Sam Maloof (1916-2009)
lounge chair and ottoman
Alta Loma, California, 1950s-60s
walnut, original Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery
each with branded mark "MALOOF designed made California"
chair: 31"w x 33"d x 30"h, ottoman: 23 1/2"w x 24"d x 9"h


Provenance:
William Kayden, Hollywood, California
Treadway Toomey Auctions, Lot 800, 02 February 1995
Private Collection, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado

Literature:
Sam Maloof, Woodworker, Maloof, illustrates a similar example, p. 148

The upholstery is original. There are no holes or tears. The fabric is sunfaded and a bit tired, overall. The foam in the backrest cushion is hard. Original finish. No chips or cracks. No repairs or restoration found. The armrests show very minor wear. There is a one inch scratch to one armrest. On the ottoman, there is tight age-related separation to two boards due to wood shrinkage over time. This does not affect the sturdiness or usability, and his mostly hidden by the cushion. Two ends of the ottoman have beautiful biscuit joinery not visible in the photograph. Overall, excellent original condition.