, half bind dovetails on all drawers, through keyed and pined tenons and special bed rail hardware.

The finish that Murphy’s use is the superb Daley’s oil-based finishing products.  The finishing process takes four days to complete and requires a complex series of applications.  The first step is an oil-based stain of your selection, and a sealer.  Three coats of either a semi-gloss follow, or gloss hand applied final finish.  Our craftsmen carefully sand, rub and polish all exterior and interior surfaces to give the soft lustrous finish.

The extraordinary care and skill that goes into a Murphy’s finishes guarantees that each piece of furniture has its own special beauty. No two finishes are ever exactly the same.  But every finish is deep, lustrous and displays the glow of the natural wood to its best advantage.

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Summer is here!! The AC is working. Rather warm but much better than Arizona and other places is the USA.  We have been very busy, and folks are buying custom furniture as they re-do their homes.  We just finished a Custom Couch and matching Coffee Table in Quarter sawn white Oak that was just stunning.

Tim & Lori Pfeiler already own 2 of our chairs that they have enjoyed for years. California West Bow Arm Chair, Traditional Bow Arm Chair both in leather reviewed April 2015.

Lori & Tim Pfeiler wrote;   “I have long admired Brian's chairs every year at the Arts Partnership auction.  Finally, we bought two. They are the center pieces of our living room.  They are our living works of art.  I sit in one chair and just rest, reflecting on the week and the good life I have.  Then I begin staring at the other chair and admire the lines of the wood, and the simple lines of the chair.  Great art can keep your attention for a good while.  After a time, I have to get up and change chairs so I can admire the other chair.  It is different, has different wood, different lines, and tells a different story.  These chairs offer a beautiful place to come, rest, contemplate, converse, read and just be at peace because, of the mastery of the craftsman in honing a classic piece of art.  Thank you, Brian!"

We did enter the Design in Wood Show at the Del Mar Fair in which we were a sponsor for 35 years.  We were awarded a Blue Ribbon for our chair! Very nice and that Chair is for sale at a discounted Summer Price.

The Fair ends soon and the collection of woodworking on display is almost 300 pieces.. The show had been cancelled for 3 years because of COVID but it is now back and is very good. A must see when at the Fair.

The lumber industry has been impacted by high prices, lack of inventory and other factors that makes the selection of premium lumber tough.  Bob Evans at Strata Forest Products in El Cajon has sure made it possible for us to continue building using the very best lumber!  In the pieces that we build, you will never find second grade lumber used.  Not many furniture stores can say that!

2022 Blue Ribbon Winner at the Design in Wood Show at the Del Mar Fair!  Curly Maple, Walnut and Leather from South America, blue ribbon shown in front of the chair!! Features a 5 position back & Includes the footstool.
$3000 and Summer sale priced at $2500

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Well, it is Springtime, and the orange trees are in bloom. They smell so great!  Covid-19 may be on the way out if we stay diligent. I would like to introduce you to a new venture: My Son Chris and Tracey have started a new business called Earthwood Cutting Boards!  They have a store in Oak Glen. See them at 38480 Oak Glen Rd, Oak Glen CA 92399.  With 2 shops here in Escondido we have been producing these amazing cutting boards, charcuterie boards and special serving boards.

Be sure to visit their new Web page which is a work in process to review and order a great board follow this link… Website. We are on Instagram!!!! Follow #earthwoodcuttingboards and #oakglenmountain.

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For the first time in 35 years, we are going to enter the Design In Wood Show at the Del Mar Fair.  We were a sponsor for all that time and not allowed to enter!!! This Chair & Footstool are made of curly maple and walnut with South American Leather. These pictures are of a chair that was made for Kevin & Debbie Svetich as the current chairs does not have photos as yet.

The curly maple is just stunning in the show chair, these pictures don’t show the great detail of Kevin’s chair which is just like the Show Chair.. If you are at the Fair this June be sure to visit the Design In Wood show to see some of the Countries best woodworking. The are over 350 entries this year!!!

