Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
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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Creator: Maitland Smith
Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Elephant Vintage Candlesticks
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Maitland Smith elephant candlesticks
Pair of bronze elephant vintage Maitland-smith candlesticks.
Pair of Maitland Smith elephant can...
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Late 20th Century Thai Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble, Travertine and Stone Picture Frame
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maitland-Smith designed this handsome picture frame. It was crafted circa 1980 and rendered in tessellated marble, stone, and travertine. The piece boasts light pink salmon and sand ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Maitland Smith Tessilated Marble & Brass Turtle Thinker Obelisk Sculpture 20”
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith stone tesslated marble stone obelisk sculpture standing on the backs of four brass turtles, which in turn sit atop a square pedestal. At the tip of the obelisk sits another brass turtle, anthropomorphized in the position of The Thinker. Marked 198 on base. Hand Made in the...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
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Marble, Brass
Maitland-Smith Neoclassic Garden Centrepiece, Provenance Celine Dion
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maitland-Smith neoclassic garden centrepiece, Provenance Celine Dion, blackened bronze pierced oval centrepiece, with an interior circumference of 20" x 15...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Restoration Era Style Pair of Bronze Ornate Candleholders by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and substantial pair of candleholders by Maitland Smith. Beautifully finished and ornately refined, this pair adds old world style and glamour to your decor. Solid and st...
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1970s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Blue Coral Inlaid Picture Frame by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
I've never seen a Maitland Smith piece made out of Blue Coral and brass before. Stunning inlaid tesselated coral pieces set in a brass frame. The photo size this takes os 3.5 by ...
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1980s Philippine Post-Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
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Coral, Brass
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone & Brass Art Deco Revival Decorative Stash Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a beautiful elegant natural tessellated mosaic stone and brass inlay decorative stash box designed by Maitland Smith. This box does not have the original tag on the i...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Post-Modern Tessellated Pink Marble and Red Travertine Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Post Modern tobacco or snuff box rendered in tessellated pink marble and rosso travertino, red travertine with brass inlay, brown velvet and wood interior by Maitland Smith.
Match...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
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Travertine, Marble, Brass
Tessellated Marble Tusk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A stylised and large tessellated marble faux Tusk supported on a stone brass banded base. Made by Maitland Smith USA circa, 1980.
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Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Maitland Smith Heavy Bronze Altar Pillar Candlestick Candle Holder 23"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental vintage heavy bronze altar / colonial style candle holder / candlestick, produced by Maitland Smith. Holds a 3” pillar candle (one included). Designed and Handmade in Thai...
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Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Maitland Smith Large Pink Marble & Brass Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
Maitland Smith 1980s large tessellated stone and brass inlay decorative box. Light pink stone with light pink detailing. Brass banding retains unpolished patina.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Brass
Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite vintage Tessellated Marble Box by Maitland-Smith epitomizes luxury and refined craftsmanship. Made from high-quality marble, the box features a stunning tessellated pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Neo-Classical Style Red and Gilt Tole Planter / Cachepot / Urn by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is perfect for holiday entertaining! This is a large scale tole cachepot by Maitland-Smith. It is marked. It has a pastoral scene on both sides and gilt feet...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
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Metal
Maitland Smith Tesselated Stone And Brass Candle Holders 1980's Design
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of 3 1980';s Tesselated stone and brass candle holders by Maitland Smith, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Medium candle hol...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Brass
Maitland Smith Tessellated Box Art Deco Revival
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful 1980s Art Deco revival box by Maitland Smith constructed out of tessellated marble with inlaid brass detail.
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Maitland Smith Life Size Elephant Tusk Tessellated Stone & Brass
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hanover, MA
***AUTUMN SALE***
This dramatic tusk was realized by the esteemed Mid Century American design firm Maitland Smith, circa 1975. It features an elegant tusk in cream hued tessellated ...
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1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Brass
Pair of Tessellated Marble Faux Tusks
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tall faux tusks in tessellated marble mounted on dark marble plinths with brass accents.
A tessellation or tiling is the covering of a surface, often a plane, using one ...
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1980s American Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Maitland Smith Bronze Ram's Head Vase Cornucopia, 1980's USA
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Maitland Smith Bronze Ram's Head Vase Cornucopia, 1980's USA
Maitland-Smith bronze cornucopia vase, late 20th c., in a verdigris finish, with twisted cornucopia mounted to horned ra...
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Late 20th Century Thai Classical Greek Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Maitland Smith French Empire Brass Swan Tessellated Marble Planter Jardiniere
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith French Empire Brass Swan Tessellated Marble Planter Jardiniere. Item features a fiberglass jardiniere with tessellated marble exterior, solid brass winged swans, iron ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
Modern Polished Horn & Patinated Bronze Vase by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Polished Horn & Patinated Bronze Vase by Maitland Smith
Elevate your interior with this Modern Polished Horn & Patinated Bronze Vase, a striking vase crafted by Maitland Smi...
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20th Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Marble Tropical Fish By Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tropical tessellated marble fish by Maitland Smith USA. In both Creme and Emperodor marble with brass eyes. In very good condition. Video and im...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Pair of Maitland Smith Tesselated Candlestick Holders
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning pair of Maitland Smith tessellated shell vintage candlesticks.
