Description

Book Synopsis
What if Picasso had been a chair maker and Stravinsky a designer of tables? What would have been the impact of such intense creative talent on twentieth-century furniture? Today there is a man with this quality of profound artistic vision and talent who has devoted his life to making furniture. His name is Sam Maloof, and this book is his life and work told in his own words. Sam Maloof started making furniture immediately after World War II, when there was very little demand for hand-made objects. His perseverance through 'years of difficulty is a

Trade Review
... handles prose with the same clear, natural manner with which he applies a chisel to a walnut board." —The New York Times



"It is hard to imagine a book more representative of Maloof's work than this exquisitely crafted volume." —Los Angeles Times



"An inviting, visual, intellectual and emotional experience." —American Craft



"Sam Maloof, one of the best of them." —Time

Sam Maloof, Woodworker

    Product form

    A Paperback / softback by Sam Maloof

    £42.50

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £50.00 – you save £7.50 (15%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Sat 24 Oct 2026.

    1 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Sam Maloof, Woodworker by Sam Maloof

      Book details

      Publisher Kodansha America, Inc
      Published 22 February 2013
      ISBN-13 9781568365091
      978-1568365091
      ISBN-10 1568365098

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      What if Picasso had been a chair maker and Stravinsky a designer of tables? What would have been the impact of such intense creative talent on twentieth-century furniture? Today there is a man with this quality of profound artistic vision and talent who has devoted his life to making furniture. His name is Sam Maloof, and this book is his life and work told in his own words. Sam Maloof started making furniture immediately after World War II, when there was very little demand for hand-made objects. His perseverance through 'years of difficulty is a

      Trade Review
      ... handles prose with the same clear, natural manner with which he applies a chisel to a walnut board." —The New York Times



      "It is hard to imagine a book more representative of Maloof's work than this exquisitely crafted volume." —Los Angeles Times



      "An inviting, visual, intellectual and emotional experience." —American Craft



      "Sam Maloof, one of the best of them." —Time

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account