Pat & Richard Custin’s twin Spindle Arm Morris Chairs finished in Ultrasuede 666

Here are pair of our Spindle Arm Morris Chair’s and Footstools for Pat & Richards home. The build was curly maple for the arms and frame and highly figured for the canted arms and rails. The legs were walnut along with the side slats. The back support was walnut and maple slats. The foot stool followed the same design.

People’s Choice Award Best in WOOD 2018

Always nice to be recognized for your work. This was some time ago and one of my favorite Chairs.

Denis and Carolyn Royer Kitchen Table, curly maple top and black lacquer base

"My table was delivered this morning and is exactly, perfectly correct for its place in the kitchen. As with the other comments, the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and design are "top drawer". Brian's creativity designed a table I had not even thought about... . the end result could not be better! He is going to build a curio cabinet for me after the first of the year!!"

An area for the San Diego Natural History Museum. Whale head and other creatures on display. Our now famous Couch and tables.

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Covid-19 has impacted all our lives and has had a terrible impact on all business. We have slowed down just a bit, but business is still strong. We would like to take this time to express our profound thanks to all of our customers through the years. I keep a diary of every major piece that I have made through the years. It totals almost 300! Plus, there are almost 150 Chairs.

This is the Murphy Manger. The first year that we were married my folks gave us the manger pieces that were made in Germany. No Manger, no tools, so I borrowed a jig saw and that was when apples and oranges were shipped in wooden crates. Found a crate behind a grocery store and alas my first wood working project was created! Comes out every year and graces our fireplace.

Then there is the Christmas Box. I forget how many of these we made - at least 20 for family and friends. But it has 2 amazing books in it. The first is The Christmas Box, by Richard Paul Evans. First published in 1993 by Simon & Schuster and should be in everyone’s collection. Then our daughter Lisa said Dad you need to include A Christmas Story, written by Jean Shepherd and made into the great hilarious movie that we watch every year! The Boxes are made of quilted, curly Australian wood, red oak and black walnut and are loved by all that got them.

Through the years I have loved making Chairs! As a woodworker they are one of the most difficult pieces of furniture to make and have them look great, fit well, last, not fall apart, and can be passed on to others. We have produced over 70 chairs and I have taught at American Sycamore Woodworking School in Indianapolis building another 25/30 chairs in a classroom session. We produce 4 styles of Morris Chairs which are truly American Classics; Our California West Greene & Greene Chair, our Traditional Spindle Arm Chair, our award-winning Bow Arm Chair and the California West Bow Arm Chair.

We are finally hosting the WOOD A Furniture Show XII at the Escondido Arts Partnership in January 2022 through February 25!!! The chair that we were entering is the California West Green & Green Chair in curly maple and Tennessee cherry which is stunning.   If you are looking for that special Christmas Present we have it!!! WOOD is Back!!! New comment from Travis Good, President of the San Diego Fine Woodworkers!! A special thank you to Ron Goldman, Publisher of Woodworker West Magazine for the great support article and image for the show.. See the links from previous years and the 2020 show! This will be the First Major Show to take place in Southern California since Covid-19 has hit us.

California West Green & Green Chair in Curly Maple & Cherry

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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As we finish up with Summer for 2021, I would like to introduce you to a new venture. My Son Chris and Tracey have started a new business called Earthwood Cutting Boards! They have a store in Oak Glen. See them at 38480 Oak Glen Rd, Oak Glen CA 92399. With 2 shops we have been producing these amazing cutting boards, charcuterie boards and special serving boards.

Be sure to visit their new Web page which is a work in process to review and order a great board follow this link. We are also on Instagram!!!!! Follow #earthwoodcuttingboards #oakglenmountain.

California West Greene & Greene Chair

This chair and footstool are a favorite design for us. The legs are solid cherry and feature the Blacker Leg Indent Detail from Charles Greene from 1907-09. The Cloud Lift Detail on the side stretchers in made of Curly Maple create a stunning profile for the design. All the pieces are assembled with mortise and tenon joinery This design set the standard established by the brothers, Charles & Henry Greene. The leather is from Argentina and is a perfect match to the wood colors.

