A Murphy bed is yet another clever idea to use a small place effectively. The bed can be easily pulled out of the wall unit at night but it doesn't take any floor space during the day. Perfect for small spaces!
Eliza BushInterior Design Expert
A magnificent addition for vintage-looking homes. This fine Murphy bed is crafted of solid Oakwood and splashed with a distressed finish; including lovely hand-carvings and a stylishly shaped mirror. It can be quickly unfolded with just one easy pull.
This oak Murphy bed constitutes a perfect proposition for all, who appreciate the functionality and space-saving values. Crafted from solid dark wood, it maintained its beautiful character despite the passing years.
fancy antique beds | Fancy Oak Upright Folding Bed Murphy Bed
This old vintage murphy bed delights with its marvellous condition, featuring a beautifully maintained oak despite the passing years. Beautifully stained and sanded, it exposes the densely grained wood.
Very Rare Antique Oak Murphy Bed Dresser Secretary Desk Book Case 1800s
Deriving from the 1800s, this beautiful murphy bed constitutes a fabulous piece of furniture. Not only it features a place to sleep, but also a clever secretary desk with a bookcase. Finished in natural oak.
CARVED OAK MURPHY BED
1880's ANTIQUE OAK MURPHY BED, OPEN
An oak Murphy bed is a great way to save daytime floor space. Murphy beds are so named because of William Lawrence Murphy, an inventor who refined the fold out or pulldown bed by adding a pivot and counterbalance. Mr. Murphy is said to have created the bed because he was courting an opera singer. In San Francisco in the late 1800s inviting a woman into a bedroom was frowned upon, and Murphy was living in a one-room rental. By adding the Murphy bed, he was able to convert his room into a parlor and was thereby able to entertain his lady friend.
If you are inventive and handy, you can create your own Murphy bed. Kits are available that contain all the necessary hardware. However, an improperly installed Murphy bed can lead to accidents, so you would probably be better off purchasing one as a ready-made box that is already fully assembled. Oak is a popular material for Murphy beds, not only because of its durability but also because of its close grain and its ability to take stain. A Murphy bed requires enough floor space to be able to fold out, but with that said, not having a bed in the middle of your room does give more daytime space for movement.
An excellent example of a basic Murphy bed is the European Queen Size Sonoma Oak Bed from Maxima House. The unit comes with a medium hard mattress, all the necessary hardware, and the external box. The set includes hardware to prevent accidental unfolding. The box will need to be fastened securely to a wall. When closed, it looks like a part of the wall or a cabinet.
Some Murphy beds come with two side shelves. With this unit, the bed looks like the door to a large closet when it is folded away. When folded down, it becomes a bed with shelf units on either side. While a little pricier than the single unit, the shelving does provide storage for small items while disguising the bed unit.
The modern bed and desk unit displays a different style of Murphy bed. Instead of folding up vertically, the bed folds to the side. More than that, when it is folded up, it reveals a desk workspace beneath. The desk is positioned so that everything on its work surface remains undisturbed. This clever scheme helps the space challenged modern home-maker to be able to make double usage of the same space.
Last but not least, we have a combination of the rollaway cot and Murphy bed concepts. By day, it is a pretty cabinet in a variety of finishes. A favorite is the wedding ring style raised trim, but you can also select from a plain cabinet or a cabinet with louvre doors. For night time use, flip open the top cover and fold out into a queen-sized bed.
Characterized by a solid hardwood Oak construction and light oak finish, this functional bed looks like a stylish closet when not in use. The bed can be unfolded with one easy pull, white its front panel (the bed's bottom) has a rectangle mirror embedded in the center.
Oak Murphy Bed
OAK MURPHY BED with mirror back, circa 1900
Carved oak murphy bed with mirror. How gorgeous is it?! Swirl carvings create a symmetric pattern on the front. The top mirror is flanked with shelves - for candle holders, perhaps? The item is dated for 1900
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Genuine Late Victorian Oak Murphy or Mantle Bed#1306054
Richly decorated headboard finished with carefully made carvings. It is completely made of wood. Stylish addition to any bedroom according to taste and need.
