Presidents jimmy carter, ronald reagan and bill clinton all believed the craftsmanship of sam maloof so extraordinary an example of american. Sam maloof january 24, 1916 may 21, 2009 was a furniture designer and woodworker, the first craftsman to receive a macarthur fellowship. A firm believer in the power of the handmade, maloof was a leader in the california modern art movement. 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. Now in this dvd profile of a master craftsman, you can see maloof at work and home, and see how his furniture embodies his ideas on craft, design, and technique.
Mike johnson along with his son stephen, maintain sam maloof s vision of creating handcrafted furniture and accessories. Mike johnson along with his son stephen, maintain sam maloofs vision of creating handcrafted furniture and accessories. The best plan to build a maloof rocker popular woodworking. May 02, 2016 famous for his rocking chair, sam maloof made furniture that had soul a centennial appreciation for this master of midcentury modernism is underway with a california exhibition and an upcoming. Sam maloofs handmade life the legendary woodworker is known for his minimalist, handmade furniture. The son of immigrants from lebanon, he has won a macarthur genius grant, and. Sammy is also a hollywood stuntman with a long list of movies he has been on such as mission impossible, fast and furious, burn notice, three kings, the. Rare early rosewood rocking chair by sam maloof ebay. May 27, 2009 sam maloof, whose simple, elegant wooden furniture, which he designed and made by hand, made him a central figure in the postwar american crafts movement, died at his home in alta loma, calif. Maloof began out of necessity building furniture for their house from salvaged materials. Ive used a variant of this finish for 50 years, one my grandfather used, a mixture of one third varnish, one third linseed oil and one third turpentine, wiping on three or more coats. This sam maloof black walnut spindle back king headboard is in overall good condition and wear.
Dec 16, 2009 sam maloof is the reason i became a furniture maker. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. See more ideas about sam maloof, woodworking and house. A major figure in the american craft movement, along with wendell castle and george nakashima, his chairs are characterized by rounded corners, dishedout seats, and carved ridges. Sam malouf named entrepreneur of the year 2017 award winner. While he is selftaught as a woodworker, both his name and his work are instantly recognizable. One of the most important aspects of finishes, i believe, is that they invite me to touch, to caress, and to take pleasure in the wood surface. In accepting the award, sam malouf acknowledge his wife kacie malouf for her role in founding and building the company. Now we know where sammy gets his driving skills from.
Sam malouf named entrepreneur of the year 2017 award. Sam maloofs woodworking shopstudio and his showroom, carrying on the tradition of crafting exceptionally fine furniture from beautiful woods hand picked by sam, while keeping the sam maloof legacy, style and craftsmanship alive. Join facebook to connect with sammy maloof and others you may know. 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.
Among the items on offer was a walnut and ebony rocking chair, dated 1986, by renowned studio craftsman, sam maloof. I have been a professional stuntman for over 25 years. This chair is from the collection of john maloof, the grandson of sam maloof. Sam maloof was an american woodworker and furniture designer. Sam maloof s woodworking shopstudio and his showroom, carrying on the tradition of crafting exceptionally fine furniture from beautiful woods hand picked by sam, while keeping the sam maloof legacy, style and craftsmanship alive. He street raced for many years in his car which has never been beaten. Sammy maloof is known for his work on 2 fast 2 furious 2003, deja vu 2006 and eagle eye 2008. Sammys first car was a black and gold 1968 z28 camaro. Hollywood stuntman sammy maloofs 93 yearold mom doing stunts in a 640hp chevrolet. January 24, 1916 may 21, 2009 sam maloof was a furniture designer and woodworker, the first craftsman to receive a macarthur fellowship. Sam maloof was an icon of american furnituremaking. Highlighting the april sale was a striking group of design from the 1970s and 1980s. Sam maloof, whose simple, elegant wooden furniture, which he designed and made by hand, made him a central figure in the postwar american.
