I want to be able to work a piece of wood into an object that contributes something beautiful and useful to everyday life.

- Sam Maloof

The reverence that the object maker has for the materials, for the shape, and for the miracle of his skill transcends to God, the Master Craftsman, t…

- Sam Maloof

Whatever I'm working on, I get excited. It does not matter whether I have done the same piece many times. I still can't wait to get out to the shop i…

- Sam Maloof

I try to make my things aesthetically pleasing; but, if it isn’t functional, people will ‘oo’ and ‘aah’ over it in an exhibit but they won’t buy it. …

- Sam Maloof

I try to live right. I always try to adhere to what I think is right, and that, to me, is the most important part of creative work.

- Sam Maloof

My goal is to make furniture that people can be comfortable living with. If you’re not preoccupied with making an impact with your designs, chances a…

- Sam Maloof

There’s a lot of work being done today that doesn’t have any soul in it. The technique may be the utmost perfection, yet it is lifeless. It doesn’t h…

- Sam Maloof