Oiling my Maloof dining chair
Today was a sanding marathon. I spent about 10 hours hand sanding all of the little details on the Maloof chair I recently made. It seems like no matter how long you work to redefine each and every curve there is always something that could be perfected further. I finally caved in and the notion of getting oil on the chair won over.
Here is the shop supervisor giving it his final inspection.
I am certainly happy to have completed this chair. I would like to make a few more but need to take a break from sculpting wood and move back into joinery for a while. The grace and curvature of this chair certainly make it a rewarding project.
-Sam
Correa Wood Works 
As I suspected, the chair turned out beautiful! The mesquite looks awesome with the oil on it.
Randy - October 10, 2011 at 7:10 am |
Thanks Randy. Now I need to make one out of olive wood.
-Sam
correawoodworks - October 11, 2011 at 5:57 pm |
Stunningly beautiful. And fine-looking bench dog.
Ross
Ross Henton - October 10, 2011 at 9:43 pm |
Thanks Ross, I’ll pass along the compliment.
correawoodworks - October 11, 2011 at 6:27 pm |
Sam-
That chair looks awesome. What type of finish will you use and when will it be ready to test out?
Vince - October 11, 2011 at 10:31 am |
It is ready to test out now. I am applying the same finish that Sam Maloof used. It is a three part mixture of Tung oil, Boiled Linseed Oil and Varnish. For the Varnish, I am using Waterlox High Gloss Finish.
-Sam
correawoodworks - October 11, 2011 at 5:59 pm |
What is something like that going to run, price wise. Amazing chair!
Bruce - October 11, 2011 at 5:53 pm |
Bruce,
I will not be building this exact chair for profit, only for family and friends. It is too closely modeled after the Maloof low-back dining chair. They should be the only ones profiting from this magnificent design. While I have no godly idea of cost, I am guessing the chairs are in the $10,000 to $15,000 range. You can contact info@sam-maloof.com for more information. I will be designing my own original chairs in the future using similar joinery and a flowing sculptural focus.
Thanks for the comment
-Sam
correawoodworks - October 11, 2011 at 6:14 pm |
That is beautiful! Somewhere I’m sure Sam is proud of you.
Joe Cortopassi - October 14, 2020 at 10:38 am |