Along with george nakashima and wendell castle the woodworker sam maloof was a guiding spirit of the american studio furniture movement a postwar revival of craftsmanship fueled by a reverence for skilled labor and a disdain for mass produced furnishings composed of plastic and other synthetic materials.
Sam maloof rocking chair.
Sam maloof is america s best known contemporary furniture craftsman.
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If you have seen one of these rockers or a sam maloof original i ll bet your must build list jumped a notch.
Sam maloof rocking chair 1975.
Famous for his rocking chair sam maloof made furniture that had soul a centennial appreciation for this master of mid century modernism is underway with a california exhibition and an upcoming.
Sam maloof walnut swivel desk chair.
Whether you are enjoying afternoon tea in the low back chairor reading a good book in the elegant rocker your comfort will always be unsurpassed.
No other twentieth century studio furniture maker has received as many awards for design and craftsmanship.
The timeless design is striking light strong curvaceous and quite comfortable made with a combination of machine and handwork.
While he is self taught as a woodworker both his name and his work are instantly recognizable.
My wood art has been featured at gallery m in half moon bay and at the los angeles county museum of arts.
Sam maloof music stand.
Sam maloof s sculpted rocking chairs are iconic so much so that his name is synonymous with that furniture style.
This rocking chair design is the cornerstone of my sam maloof signature furniture line.