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Maitland Smith Abalone Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
Mother of pearl tessellated box attributed to Maitland-Smith. Mother of pearl veneer in very pale
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Maitland Smith Abalone Shell Box
Maitland Smith Abalone Shell Box

Maitland Smith Abalone Shell Box

$350
H 1.75 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in
Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
A pyramid shaped box having 4 graduating drawers with brass ball knobs . Made of polished pen shell
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith

Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith

$1,500
H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Maitland Smith Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith decorative jewelry box made of two tone tessellated pen shell with brass detailing.
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Maitland Smith Jewelry Box
Maitland Smith Jewelry Box

Maitland Smith Jewelry Box

$950
H 5 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Tessellated Pen Shell Hinged Box Attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Minneapolis, MN
commensurate with age and light use. We are attributing this box to Maitland Smith, but it's also similar to
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Tessellated Pen Shell Hinged Box Attributed to Maitland Smith
Tessellated Pen Shell Hinged Box Attributed to Maitland Smith

Tessellated Pen Shell Hinged Box Attributed to Maitland Smith

$750
H 5.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
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
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box

$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive turtle box or object of art with a removable faux tortoise shell veneer lid with a frog
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith
Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith

Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith

$5,750
H 12 in W 24 in D 15 in
Vintage Maitland-Smith Lg Tessellated Faux Tortoise Shell Hexagonal Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage Hexagonal mosaic faux tortoise shell wooden box by Maitland-Smith with brass inlay. Made in
Category

1990s Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maitland-Smith Lg Tessellated Faux Tortoise Shell Hexagonal Box
Vintage Maitland-Smith Lg Tessellated Faux Tortoise Shell Hexagonal Box

Vintage Maitland-Smith Lg Tessellated Faux Tortoise Shell Hexagonal Box

$675
H 5.5 in W 12 in D 11 in
Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s decorative pen shell cube box attributed to Maitland Smith. Medium brown pen shell with dark
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box
Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box

Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box

$395
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage jewelry box in faux tessellated tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl and Abolone shell edge
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith

Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith

$275 Sale Price
26% Off
H 2.5 in W 9.25 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Sea Shell Encrusted Maitland Smith Style Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage sea Shell encrusted treasure box richly deco in colourful sea shells. All natural organic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Vintage Sea Shell Encrusted Maitland Smith Style Box
Vintage Sea Shell Encrusted Maitland Smith Style Box

Vintage Sea Shell Encrusted Maitland Smith Style Box

$395
H 10 in W 10 in D 8 in
Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn and pen shell jewelry box attributed to Maitland Smith
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box
Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box

Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box

$950
H 5 in W 8 in D 8 in
John Richard Vintage Beige Tessellated Shell Bone Decorative Wood Jewelry Box
By John Richard, Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handmade and hand painted John Richard beige, gold leaf and Brass tessellated Shell Bone
Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood, Shell

John Richard Vintage Beige Tessellated Shell Bone Decorative Wood Jewelry Box
John Richard Vintage Beige Tessellated Shell Bone Decorative Wood Jewelry Box

John Richard Vintage Beige Tessellated Shell Bone Decorative Wood Jewelry Box

$625
H 8 in W 12 in D 9.5 in

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Sensational Tessellated Coconut Shell Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A sensational tessellated coconut shell box by Maitland-Smith, circa 1970.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Coconut

Sensational Tessellated Coconut Shell Box by Maitland-Smith
Sensational Tessellated Coconut Shell Box by Maitland-Smith

Sensational Tessellated Coconut Shell Box by Maitland-Smith

H 5.5 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
Green Mosaic Penshell Box with Brass Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over
Category

2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Green Mosaic Penshell Box with Brass Accent by Maitland Smith
Green Mosaic Penshell Box with Brass Accent by Maitland Smith

Green Mosaic Penshell Box with Brass Accent by Maitland Smith

H 4.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Set of Mosaic Green Penshell Boxes with Brass Accents by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
interiors with a velvet bottom. Signed with the Maitland Smith label on underside of the box of the larger
Category

2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of Mosaic Green Penshell Boxes with Brass Accents by Maitland Smith
Set of Mosaic Green Penshell Boxes with Brass Accents by Maitland Smith

Set of Mosaic Green Penshell Boxes with Brass Accents by Maitland Smith

H 6 in W 5 in D 5 in
Decorative Box in Green Mosaic Penshell with Brass Star Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over
Category

