Unique Furnishings

If you find yourself strolling down the quaint downtown of St. Michaels, MD, this summer, you might see Robert Murphy sitting outside the shop he owns with his wife, whittling a chair back into a crab, mermaid, or tulip bouquet.

Robert and Susan Murphy have owned Claiborne Ferry Furniture for 15 years, and in recent years their work has gotten the attention of HGTV, CNN, and Maryland Public Television. The Murphy’s buy old chairs at auction and then carve, paint, and upholster them to suit each client’s wishes. So if you want a sense of humor and a hint of the shore in your home, stop by the Murphy’s shop at 603 Talbot Street the next time you’re there.