Sam maloof style midcentury modern rocking chair, signed. Sam maloof was born in 1916 in chino, california, to lebanese immigrant parents. Sam maloof, woodworker paperback by sam maloof and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Woodworker by sam maloof 1989, paperback, new edition at the best online prices at ebay. Good signed by authors 1st edition good inscribed by sam maloof on. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers.
Sam maloof, woodworker by sam maloof, jonathan pollock. This is a great japanese 1st edition my girlfriend got me for a birthday, very grateful for it. Sam maloof american, 19162009 a monumental freeform trestle table with notch detail, 1992 california walnut 2812 x 100 x 4112 inches 72. I figured id give it a chapter or two and do my bestand this book is absolutely fascinating. Sam maloof 1916 2009 born in chino, california, in 1916 to parents who had emigrated from lebanon, sam maloof was self taught as a woodworker. A limited edition handmade book with original photographic prints.
Sam maloof started making furniture immediately after world war ii, when there was very little demand for. 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. Maloof foundation scott russell sanderss latest book is dancing in dreamtime, a collection of ecoscience fiction stories due out this summer from indiana. This topcoat is recommended for fine pieces that wont be exposed to heat or moisture. Sam maloof, woodworker book by sam maloof 2 available. 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. Furniture of sam maloof book rockler woodworking and. Subscribe book shop travel with us smartnews history science ingenuity arts. Panoply books offers unusual, offbeat, rare and outofprint quality used books. Sam maloof is americas most renowned contemporary furniture craftsman.
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The sensuous design lines invite you to have a seat and relax awhile. Cover has signs of shelfwear and minor scuffing, as well as minor edgewear. 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. This book is sam maloofs life and work told in his very own words. This book is so precious to me that i wont even let anybody in my family put a fingerprint on it. View larger image sam maloof, woodworker sam maloof. This is a very clean copy with no marks to internal pages. What if picasso had been a chair maker and stravinsky a desig. The beautiful rocking chair, shown opposite, was made of figured claro walnut, and has many elements of the work of sam maloof. Each limited edition book, signed by sam maloof and gene sasse, is produced in southern california. He has been featured in articles and books and is the subject of the films sam maloof. A portrait of an important american furniture icon, this book shares the voices of a diverse group of artists and friends who have been moved by sam maloof s work. Signed books discover rare books at where youll find a wide selection of fine, collectible, and rare books including signed books page 8 covid19 update april 10, 2020. The maloof chair joint popular woodworking magazine.
This rocking chair design is the cornerstone of my sam maloof signature furniture line. I built a maloof inspired rocker with paul lemiski these chairs are based off of hal taylor templates and instruction. Critics are raving about sam maloof 36 views of a master woodworker. But a friend recommended it, and then it showed up. Beyond his furniture, theres much inspiration in maloof s way of life and reasons for doing. Maloof was working as a graphic artist, doing silkscreens and scaling mosaic murals. The timeless design is strikinglight, strong, curvaceous and quite comfortablemade with a combination of machine and handwork. His name is sam maloof, and this book is his life and work told in his own words. Maloof and his wife, alfreda, who has managed the books, taken many of the photographs and been the hostess for the numerous house guests all these years, were married in 1948 and bought the property in 1952. These are pages 67 and 68 from sam maloof, woodworker. Rocking chair in the style of sam maloof, made of oak, made even in cherry or walnut possible, rocking chair. The sensuous curves and subtle walnut grain of maloofs rocker just seem to beckon and say come on in a sit a while. Oak rocking chair arm pattern serving board own a piece of the maloof legacy.
Woodworker, by maynard orme, and sam maloof the rocking chair, by bob smith. Sam maloofs sweeping sculptural chairs have become famous throughout the world for their exquisite design and craftsmanship. He began making furniture in 1949, after working as a graphic artist in industry, serving in the u. Sam maloof finish instructions from sam maloof, woodworker.
In the words of president carter, sam has touched the hearts and lives of. Chairs, including the widely celebrated maloof rocker, tables, cabinets, rockers, music stands and other pieces crafted from the worlds finest woods. Thirtysix people discuss sam maloof and his work, and its such an amazing tribute to maloof. Famous for his rocking chair, sam maloof made furniture that. Sam maloof, woodworker by sam maloof paperback signed.
Sam maloof woodworker hardcover 1983 for sale online ebay. Each limited edition book, signed by sam maloof and gene sasse. Sam maloof s sweeping sculptural chairs have become famous throughout the world for their exquisite design and craftsmanship. Sam maloof, the legendary california woodworker and furniture maker.
But sam shuns fancy labels in favor of a more fitting description. I built a maloof inspired rocker with paul lemiski. This oak serving board was made in sam maloof s original workshop and is based off of the pattern of the maloof rocking chair arm. His name is sam maloof, and this book is his life and work told in his own.
A beautifully crafted, simple and cleanlined walnut spindle back king size headboard, circa 1965 original. Sam maloof 36 views of a master woodworker is available to purchase in our online store or at the maloof store. Mixed with some sam maloof techniques as well as scott morrisons. I basically learned from hal taylor but absorbed the techniques of any chair makers i could learn from. Sam maloof started making furniture immediately after world war ii, when there was very little demand for handmade objects. Sam maloof s sculpted rocking chairs are iconic, so much so that his name is synonymous with that furniture style. 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. I could easily say that no other person has made such a profound impression on me.
Signed by sam maloof, to deborah, blessings, peace, sam maloof 1997. Sam maloof 36 views of a master woodworker sam maloof books. 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 maloof january 24, 1916 may 21, 2009 was a furniture designer and woodworker, the first craftsman to receive a macarthur fellowship. Be sure to get your copy of this insighful new book. Weve sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Army during world war ii, and working as a studio assistant to the artistdesigner millard sheets, of claremont, california.
Handcrafted wood furniture, sam maloof rocking chairs. Large and finely detailed walnut ottoman by noted california woodworker sam maloof. That book is one of the most looked at books on my shelf, is a constant inspiration and. When i was 30 i made a fair attempt at a copy of one of his rockers. After serving in the army during world war ii, he worked from 1946 to 1949 as a studio assistant to millard sheets, an iconic california scene painter and leader of the claremont art community. Sam maloof started making furniture immediately after world. I then asked him if i could buy some wood, have him to sign it, and build my own chair. To ask other readers questions about sam maloof, woodworker, please sign up. Today there is a man with this quality of profound artistic vision and talent who has devoted his life to making furniture.
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