Question 1

What is Maitland-Smith?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Who owns Maitland-Smith?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Who is Maitland-Smith Furniture?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How old is Maitland-Smith furniture?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How do I identify Maitland-Smith furniture?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How do I identify my Maitland-Smith lamp?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Where is Maitland-Smith Furniture made?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Is Maitland-Smith still in business?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What year did the company Maitland-Smith start?

Accepted Answer

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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