Do Murphy beds lock securely when folded up?

Yes, a well-built Murphy bed stays securely upright on its own, with the hydraulic lift mechanism holding it in place automatically once raised, requiring no manual latching. The hydraulic pistons maintain constant balanced pressure that keeps the bed up when stored and controls the descent smoothly when pulled down with just a gentle tug. Cubit Furniture’s Murphy beds use precision hydraulic pistons that hold the bed firmly in the closed position and lower it in a smooth, controlled motion whenever needed.