2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Decorative Box in Green Mosaic Penshell with Brass Star Accent by Maitland Smith
Decorative Box in Green Mosaic Penshell with Brass Star Accent by Maitland Smith

Decorative Box in Green Mosaic Penshell with Brass Star Accent by Maitland Smith

H 6 in W 5 in D 5 in
Penshell Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish penshell storage box will make a great addition to your desk, or perhaps to be used
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Jars

Materials

Shell

Penshell Box by Maitland Smith
Penshell Box by Maitland Smith

Penshell Box by Maitland Smith

H 7.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Coconut Shell Box
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Coconut shell box, Maitland-Smith. Great contemporary Craft coconut shell top in brass relief.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Coconut

Coconut Shell Box
Coconut Shell Box

Coconut Shell Box

H 10.5 in W 15 in D 9 in
Maitland Smith Pen Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
A Maitland Smith pen shell box having chrome straps with buckles.
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Maitland Smith Pen Shell Box
Maitland Smith Pen Shell Box

Maitland Smith Pen Shell Box

H 5.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
Maitland-Smith Pen Shell Round Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
Maitland-Smith round pen shell box. Mahogany wood with brown pen shell overlay and brass accents
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Maitland-Smith Pen Shell Round Box
Maitland-Smith Pen Shell Round Box

Maitland-Smith Pen Shell Round Box

H 4 in Dm 9.25 in
Maitland-Smith Tessilated Tortoise Square Shell Hinged Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and unusual hinged square box by Maitland -Smith with four black lacquered wood ball
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Maitland-Smith Tessilated Tortoise Square Shell Hinged Box
Maitland-Smith Tessilated Tortoise Square Shell Hinged Box

Maitland-Smith Tessilated Tortoise Square Shell Hinged Box

H 5.5 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Maitland-Smith Box with Shells and Brass Feet
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
A large box, completely covered with shells. The feet and top pull are brass. Quite decorative.
Category

1990s Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Maitland-Smith Box with Shells and Brass Feet
Maitland-Smith Box with Shells and Brass Feet

Maitland-Smith Box with Shells and Brass Feet

H 13 in W 12 in D 9 in
Tesselated Shell Clad Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Danville, CA
Beautifully crafted Shell Clad Box with Mahogany interior raised on Brass Ball Feet by Maitland
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Boxes

Tesselated Shell Clad Box by Maitland Smith
Tesselated Shell Clad Box by Maitland Smith

Tesselated Shell Clad Box by Maitland Smith

H 6.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
Lacquered Shell and Bone Tapered Square Box, by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lacquered shell and bone tapered square box, by Maitland- Smith, complete with Buckskin lined
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Lacquered Shell and Bone Tapered Square Box, by Maitland-Smith
Lacquered Shell and Bone Tapered Square Box, by Maitland-Smith

Lacquered Shell and Bone Tapered Square Box, by Maitland-Smith

H 4 in W 10 in L 4 in
Vintage Maitland-Smith Abalone Decorative Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Maitland-Smith Abalone decorative box. This stunning Post Modern/Hollywood Regency Abalone
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Abalone

Vintage Maitland-Smith Abalone Decorative Box
Vintage Maitland-Smith Abalone Decorative Box

Vintage Maitland-Smith Abalone Decorative Box

H 4.25 in W 8.75 in D 6.63 in
Faux Tortoise Shell Brass Hands Hinge Lid Box After Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Faux tortoise shell brass hands hinge lid box after Maitland Smith. Item features brass hand
Category

Late 20th Century Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Faux Tortoise Shell Brass Hands Hinge Lid Box After Maitland Smith
Faux Tortoise Shell Brass Hands Hinge Lid Box After Maitland Smith

Faux Tortoise Shell Brass Hands Hinge Lid Box After Maitland Smith

H 15 in W 13 in D 11 in
Exquisite Faux Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique three compartment drawer jewelry box, by Maitland-Smith. Faux tortoise shell finish with
Category

20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Faux Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
Exquisite Faux Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith

Exquisite Faux Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith

H 13 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Maitland-Smith Penshell and Brass Turtle Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a dyed green penshell and brass turtle box by Maitland-Smith probably from 1990s.
Category

1990s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Maitland-Smith Penshell and Brass Turtle Box
Maitland-Smith Penshell and Brass Turtle Box