Candlesticks / Candelabras are in good vintage condition.
We have inclu...
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20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Vintage Tessellated Marble Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tessellated with black and white marble jewelry box; velvet lined interior by Maitland Smith.
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1980s American Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Tropical Fish Marble Sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A tropical fish sculpture in Italian Emperador marble and brass. The fish covered in marble using the tessellation technique. A tessellation or tiling is t...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Maitland-Smith Steer Horn Lidded Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage lidded box crafted in steer horn elements with metal spacers and having a carved penshell handle and feet.
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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Horn
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tessellated Stone Boxes by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of modernist boxes were realized by the celebrated 20th century design firm Maitland Smith in the Philippines, circa 1980. They feature two cylindrical bodies- one ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Pair of Tessellated Stone Decorative Shoes by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of tessellated stone decorative shoes by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. Made in the Philippines; each shoe is 3"W x 10"D x 4"H. #1948.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Monumental Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Stone and Gilt Candlestick 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Large scale candlestick in neoclassical form rendered in tessellated marble stone and gilt by Maitland smith. 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble
A Set Of Tea Candle Holders In Tessellated Marble And Brass By Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tea candle holders in tessellated marble and brass inlay. Supported on rectangle bases the stems with segmented marble uprights with stylis...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Large Tessellated Stone and Brass Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant rare beautiful box by Maitland Smith in tessellated stone with brass accents. circa 1970s, great original condition beautiful mahogany inlaid.
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Brass
Vintage Maitland-Smith Green Faux Stone Obelisk
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful green faux marble obelisk. The four-sided tapered obelisk has a turtle shaped brass tone metal finial and feet. It sits on a matching pedestal that is lined to the undersid...
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1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Fossilized Coral Decorative Wood Stash Dome Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a beautiful elegant natural tessellated mosaic fossilized coral stone decorative stash box designed by Maitland Smith. This box does not have the original tag on the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Stunning Monumental Tessellated Stone Vase by Maitland Smith, 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning and monumental black tessellated stone vase
(3 feet, 7 inches).
By Maitland Smith,
circa 1980s x.
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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Exquisite Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s.
This octagonal slope sided box is clad in a beautiful tessellated rosso levanto marble and accented with a ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Maitland Smith Brass and Chrome Large Candlesticks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
These are a large pair of brass and chrome candlesticks made by Maitland smith in great condition.
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1990s American Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Boho Maitland-Smith Brass and Chrome Candlesticks- Set of 2
By Maitland Smith
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this stunning pair of vintage Maitland Smith brass and chrome candlesticks, embodying a bold blend of mid-century modern and bohemian elegance. The sleek cyli...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Large Tortoise Shell Candleholders by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of large tortoiseshell candle holders by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s, both pieces are 6.375" in diameter and have a concaved metal top for candle placement. The larger...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Elephant sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical elephant figure sculpture, in gold & bronze finish by Mailtland Smith great condition .
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20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Maitland Smith Inlaid Verde Marble Box W/ Bronze Lizard Handle
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tesselated Inlaid Verde Marble box with Bronze Salamander Handle in patinated Verdigris Finish.
Maitland-Smith is known for its artisan-crafted, eclectic furniture and decorative acc...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Maitland Smith Laced High Heel Boot Vase in Mahogany and Leatherette
By Maitland Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unused Maitland Smith "Fiber Shoe" vase/catchall composed of leatherette wrapped stained mahogany with braided nylon laces and brass eyelets (ca. late 1980s/early 1990s, Philippines)...
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1980s Philippine Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Maitland Smith Coral or Pink Jewelry Box in Style of Karl Springer
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Maitland Smith coral or pink jewelry box. Unmarked.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Elegant and Rare Maitland-Smith Spirits Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful distressed pickled wood spirits box with brass details having four handblown bottles inside topped with corks.
Category
1980s American Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Green Glazed Maitland-Smith Fantail Vase
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary iteration of the classic Chinese phoenix-tail vase form, this tall porcelain urn by interior design house Maitland-Smith features a square body with angular shoulders ...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Maitland Smith Bronze Urn in Empire Style
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This lovely and very heavy urn was designed and made by Maitland Smith. Detail on the piece is amazing with beautiful handles with the face of a woman and intricate bronze top. From ...
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1980s Thai Empire Revival Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Cast Newly Refinished (Gilt) Pug Dog Sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Bronze Cast Newly Refinished (Gilded) Resting Pug Dog Art Sculpture by Maitland Smith
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1980s Thai Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Casa Bique Large Fossil Stone Bronze Inlaid Candelabra/ Candlestick
By Maitland Smith, Casa Bique
Located in Westport, CT
Casa Bique fossil stone bronze inlaid large double candlestick / candelabra .I have seen that this candlestick was made in under 30 examples.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Maitland Smith decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Maitland Smith decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maitland Smith decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Maitland Smith were created in the modern style in asia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Hattakitkosol Somchai, Fabienne Jouvin, and Global Views. Prices for Maitland Smith decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $225 and can go as high as $5,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,150.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024Maitland-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.
- 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, 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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.
- 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.
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