Size: 40” high by 36” wide and 42” deep. $3200.00
Summer Sale Price $2950.00
This chair is in process and will be ready to deliver very soon!! Call to reserve yours!

I thought you might be interested in seeing how we build a chair. The following shows the machining and assembly of this chair…

Bow arm laminated glue up to shape the bowed arm	Side assembly and bow arms drilled
Blacker leg indent shaped all 4 sides	Cloud lift detail & the Blacker detail
Front & rear stretchers and the arms installed	Side view of arms installed
Rear Arm detail with curly maple and adjustment	Rear view with the cloud lift detail top & bottom

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

If you have any questions, give us a call!

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Well, it is Springtime, and the orange trees are in bloom. They smell so great! Covid-19 may be on the way out if we stay diligent, wear a mask, and get your shots. This month I would like to introduce you to a beautiful piece that I did for a young couple here in Escondido. This unit is 16” deep and 72” long. The case is in three sections with a wine rack in the middle. The two side doors have raised radius inset panels. The wine rack is canted. All of the drawers have hand cut dovetails and are lined with red felt. There are inlaid cherry butterfly keys in the top. The glass is 3/8” tempered glass to protect the top from hot plates.

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

Hand cut dovetails & the drawers are lined with red felt

Test fit of the Wine Bottle!

All assembled and ready for finish and hardware

Curtis & Kerrigan wrote: We are delighted and honored to have your custom pieces of art in our home! You are a true artist and we absolutely love sharing our family moments in front of your spectacular craftsmanship. When we dreamed up a custom wine rack buffet with impossible dimensions and space constraints, you came through and nailed it! When we had an outdated empty media niche and a fireplace project where we needed a custom mantle…again you were there! Spectacular finished products all 3 and we couldn’t be happier with the experience in working with you from sketches on paper to fully realized showroom quality finished pieces. It is always our pleasure getting to tell friends and family who admire them about Murphy’s Fine Woodworking. As long as you are still designing and building custom furniture, Curtis and I will have fun thinking about what our next furniture adventure with Brian Murphy will be! With our highest regard and most complete satisfaction, Thank you.

This was the largest project that we have done. 24 pieces for a great Valley Center home!!

Jon & Susan wrote: When we began to look for dining room and living room furniture, we had 3 criteria in mind: quality, reasonable price, and local production. In Brian Murphy, of Murphy’s Fine Woodworking, we found everything we were looking for, and more. Brian is more than a woodworker who makes furniture; he is an artist with a refined eye for detail. Each piece was hand-crafted of superior quality and exquisite detail. For our project, he used quarter-sawn oak to give a spectacular grain pattern then handpicked the pieces with the most distinctive grain to use in the most visible areas of each piece. The drawers of our bedroom dresser were made from the same piece of oak and the grain pattern flows continuously across the dresser. We were so impressed with the Mission style living room and dining room furniture Brian made for us, that we commissioned him to make a bedroom set, as well. We now have 24 family heirlooms and beautiful pieces of “art” throughout our home. We love the furniture and we loved working with Brian.

My favorite dining table for 10.! 12 in a pinch…

Beautiful chairs that fit perfectly.

This TV Unit has glass shelves and anchors a 80” TV …

Ready to move in place the TV is 80” wide

Assembly of the case and the doors
The shelves have glass inserts

Cindy & Kevin wrote: We are very happy with the work done on our TV Buffet. It is a beautiful addition to our new home. The craftsmanship is outstanding. We really appreciate the care and detail Brian put into it. We will cherish this piece for years to come.

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

If you have any questions, give us a call!

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For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

Very Best,

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Covid-19 has impacted all our lives and has had a terrible impact on all business. We have slowed down just a bit, but business is still strong. We would like to take this time to express our profound thanks to all of our customers through the years. I keep a diary of every major piece that I have made through the years. It totals almost 300! Plus, there are almost 100 Chairs.

