He is now a national trustee and chairman of the academy of fellows of the american craft council and a member of the board of directors of the world, craft congress. Sam maloofs technical mastery of woodworking is coupled with mature, strongly personal artistic expression. Famous for his rocking chair, sam maloof made furniture. Handcrafted modern by leslie williamson design wallpaper magazine. In 1985, maloof received a prestigious mac arthur foundation genius fellowship, and he has earned even greater admiration among contemporary furniture makers and woodworking enthusiasts who attribute sam maloof as their inspiration. Genius awardi, as well as the mastercraftsman award of distinction. Today there is a man with this quality of profound artistic vision and talent who has devoted his life to making furniture. Sam maloof s technical mastery of woodworking is coupled with mature, strongly personal artistic expression. Exploring the sam maloof residence, workshop and gardens duration. Woodworker, by maynard orme, and sam maloof the rocking chair, by bob smith. Woodworking tools and supplies at highland woodworking. Illustrated with hundreds of bw and color photographic reproductions, this work traces maloofs career from his earliest efforts to the masterworks he produced until the.
Sep 01, 2001 when i started woodworking as a hobby about 11 years ago one of the books i first came across in a library was sam maloof. Mike johnson continues to craft fine furniture in the tradition of his employer and mentor sam maloof. Sam maloof oilwax finish is a blend of oils and waxes used as a final coat over sam maloof s polyoil finish to create a soft, handrubbed appearance while enlivening the woods character. Sam maloof, exceptional rocking chair exceptional rocking chair. Wright would like to thank the sam and alfreda maloof foundation for arts and crafts for their assistance in cataloging this lot. Woodworker is a simple, often moving intimate look at the man, giving us a thoroughly engaging view of the intense relationship between the artist and his work.
May 02, 2016 in 1985, maloof became the first craftsman to be recognized with a macarthur genius grant, a signal honor, but on his business card he referred to himself simply as woodworker. He has exhibited actively and widely throughout the united states and also in the vatican. But sam shuns fancy labels in favor of a more fitting description. The son of lebanese immigrants, maloof turned his skill for graphic design and a passion for woodworking into a career that has made him one of the most soughtafter and successful. Though sam has crafted more than 500 original furniture designs during five decades as a professional woodworker, his most famous piece remains his elegant, supremely comfortable rocking chair, seen at. Sam and alfreda maloof foundation for arts and crafts, alta. Learn how to build an elegant rocking chair with scott.
The first craftsman to receive a macarthur foundation genius grant, a man whom his friend and fellow furniture maker president jimmy carter called the best woodworker that ever lived. Forever humble in the face of his status as a master artist, sam refuses to think of himself that way, preferring to be called just a woodworker. Sam maloof, woodworker by sam maloof penguin books. Sam maloof 36 views of a master woodworker sam maloof. The book the furniture of sam maloof is a very nice and detailed life story of the woodworking genius and my guru with a lot of details about his excellant work. Sam maloof 36 views of a master woodworker sam maloof books. Within ten years, sam maloofs name was known to woodworkers and rocking chair devotees throughout the world. Sam maloof oilwax finish is a blend of oils and waxes used as a final coat over sam maloofs polyoil finish to create a soft, handrubbed appearance while enlivening the woods character.
Sam maloof was born in 1916 in chino, california, to lebanese immigrant parents. Woodworking genius art in progress reserve channel youtube. Every room contains the ceramics, woodwork, textiles, baskets, pictures, and other beautiful things that nourish the maloofs and give them pleasure. Pr at his gate in alta loma, california, the artist, designer and craftsman sam maloof, who has died aged 93, had a carved sign giving his profession as woodworker. Sam maloof a woodworking legend and inspiration to millions on one of his fine staircases. The sam and alfreda maloof foundation was established in 1994. Future generations of craftsmen will see him as one of the major artistic lights of this century. Remembering woodworking master sam maloof, his projects.
What if picasso had been a chair maker and stravinsky a desig. Critically acclaimed designs from the 1950s to the present are available in several different wood species. Sam maloof 19162009 was a consummate furniture designer and maker, recognized worldwide as a craftspersons craftsman. Each limited edition book, signed by sam maloof and gene sasse, is produced in southern california. Today, authorized reproductions from maloof woodworking, inc. Sam maloof woodworker personal property appraisals.
Sam maloof january 24, 1916 may 21, 2009 was a furniture designer and woodworker, the first craftsman to receive a macarthur fellowship. A chair for martha maloof inspired part 2 finished youtube. Sam maloof polyoil finish rockler woodworking and hardware. A closeup look at maloofs craft, design, and technique. Sams book is not written in a pompous manor but in a matter of fact point of view. In this excerpt from the book designing and building chairs, the famed furniture. Remembering woodworking master sam maloof, his projects and. May 26, 2009 sam maloof, a worldclass craftsman, has a new location for his shop but the same dogged attitude toward his work. In 2016, a new exhibition entitled sam maloof woodworker. Famous for his rocking chair, sam maloof made furniture that. Sam and alfreda maloof foundation for arts and crafts. Legendary rocker by sam maloof popular woodworking magazine.
