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CoverStory
Still going
Sam Maloof has
won countless
awards and the
adulation of both
professionals and
consumers, but he
still goes into the
shop every day
By Alan Richman

Touch of the master — Even at 93, Sam Maloof rarely misses a day in the shop, adding his personal touch to the legendary work created by him and his three assistants.

Shop Snapshot

Company: Sam Maloof, Woodworker Inc. Location: Alta Loma, Calif.

Proprietor: Sam Maloof Primary Product:

Museum-quality wood furniture

Employees: 3 master craftsmen, plus Sam Maloof himself

Shop Size: 2,210 square feet Key Equipment: Agazzani band saw