California West Greene & Greene Chair

This chair and footstool are just a beautiful combo that fits any room... The legs are solid cherry and feature the Blacker Leg Indent Detail from Charles Greene from 1907-09. The Cloud Lift Detail of side stretchers in Curly Maple create a stunning profile for the design. All the pieces are assembled with mortise and tenon joinery This design set the standard established by the brothers, Charles & Henry Greene. The leather is from Argentina and is a perfect match to the wood colors.

Size: 4" high by 36" wide and 42" deep.  $3,200.00

Winter Sale Price $2800.00
We will pay the Sales Tax!!!
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Custom Cherry Wall Unit

Developed and installed for a local Escondido Couple..!

Installed with the stone top

In construction, drawers just installed

The piece is constructed of prime cherry with framed drawers. Those 2 center glass doors have 1 ½” bevel glass. The remote lighting is controlled by a “Harry Potter” remote wizard wand (switch)!! The shelves in the glass fronts all have glass inserts so the 3 stage lighting shines through. All the drawers have beautiful dovetails and hidden Hettich hardware which makes them self-closing.

Northern California Mountain cabin with our Spindle Arm Morris Chair & Ottoman, Mission Coffee Table, Mission Couch, and Mission Small Side Table. All in Green leather and Quartersawn red oak.

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

If you have any questions, give us a call!

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Covid-19 has impacted all our lives and has had a terrible impact on all business. We have slowed down just a bit, but business is still strong. We would like to take this time to express our profound thanks to all of our customers through the years.  I keep a diary of every major piece that I have made through the years. It totals almost 300!  Plus there are almost 100 Chairs.

This is the Murphy Manger. The first year that we were married my folks gave us the manger pieces that were made in Germany. No Manger, no tools, so I borrowed a jig saw and that was when apples and oranges were shipped in wooden crates. Found a crate behind a grocery store and alas my first wood working project was created! Comes out every year and graces our fireplace.

Then there is the Christmas Box. I forget how many of these we made - at least 20 for family and friends. But it has 2 amazing books in it. The first is The Christmas Box, by Richard Paul Evans. First published in 1993 by Simon & Schuster and should be in everyone’s collection. Then our daughter Lisa said Dad you need to include A Christmas Story, written by Jean Shepherd and made into the great hilarious movie that we watch every year! The Boxes are made of quilted, curly Australian wood, red oak and black walnut and are loved by all that got them.

Through the years I have loved making Chairs! As a woodworker they are one of the most difficult pieces of furniture to make and have them look great, fit well, last, not fall apart, and can be passed on to others. We have produced over 70 chairs and I have taught at American Sycamore Woodworking School in Indianapolis building another 25/30 chairs in a classroom session. We produce 4 styles of Morris Chairs which are truly American Classics; Our California West Greene & Greene Chair, our Traditional Spindle Arm Chair, our award-winning Bow Arm Chair and the California West Bow Arm Chair.

Because of Covid-19, the WOOD A Furniture Show XII, at the Escondido Arts Partnership has been cancelled. The chair that we were building for that show is now available for Sale.. It is the California West Green & Green Chair in curly maple and Tennessee cherry which is stunning. If you are looking for that special Christmas Present we have it!!!

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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General Finishes

This week for "Woodworker Wednesday", GF presents Brian Murphy of Murphy's Fine Woodworking! He sells a bold Mission-style line of furniture featuring dressers, desks, bed frames, chairs and more!

Brian has been successfully designing and selling furniture since 1981 and has been recognized in numerous magazines for his unique line of furniture with its beautiful detailing and wonderful construction. The Bow Arm Morris Chair is one of his most popular items. It is known for its modern adaption of the work of the great furniture maker Gustav Stickley!

We are very proud to have been Featured on the General Finishes program!!! It’s kind of nice to be recognized for the Art/Work that we do. COVID-19 has hit us all very hard. We currently have a California West Greene & Greene Chair in process without a home. Call me if you are interested on a great Chair at a great price!

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Today I had a real pleasant surprise! In the August issue of WOODWORKER’S JOURNAL, my California West Greene & Greene chair in Cherry and Curly Maple was featured. Just love this chair as it is a true work of Art and must be one of the most comfortable chairs that I make. We have one in process that is almost done as it was scheduled for entry into the Del Mar Fair, Design in Wood Show which has since been cancelled. We were a major sponsor of that Show for 30 years and never allowed to enter. But after we sold the business, they have been asking me every year to enter!!! If you are interested in a great deal on a chair let me know!!!

