Maloof Rocking Chairs

One of maloof s coveted rocking chairs donated in 1997 to the smithsonian american art museum by roger and frances kennedy gracefully displays this ideal combination of beauty and utility.

Maloof rocking chairs.

His are instantly recognizable by their long glides and attenuated gently curved spindled backrests. Though he made all types of furniture maloof is best known for his rocking chairs. A work of art that is both functional and elegant. The beautiful rocking chair shown opposite was made of figured claro walnut and has many elements of the work of sam maloof.

With its warm tones hand sculpted details and simple timeless designs maloof s walnut furniture perfectly complemented the spare open plan interiors of the sleek modernist southern california residences built during that decade. Rocking chairs handmade by scott morrison inspired by sam maloof. From the scooped headrest to the long sweeping rockers your eye is drawn to every joint surface and sensual detail. Maloof lavished long hours shaping and sanding his chairs to conform to the human body then oiling and rubbing the wood to give it a silky tactility.

A sam maloof rocking chair his most popular design is the first piece of contemporary furniture in the white house collection. Sam maloof s sculpted rocking chairs are iconic so much so that his name is synonymous with that furniture style. The timeless design is striking light strong curvaceous and quite comfortable made with a combination of machine and handwork. The sensuous design lines invite you to have a seat and relax awhile.

This rocking chair design is the cornerstone of my sam maloof signature furniture line. Feb 25 2017 explore ohm rocking chairs s board maloof furniture followed by 926 people on pinterest. About the classic rocking chair this maloof designed rocking chair is the perfect combination of beauty and comfort. Another picture of maloof rocker.

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