What if picasso had been a chair maker and stravinsky a desig. His name is sam maloof, and this book is his life and work told in his own words. Sam maloof is americas most renowned contemporary furniture craftsman. Today there is a man with this quality of profound artistic vision and talent who has devoted his life to making furniture. This book examines maloof s lifetime of production. Chairs, including the widely celebrated maloof rocker, tables, cabinets, rockers, music stands and other pieces crafted from the worlds finest woods. A beautifully crafted, simple and cleanlined walnut spindle back king size headboard, circa 1965 original. Buy the furniture of sam maloof first edition by adamson, jeremy, maloof, sam isbn. I was entranced by the beautiful simplicity of his furniture. The furniture of sam maloof, author, jeremy adamson chairmaking books sold at highland woodworking.
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Sams life and his evolution as an artistdesigner and versatile woodworking craftsman is beautifully told in jeremy adamsons, the. The furniture of sam maloof by jeremy adamson 20060917. He is revered for the beauty and integrity of his furniture and for his pioneering role in the postsecond world war american craft movement, and both are documented in this authoritative book, illustrated with jonathan pollocks. The furniture of sam maloof by jeremy adamson goodreads. Documented in 200 illustrations, over 90 in color, adamson traces maloof s career from his earliest efforts to the masterworks he produces today. Sam maloof started making furniture immediately after world. I never thought i was into modern furniture but the craftsmanship and simplicity won me over. Published to coincide with the centennial of his birth, this richly illustrated book, sam maloof.
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Sam maloof started making furniture immediately after world war ii, when there was very little demand for handmade objects. But his rise to fame was not instant, and his work of over 50 years comprises a broad range of furniture that few have seen. Mike johnson continues to craft fine furniture in the tradition of his employer and mentor sam maloof. Sam maloofs sweeping sculptural chairs have become famous throughout the world for their exquisite design and craftsmanship.