California West Greene & Greene Chair

This chair and footstool are a new design for us. The legs are solid cherry and feature the Blacker Leg Indent Detail from Charles Greene from 1907-09. The Cloud Lift Detail of side stretchers in Curly Maple create a stunning profile for the design. All the pieces are assembled with mortise and tenon joinery This design set the standard established by the brothers, Charles & Henry Greene. The leather is from Argentina and is a perfect match to the wood colors.

Size: 40” high by36” wide and 42” deep.    $3200.00

Summer Sale Price $2950.00
Call me for FREE delivery and Specials 760 743-6923

This was just delivered and installed. This piece functions as a room divider. Select and prime alder raised panel doors and those with glass have 1 ½” bevel glass. The remote lighting is controlled by a “Harry Potter” remote wizard wand (switch)!! The back is the mirror image of the front less the drawers. The shelves in the glass fronts all have glass inserts so the 3 stage lighting shines through. Self-closing doors on all and the drawers with beautiful dovetails have hidden Hettich hardware which is also self-closing. The top is perfectly flat thanks to our new 44” wide belt sander!!! The handsome young man is my Grandson Noah, who for the past 2 months has assisted in the build and installation!!

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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I have a chair at the WOOD XI, A Furniture Show at the Escondido Arts Partnership at the corner of Juniper and Grand. There is over $130,000 worth of great furniture on display!!  Stop by when you have time. Murphy’s Fine Woodworking has special prices on some amazing pieces & chairs this winter. Each piece is custom designed and crafted to your specifications.  You will get to participate in the process by selecting wood, finish and fabrics.  Stop by the shop and watch the progress of your piece as it comes to life.  This is quality workmanship at its finest!

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

California West Greene & Greene Chair

This chair and footstool are a new design for us. The legs are solid cherry and feature the Blacker Leg Indent Detail from Charles Greene from 1907-09. The Cloud Lift Detail of side stretchers in Curly Maple create a stunning profile for the design. All the pieces are assembled with mortise and tenon joinery This design set the standard established by the brothers, Charles & Henry Greene. The leather is from Argentina and is a perfect match to the wood colors.

Size: 40” high by36” wide and 42” deep.    $3200.00

Winter Sale Price $2950.00

I thought you might be interested in seeing how we build a chair.   The following shows the machining and assembly of this chair…

Bow arm laminated glue up to shape the bowed arm	Side assembly and bow arms drilled
Blacker leg indent shaped all 4 sides	Cloud lift detail & the Blacker detail
Laser California West Greene & Greene detail	Assembled side ready for cross stretchers
Front & rear stretchers and the arms installed	Side view of arms installed
Rear Arm detail with curly maple and adjustment	Rear view with the cloud lift detail top & bottom

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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We would like to take this time to express our profound thanks to all of our customers through the years, I keep a diary of every major piece that I have made through the years. It totals almost 300! And then there are almost 100 Chairs. I am a busy guy with just an amazing client base here in Escondido, Southern California and other parts of our great country.

This is the Murphy Manger. The first year that we were married my folks gave us the manger pieces that were made in Germany. No Manger, no tools, so I borrowed a jig saw and that was when apples and oranges were shipped in wooden crates. Found a crate behind a grocery store and alas my first wood working project was created! Comes out every year and graces our fireplace.

Then there is the Christmas Box. I forget how many of these we made - at least 20 for family and friends. But it has 2 amazing books in it. The first is The Christmas Box, by Richard Paul Evans. First published in 1993 by Simon & Schuster and should be in everyone’s collection. Then our daughter Lisa said Dad you need to include A Christmas Story, written by Jean Shepherd and made into the great hilarious movie that we watch every year! The Boxes are made of quilted, curly Australian wood, red oak and black walnut and are loved by all that got them.

