The iconic Sam Maloof low-back dining chair. The chair Sam Maloof called his best!

When I first started woodworking, the thought of attempting this chair was frightening. Every component of this chair- seat, back rest, arm rests and legs- requires sculpting. Every piece connects to the other at an angle and each piece requires a thoroughly well thought out plan. One mistake and you must start again.

Eight months of planning and work later, I created my first Sam Maloof inspired chair as documented here. Making this chair has been an exercise in patience and perseverance. I have sat there and looked at this chair for hours in absolute awe thinking about the genius of Sam Maloof and that indeed it is the finest example of chair.

I have documented two examples below. One in Maple and the other in Walnut. This chair can also be made using Oak or Cherry. If you would like to discuss the commissioning of one or more of these chairs, I will be delighted to hear from you.

For a free consultation, please contact me via email.

Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Walnut. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. Front view.
Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Walnut. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. Front view.
Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Walnut. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. Front view.
Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Walnut. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. Seat grain.
Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Walnut. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. Close up to the left Walnut arm rest.
Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Walnut. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. Close up to the right Walnut arm rest.
Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Walnut. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. Close up of the seat edge highlighting the rich Walnut grain.
Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Walnut. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. Close up of the back rest highlighting grain.
Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Walnut. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. Right side zoomed in.
Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Walnut. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. View from left.
Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Maple. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. Close up to the right Maple arm rest of the Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair.
Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Maple. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. Close up to the left Maple arm rest of the Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair.
Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Maple. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. Front view.
Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Maple. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. View from left.
Handmade Furniture- Sam Maloof inspired low-back dining chair in Maple. Made with Maloof joints. Sculpting, sanding to 1200 grit and applying finish. View from right.
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