Maitland Smith Home Accents
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 Maitland Smith Home Accents
Leather
1990s Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Home Accents
Canvas, Hardwood
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Home Accents
Coral
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Maitland Smith Home Accents
Wood, Paper
Late 20th Century Philippine Maitland Smith Home Accents
Stone
1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Home Accents
Stone, Metal
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Home Accents
Marble, Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Maitland Smith Home Accents
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Home Accents
Shagreen Stingray, Shagreen, Felt
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Home Accents
Stone, Marble, Steel
20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Home Accents
Porcelain
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Home Accents
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Maitland Smith Home Accents
Tin
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Maitland Smith Home Accents
Brass
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Maitland Smith Home Accents
Mirror, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Maitland Smith Home Accents
Walnut
2010s American Modern Maitland Smith Home Accents
Hardwood
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Maitland Smith Home Accents
Metal
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Maitland Smith Home Accents
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Maitland Smith Home Accents
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Maitland Smith Home Accents
Stone
1970s American Vintage Maitland Smith Home Accents
Mahogany, Glass
1980s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Maitland Smith Home Accents
Wood
1980s Philippine Vintage Maitland Smith Home Accents
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Maitland Smith Home Accents
Marble, Brass, Iron
20th Century Philippine Art Nouveau Maitland Smith Home Accents
Stone, Bronze
20th Century Chinoiserie Maitland Smith Home Accents
Wood
1990s American Maitland Smith Home Accents
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century Gothic Maitland Smith Home Accents
Mahogany, Glass
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Home Accents
Canvas, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Home Accents
Marble
Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Revival Maitland Smith Home Accents
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Maitland Smith Home Accents
Bronze
1960s Indian Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Home Accents
Brass
1990s American American Classical Maitland Smith Home Accents
Bronze
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- 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 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.