This wonderful description of sam maloofs wood finishing technique was published in woodshop news. May 27, 2015 sammy maloof is a professional stuntman, stunt driver, tech advisor, and coordinated stunts this is my stunt reel. Sammy maloof is a professional stuntman, stunt driver, tech advisor, and coordinated stunts this is my stunt reel. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Sam maloof is one of the fathers of contemporary woodworking. What if picasso had been a chair maker and stravinsky a desig. Among maloofs simple handcrafted walnut pieces were cradles, bar stools, hutches, and the one for which he became best.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Maloofs house includes handcarved redwood doors and windows, which maloof gradually carved to replace the premade fixtures. Sam maloof is americas most renowned contemporary furniture designer and woodworker. Sam maloof, the son of lebanese immigrants, was born in chino, calif. 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. Famous for his rocking chair, sam maloof made furniture. Sam maloof, one of americas most accomplished woodworkers, has used these same finishes on pieces placed in museums and the white house. See more ideas about sam maloof, woodworking and wood joints. 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. This topcoat is recommended for fine pieces that wont be exposed to heat or moisture. Public schools maintained an audiovideo depository for teachers and in those days most of the technical choices were film strips with the requisite recording that beeped when it was time to roll forward. Sam maloof, exceptional rocking chair exceptional rocking chair.
It is an early model that pioneered his later iconic rocking chairs that are sought after by collectors worldwide. This wonderful description of sam maloof s wood finishing technique was published in woodshop news. This walnut paper weight was made in sam maloofs original workshop and displays one of sams classic signature joints. Burn notice tv series stunt driver 12 episodes, 2010 20 stunt performer 8 episodes, 2009. For orders call 9099872805 sam maloof woodworkerinc. Sam maloof is americas best known contemporary furniture craftsman. Jan 30, 2018 sam maloof january 24, 1916 may 21, 2009 was a furniture designer and woodworker. The origin of the family name is maalouf and is of lebanese descent via their paternal grandfather.
He later gave up street racing to open his business maloof racing engines in 1984. While a true maloof rocker will never be built again, there are woodworkers building maloofstyle rockers they are doing a great job of it. Sammy maloof and his daughter hannah maloof who he has trained as a professional racer, stunt driver in training and engine builder here at maloof racing. Rarely constructed in rosewood and upholstered in black leather, this rocking chair was made around 1963. Sam maloof, samuel solomon maloof, american woodworker born jan. If you have seen one of these rockers or a sam maloof original, ill bet your must build list jumped a notch. Hollywood stuntman sammy maloofs 93 yearold mom doing.
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. Sam maloof is a master woodworker and original artist whose furniture design has influenced several generations of craftsmen and created a unique style known throughout the world from his craftsmans studio, home and museum in rancho cucamonga. An american woodworker offers an intimate glimpse into the life and work of sam maloof. Now well into his 90s, sam is widely considered to be one of todays finest living craftsmen. Wright would like to thank the sam and alfreda maloof foundation for arts and crafts for their assistance in cataloging this lot. Preserving maloofs legacy, mike johnson blends the rocker into the front leg using a file and a welltrained eye. He is remembered for his hardwood furniture pieces that blend ergonomic functionality with austere forms.
For sale on 1stdibs beautiful and iconic rocker from noted california woodworker sam maloof. Today, authorized reproductions from maloof woodworking, inc. He crafted over 500 original furniture designs during his career. The complex includes the house and workshop of woodworker and furniture designer sam maloof, who designed the buildings himself. The maloof family is a prominent american family based in las vegas, nevada, who are owners of numerous business properties in the western united states. Sam malouf was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a special gala event at the grand america hotel on saturday, june 10. Mike johnson continues to craft fine furniture in the tradition of his employer and mentor sam maloof. He returned to southern california after leaving the army in 1945, and married alfreda ward in 1948.
He was born samuel solomon maloof, a member of the large maalouf family, in chino, california, to lebanese immigrants. Sam maloof january 24, 1916 may 21, 2009 was a furniture designer and woodworker. The maloof family is a prominent american family based in las vegas, nevada, who are. The maloof compound is a special place, housing two unique entities. A major figure in the american craft movement, along with wendell castle and george nakashima, his chairs are characterized by rounded corners, dishedout seats, and carved ridges maloof was born on january 24, 1916 in chino. Famous for his rocking chair, sam maloof made furniture that. The sam and alfreda maloof compound is a historic residential complex located at 51 carnelian street in alta loma, california.
Spindled back, fine joinery details and leather seat. Download the entire article for free at the end of the slide show. Jun, 2017 sam malouf was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a special gala event at the grand america hotel on saturday, june 10. No other twentiethcentury studio furniture maker has received as many awards for design and craftsmanship.
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