I try to make my things aesthetically pleasing; but, if it isn’t functional, people will ‘oo’ and ‘aah’ over it in an exhibit but they won’t buy it. … My feeling is a chair has to be functional and comfortable… — Sam Maloof Copy Share Image
I try to live right. I always try to adhere to what I think is right, and that, to me, is the most important… — Sam Maloof Copy Share Image
I try to make my things aesthetically pleasing; but, if it isn’t functional, people will ‘oo’ and ‘aah’ over it in an exhibit but… — Sam Maloof Copy Share Image
There’s a lot of work being done today that doesn’t have any soul in it. The technique may be the utmost perfection, yet it… — Sam Maloof Copy Share Image
I want to be able to work a piece of wood into an object that contributes something beautiful and useful to everyday life ... — Sam Maloof Copy Share Image
The reverence that the object maker has for the materials, for the shape, and for the miracle of his skill transcends to God, the… — Sam Maloof Copy Share Image
My goal is to make furniture that people can be comfortable living with. If you’re not preoccupied with making an impact with your designs,… — Sam Maloof Copy Share Image
Whatever I'm working on, I get excited. It does not matter whether I have done the same piece many times. I still can't wait… — Sam Maloof Copy Share Image
