A true banker’s chair has a presence you can feel—substantial, authoritative, and quietly elegant. This Murphy 223 chair was made by Murphy Chair Company of Owensboro, Kentucky, a respected American manufacturer known for professional seating. The slat-back silhouette, generous wood seat, and classic arm profile make it ideal for a vintage office, library corner, writing desk, or statement workspace. Age range: Estimated 1930s–1940s (pre-war / early post-war period) based on construction, maker’s plate, and the style of the mechanical base. Materials: Solid wood frame and seat (hardwood, exact species unconfirmed), black metal swivel/tilt mechanism, casters. Style: Traditional Banker’s Chair with Classical Revival office influence—clean lines, practical form, and a professional “old law office” aesthetic. Marks / Maker: Brass Murphy plate (Owensboro, Kentucky) and “223” marking shown in photos. Dimensions: Height: 36.25" Width: 24.5" Depth: 21" Seat Height: 18.5" Seat Width: 21" Seat Depth: 17.5" Ideal uses: Home office, study, library, writer’s desk, vintage-themed office décor, executive styling, or a period-correct accent for early 20th-century interiors.