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In the late 90s I was a Truck Driver that delivered walnut burls to his shop. As I was getting unloaded they stopped. A little old man came out by the truck. And said come on now. We are all going to lunch. I thought. Umm ok. Not even knowing who this guy was. Well I got in a van with a bunch of guys and went to a local Mexican restaurant. He talked my ear off of 15min we ate went back. And he told another guy to give me a tour of the studio. Ah yes the joys of driving across America. Thsnks for having me Sam.
Good morning 🌅, What a amazing artist, there’s something very strange happening on your programme about Sam Malouf, the voice stops at 1438 I believe, as if it is been blocked,
One of my greatest joys was when I went to Sams orchard shop for a seminar.He did a free hand bandsaw demo from a chunk of walnut ,when he was done he tossed the rocker arm down. I picked it up and asked him if I could keep this and would he sign it, he said oh sure . That was 1982. It remains a inspiration and a treasure , Sam was so gracious and kind .a true artist woodworker. Thankyou Sam.
I 1st knew of Sam when I rented a video of him from the library. It amazed me how much talent he has . My grandpa 1st got me into woodworking. Norm Abrams was my lst inspiration and watching Sam Maloof pushed me to strive for perfection 👌 ❤. Rest in peace Sam 🙏
Maloof was so kind to do a special show of his work in a small art gallery in the small town of Redlands California. My mother, gallery manager that year, was thrilled and he was warm and kind to all. A resident bought a rocker and the little local symphony bought a piece for the conductor's box. I remember how gentle and kind he was - the gentleness that we feel and see in all his great woodcraft.
I managed the Art Museum Store at the Riverside Art Museum for ten years. Sam asked me to manage his first gift shop but at the time, it was so small and not full time hours. His first museum exhibition at the Riverside Art Museum which went on to the Smithsonian Museum was just astounding. I thoroughly enjoyed him as well as his second wife. Freda had passed before we could meet. As an artist myself, I could really feel his excitement over every project. It was like a new child to him, as are my art projects. I am 68 yrs old now, disabled on Social Security but I am working diligently on plans for a house that will look ancient with post and beams, lime plaster walls, as if the home had been there for centuries, evolving over time. I can then put up my artwork (oils) and display my small collections. I have a few nice pieces of pottery. Sam collected the indian pottery extensively! I well remember Sam talking about the moving of his home and the orchards, how much the state paid for each tree to be moved! How could they leave anything out? The home was and still is a work of art! I especially love the tree house bedroom. I am so glad I ran across this video. I am looking at building not only the house but furniture to go in the house. I find woodwork my new adventure! After the house, I will build a small boat to fish on the river. Awe, isn't retirement grand? Poor but grand nonetheless! LOL God bless, Christine Jesson-Valore
It was a pleasure to meet Sam before he passed. Great hardworking American that set a standard for excellence. Working tlll his final days, doing what he loved.
I had the good fortune to sit in a Nakashima chair on a job years ago. Didn't want to get up from it, it was so comfortable. The two legged chair that didn't look comfy but was! Hopefully I will be able to sit in one of Sams chairs one day.
Gorgeous... I was trying to remember who made my rocker...it was a piece of Art with variegated colors of wood, my body just melted into its curves...it looks like his work. I cried when I lost it. I still think of it... until this video I've never seen anything so beautiful, almost godly...
I think the man that made mine was from Maine or Vermont, so it probably wasn't Mr Maloof. I remember going into this eclectic store in Delray Beach in-between 2001-2003 and the owner of the shop had a rocker. He said that one was already sold but he could get one made personal for me and he did. I don't remember the cost but it was reasonable, at least, to me. I've suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and details in my memory are fragmented (like names, addresses, finances) but that rocker, I will Never forget...
This great Master is an inspiration to any Truth Seekers. His grandness also comes from the fact that he had insight. He named his successors, something which happens just about as often as Haley's Comet. Therefore I place him well above a simple artist, most of which, even when exceptionally talented, are basically egoists. He soars above so many, without intending to crush. So lucky are those who were blessed by meeting, and more so, knowing this Beautiful Person. Signed: a humble woodworker.
musamor75 I could not have said that any more sincerity. The grandness of it all is that he indeed had successors that inherited his legacy to help fill that massive woodworker's footprint he left behind.