Maitland-Smith Penshell and Brass Turtle Box

H 6 in W 14.5 in D 12.5 in
Maitland Smith Vintage Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl lidded Box or Caddy
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
over a mother of pearl bin with a mahogany lining. Signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Maitland Smith Vintage Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl lidded Box or Caddy
Maitland Smith Vintage Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl lidded Box or Caddy

Maitland Smith Vintage Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl lidded Box or Caddy

H 13.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Vintage Maitland Smith Tortoise and Brass Rectangular Hinged Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to present a remarkable and one-of-a-kind box by Maitland-Smith circa the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maitland Smith Tortoise and Brass Rectangular Hinged Box
Vintage Maitland Smith Tortoise and Brass Rectangular Hinged Box

Vintage Maitland Smith Tortoise and Brass Rectangular Hinged Box

H 8.75 in W 13.25 in D 8 in
Maitland Smith Brass Footed Salmon Stone with Black Cabachon Large Hinged Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith One-Of-A-Kind Box with Salmon Stone and Black Cabachon Fitted with Brass Feet and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Maitland Smith Brass Footed Salmon Stone with Black Cabachon Large Hinged Box
Maitland Smith Brass Footed Salmon Stone with Black Cabachon Large Hinged Box

Maitland Smith Brass Footed Salmon Stone with Black Cabachon Large Hinged Box

H 8 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Pink Shell Tessellated Maitland Smith Box
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Authentic Maitland Smith Box Tessellated with Pink Shell Hinged Walnut Interior.
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Pink Shell Tessellated Maitland Smith Box
Pink Shell Tessellated Maitland Smith Box

Pink Shell Tessellated Maitland Smith Box

H 5.75 in W 10.25 in D 7.25 in
Tessellated Exotic Shell & Wood Stash Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the manner of Maitland Smith Tessellated exotic shell stash box Wood Interior Fully removeable
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Tessellated Exotic Shell & Wood Stash Box
Tessellated Exotic Shell & Wood Stash Box

Tessellated Exotic Shell & Wood Stash Box

H 4 in W 9.75 in D 7 in
Large Box with Shells and Fauna
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
This is a very unique box by Maitland-Smith. The whole body is covered with shells, the top is
Category

Late 20th Century Boxes

Large Box with Shells and Fauna
Large Box with Shells and Fauna

Large Box with Shells and Fauna

H 21 in W 19 in D 15 in
Tessellated Pen Shell and Brass Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated pen shell and brass jewelry box with black velvet interior attributed to Maitland Smith.
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tessellated Pen Shell and Brass Jewelry Box
Tessellated Pen Shell and Brass Jewelry Box

Tessellated Pen Shell and Brass Jewelry Box

H 6.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.4 in
Tessellated Pink Coral and Abalone Shell Boxes
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated pink coral and abalone shell boxes attributed to Maitland-Smith Tall is 9" tall x 4
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pink Coral, Brass

Tessellated Pink Coral and Abalone Shell Boxes
Tessellated Pink Coral and Abalone Shell Boxes

Tessellated Pink Coral and Abalone Shell Boxes

H 9 in Dm 4 in
Set of Three Pink Coral and Abalone Shell Jewelry Boxes
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three pink coral and abalone shell jewelry boxes. Measurement: 9.25" by 3.75" diameter 6
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Pink Coral, Brass

Set of Three Pink Coral and Abalone Shell Jewelry Boxes
Set of Three Pink Coral and Abalone Shell Jewelry Boxes

Set of Three Pink Coral and Abalone Shell Jewelry Boxes

H 9.25 in Dm 3.75 in
Faux Tortoise and Stone Dodecagon Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
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Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Faux Tortoise and Stone Dodecagon Box
Faux Tortoise and Stone Dodecagon Box

Faux Tortoise and Stone Dodecagon Box

H 6 in W 7 in D 5 in
Selection of Modernist Boxes
By Michael Elkan
Located in Atlanta, GA
" D. 2) Maitland-Smith tessellated shell box, American, circa 1980s. It measures 6.25" H x 12" W x 8
Category

Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Selection of Modernist Boxes
Selection of Modernist Boxes

Selection of Modernist Boxes

H 3 in W 9 in D 4 in
Pair of Bronze Alligator Boxes with Dragonflies, Priced Individually
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century pair of cast bronze alligator boxes having a tortoise shell lid with a bronze dragonfly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Alligator Boxes with Dragonflies, Priced Individually
Pair of Bronze Alligator Boxes with Dragonflies, Priced Individually

