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Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

The eclectic furnishings of Maitland-Smith celebrate artisan skills in an age of machines. Hand-carved woodwork, inlaid marquetry, painted detailing, gilding and lost wax casting lend the company’s decorative accents an artistic flair. Focused on pieces that add a dynamic flourish to an interior by incorporating tactile materials like leather, seashell inlays and crushed eggshell, the manufacturer draws inspiration across centuries, from the curvy forms of the Louis XV period to the geometric angles of mid-century modernism.

Paul Maitland-Smith established the company in Hong Kong in 1979, after getting his start in London in the 1950s as an antique dealer who also sold reproduction furniture, something that would become a Maitland-Smith specialty. The manufacturer’s early reproductions of 17th- and 18th-century furniture included Chippendale dining chairs, and soon afterward, Maitland-Smith expanded into a range of decorative designs that often exuded a whimsical spirit, whether a coffee table shaped like a stack of books or a pair of decorative obelisks. Maitland-Smith’s signature sculptural table lamps in particular show off this playful sensibility, with one balancing a pen-shell shade on a monkey’s tail and another taking on the form of a miniature hot-air balloon.

Since its founding, Maitland-Smith’s sourcing has been based in Asia, and although Paul Maitland-Smith later sold the company that still bears his name and is now headquartered in North Carolina, the brand’s furnishings are still largely made in Cebu, Philippines.

Today, Maitland-Smith continues to innovate on its finely crafted offerings by collaborating with contemporary designers and studios such as Tony Duquette Studios (founded by set and costume designer Tony Duquette in 1941), Celerie Kemble and painter and textile designer Susan Hable Smith.

Find a wide range of Maitland-Smith furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Maitland Smith
Tessellated Marble Tusk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A stylised and large tessellated marble faux Tusk supported on a stone brass banded base. Made by Maitland Smith USA circa, 1980.
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Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

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Marble

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Spheres, Set of 3
By Maitland Smith
Located in Round Top, TX
Trio of tessellated marble sphere sculptures in graduated sizes. Smallest: 4.63"Dia x 4.75"H Medium: 6.63"Dia x 6.75"H Largest: 9.25"Dia x 8.5"H These are as beautiful displayed...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Minimalist Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

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Marble

Vintage Maitland-Smith Egyptian Revival Tessellated Marble Inkwell
By Maitland Smith
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This exquisite Vintage Maitland-Smith Egyptian Revival Tessellated Marble Inkwell is an impressive piece of craftsmanship that seamlessly blends function with artistic beauty. Its de...
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1990s Philippine Egyptian Revival Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

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Stone, Brass

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with a mother of pearl finial handle. The interior of the box is lined with a black felt and has a removable lid. The box rests on sterling silver ball and claw feet as well as the entirety of the box is framed with a sterling silver border. History and craftsmanship for nearly four decades Maitland-Smith has been in the business of creating exquisite and unique decorative accessories, lighting and accent furniture and elegant mirrors from our La Barge Collection. Founded by a London antiques dealer with the eye of a connoisseur, Maitland-Smith has carried on the tradition of creating stunning accents for the home of the highest quality. From the beginning, our many workrooms have been artisan based and employ time-honored techniques developed before the machine age. Many of these skills date back to the world’s earliest civilizations, and are associated with Fine quality furniture and decorative arts. Maitland-Smith is well-known for many handcrafted specialties, including hand carved tropical mahogany, handcut and inlaid exotic wood veneers, lost wax cast metal mounts and decorative objects, as well as, traditional vegetable tanned and hand-tooled leather. Other areas of expertise include finely executed porcelains, sophisticated finishing techniques, and detailed hand painting. Maitland Smith draws inspiration from great works from the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries and in collaboration with design partners Tony Duquette Studios and its president, Hutton Wilkinson and also Celerie Kemble, Donald Bustraan...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver

Maitland Smith Candle Holder and Catch All Bowl Set
By Maitland Smith
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice coordinating set of tessellated marble and brass candle holders and catch-all bowl, manufactured by Maitland Smith. The set in its entirety is in excellent condition, the brass...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

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Marble, Brass

Pair Maitland Smith Ltd. India Made Patinated Copper Compote Bowls Or Jardiniere
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of Maitland Smith planters or jardinières. These pieces feature a classical design with a bowl-shaped upper section supported by four legs, each terminating in a paw foot. The...
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20th Century Indian Neoclassical Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

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Copper

Whimsical Elephant sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical elephant figure sculpture, in gold & bronze finish by Mailtland Smith great condition .
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20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Hand Painted Poker Themed Box with Brass Accents
By Maitland Smith
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Whimsical, handmade, hand-painted fooled leather box. Brass accents including brass ball feet and solid brass dice pull on top.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

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Brass

Black Granite Brass Candle Holders by Maitland
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Large glamorous black granite column candle holders with brass detailing by Maitland Smith. Constructed of wood covered with black granite and brass detailing. In beautiful ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

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Granite, Brass

Monumental Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Stone and Gilt Candlestick 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Large scale candlestick in neoclassical form rendered in tessellated marble stone and gilt by Maitland smith. 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Marble

A large Black Marble Swan By Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A large tessellated marble stylised swan by Maitland Smith. The black marble used to cover the body with hints of grey. The brass bill intact. In good form and proportions.
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Tessellated Horn Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated horn jewelry box.
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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

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Horn

Maitland-Smith Neoclassic Garden Centrepiece, Provenance Celine Dion
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maitland-Smith neoclassic garden centrepiece, Provenance Celine Dion, blackened bronze pierced oval centrepiece, with an interior circumference of 20" x 15...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Maitland Smith Tessellated Duck Sculptures/ Bookends
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Maitland Smith tessellated fossil coral and polished horn duck sculptures/ bookends with brass trim.
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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Modern Polished Horn Patinated Bronze Vase by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Polished Horn & Patinated Bronze Vase by Maitland Smith Elevate your interior with this Modern Polished Horn & Patinated Bronze Vase, a striking vase crafted by Maitland Smi...
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20th Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith Victorian Style 19" Bronze Boy Bust Head Sculpture on Marble Base
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith Victorian Style 19" Bronze Boy Bust Head Sculpture on Marble Base. Item features marble pedestal base, cast bronze figure, very nice details, great style and form, App...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Maitland Smith stone obelisks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of tessellated Terra cotta colored stone and inlaid brass obelisks in great condition
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1980s North American Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Malachite Brass Sphinx Sculpture C. 1970
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maitland Smith, Circa 1970. A large Maitland-Smith designed tessellated stone, malachite and brass sphinx table sculpture 1970s with original makers sticker on underside. The Egyp...
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Late 20th Century Vietnamese Egyptian Revival Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Malachite, Brass

A Brass And Tessellated Marble Maitland Smith Bird
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Tessellated Emperador marble and brass bird by Maitland Smith. Captured about to take flight, with brass legs and bill. The base again in rough unpolished marble. Good scale and fo...
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1980s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Karl Springer Waste Basket in Tessellated Travertine, 1980s
By Maitland Smith, Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted waste basket in tessellated travertine with gilded accents and solid brass feet by Maitland Smith for Karl Springer, American 1980's (bottom lined in fabric). Ta...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine, Brass

A Pair of Marble Tropical Fish By Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tropical tessellated marble fish by Maitland Smith USA. In both Creme and Emperodor marble with brass eyes. In very good condition. Video and im...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Modern Maitland-Smith "Water Bird" Cream Tessellated Marble Table Top Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1988 Maitland Smith handcrafted tessellated Marble decorative Water Bird. Featuring a rounded oval, floating waterfowl, shore bird form accented with ivory cream tessellated marble, inset Brass body accents, reflective Black Marble head...
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1970s Philippine Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass

Maitland Smith Bookends
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Chinese blanc de chine porcelain elephant bookends designed by Maitland-Smith. Retains original labels as pictured. Measurements are for each piece.
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20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Maitland Smith Rare Horn, Abalone and Wood Hinged Octagonal Large Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Miami, FL
This exquisite and rare vintage Maitland Smith large hinged box box has a beautiful medallion on top of a black stone set into brass. The box is a beautiful combination of horn, abal...
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1970s Philippine Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Maitland Smith Tesselated Candlestick Holders
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning pair of Maitland Smith tessellated shell vintage candlesticks. Candlesticks / Candelabras are in good vintage condition. We have inclu...
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20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Maitland Smith Jewelry Box, Casket Box, Inlaid, Banded, Keepsake Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Detailed Maitland Smith Jewelry Box of Fine Form having Brass Feet and a fully velour lined interior. The outer casket box having two cent...
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Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Pair Of Urn Vases
By Maitland Smith
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Maitland Smith Pair Of Blue Vases. It depicts a pair of royal blue urn shaped vases with handles decorated with a white relief of Roman neoclassical like scenes with nudes ...
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20th Century Thai Neoclassical Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Tropical Fish Marble Sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A tropical fish sculpture in Italian Emperador marble and brass. The fish covered in marble using the tessellation technique. A tessellation or tiling is t...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Maitland Smith Tessellated Box Art Deco Revival
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful 1980s Art Deco revival box by Maitland Smith constructed out of tessellated marble with inlaid brass detail.
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Tessellated Stone Decorative Shoes by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of tessellated stone decorative shoes by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. Made in the Philippines; each shoe is 3"W x 10"D x 4"H. #1948.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Tessellated Stone Decorative Boot in Brass by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare decorative boot in tessellated stone by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s nice patinated brass inlaid can be used to put pocket change or ashtray, etc.
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Brass

Maitland Smith Seated Monkey Signed Box or Humidor with Removable Lid
By Maitland Smith
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Maitland Smith seated Monkey Signed Box or Humidor with removable lid Signed with an original Maitland Smith label and factory label.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Post Modern White Tessellated Hexagonal Stone Box 1980 s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Post Modern 1980s Maitland Smith Marble Covered Box with hinged lid and a round polished brass pull on top. Vintage Postmodern geometric design decorative box white tessellated stone...
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Late 20th Century Asian Post-Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Vintage Cast Figural Silver Tone Metal Monkey on a Wooden Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Cast Figural Silver Tone Finish Monkey on Top of a Wooden Lidded Box by Maitland Smith, Features the form of a Monkey Crafted in Cast Metal and Siver in tone, Wooden Base wit...
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1980s Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver

Pair Maitland-Smith Neoclassical Bronze and Crystal Pineapple Ornaments Germany
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Maitland-Smith Neoclassical bronze and crystal pineapple ornaments, Germany. A-729-335
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Elephant Vintage Candlesticks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Maitland Smith elephant candlesticks Pair of bronze elephant vintage Maitland-smith candlesticks. Pair of Maitland Smith elephant can...
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Late 20th Century Thai Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Maitland-Smith Shark Skin Cigar Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Water Mill, NY
Shark skin cedar cigar box with bronze feet and shaking hands cover lift.
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20th Century American Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Gilt Wall Candle Sconce
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with elegance using this Vintage Regency Monumental Maitland Smith Gilt Wall Candle Sconce. Featuring exquisite gilt detailing and a grand design, it effortless...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Maitland-Smith Pair of Vintage Black Metal Candle Stands
By Maitland Smith
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of large vintage Moroccan black metal candle stands by Maitland-Smith. Nice polished black metal candle sticks in Moroccan Moorish style. Grea...
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20th Century Thai Moorish Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Asian Maitland-Smith Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This triple-gourd porcelain vase is a striking example of blue-and-white ceramic artistry, adorned with fluid koi, lotus blossoms, and rippling aquatic flora. Each rounded tier feels...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A Set Of Tea Candle Holders In Tessellated Marble And Brass By Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tea candle holders in tessellated marble and brass inlay. Supported on rectangle bases the stems with segmented marble uprights with stylis...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Tessellated Marble Perched Birds
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of stylised tessellated marble and brass perched birds by Maitland Smith USA circa 1980.
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Late 20th Century North American Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Boho Maitland-Smith Brass and Chrome Candlesticks- Set of 2
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this stunning pair of vintage Maitland Smith brass and chrome candlesticks, embodying a bold blend of mid-century modern and bohemian elegance. The sleek cyli...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Tessellated Marble Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tessellated with black and white marble jewelry box; velvet lined interior by Maitland Smith.
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1980s American Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Casa Bique Large Fossil Stone Bronze Inlaid Candelabra/ Candlestick
By Maitland Smith, Casa Bique
Located in Westport, CT
Casa Bique fossil stone bronze inlaid large double candlestick / candelabra .I have seen that this candlestick was made in under 30 examples.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Vintage Maitland Smith Coral or Pink Jewelry Box in Style of Karl Springer
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Maitland Smith coral or pink jewelry box. Unmarked.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Maitland Smith decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maitland Smith decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Maitland Smith were created in the modern style in asia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Hattakitkosol Somchai, Fabienne Jouvin, and Global Views. Prices for Maitland Smith decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $225 and can go as high as $5,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,150.
Questions About Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Originally founded by a London-based antiques dealer, Maitland-Smith Furniture has grown its luxury furniture brand into one that is synonymous with fine-quality specialties. Its designs feature hand-carved woodwork, inlaid marquetry and painted detailing to add extra elegance to every piece. Shop a collection of Maitland-Smith furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Maitland-Smith makes much of its furniture in Cebu, Philippines. Skilled artisans build each piece by hand and apply the intricate carvings and inlays synonymous with the brand's style. You'll find a collection of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Maitland-Smith is a furniture company founded in 1979 in Hong Kong. The company originally produced reproductions of 17th- and 18th-century furniture and then branched out to create an eclectic range of original designs. Many of its pieces feature decorative tops with hand-applied inlays and carved details. You'll find a selection of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    RHF Investments owns Maitland-Smith as of December 2021. The company operates from its headquarters in Hickory, North Carolina, and gained control of numerous brands in 2018, including Maitland-Smith, Hickory Chair and Pearson. You'll find a variety of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify Maitland-Smith furniture, look for the brand's tag. Typically, the manufacturer placed a tag on the underside or back of their pieces. Wording on the tags varies, but usually says the brand name above the words "hand made in the Philippines." Shop a collection of expertly vetted Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Maitland-Smith Furniture is more than 40 years old. Paul Maitland-Smith established the company in Hong Kong in 1979 after getting his start in London in the 1950s as an antique dealer who also sold reproduction furniture, something that would become a Maitland-Smith specialty. The manufacturer's early reproductions of 17th- and 18th-century furniture included Chippendale dining chairs, and soon afterward, Maitland-Smith expanded into a range of decorative designs that often exude a whimsical spirit, whether a coffee table shaped like a stack of books or a pair of decorative obelisks. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Maitland-Smith furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify a Maitland-Smith lamp, first check the base. Most lamps made by the British company will have a maker's mark on the bottom. However, you may need to remove the felt pad from the base to find it. Some also have a date stamp alongside the maker's name. Additionally, some Maitland-Smith lamps have a brand sticker on their bulb receptacle. For further assistance with the identification process, use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Maitland-Smith lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Maitland-Smith is still in business. RHF Investments owns the brand as of December 2021. The North Carolina-based company acquired the brand in 2018 when the previous owner, the Heritage Home Group, filed for bankruptcy. Shop a range of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Maitland-Smith started operating in 1979. Former furniture dealer Paul Maitland-Smith launched the company in Hong Kong to produce reproductions of 17th- and 18th-century furniture. Eventually, the brand expanded to create original designs. You'll find a range of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.

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