Through the years I have loved making Chairs! As a woodworker they are one of the most difficult pieces of furniture to make and have them look great, fit well, last, not fall apart, and can be passed on to others. We have produced over 70 chairs and I have taught at American Sycamore Woodworking School in Indianapolis building another 25/30 chairs in a classroom session. We produce 4 styles of Morris Chairs which are truly American Classics; Our California West Greene & Greene Chair, our Traditional Spindle Arm Chair, our award-winning Bow Arm Chair and the California West Bow Arm Chair.

Just a Little Christmas History and Humor…From my friend Don Zech who owns CDC Commercial Realty..    I borrowed this from his Christmas Newsletter!

When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs. Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more.

When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two others had jumped the fence and were out. Heaven knows where. Then when he began to load the sleigh, one of the floorboards cracked, the toy bag fell to the ground and all the toys were scattered.

Frustrated, Santa went in the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered the elves had drunk all the cider and hidden the liquor. In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider Jug, and it broke into hundreds of little glass pieces all over the kitchen floor.  He went to get the broom and found the mice had eaten all the straw off the end of the broom. Just then the doorbell rang, and an irritated Santa marched to the door, yanked it open, and there stood a little angel with a great big Christmas tree.

The angel said very cheerfully, 'Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't this a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?'

And thus, began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree.

Not many people know this.

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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Fall and Winter are great times to gather together inside (even in San Diego!), and to make those gatherings more comfortable, we have special prices on some amazing pieces. Each piece is custom designed and crafted to your specifications.  You will get to participate in the process by selecting wood, finish and leather/fabrics.  Stop by the shop and watch the progress of your piece as it comes to life. This is quality workmanship at its finest!

We build Extraordinary Hand-Crafted Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Take a look at what we are crafting now, then give us a call to chat about your dreams …

California West Greene & Greene Chair

This chair and footstool are a new design for us.  The legs are solid cherry and feature the Blacker Leg Indent Detail from Charles Greene from 1907-09.  The Cloud Lift Detail of side stretchers and the front, back in Curly Maple create a stunning profile for the design.  The arms are laminated Curly Maple and carefully chosen for the best grain pattern.  All the pieces are assembled with mortise and tenon joinery.  The design for the side, center section was sized to fit the panel and it was laser cut. This chair design is strongly influenced by the brothers, Charles & Henry Greene.  The leather is from Argentina and is a perfect match to the wood colors. We produce 4 different chairs in the Morris style.

Size: 40” high by36” wide and 42” deep

For the matching couch, we are starting from this frame, making it a bit bigger with a third cushion. The adjustable back will be slightly modified, as well, and it should be a stunning matching pair for their living room.

Mission Couch and Settle

If you like having your furniture start conversations, this couch - with its loose cushions - matches our chairs and coffee table for our living room collection. Using Quartersawn Red Oak for the top arm and the sides makes this a very striking piece. The corbels on the side balance the design. The fine Italian leather makes a perfect touch.

Back view of the couch with the spindles enables the couch to sit anywhere in the room and can act as a room divider.

This settle is designed to match the Mission Couch and adds the footstool to balance the chair. The Quartersawn Red Oak is stunning. The design has Quadralinear leg post construction which is four boards mitered and glued to best display the Oak’s ray flake which seems to wrap around the leg. The fine Italian leather makes a perfect touch.

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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It's been a busy winter, making beautiful furniture, getting ready for my year in the barrel at Escondido Sunrise Rotary and curating the tenth annual Wood: A Furniture Show at the Escondido Arts Parnership! And while, normally, I don't like to "toot my own horn", I'd like to share the following article from the Escondido Times Advocate (3/15/19):

Not An Overnight Success Story

Brian Henry David Murphy is a custom woodworker. His focus is on custom-built furniture, largely in the Arts and Crafts style.

When Brian builds a chair or other furniture, he selects the perfect board, not pieces like a large store manufacturer might use but the perfect board that will showcase the finished project. For example, the grain pattern found in the arms of a bow arm chair are usually quite striking and can make each chair unique, one of a kind and highly desirable.