In the early 80s the Orange County CA woodworkers assoc which I was president of got to visit Sam at his property.we were all young woodworkers and totally inspired by Sam as a man and a craftman, he signed his book and a walnut chair arm .I treasure that day spent with that wonderful man
I got a brief instant to talk to Sam about 20 yrs ago at a Woodworking show...there were a few copies of his signature rocking chairs by others, so I asked him if he could immediately tell the difference between his chair and a well executed copy. He gave me a sly grin and affirmative nod. Priceless!!
I didn't really comprehend his age until I saw 1916, wow! He has been through the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and early 2000s. I mean, really let that sink in for a moment, all the change over that time period in life and society.
I love woodworking, and I can tell you that the pieces that he turned out in his last days took so much thought and talent! Absolutely beautiful and amazing!
I loved this chair, which looks like this hanging in the air, this power to imagine a work of art of this inside a piece of wood is what makes us special beings.
Incredibly beautiful work. It's so rare to see that type of craftsmanship in this age of instant everything. So nice that he took the time to create furniture that will have lasting value and bring joy to the people who use it.
Magnificent furniture, a true craftsman in every aspect. Glad I came across this video. Sure would be incredible to own a piece of his beautiful art (furniture).
Wood dust can be a significant risk....even to the point of leading to nose and lung cancers...but the mains risks are lung irritation, infection, asthma, COPD, etc.
We own a beautiful cherry rocker that was built by Gary Weeks in Wimberly Texas that, I now know, was inspired by Sam Maloof. Wow, all because I was researching the Arbortech Turbo Plane. Gotta love TH-cam.
This video just gave me some inspiration for a 3' x 2' x 3' side table project by watching his style of furniture. I also found it exciting to see the tour of The Thorsen house that The Wood Whisperer toured in number 202. Watching the green and green style everywhere was like wow. Then there is one of my favourite woodworking videos by Breakwater Studios, The Ox. Finally Kobayashi Kenkou in Japan does really great woodworking, I recommend checking them out.
@ Nikola Kamerla - Indeed. Having built quite a few sets of stairs in my time, I can really appreciate that piece of work. Never had the opportunity to craft a set quite like that but, yes, it does look like his handiwork. 🤜🤛
Sam was seen as an artist, rather than a craftsman. Just as people pay large amounts of money for a painting (many, many times the value of the materials in the painting) they paid (and still do pay) a lot of money for Sam's work. But the value depended upon the work having Sam's signature on it.
Calvin Lieberman in a comical way you're absolutely right! To think that he never had a digit cut off while extensively using tools all those decades gives you some insight on how careful he must've been.
Barbara at 4:53 talks like a teenager. Without a clear, concise delivery. Sam Maloof deserves, clear articulate people to describe his work. Without, "uhms, and, uh, like" -type words. I'm surprised the video editors didn't cut this. Her comment was nice, with a childish delivery.
Very nice chairs but I hardly think people have to be in awe of them and hold them in reverence . They are chairs.Waxing poetic is a bit overboard.I honestly am not trying to be mean spirited ,but crying because you saw a table . .Come on.
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In the late 90s I was a Truck Driver that delivered walnut burls to his shop.
As I was getting unloaded they stopped.
A little old man came out by the truck. And said come on now. We are all going to lunch. I thought. Umm ok. Not even knowing who this guy was. Well I got in a van with a bunch of guys and went to a local Mexican restaurant. He talked my ear off of 15min we ate went back. And he told another guy to give me a tour of the studio. Ah yes the joys of driving across America. Thsnks for having me Sam.
Just a heads up all sound stops at 14:37 till the end. And I really want to hear the rest
Fantastic. Seeing Maloof in his shop at 92 is so inspirational! A legend!