Pair of Bronze Alligator Boxes with Dragonflies, Priced Individually

H 4.5 in W 14 in D 6 in
Beautiful Shell Motife Painted Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large decorative box having gorgeous shell painting on it.
Category

2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Shell Motife Painted Box by Maitland Smith
Beautiful Shell Motife Painted Box by Maitland Smith

Beautiful Shell Motife Painted Box by Maitland Smith

H 6 in W 14 in D 9 in
Large Maitland Smith Penshell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large hinged penshell box by Maitland Smith. This box has a felt lined interior. It would be great
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Large Maitland Smith Penshell Box
Large Maitland Smith Penshell Box

Large Maitland Smith Penshell Box

H 7.13 in W 14 in D 10 in
Black Marble and Coconut Shell Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1980’s black marble and coconut shell with brass inlaid box by Maitland Smith
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Black Marble and Coconut Shell Box by Maitland Smith
Black Marble and Coconut Shell Box by Maitland Smith

Black Marble and Coconut Shell Box by Maitland Smith

H 7 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Maitland Smith Tessellated Shell Tissue Box with Seahorse Figural Accents
By Maitland Smith
Located in McKinney, TX
- Fits standard size cube Kleenex box - Tessellated shell and mother of pearl cladding
Category

20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Maitland Smith Tessellated Shell Tissue Box with Seahorse Figural Accents
Maitland Smith Tessellated Shell Tissue Box with Seahorse Figural Accents

Maitland Smith Tessellated Shell Tissue Box with Seahorse Figural Accents

H 10 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Handsome Tessellated Tortoise Shell Box with Brass Inlay by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith, Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Handsome tesselated tortoise shell dresser box with brass inlay made by Maitland Smith.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Boxes

Materials

Brass

Handsome Tessellated Tortoise Shell Box with Brass Inlay by Maitland Smith
Handsome Tessellated Tortoise Shell Box with Brass Inlay by Maitland Smith

Handsome Tessellated Tortoise Shell Box with Brass Inlay by Maitland Smith

H 2.63 in W 8 in D 5.25 in
Tessellated Pen Shell Jewelry Storage Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large tessellated two tone pen shell jewelry / storage box attributed to Maitland Smith .
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Tessellated Pen Shell Jewelry Storage Box
Tessellated Pen Shell Jewelry Storage Box

Tessellated Pen Shell Jewelry Storage Box

H 6 in W 14 in D 14 in
Faux Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box in the Style of Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
bottom There were no markings but it is very much in the style of Maitland smith designs.
Category

1990s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Faux Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box in the Style of Maitland Smith
Faux Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box in the Style of Maitland Smith

Faux Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box in the Style of Maitland Smith

H 16 in Dm 9 in
Vintage Maitland Smith Harlequin Penshell Brass Footed Decorative Modern Box Urn
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Lidded Box / Urn. Features a beautiful Harlequin pattern Penshell
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Urns

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maitland Smith Harlequin Penshell Brass Footed Decorative Modern Box Urn
Vintage Maitland Smith Harlequin Penshell Brass Footed Decorative Modern Box Urn

Vintage Maitland Smith Harlequin Penshell Brass Footed Decorative Modern Box Urn

H 16.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Abalone Shell Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic little Maitland Smith domed storage box is fabricated in abalone shell and
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone

Abalone Shell Box by Maitland Smith
Abalone Shell Box by Maitland Smith

Abalone Shell Box by Maitland Smith

H 3.75 in W 8 in D 5 in
A Maitland Smith Oval Crushed Shell Veneered Box 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Maitland Smith Oval Crushed Shell Veneered Box 1980s with Timber Lining
Category

Late 20th Century Boxes

A Maitland Smith Oval Crushed Shell Veneered Box 1980s
A Maitland Smith Oval Crushed Shell Veneered Box 1980s

A Maitland Smith Oval Crushed Shell Veneered Box 1980s

H 5.91 in W 12.6 in D 8.67 in
Crushed and Tessellated Coconut Shell Box by Maitland Smith, 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Crushed and Tessellated Coconut Shell Veneered Lidded Box by Maitland Smith 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Coconut

Crushed and Tessellated Coconut Shell Box by Maitland Smith, 1980s
Crushed and Tessellated Coconut Shell Box by Maitland Smith, 1980s

