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"Sam Maloof" style Chair

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"Sam Maloof" style Chair "Sam Maloof" style Chair "Sam Maloof" style Chair Click the pictures to enlarge them

This is my attempt at one of Sam Maloof’s amazing chairs. It is made from Black Walnut and was a lot of fun!
http://www.philsville.co.uk/maloofchair1.htm


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Martin Sojka

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posted 955 days ago

Phil, are you enjoying this chair in your day-to-day life? Just sitting in it and enjoying your work must be very relaxing.

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Philip Edwards

222 posts in 979 days


posted 955 days ago

Martin
It is real nice to sit in-I just remember how many hours tedious sanding was needed to smooth it out and shiver! ;) Thanks.

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Mark A. DeCou

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posted 946 days ago

Thanks for giving credit to Sam Maloof. There are many who use his elements of furniture design to make a living, and fail to give credit to him. Thanks for being truthful, it doesn’t take anything away from your abilities, or the beauty of your work

-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan

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Philip Edwards

222 posts in 979 days


posted 936 days ago

Mark
The chair is quite obviously Sam’s-from the joinery and timber to the design. It was so enjoyable to make (bar the sanding!) and I really started to understand how Sam works. By the time I’ve made another 50 I think I’ll be there ;)
An amazing Guy,
Cheers
Phil

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Mark A. DeCou

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posted 934 days ago

Philip:
I posted a question in the Forums on making carved seat bottoms. I would appreciate your help on how you carved out your seat bottom (on the chair of course!).

-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan

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Mark A. DeCou

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posted 863 days ago

Hey Phil:
I am so excited, I just finished my Maloof Rocking Chair. Also, I found out that I get to hear Sam Maloof give a lecture this upcoming September at the Western Design Conference in Cody, WY. I’ll get some good photos of the chair, and will post them later.

thanks,
Mark DeCou
www.decoustudio.com

-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan

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Mark A. DeCou

1365 posts in 946 days


posted 863 days ago

Hey Phil:
I am so excited, I just finished my “Maloof-inspired Rocking Chair”. It doesn’t look near as good as Sam’s originals, but I sure can appreciate all of the work he puts into them now.

Also, I found out that I get to hear Sam Maloof give a lecture this upcoming September at the Western Design Conference in Cody, WY. I’ll get some good photos of the chair, and will post them later.

thanks,
Mark DeCou
www.decoustudio.com

-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan

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Mark A. DeCou

1365 posts in 946 days


posted 863 days ago

Hey Phil:
I am so excited, I just finished my “Maloof-inspired Rocking Chair”. It doesn’t look near as good as Sam’s originals, but I sure can appreciate all of the work he puts into them now.

Also, I found out that I get to hear Sam Maloof give a lecture this upcoming September at the Western Design Conference in Cody, WY. I’ll get some good photos of the chair, and will post them later.

thanks,
Mark DeCou
www.decoustudio.com

-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan

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Philip Edwards

222 posts in 979 days


posted 862 days ago

Congrats on the chair!! Looking forward to the pics-which timber did you use?
A Sam Maloof lecture?? Nice-no I’m not jealous at all ;)
Cheers
Phil

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scottb

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posted 862 days ago

Gorgeous chair Phil. I hope it isn’t long before you find all the sanding was worth it. – Or is a less painful memory at least.

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 829 days ago

I think it’s a great chair. There’s nothing like the feel of a nice smooth piece of furniture. I bet everybody that sees it, has to rub there hands all over it.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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WayneC

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posted 565 days ago

I was looking through shuffle and saw this wonderful chair. Made me wonder what you were up to. Had not seen you post here in quite a while. Hope all is well.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

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oscorner

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posted 564 days ago

There is something about that style that grabs me. Very nicely done!

-- Jesus is Lord!

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jockmike2

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posted 564 days ago

I’ll never forget my Sam Maloof lesson from Mark D. I made the mistake of saying something like Sam being too busy to give anyone any real feedback on their chairs. Mark asked me in so many words to read a little about what I was talking about. Which I humbly did and am very glad that I did. An out standing individual as well as artist. Very nice chair Phil. Jockmike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

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pedrorc

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posted 496 days ago

Very nice work, cheers

-- Pedro Rodrigues da Costa, Sintra, Portugal

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PanamaJack

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posted 496 days ago

Phil, Great wood! Great talent.

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

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WayneC

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posted 407 days ago

This great chair came back up on the home page. Are you getting any furnature time these days or is it all plane making?

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

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Philip Edwards

222 posts in 979 days


posted 407 days ago

Wayne
I’m trying to! ;)
Seriously, I am building a new porch and front door for out home at the moment. And maybe I’ll try and squeeze some Xmas gifts in too.
Stay tuned,
Phil

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teenagewoodworker

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posted 273 days ago

cool. Walnut looks like such a beautiful wood. i think that I’ll use it in my next project. the chair came out great too. it also looks very comfortable. great job.

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trifern

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posted 173 days ago

Wow! A true work of art.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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