Sam Maloof at 100

This is a short clip of Sam Maloof working in his shop. This video clip is courtesy of Craft in America and was made as part of the Sam Maloof centennial celebration. Sam Maloof would have been 100 years old in 2016. You can schedule tours of Sam Maloof's shop, which is still operational, at the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts. www.malooffoundation.org

[@Averageskill]

In 1980 I was 21....When I was 12 we played hide & seek in his orange groves. We picked his olives cuz he didn't cure them....we lived just down the street. My late father bought quite a collection from Sam. I just finished burnishing and oiling our 1980 rocker, 1992 ottoman and 1982 lamp table. As I work on these pieces I can feel what Sam felt....detail in every square inch....a master wood-worker.....incredible....

[@12345mike6789]

This famous craftsman was 90 years old here, a true legend !

[@davidmortara]

Working practices that Health & Safety officials surely have nightmares about, yet the quality of output is fantastic. To be still doing that at 90 years old is truly inspiring.

[@themaloof7984]

Absolutely! His work ethic never faded. Thanks for viewing!

[@bluedragonfly5]

He never wore a face mask to protect from the sawdust?

[@chrisscutt4197]

I just finished my Sam Maloof inspired rocker and can say it was worth the learning curve to be able to produce a piece of art that will be a 24-year anniversary present for my wife. Thank you Sam for the inspiration!

[@themaloof7984]

What an amazing gift! There's nothing better than a handmade labor of love. Hope she liked it!

[@PatricesProjects]

Watching a master at work is awesome. What a treat.

[@ricclip1904]

Great respect for this man ....

[@billstortz5046]

Sam Maloof was in inspiration to many. I hope someday to tour his shop!

[@ErikaHernandez-mo2tt]

Que bonito trabajo! las piezas parecen esculturas !! es un ejemplo a seguir, paz en su tumba Mr. Sam Maloof

[@GrinfilledCelt]

My hero!

[@andyc1175]

Cool dude

[@jamesoxford4260]

Sam: free hands a compound curve at the bandsaw. Me: wait, what?

[@themaloof7984]

Kids, don't try this at home!

[@josearistidessouzasantos9313]

Pra mim um dos marceneiro melhor do mundo.

[@josearistidessouzasantos9313]

Sou fã dele

[@josearistidessouzasantos9313]

Parabéns

[@ericcommarato7727]

no dust collection

[@bluedragonfly5]

No face mask?

[@TinTaBraSS777]

мощный старик )

[@estherdewater757]

MADE IN THE USA

[@bluedragonfly5]

No face mask? Did he ever suffer from respitory issues?

[@Solid_Jackson]

Isn’t 100 tho….