Crushed and Tessellated Coconut Shell Box by Maitland Smith, 1980s

H 8.08 in W 12.21 in D 6.11 in
Large Maitland Smith Pen Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Miami, FL
Impressively-scaled decorative box by Maitland Smith, covered in tortoise-like pen shell with
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Large Maitland Smith Pen Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Box
Large Maitland Smith Pen Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Box

Large Maitland Smith Pen Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Box

H 14 in W 16 in D 8 in

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Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine box in the Retro Art Deco Fashion.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone Box
Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone Box

Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone Box

$950
H 3 in W 8 in D 5 in
Pair Deco Style Male Female Bronze Steel Vases in the manner of Franz Hagenauer
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Art Deco style male female bronze steel bust vases. Man: 13.63"W x 6"D x 20.25"H
Woman: 14"W x 6"D x 20.25"H
Category

20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Pair Deco Style Male Female Bronze Steel Vases in the manner of Franz Hagenauer
Pair Deco Style Male Female Bronze Steel Vases in the manner of Franz Hagenauer

Pair Deco Style Male Female Bronze Steel Vases in the manner of Franz Hagenauer

$3,950 / set
H 20.25 in W 14 in D 6 in
Minimal Style, Bar or Counter Stool in Solid Wood, Textiles or Leather Seatings
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A study in proportion, softness, and structural grace. The Wing Collection is born from the pursuit of equilibrium, balancing structure and lightness, geometry and comfort, precisio...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Leather, Textile, Hardwood, Wood, Cane

Minimal Style, Bar or Counter Stool in Solid Wood, Textiles or Leather Seatings
Minimal Style, Bar or Counter Stool in Solid Wood, Textiles or Leather Seatings

Minimal Style, Bar or Counter Stool in Solid Wood, Textiles or Leather Seatings

$900 / item
H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Alice Flushmount or Sconce in Brass with Hand Blown Sandblasted Glass Cube
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alice collection is inspired by brutalist modular architecture. The textured hand blown glass cubes are sandblasted to create a soft glow. Available in satin brass or matte black...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Alice Flushmount or Sconce in Brass with Hand Blown Sandblasted Glass Cube
Alice Flushmount or Sconce in Brass with Hand Blown Sandblasted Glass Cube

Alice Flushmount or Sconce in Brass with Hand Blown Sandblasted Glass Cube

$1,400 / item
H 5 in W 5 in D 5.25 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
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2010s American Bauhaus Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

$3,900 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Shagreen Tray with Dark Wood Handles by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Wood, Shagreen Stingray

Shagreen Tray with Dark Wood Handles by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Tray with Dark Wood Handles by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Tray with Dark Wood Handles by R&Y Augousti

$820 / item
H 0.52 in W 13.39 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream and Brown with Leopard Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This vintage Ga...
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Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream and Brown with Leopard Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream and Brown with Leopard Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream and Brown with Leopard Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

$4,300
W 41 in L 61 in
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Dining Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant mid century dining table, designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. Clean lined design with elegant splayed legs. It expands from 58-78" width...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Dining Table
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Dining Table

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Dining Table

$3,500
H 29 in W 58 in D 35 in
Modernist Japanese Bronze Vase Signed 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century modernist bronze vase from Japan. Applied verdigris with gold leaf designs throughout. Signed in the casting. Japan, 1960s    
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf, Bronze

Modernist Japanese Bronze Vase Signed 1960s
Modernist Japanese Bronze Vase Signed 1960s

Modernist Japanese Bronze Vase Signed 1960s

$350
H 7.5 in W 4 in D 2 in
Jacques Adnet French Vanity or Desk Mirror with Bronze Details
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic Jacques Adnet French vanity mirror or dresser mirror in original glass with bronze base and details sitting on a perfect beveled Fontana Arte mirrored glass base. No chips or ...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Jacques Adnet French Vanity or Desk Mirror with Bronze Details
Jacques Adnet French Vanity or Desk Mirror with Bronze Details

Jacques Adnet French Vanity or Desk Mirror with Bronze Details

$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.75 in W 8.75 in D 12 in
Japanese Antique Meiji Period Hammered Silver Dragon Box
Located in Newark, England
Hammered Silver Decoration From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer a Japanese Meiji Period Silver Dragon Box. The box of rectangular form cast from solid silver with a...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Hammered Silver Dragon Box
Japanese Antique Meiji Period Hammered Silver Dragon Box

