Inspired by a National Treasure My brother, Daniel, and I grew up hearing about Sam Maloof the way other kids may hear about sports heroes. He was someone my parents looked to as not only an extremely talented woodworker, but a loving husband & father who always found joy in his work. Sam has been quoted to say: “whatever I’m working on, I get excited. It doesn’t matter whether I have done the same piece many times. I still can’t wait to get out to the shop in the morning.” Sam Maloof was a furniture designer, woodworker and 30 Jan
My brother, Daniel, and I grew up hearing about Sam Maloof the way other kids may hear about sports heroes. He was someone my parents looked to as not only an extremely talented woodworker, but a loving husband & father who always found joy in his work. Sam has been quoted to say: “whatever I’m working on, I get excited. It doesn’t matter whether I have done the same piece many times. I still can’t wait to get out to the shop in the morning.” Sam Maloof was a furniture designer, woodworker and
