Bob Murphy Door Harp

Around 2005 a gentleman named bob murphy purchased the company and changed the name to moon mountain woods.

Bob murphy door harp.

Door harps have been a long time favorite at craft company no. Door harps the door harp concept originated in sweden but ours are made in the usa by bob murphy of moon mountain woods. Some estimate these ornaments have been made for as long as 700 years derived from a few styles of chinese stringed instruments called the guqin and the ruan. Bob murphy uses figured cherry and walnut for the door harp bodies and exotic woods for his inlayed styles.

A door harp that hangs inside the front door to welcome friends and family with its pleasant sound and colorful inlaid wood work. When the door is opened the balls on the harp strike the strings creating a clear sweet sound. 3 out of 5 stars 38 38 reviews 52 00. Designed to hang on the back of the door the harp chimes from the motion of opening and closing and welcomes guests into the home.

The door harp concept originated in sweden but ours are made in the usa by bob murphy of moon mountain woods. The oak and walnut woods are left in their natural color. The natural wood grain creates a uniquely organic instrument while the fluid silhouette creates an eye catching display. Meant to hang on the back of a door these harps offer a bea in his studio located in grass valley california at an elevation of 3000 bob murphy creates these stunning swedish door harps.

The door harp originated in scandinavia primarily in sweden and has evolved over at least three centuries. About moon mountain woods the company originated in the early 1990 s and was started by a craftsman named gary upton after a handful of years the company was purchased and the name was changed to applewoods. Welcome to moon mountain woods. Beautifully hand crafted from maple padauk and canary wood this ethereal harp by bob murphy emits a trio of tranquil notes when the mallets hit the wire customize your tune by adjusting each strand.

Bob murphy swedish door harps. Only 1 available and it s in 11 people s carts. Some like their arrivals heralded with the sound of trumpets. Designed to hang on the back of the door the harp chimes from the motion of opening and closing and welcomes guests into the home.

Door harp history the door harp originated in scandanavia mostly in sweden but also in norway and denmark and has evolved over time. Door harps have been a long time favorite at craft company no. Some prefer something a little more soothing. When the door is opened and closed.

Moon mountain woods door harps. A variety of hardwoods creating your choice. The birch is stained an early american finish.