+The Wood Whisperer Agreed!
No doubt, what an amazing individual and woodworker.
Amazing and you are great as well I enjoy watching your videos great craftsmanship all around
Good morning 🌅, What a amazing artist, there’s something very strange happening on your programme about Sam Malouf, the voice stops at 1438 I believe, as if it is been blocked,
An Extraordinary Man . A Class above. A Beautiful human being. One in a million.
One of my greatest joys was when I went to Sams orchard shop for a seminar.He did a free hand bandsaw demo from a chunk of walnut ,when he was done he tossed the rocker arm down. I picked it up and asked him if I could keep this and would he sign it, he said oh sure .
That was 1982. It remains a inspiration and a treasure , Sam was so gracious and kind .a true artist woodworker.
Thankyou Sam.
I 1st knew of Sam when I rented a video of him from the library. It amazed me how much talent he has . My grandpa 1st got me into woodworking. Norm Abrams was my lst inspiration and watching Sam Maloof pushed me to strive for perfection 👌 ❤. Rest in peace Sam 🙏
It makes me want to cry. What a legacy!
One of the Worlds greatest Artists, RIP Sam Maloof......................................Barry , New Zealand.
Incredible, just incredible.
What a lovely tribute to the late, great Mr. Maloof. Truly a legend at his craft.
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Maloof was so kind to do a special show of his work in a small art gallery in the small town of Redlands California. My mother, gallery manager that year, was thrilled and he was warm and kind to all. A resident bought a rocker and the little local symphony bought a piece for the conductor's box. I remember how gentle and kind he was - the gentleness that we feel and see in all his great woodcraft.
100 years from now people will still be in awe of his pieces.
Thank you. Sam Maloof has been, and will always be, an inspiration to me.
Sam Maloof= Legend.........Met him years ago, if you could see one of his chairs you would understand. RIP Sam.
I managed the Art Museum Store at the Riverside Art Museum for ten years. Sam asked me to manage his first gift shop but at the time, it was so small and not full time hours. His first museum exhibition at the Riverside Art Museum which went on to the Smithsonian Museum was just astounding. I thoroughly enjoyed him as well as his second wife. Freda had passed before we could meet.
As an artist myself, I could really feel his excitement over every project. It was like a new child to him, as are my art projects. I am 68 yrs old now, disabled on Social Security but I am working diligently on plans for a house that will look ancient with post and beams, lime plaster walls, as if the home had been there for centuries, evolving over time. I can then put up my artwork (oils) and display my small collections. I have a few nice pieces of pottery. Sam collected the indian pottery extensively!
I well remember Sam talking about the moving of his home and the orchards, how much the state paid for each tree to be moved! How could they leave anything out? The home was and still is a work of art! I especially love the tree house bedroom.
I am so glad I ran across this video. I am looking at building not only the house but furniture to go in the house. I find woodwork my new adventure! After the house, I will build a small boat to fish on the river. Awe, isn't retirement grand? Poor but grand nonetheless! LOL
God bless,
Christine Jesson-Valore
It was a pleasure to meet Sam before he passed. Great hardworking American that set a standard for excellence. Working tlll his final days, doing what he loved.
Great woodworker . . . I was fortunate to have taken a class from him in the late 80's at his house in Alta Loma, CA. Great memories.
I had the good fortune to sit in a Nakashima chair on a job years ago. Didn't want to get up from it, it was so comfortable. The two legged chair that didn't look comfy but was! Hopefully I will be able to sit in one of Sams chairs one day.
Nakashima was an artist. All of his seating didn't look alike.
Sam was a true artisan, and an inspirational individual. His creations are truly breathtaking. He was a true american Icon, and pioneer of his field.
Beautiful.
Poignant...
My father worked with wood all his life - and passed away at 92... He would have been enthralled with Mr. Maloof.
Very Talented Man, wow 92 and still on the move! God Bless him!
Gorgeous... I was trying to remember who made my rocker...it was a piece of Art with variegated colors of wood, my body just melted into its curves...it looks like his work. I cried when I lost it. I still think of it... until this video I've never seen anything so beautiful, almost godly...
