Maitland Smith Furniture
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.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Asian Post-Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Marble, Travertine, Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Shagreen, Felt, Shagreen Stingray
Late 20th Century Philippine Maitland Smith Furniture
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Stone, Marble
20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Furniture
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Maitland Smith Furniture
Marble, Travertine, Brass
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Maitland Smith Furniture
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Maitland Smith Furniture
Travertine, Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Furniture
Travertine
Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Maitland Smith Furniture
Stone, Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Furniture
Stone, Brass
20th Century Thai Louis XIV Maitland Smith Furniture
Stone, Malachite
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Furniture
Jade, Brass
1970s Unknown Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Furniture
Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Stone
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Maitland Smith Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Travertine, Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Stone, Travertine
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Coral, Travertine, Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Marble, Travertine
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Coconut
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Marble
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Stone
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Bone
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Furniture
Resin, Upholstery, Wood
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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Maitland-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.
- Who is Maitland-Smith Furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Originally 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, 2022Maitland-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.
- What is Maitland-Smith?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Maitland-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.
- Who owns Maitland-Smith?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022RHF 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2022To 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Maitland-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.