Maitland Smith Lizard
Late 20th Century Thai Other Urns
Bronze
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Metal, Silver Plate
People Also Browsed
Antique 1880s British Victorian Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Bowls
Silver
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Bowls
Silver
Late 20th Century American Baroque Nautical Objects
Shell, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Shell, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Shell, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Vases
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Belle Époque Vases
Silver
Vintage 1930s Chinese Vases
Porcelain
Vintage 1910s Pottery
Pottery
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Japanese Belle Époque Porcelain
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Recent Sales
20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes
Bone
Late 20th Century Thai Decorative Boxes
Stone, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Silver
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Leather
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Urns
Brass
Maitland Smith for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects 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.