Sam Maloof

American woodworker (1916–2009)
Person human Q743874
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Sam Maloof

Summary

Sam Maloof is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chino[2]. He was born on January 24, 1916[3]. He passed away in Alta Loma[4]. He died on May 21, 2009[5]. He worked as a furniture designer[6], woodworker[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (328 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chino[2], Sam Maloof…
  • Sam Maloof died in Alta Loma[4].
  • Sam Maloof was born on January 24, 1916[3].
  • Sam Maloof died on May 21, 2009[5].
  • Sam Maloof held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Sam Maloof's professions included furniture designer[6].
  • Sam Maloof worked as a woodworker[7].
  • Sam Maloof worked as an artist[8].
  • Sam Maloof's education included a stint at Chino High School[11].
  • Sam Maloof received the MacArthur Fellows Program[12].
  • Sam Maloof received the Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship[13].
  • Sam Maloof received the Fellow of the American Craft Council[14].
  • Sam Maloof received the Aileen Osborn Webb Award for Philanthropy[15].
  • Sam Maloof is recorded as male[16].
  • Sam Maloof's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Sam Maloof's Commons category is recorded as Sam Maloof[18].
  • Sam Maloof's residence is recorded as Alta Loma[19].
  • Sam Maloof's family name is recorded as Maloof[20].
  • Sam Maloof's given name is recorded as Sam[21].
  • Sam Maloof's work location is recorded as United States[22].
  • Sam Maloof's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Sam Maloof's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot — Smithsonian Libraries — Artists Files[24].
  • Sam Maloof's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Craft[25].
  • Sam Maloof's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[26].
  • Sam Maloof's has works in the collection is recorded as Smithsonian American Art Museum[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Chino[2], Sam Maloof… he was born on January 24, 1916[3].

Education

Sam Maloof's education included a stint at Chino High School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include furniture designer[6], woodworker[7], and artist[8].

Recognition

Awards received include MacArthur Fellows Program[12], a science award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1981[30]; Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship[13], an award[31]; Fellow of the American Craft Council[14], an award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1975[34]; and Aileen Osborn Webb Award for Philanthropy[15], an award[35].

Death and Burial

Sam Maloof died on May 21, 2009[5]. He passed away in Alta Loma[4].

Why It Matters

Sam Maloof ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (328 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Sam Maloof born?

Sam Maloof's place of birth was Chino[2].

Where did Sam Maloof die?

Sam Maloof died in Alta Loma[4].

What did Sam Maloof do for work?

Sam Maloof worked as furniture designer[6], woodworker[7], and artist[8].

Where did Sam Maloof go to school?

Sam Maloof was educated at Chino High School[11].

What awards did Sam Maloof receive?

Honors received include MacArthur Fellows Program[12], Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship[13], Fellow of the American Craft Council[14], and Aileen Osborn Webb Award for Philanthropy[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . craftcouncil.org. craftcouncil.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . craftcouncil.org. Retrieved . craftcouncil.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . craftcouncil.org. craftcouncil.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . craftcouncil.org. craftcouncil.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . pe.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Smithsonian American Art Museum person/institution ID. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Geagea · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Smithsonian American Art Museum, Oakland Museum of California
    Artist files at Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library
    Wikidata description American woodworker (1916–2009)
    Archinform person/group id 133624
    + 56 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P8189]]: 987013339110205171, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1783595065105; Based on LC id in the National Library of Israel"
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