Question 1

Where is Paul Smith from?

Accepted Answer

Paul Smith is from Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England. He was born there on July 5, 1946. The fashion designer worked for a Savile Row tailor in London before opening his own shop in Nottingham in 1970. Find a collection of Paul Smith on 1stDibs.

Question 2

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 3

What is the difference between PS Paul Smith and Paul Smith?

Accepted Answer

The difference between PS Paul Smith and Paul Smith is price. Paul Smith is the name of a British luxury fashion brand and its high-end line of clothing and accessories. PS Paul Smith is a diffusion brand made by Paul Smith. It offers pieces meant to appeal to a younger audience. Explore a collection of Paul Smith home accessories on 1stDibs.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

Is Paul Smith a luxury brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Paul Smith is a luxury brand. The British design house produces men's and women's clothing, gift items and home décor using fine quality materials and sells them at high price points, fitting the definition of luxury fashion. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Paul Smith apparel and accessories.

Question 9

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 10

Are George Smith sofas comfortable?

Accepted Answer

Whether George Smith sofas are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many online reviewers praise the level of comfort provided by the maker's furnishings. This is likely due to the feathers and down commonly used to fill the cushions for the company's sofas and other seating. Explore a range of George Smith sofas on 1stDibs.

Question 11

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 12

What type of art did Kiki Smith do?

Accepted Answer

Kiki Smith is a contemporary artist whose career has included sculpture, drawing, painting and other media to address issues such as mortality, gender and nature. Her multidisciplinary work is sought after by collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, shop expertly-vetted Kiki Smith pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers.

Question 13

Is Paul Smith good quality?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Paul Smith is generally of good quality. Since its founding in 1970, the British fashion brand has earned a reputation for producing well-tailored pieces and finely crafted accessories out of premium materials. Online reviewers frequently cite how long Paul Smith pieces last and the value that they offer for their price. Find a range of Paul Smith apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

Question 14

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 15

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.

Question 16

What famous book did Jessie Willcox Smith illustrate?

Accepted Answer

The most famous book that Jessie Willcox Smith illustrated is arguably Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. However, the American artist also produced illustrations for numerous other books. Among them were A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley, The Seven Ages of Childhood by Carolyn Wells, The Rhymes of Real Children by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Evangeline by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and An Old-Fashioned Girl, also by Louisa May Alcott. Explore a range of Jessie Willcox Smith art on 1stDibs.

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A pair of Classical landscapes

George Smith of Chichester
Landscape with goatherds near a waterfall

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18th century triptych etching figurative prints small black and white expressive, ca. 1766

Joseph Francis Gilbert
English lake scene with cattle and Figure on a pathway, 1830

George Smith of Chichester
A classical landscape with Castle ruins

George Smith of Chichester
A classical landscape with a shepherd and his flock

Joseph Francis Gilbert
Extensive 19thC English landscape with cows, sheep houses and a man on a pathway, 1832

Francois Vivares
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William S Rose
Wonderful Victorian oil of cows grazing in the Welsh or English hills

Alfred Augustus Glendening Senior
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