Like most successful businesses, Murphy’s Fine Furniture is not an overnight success story. 

Brian owned The Cutting Edge, a woodworking retail store from 1980 through 1989. He first started building custom furniture while running The Cutting Edge. The first piece was a butcher block mobile kitchen unit built with a hard rock maple top, birch sides and walnut sliding doors with dovetails. 

In his diary, Brian keeps a diary recording every piece he has ever made, this is piece number 001. 

Brian has been designing furniture since 1981 and has become recognized as a leader in the Arts and Crafts design discipline, having received numerous local, regional and national awards. 

For nearly thirty years Brian also sold furniture design woodworking plans nationwide, through his company, American Furniture Design.

This included printing a 68-page catalog describing the plans and support products that was bulk mailed nationally. One day Brian remembers a call from a lady back east. She had his catalog, was calling in her order for all kinds of plans and wanted to know when the truck would arrive to deliver her furniture and did he know that she lived on the third floor and how would Brian’s delivery guys manage to get all the furniture up the stairs. 

A few years ago, Brian and his spouse Nancy sold the plan company to Lee Valley Tools in Canada who continue to market the plans worldwide.

Let me introduce Brian’s partner, his Indian princess of 54 years, Nancy Darlene Bearskin Murphy.

It was 1963. Brian reluctantly went on a blind date his sister had arranged. Turns out, it was love at first sight. He fell in love with Nancy and asked her to marry him.

Brian was then in the Air Force and he arranged to meet Nancy’s father, a famous Air Force colonel, a man that was a captain in the Jolly Rodgers of South Pacific fame (a fighter squadron in the U.S. Navy in WWII and the subject of a book) in his office to ask for the colonel’s daughters hand in marriage. Brian remembers haltingly making his intentions known, only to be met with the colonel’s complete silence and a long, hard look. ”The bride price is five Indian ponies” the colonel said.

Brian nearly collapsed wondering where he could possibly find five Indian ponies!

Leaford Bearskin (Nancy’s father) later became Chief of the Wyandotte Nation in Oklahoma. Chief Bearskin was recognized as American Indian of the Year during the Reagan administration.

Brian resides in Escondido with his wife Nancy. They have two children and three grandchildren.

Like many successful business owners, the Murphy’s give back to their community through their involvement with the Escondido Chamber of Commerce (Brian is a past chairman of the board, Nancy a long time ambassador,) Escondido Sunrise Rotary (Brian is the incoming president,) The Escondido Arts Partnership (Brian is a board member and the founder of the fabulously successful Annual Wood show.)

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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In our last Newsletter we talked about making chairs and we shared pictures of a few that we have made. There are 2 examples of pictures of chairs made here in a teaching program. One was made by our grandson, Noah, and the other was made by Rorie Johnston, CEO of the Escondido Chamber of Commerce. I’ll let you pick out the pictures!

Through the years I have loved making Chairs! As a woodworker they are one of the most difficult pieces of furniture to make. The goal is to have them look great, fit well, last and not fall apart, so they may be passed on to others. Through the years we have produced over 50 chairs. Also, I have taught at American Sycamore Woodworking School in Indianapolis where we built another 25-30 chairs in a classroom setting.

We produce 4 styles of Morris Chairs which are truly American Classics; Our California West Greene & Greene Chair, our Traditional Spindle Arm Chair, our award-winning Bow Arm Chair and the California West Bow Arm Chair.

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops. “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work. Using attention to detail and proven construction.”

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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As our Southern California Summer starts I am excited about the collection of chairs that I have produced for Great Customers locally and across our country.  This Newsletter is about a bit of history about my chairs.  Through the years we have produced over 50 chairs and I have taught at American Sycamore Woodworking School in Indianapolis building another 25/30 chairs in a classroom session.  We produce 4 styles of Morris Chairs which are truly American Classics; Our California West Greene & Greene Chair, our Traditional Spindle Arm Chair, our award-winning Bow Arm Chair and the California West Bow Arm Chair.

