Sam Maloof
American(January 24, 1916 – 2009)
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Sam Maloof was an American furniture designer and woodworker widely regarded as a central figure in the postwar American crafts movement. His meticulously handcrafted furniture, particularly his iconic rocking chairs, earned him a place in the collections of major institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. He was the first craftsman to receive a MacArthur Fellowship, cementing his legacy as one of America's most celebrated artisans.
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