Winter 2020 Newsletter
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…
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| Bow arm laminated glue up to shape the bowed arm |
Side assembly and bow arms drilled |
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| Blacker leg indent shaped all 4 sides | Cloud lift detail & the Blacker detail |
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| Laser California West Greene & Greene detail |
Assembled side ready for cross stretchers |
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| Front & rear stretchers and the arms installed |
Side view of arms installed |
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| 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 …
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Post Office Box 300100 / Escondido, CA92030 / 760 743-6923
2243 Mountain View Drive / Escondido CA 92027
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