Victorian design for an old-fashioned single sized murphy bed with a small mirror on the top. The murphy bed resembles a small cabinet and is made out of oak wood with a smooth finish and decorative engravings.
An antique oak Murphy bed with mirrored cupboards. The bed folds out. EBTH was able to determine the working condition of this item at the time it was cataloged. However, EBTH neither warrants no...
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The large and very well done oak Murphy bed and a desk with lock is a great combination of bed and desk, which will perfectly suit you in small interiors. The beauty of wood and its warm shade brings comfort to the decor.
Wallbeds Mission Oak Murphy Bed
This mission bed is space-saving and functional, allowing you to easily lift it up and press it against a wall. Crafted of solid oak, the unit also offers 4 open shelves, 6 storage drawers, and 1 capacious door cabinet.
Oak Mission Murphy Wall Bed
Wallbeds Contemporary Oak Murphy Bed
A comfortable and space-saving design of a bed. It features a folding wall-mounted design. Solid wooden frame is resistant to wear and excessive use. It includes durable metal hardware that is long lasting.
Fold out bed frame made of wood. It is fitted with open shelves, cabinet and a lot of drawers for storing needed stuff. Perfect solution for small spaces. Simple form and functional design.
1907 Oak Murphy Bed (after restoration)
Ready Made Murphy Wall Beds
The beautifully made oak Murphy bed is a stylish design and functionality. The whole combined with functional drawers and shelves is very practical and will fit well into the small interiors. The bright shade of the finish is captivating.
Oak Mission Murphy Bed for downstairs
Oak Murphy Bed Office
A lovely piece of fine craftsmanship; this cabinet is crafted of Oak wood in oak finish. Includes 5 two-door cabinets with shelves inside, and 3 storage drawers - each equipped with metal pull-handles.
Wallbeds Mission Oak Murphy Bed
Oak Bullock murphy bed
Wallbeds Contemporary Oak Horizontal Twin Murphy Bed with Hutch
Wallbeds Contemporary Oak Horizontal Twin Murphy Bed With Hutch
This piece of furniture is a high quality twin size bed that includes plenty of storage space thanks to its upper shelves. This construction is made of wood and it features stability, solidity and original appearance.
It is the Revera Horizontal Murphy bed with oak wooden construction and honey finish. If you need to create another sleeping space, this bed with opening option is a great idea, especially for small apartments.
Oak Murphy bed
Wallbeds Contemporary Oak Murphy Bed
The steely and very functional oak Murphy bed is a great combination of unique style and form. The whole folded and made in contemporary style captivates. It is a perfect solution for contemporary interior design.
Elsa Drop Table Horizontal Murphy Bed in Oak Honey, only do it for a twin w/ Ikea bed in the room.
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Wallbeds Contemporary Oak Murphy Bed
Splendid improvement of comfort and interior aesthetics, this Contemporary Murphy Bed in Oak Finish beautifully emphasizes any bedroom décor. The bed can be locked in the closed position, and features a patented lift mechanism for easy usage.
Murphy bed plan - build a murphy bed! This would be a great #DIY project to use with our #PureBond!
Revera Murphy Bed in Oak Honey
Folding bed designed for small spaces. Construction is made of wood. Classic form and modern design for each home.
Wallbeds Mission Oak Murphy Bed
A traditional lifted up bed of oak wood in light browns. It has a simple frame and a recessed support. A wall frame features a moulding top just like side units. One of units has 3 open shelves, the second - a full door cabinet. Each has 3 drawers.
The Revera Horizontal Murphy Bed in Oak - Cherry Finish. Shown with bed open
Lighter colours are a good idea when you are dealing with small, insufficient space and look for ways to make your room optically bigger. That is the case with this set of cabinets.