I think the man that made mine was from Maine or Vermont, so it probably wasn't Mr Maloof. I remember going into this eclectic store in Delray Beach in-between 2001-2003 and the owner of the shop had a rocker. He said that one was already sold but he could get one made personal for me and he did. I don't remember the cost but it was reasonable, at least, to me. I've suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and details in my memory are fragmented (like names, addresses, finances) but that rocker, I will Never forget...
So happy that this short film exists. Ultraprofound.
This great Master is an inspiration to any Truth Seekers. His grandness also comes from the fact that he had insight. He named his successors, something which happens just about as often as Haley's Comet. Therefore I place him well above a simple artist, most of which, even when exceptionally talented, are basically egoists. He soars above so many, without intending to crush. So lucky are those who were blessed by meeting, and more so, knowing this Beautiful Person. Signed: a humble woodworker.
musamor75 I could not have said that any more sincerity. The grandness of it all is that he indeed had successors that inherited his legacy to help fill that massive woodworker's footprint he left behind.
In the early 80s the Orange County CA woodworkers assoc which I was president of got to visit Sam at his property.we were all young woodworkers and totally inspired by Sam as a man and a craftman, he signed his book and a walnut chair arm .I treasure that day spent with that wonderful man
What a remarkable and talented man, I only wish I could have met him in person.
I got a brief instant to talk to Sam about 20 yrs ago at a Woodworking show...there were a few copies of his signature rocking chairs by others, so I asked him if he could immediately tell the difference between his chair and a well executed copy. He gave me a sly grin and affirmative nod. Priceless!!
I didn't really comprehend his age until I saw 1916, wow! He has been through the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and early 2000s. I mean, really let that sink in for a moment, all the change over that time period in life and society.
I would love to step into a master's woodshop in the 1910s.
Thanks so much for posting this. Both Sam, George and James inspired me to get into woodworking. God rest their soul.
What a beautiful moving tribute to a man who loved woodworking. Wish there were more like him in this world. Thanks.
A maker of rocking chairs but he always seemed to be busy. I love the flow each one had.
Beautiful work, beautiful house, beautiful man.
Simply phenomenal.
Amazing Work Sam - Incredible legacy of art and skill. Thank You
I love woodworking, and I can tell you that the pieces that he turned out in his last days took so much thought and talent! Absolutely beautiful and amazing!
Eccellente grande Maestro 👏👏👏👍👍
This is without a doubt the finest thing I have ever seen.
Thanks for sharing
Mind-blow work by a grand master.
I loved this chair, which looks like this hanging in the air, this power to imagine a work of art of this inside a piece of wood is what makes us special beings.
Breathtaking!
Beautiful production! Thanks for sharing the work of a legend as he deserves.
Beautiful
The Wizard of Walnut! What a master.
Incredibly beautiful work. It's so rare to see that type of craftsmanship in this age of instant everything. So nice that he took the time to create furniture that will have lasting value and bring joy to the people who use it.
Audio drops out @14:36, alas! Thank you for this, just found you.
Nice place Sam and very relaxing video.
Miss him and his spirit.
This man was a national treasure...His work and style are timeless..
Excellent video, beautifully made and a great glimpse into the man's mind.
The Master! Beautiful history of Life! Excellent Video!
Bravo!!! Master.
Magnificent furniture, a true craftsman in every aspect. Glad I came across this video. Sure would be incredible to own a piece of his beautiful art (furniture).
What an amazing man!!
Sam living till 92 , makes one wonder if we really need these modern dust collectors in our shops
Was watching a video of him working 30-40 years ago and was amazed at the mess/dust. Walnut can be very reactive too, amazing he tolerated it so well.
Wood dust can be a significant risk....even to the point of leading to nose and lung cancers...but the mains risks are lung irritation, infection, asthma, COPD, etc.
An awesome tour! Very inspiring!
