This stylish pair of craftsman-made chairs have been constructed to the design of the mid 20th century American furniture maker Sam Maloof. They were made by Ken Boyle of Grantham in 2007, one of walnut and the other in elm and ash.
– Labelled beneath the seats by Ken Boyle and dated to 2007 with copper penny inlays.
– Constructed with the Sam “Maloof joints” at leg-to-seat.
– Craftsman made.
– Similar colours, although different woods, with the walnut slightly more red.
– Maloof was a master woodworker and designer who was given the MacArthur Foundation Genius Fellowship in 1985.
In good condition, showing minor wear throughout which is consistent with age and use.
Date: 2007
Material: Walnut, Elm & Ash
Origin: Grantham, England
Seat height – 47 cm
Height – 77 cm
Width – 50 cm
Depth – 43 cm
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