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"Sam Maloof" style Chair

Project by Philip Edwards posted 1335 days ago 6072 views 6 times favorited 23 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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 1311 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

235 posts in 1335 days


posted 1311 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 1301 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 - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

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Philip Edwards

235 posts in 1335 days


posted 1292 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

1537 posts in 1301 days


posted 1290 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 - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

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Mark A. DeCou

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posted 1218 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 - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

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Mark A. DeCou

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posted 1218 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 - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

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Mark A. DeCou

1537 posts in 1301 days


posted 1218 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 - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

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Philip Edwards

235 posts in 1335 days


posted 1218 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 1218 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://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 1185 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 921 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 920 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 920 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. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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pedrorc

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posted 852 days ago

Very nice work, cheers

-- Pedro Rodrigues da Costa, Sintra, Portugal

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PanamaJack

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posted 852 days ago

Phil, Great wood! Great talent.

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

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WayneC

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posted 763 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

235 posts in 1335 days


posted 763 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 629 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 529 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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Dusty56

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posted 46 days ago

Wonderful design and execution : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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a1Jim

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posted 46 days ago

This posted before I joined but it still Looks great

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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Philip Edwards

235 posts in 1335 days


posted 46 days ago

Thanks, Gents!
With Sam Maloofs recent passing, I’ve had this chair featured in Good Woodworking magazine as a tribute. He made some amazing chairs – if you don’t have his book it is well worth getting to see the master at work.
Best regards
Phil

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