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Hammered Silver Dragon Box

$4,159
H 2.56 in W 6.11 in D 3.94 in
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Birmingham William Simpson
By Simpson
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian engraved silver gilt Vinaigrette by William Simpson, Birmingham, 1826. The vinaigrette having an engraved engine turned hinged lid with a floral border, the g...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Birmingham William Simpson
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Birmingham William Simpson

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Birmingham William Simpson

$595
H 0.5 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Charles Catteau for Boch Keramis Art Deco Vase with Stylized Swallows, Belgium
By Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful rare Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis. In very good condition. Decor D.3288, Signature Stamped. Depictive with a repetition offour flying swallows...
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Charles Catteau for Boch Keramis Art Deco Vase with Stylized Swallows, Belgium
Charles Catteau for Boch Keramis Art Deco Vase with Stylized Swallows, Belgium

Charles Catteau for Boch Keramis Art Deco Vase with Stylized Swallows, Belgium

$2,188
H 9.06 in Dm 6.3 in
Gianni Moscatelli desk for Formanova 70’s.
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in bari, IT
Desk design by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova 1970s. Palisander desk surface rests on flat stainless steel legs with floating drawers on either side. Original locks without keys.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gianni Moscatelli desk for Formanova 70’s.
Gianni Moscatelli desk for Formanova 70’s.

Gianni Moscatelli desk for Formanova 70’s.

$4,259 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 88.59 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta Ceramic Pedestal Bowl Gold, Greens, Blues
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
This very special vintage Italian glazed ceramic with seta designs by Aldo Londi for Bitossi is a pedestal bowl. The beautiful hues of colors in blues and greens set with gold and go...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta Ceramic Pedestal Bowl Gold, Greens, Blues
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta Ceramic Pedestal Bowl Gold, Greens, Blues

Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta Ceramic Pedestal Bowl Gold, Greens, Blues

$1,350
H 6.5 in Dm 6 in
Rare Harrania Masterpiece Vintage Egyptian Tapestry Ramses Wissa Wassef Style
By Ramses Wissa Wassef Workshop
Located in Dallas, TX
79264 Rare Vintage Egyptian Birds in Tulip Field Tapestry Rug, 05'06 x 05'08. A cherished archival vintage masterpiece, this rare handwoven wool Egyptian tapestry embodies the vision...
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Rare Harrania Masterpiece Vintage Egyptian Tapestry Ramses Wissa Wassef Style
Rare Harrania Masterpiece Vintage Egyptian Tapestry Ramses Wissa Wassef Style

Rare Harrania Masterpiece Vintage Egyptian Tapestry Ramses Wissa Wassef Style

$8,848 Sale Price
20% Off
W 66 in L 68 in
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Maitland Smith Shell Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal maitland smith shell box for your home. Frequently made of shell, metal and brass, every maitland smith shell box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer maitland smith shell box, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each maitland smith shell box bearing Modern, Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Maitland Smith each produced at least one beautiful maitland smith shell box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Maitland Smith Shell Box?

A maitland smith shell box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $955, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $1,840.

Finding the Right Decorative-boxes for You

Antique, vintage and new decorative boxes will safely store items while adding a splash of color or texture to a corner in any room. They have had a range of purposes over the years — from trinkets to serving as useful receptacles, such as snuff boxes, jewelry boxes and more. Boxes have also been designed in a range of forms and styles.

Box making is a craft dating back thousands of years. Early boxes as decorative objects were regularly designed and decorated both inside and out, ranging from minimal looks to more flashy styles. Decorative boxes have been constructed from different materials, with wood and metal being the most common. Wood is widely available and versatile, with woodworkers able to carve complex designs or showcase its natural grain.

Some antique jewelry boxes were made with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even porcupine quills, such as those created by the Anishinabe in Canada and the United States. In Sri Lanka, well-crafted boxes were inlaid with porcupine quills and ivory discs between ebony bands. Chinese sewing boxes and tea boxes made of black lacquer were popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These often featured gold-painted designs or landscape scenes. Silk, paper and velvet frequently enhanced these boxes’ interiors.

Any style of decorative box can be a nice tabletop or desktop decor, whether to hold candy or tea in the living room or paper, pencils and other business supplies in the office. They can also act as jewelry boxes. Sewing boxes can be a lovely touch to any space while storing magazines or other trinkets.

You can find metal, wood and silver antique boxes on 1stDibs. The collection includes mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles that can add elegance to any home.

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