Sam Maloof: 1916-2009View photos, watch video, and read the Fine Woodworking interviews.
This iconic rocking chair by Sam Maloof was photographed while on display at Smithsonian American Art Museum (2001-2002) as part of the exhibit “The Furniture of Sam Maloof Retrospective.” It is constructed in his classic style with screwed and plugged joinery and shapley parts sculpted at the bandsaw and with hand and power tools.
Photo: Courtesy of Jonathan Pollock, Renwick Gallery
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