Army during world war ii, and working as a studio assistant to the artistdesigner millard sheets, of claremont, california. I appreciated hearing maloofs views on the woodworking craft and his. If youve ever been curious about just how the late maloof went about making his furniture, then this bookpart manual, part autobiographyis a must read. A chair for martha maloof inspired part 2 finished. The first craftsman to receive a macarthur foundation genius grant, a man whom his friend and fellow furniture maker president jimmy carter called the best. Oct 20, 20 template for creating a sam maloof dining chair. In 1985, maloof became the first craftsman to be recognized with a macarthur genius grant, a signal honor, but on his business card he referred to himself simply as woodworker. Nov 11, 20 the first craftsman to receive a macarthur foundation genius grant, a man whom his friend and fellow furniture maker jimmy carter called the best woodworker that ever lived, sam maloof was one of the great masters of midcentury modernism. Sam maloof was one of the great masters of midcentury modernism.
Sam maloof is one of the fathers of contemporary woodworking. Fine woodworking tools since 1978 woodworking hand tools and power tools, project supplies, woodworking classes and free woodworking tips. Sam maloof, woodworker by sam maloof, paperback barnes. Sam maloof read the fine woodworking interviews new. See more ideas about sam maloof, furniture and furniture design. Dec 10, 2008 exploring the sam maloof residence, workshop and gardens duration. Finalist for the glenn goldman award for art, architecture, and photography, southern california independent booksellers association. Woodworker, by maynard orme, and sam maloofthe rocking chair, by bob smith. This topcoat is recommended for fine pieces that wont be exposed to heat or moisture. A closeup look at maloof s craft, design, and technique. He began making furniture in 1949, after working as a graphic artist in industry, serving in the u. Maloof and his lovely and gracious wife, alfreda before her passing. He has set a standard for his craft in north america and the world. Sam maloof was born in chino, california, to parents who had emigrated to the united states from lebanon.
When i started woodworking as a hobby about 11 years ago one of the books i first came across in a library was sam maloof. Mike johnson along with his son stephen, maintain sam maloofs vision of creating handcrafted furniture and accessories. When i heard that there is a new book out about sam maloof i couldnt wait to get a hold of it. Two days with sam maloof finewoodworking i want this organic spiral staircase. Sam maloof, a worldclass craftsman, has a new location for his shop but the same dogged attitude toward his work. The first craftsman to receive a macarthur foundation genius grant, a man whom his friend and fellow furniture maker jimmy carter called the best woodworker. Diy furniture chair diy pallet furniture woodworking furniture fine woodworking woodworking supplies sam maloof wooden rocking chairs wood joinery wood bar.
This video is part of our maloof inspired library, which is a special collection of videos dedicated to building furniture ispired by the legendary sam maloof. Maloof was the first craftsman to receive a prestigious macarthur genius grant in 1985. Among maloofs simple handcrafted walnut pieces were cradles, bar stools, hutches, and the one for which he became best. The work of the foundation recognizes the ever increasing role of the crafts in our world of machinemade products the reconnecting of human values with natural forms and materials. The first craftsman to receive a macarthur foundation genius grant, a man whom his friend and fellow furniture maker jimmy carter called the best woodworker that ever lived, sam maloof was one of the great masters of midcentury modernism. This elegant rocking chair will become a cherished heirloom for generations to come. Sam maloof polyoil finish woodworking tools, hardware. Sam maloof, samuel solomon maloof, american woodworker born jan. In 1985, he won a macarthur genius grant, the first practitioner of a craft as opposed to a fine art ever to be so honored. Illustrated with hundreds of bw and color photographic reproductions, this work traces maloof s career from his earliest efforts to the masterworks he produced until the. Build yours and remember, i am here to help if you need it. See more ideas about sam maloof, woodworking and house and home magazine.
This book examines maloof s lifetime of production. Sam maloof was born in chino, california, of lebanese parents. Genius furniture maker and artist, now on display in. Jul 01, 2017 sam maloof s technical mastery of woodworking is coupled with mature, strongly personal artistic expression. Read the article fine woodworkings rick mastelli profiles sam maloof in 1980. Please turn the pages above to learn more about the book which is the culmination of studying, photographing and compiling a collection worthy of the genius of sam maloof. He has been featured in articles and books and is the subject of the films sam maloof. Sam s book is not written in a pompous manor but in a matter of fact point of view.
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