Maloof Style

How to Make a Maloof Joint

Joinery, Maloof Joint, Maloof Style, Techniques, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

Sam Maloof is a midcentury craftsman most famously known for his sculptural chairs. This is evident in the rounded corners, molded seats, and curved arms and backrests. His joinery also embodied this sculptural motif. I recently took a trip to …
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Make a Coopered Seat

April 2023 #270, Chairmaking, Coopering, Maloof Style, Techniques, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

Building a sculptured rocker starts with a coopered seat. Or as I call it, “The Big Smile Seat!” A Maloof style chair design (rocker, low back, or settee) represents some of the best in seating with extraordinary form and function. …
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