As we move toward more tiny homes, we might need to put this “blast from the past” back into use. Most people call them a “Murphy” sink because it operates much like a Murphy bed. The correct name, which you’ll want to know if you like these contraptions, is folding train sink. No matter what you call it, it is a very neat doodad if you’re tight on space. @scrub.n.bubbles Ever seen one of these before? #boise #cleantok #fyp #fypageシ ♬ original sound – Scrub ‘N Bubbles The inventor of the folding train sink is often said to be William Lawrence Murphy. Murphy did invent the Murphy Bed, but no one knows who invented the sink design. The original patent is from 1908, but no inventor’s name was on the patent at the time. The design was a regular installation in trains by the Pullman Company. This style of sink was common in homes with a water closet, a small toilet room typically located under a stairwell, during the 1800s. The rooms were too small to accommodate both a toilet and a conventional sink, but became functional with the use of a “Murphy” sink. Image from TikTok. In the closed position, the sink resembles a decorative wall tile. When opened, it reveals a solid basin with no drain. The drain is in the wall. Water in the basin flows down the drain when the sink is put in the closed position. People have been discovering these unique sinks in older homes and Airbnb properties. They are appearing on social media, which is rekindling a new purpose for this unique item. People building tiny homes or recreational vehicles are liking the compact and functional design. Although pricey, several new designs are available for these new uses. Please share if you want one of these in your home. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Mind-Blowing: We Bet You’ve Never Seen An Antique “Murphy” Sink Before! appeared first on InspireMore.