In the world of architecture, names like Frank Lloyd Wright and I.M. Pei inspire respect and admiration. In the world of woodworking that same reverence is reserved for a man named Sam Maloof. His influence on American furniture designers and craftsman is so significant that he is recognized by the Smithsonian, and many more institutions of note, with one his signature rocking chairs in their permanent collection.
A couple of days ago Maloof broke ground on a Arts and Crafts education center and gallery on his ranch in the San Gabriel Mountains. The guy is 90 frickin years old and he breaking ground on an education center in his name dedicated to his craft! That kind of drive and dedication simply can’t go without notice, so it’s with that introduction that I point you to the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts.
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