Sam Maloof

Sam Maloof (1916–2009) was an American woodworker, artist and designer.

Also recorded as Samuel Solomon Maloof.

Sam Maloof in brief

Born
1916
Died
2009
Known for
woodworker, artist, designer and cabinetmaker
Place of birth
Chino
Contents

Overview

Born at Chino in 1916, died at Alta Loma in 2009.

In detail

Sam Maloof studied at Chino High School. the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are United States. Residence is recorded at Alta Loma.

Work by Sam Maloof is recorded in the collections of Smithsonian American Art Museum and Oakland Museum of California.

Distinctions recorded are MacArthur Fellows Program, Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship, Fellow of the American Craft Council and Aileen Osborn Webb Award for Philanthropy.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Sam Maloof”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q743874: Sam Maloof

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Elsewhere in Modern design

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