Designer and builder of simple, beautiful furniture, Maloof, whose career began six decades ago just as the American modernism movement was becoming popular, put usefulness before artistry and turned down multimillion-dollar offers to mass-produce his original designs. He worked out of his home workshop, shaping hardwood, one part at a time, into rocking chairs, cradles and hutches that were shorn of unnecessary adornments.
Even after Maloof was recognized as an influential pioneer of contemporary California decor, and even as his furniture was reselling for 100 times its original price, Maloof referred to himself simply as a “woodworker.”
Video of Actress Rene Russo visiting Sam Maloof
I know how his work has influenced you, he was a very down to earth and talented person. Reminds me of someone!
His work is beautiful!