Excelent
We own a beautiful cherry rocker that was built by Gary Weeks in Wimberly Texas that, I now know, was inspired by Sam Maloof. Wow, all because I was researching the Arbortech Turbo Plane. Gotta love TH-cam.
This video just gave me some inspiration for a 3' x 2' x 3' side table project by watching his style of furniture. I also found it exciting to see the tour of The Thorsen house that The Wood Whisperer toured in number 202. Watching the green and green style everywhere was like wow. Then there is one of my favourite woodworking videos by Breakwater Studios, The Ox. Finally Kobayashi Kenkou in Japan does really great woodworking, I recommend checking them out.
a true master...R.i.p.
Goat will never be serpast
i love this video
Fabulosas criações do Senhor SAM MALOOF. LASTIMÁVEL sua PARTIDA.
Dizlike, could only put a stupid person or one who was jealous....
Eternal memory to you Sam Maloof !!!!!!!
Unfortunately @ 14:36 the sound goes out when Beverly is talking.
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Perfección, artesano, excelente 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍CDMX.
Que lindas peças muito bom trabalho que Deus abençoe sempre
That Chaise... what a way to finish up.
Beautiful person he gave so much
I made two chairs from his design. I am that much closer to this Legend.
As a kid I lived right down the street (Archibald) from him...(1960-1979....go ahead ask me something...
those stairs at 18:00 are also great,dont know if he made them but still great.
@ Nikola Kamerla - Indeed. Having built quite a few sets of stairs in my time, I can really appreciate that piece of work. Never had the opportunity to craft a set quite like that but, yes, it does look like his handiwork.
🤜🤛
Sam was seen as an artist, rather than a craftsman. Just as people pay large amounts of money for a painting (many, many times the value of the materials in the painting) they paid (and still do pay) a lot of money for Sam's work. But the value depended upon the work having Sam's signature on it.
I did not see Sam's boy David Wade in this video. Please tell me why he was not included?
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Anyone else have the audio cut off around 14:30?
Yep. Very unfortunate. You can also see it on Vimeo without the audio dropping out: vimeo.com/122505960
The sound stopped at 14.40.
I’m speechless
I wish that the Audio had been WORKING.
sound cuts out at 14:35 :(
Those chairs must have been really expensive.
one went to auction and sold for $80,000
Love Sam maloof but can't seem to download, just get download failed, or screen overlay is something or other. Sad.
sound stops working at 14:36........please correct.
The sound disappears at 14:36
Perhaps his work was not real functional, but it was certainly visually pleasing.
What in the world is a jointer doing OUTDOORS?
wtf not even mentioned when he died in the movie :/ had to google it pretty sad!
What kind of wood that he use?
How good was Maloof? He died with all his fingers. He was that good.
Calvin Lieberman in a comical way you're absolutely right! To think that he never had a digit cut off while extensively using tools all those decades gives you some insight on how careful he must've been.
Actually it was the tip of his index finger. Didn't lose his entire finger. ;-)
Come on. Fixed the damned audio.
no audio at the end what a let down!
Lost the sound about 14:24; too bad!
argh no sound after 14' 40" :((((
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Barbara at 4:53 talks like a teenager. Without a clear, concise delivery. Sam Maloof deserves, clear articulate people to describe his work. Without, "uhms, and, uh, like" -type words. I'm surprised the video editors didn't cut this. Her comment was nice, with a childish delivery.
Yeah I'm sure you would have been much better.
Please remove the music so that we can hear Mr. Maloof speak.
I think they have overdone the schmaltz in this video .The chair feels human and wants to be touched. Er ok
738polarbear Keep that to yourself, pal. Or go into the bathroom where shit belongs.
Ever examine one in person? Or visit the property? It's absolutely a true statement.
Very nice chairs but I hardly think people have to be in awe of them and hold them in reverence . They are chairs.Waxing poetic is a bit overboard.I honestly am not trying to be mean spirited ,but crying because you saw a table . .Come on.
It's OK that you don't understand.
He was only a f_cking joiner big deal
@ Tony Wright - Either you have no taste for beauty or you have no eyes.