Murphy Desk

A Murphy desk applies the ingenious fold-away concept of the Murphy bed to the workspace, creating a functional desk that disappears flat against the wall when not in use. Named after William Lawrence Murphy who patented the fold-away bed concept, the Murphy desk typically consists of a hinged work surface that folds down from a wall-mounted cabinet, revealing storage compartments, cord management, and sometimes a small corkboard or whiteboard on the interior face. When folded up, the unit presents as a sleek cabinet or decorative panel that conceals all evidence of a workspace. This transformative furniture piece is a game-changer for anyone who works from a multi-use room such as a guest bedroom, living room, or dining area. The ability to completely hide the office at the end of the workday creates a psychological boundary between work and personal life that open desks cannot provide, while also reclaiming the room for its primary purpose. Modern Murphy desks feature soft-close hinges, integrated power strips, and interior organization systems that allow the user to leave items in place when folding up, so the desk is ready for immediate use when folded down again the next morning.