Maloof styled low back chair

[Kyle Stiefel]

Hello folks,

I just finished the chair, took some pictures and planted her inside. It is based off the classic Maloof low back chair. I tried to incorporate the natural character and beauty that I see in walnut with the knot and sapwood. It is a danish oil finish.

Critiques and comments welcome.

Good day,
Kyle

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[Jim W. White]

Absolutely gorgeous. The knot in the back rail really sets the chair apart!

[Jim Becker]

Yea, I'm with Mr. White...gorgeous chair!!! Great work, Kyle!

[sascha gast]

WOW, freehand or with plans

[Gary Keedwell]

Now thats what I call a nice looking chair:eek:

Gary K.

[gary Zimmel]

Great job... and I will also add another WOW.

[Ken Shoemaker]

That is OUTSTANDING work!! Masterfuly incorporating knots and sapwood into your design and executing it so nicely .... I'm honored just to look at it... Very nice work..... Ken

[Jay Knepper]

Terrific job, Kyle. Excellent wood selection, joinery, and shaping.

It must have been quite a challenge to shape the area around the knot.

[Lou Morrissette]

Excellent choice of wood and beautiful workmanship. Outstanding piece of work.

Lou

[Roy Wall]

Awesome work Kyle!!! Fabulous - you are GOOD!!

[Jeffrey Makiel]

How sweet it is! Lots of curvy joints. Nice work!
-Jeff :)

[Jim Dunn]

Beautiful, beautiful. Real nice!

[Kyle Stiefel]

Thanks for the comments folks.


WOW, freehand or with plans

Sascha,
The chair was freehand looking at different pictures of Sam's chairs. There are a couple of different ideas I would like to try with the next one if there is another.



It must have been quite a challenge to shape the area around the knot.

Jay,
The knot actually wasn't a problem, I had sent epoxy through the knot before beginning any of the work.

[sascha gast]

then I will add another WOW

[nick brigg]

BEAUTIFUL. always love'd maloof's style.

[jim gossage]

absolutely beautiful. a real work of art.

[Mark Singer]

Outstanding work! Just beautiful in every respect!

[Don Pierson]

Beautiful wood, great design, true craftsman, you should be proud...thanks for sharing!

[Jeff Considine]

Beautiful chair, spectacular craftsmanship. Wow!!

[Zahid Naqvi]

Wow! you did really god with the placement of the knot on the back rest.

[Dave Ray]

WOW is the word of the day....and this chair deserves it. I think even Sam would say WOW.

[Ken Glass]

Kyle,
I am truly amazed, and can't fathom how this could be your first Maloof type project. You are gifted, especially since you only looked at pictures and then went to work. Your use of the Woods and colors is wonderful. Keep up the great work and we will be waiting for your next masterpiece. Well done....

[Ron Jones near Indy]

All of the superlatives that I can think of have been used. Outstanding!! Thanks for sharing.

[Peter Stahl]

Very Nice chair! Did the wife ask you to make 7 more for the dining room table yet? lol!

[Joe Unni]

Umm...errr....did anyone say WOW?!?!;)

Really, very well done.

Thank you for sharing it with us.

-joe

[Jim Nardi]

How is it to sit in? That' s one sweet chair. The seat grain is so perfect.

[Daniel Simon]

Wow, you did a great job on the chair. I've been wanting to attempt one of these for long time now. I just love the look of these chairs and truly admire Sam Maloof. To think, these chairs go for $25,000 if you buy one from Sam. Did I mention the 3 to 4 year waiting list? It must be nice being Sam! Again, good job, I hope you enjoy the chair.

[Bryan Parlor]

Fabulous chair - do you have any pictures of the construction?

A couple of questions
Is the seat back steam bent?

Is the chunky tapered piece that connects the chair arm to the leg a separate piece or was it made as part of the arm?

Bryan

[Bob Marino]

Kyle,

What the others have said. What is the choice of wood and finish? I am wowed!

Bob

[Kyle Stiefel]

Thanks again folks.


How is it to sit in?

Jim,
It is quite comfortable however if I make another one I will angle the back rest a few more degrees. I had thought I had it dialed in but trying to hold the backpiece in place with clamps and at angle when I would sit against during the building process I couldn't lean hard.


Fabulous chair - do you have any pictures of the construction?

A couple of questions
Is the seat back steam bent?

Is the chunky tapered piece that connects the chair arm to the leg a separate piece or was it made as part of the arm?

Bryan

Bryan,

1) Sorry no pictures of the process but I had found a site made by a British fellow who documented his process of a similar chair, here it is http://www.philsville.co.uk/maloofchair1.htm

2) The seat back is cut from a piece of 12/4.

3) The tapered piece down to the front leg was glued to the arm piece during the build up and then shaped. The actual arm is made from 4 pieces as I was trying to not use as much wood stock.



Kyle,

What the others have said. What is the choice of wood and finish? I am wowed!

Bob

Bob,

The wood is walnut finished through 320 brilliant and then 2 copious coats of Daly's Ben Matte wet sanded for about 30 minutes each with a 500 abralon pad.