I have just sold a chair for Summer time. New chairs in process will be our new Greene & Greene chair, the Traditional Bow Arm, the Spindle Arm and the California West Bow Arm.   You get to participate in the process by selecting wood, finish and leather or fabrics.  Stop by the shop and watch the progress of your piece as it comes to life.  This is quality workmanship at its finest!

 I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

As a small independent furniture maker, we can offer a degree of flexibility and attention to detail not commonly found in larger shops.  “I thoroughly enjoy and take great pride in my work.

Using attention to detail and proven construction methods, with no short cuts, I can deliver to you a piece of furniture built to last for generations….”

In the near future, I plan to open a student teaching program to build one of my chairs in a week-long class.  If you are interested, please give us a call for more information.  Rather than 10/12 people as I did at American Sycamore, the class will be limited to 2 students at a time.

Very best,

Brian H Murphy

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California West Bow Arm Chair	Bow Arm Morris Chair	Mission Sideboard
Spindle Arm Morris Chair	Mission Settle	Mission Couch in Leather & Coffee Table
Bow Arm Morris Chair in Curly Maple	Mission Buffet	Spindle Arm Morris Chair in Curly Maple
Mission Wine & Spirits Cabinet	Mission Sideboard in Walnut	Mission Contemporary Curio Cabinet
Roll Top Desk in Oak	Library Table Desk	Shaker End Table
Cover of Fine Woodworking 33 Best Designs in 20 years!!!!	Mission Contemporary Night Stand	The Contemporary Dining Set

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I have just started a run of four chairs for Springtime. They will be our new Greene & Greene chair, the Traditional Bow Arm, the Spindle Arm and the California West Bow Arm.   You can get to participate in the process by selecting wood, finish and leather or fabrics.  Stop by the shop and watch the progress of your piece as it comes to life.  This is quality workmanship at its finest!

I like to think that we build Extraordinary Hand-built Furniture for your Extraordinary Home.  Give us a call to chat about your dreams …

For a bit of an adventure visit our web page  Gallery Section to see the really different collections that we make.

For Living Rooms Click Here

For Dining Rooms Click Here

For Bedrooms Click Here

For the Office Click Here

California West Greene & Greene Chair

This chair and footstool are a new design for us. The legs are solid cherry and feature the Blacker Leg Indent Detail from Charles Greene from 1907-09. The Cloud Lift Detail of side stretchers in Curly Maple create a stunning profile for the design. All the pieces are assembled with mortise and tenon joinery This design set the standard established by the brothers, Charles & Henry Greene. The leather is from Argentina and is a perfect match to the wood colors.

Size: 40” high by36” wide and 42” deep.   Special Spring Sale Price $2,500.00

Traditional Spindle Arm Morris Chair

This Chair is a direct reflection of the work done by William Morris in England in the early 1900’s. We have taken a bit of our own design to make it modern. This chair and the Bow Arm Chair feature quadralinear leg post construction. These posts have 4 quartersawn boards mitered and then glued. This construction technique best displays the oak’s ray flake which seems to wrap around the leg. The Chair is shown in red leather, ultra-suede and cloth.

Size: 40” high by 36” wide and 42” deep   Special Spring Sale Price $2,400.00

Award Winning Bow Arm Morris Chair

Our design of this chair was featured on the cover of Fine Woodwoking’s new book on the 33 Best Furniture Projects! When asked, I will say that we have done close to 50 of these Chairs in the last 30 years. A great comfortable chair. Shown in 2 colors of leather and Ultra-suede.

Size: 40” high by 36” wide and 42” deep    Special Spring Sale Price $2,400.00

California West Bow Arm Morris Chair

Using Cherry from Tennessee and quarter sawn red oak from the Indiana area we have designed a contemporary rendition of our award wining Bow Arm Chair. All our chairs have a 5-position back adjustment.

Size: 40” high by 36” wide and 42” deep    Special Spring Sale Price $2,500.00

We have had requests from customers about reducing the size of the chairs. We custom fit many chairs to fit the stature of the buyer. Just a bit less deep and slightly narrower to fit the customer perfectly. If you have any questions just give me a call.

Very Best,

Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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