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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Maitland-Smith Grand Metal Centerpiece Bowl, Late 20th Century
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Striking in scale and presence, this Maitland-Smith centerpiece bowl blends industrial craftsmanship with neoclassical elegance. The reticulated body, handcrafted from riveted metal ...
Metal
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Metal
Maitland Smith Leather Wrapped and Twisted Handle George Washington Pail
By Maitland Smith
Located in Germantown, MD
A Maitland Smith Leather Wrapped and Bartley Twisted Handle " George Washington " Pail Measures 10" in width, 10" in depth and 12" in height and 20" in height to the top of the handle
Faux Leather
Vintage Maitland Smith Porcelain Pedestal Bowl with Bronze Rim
By Maitland Smith
Located in Troy, MI
Large circa 1980s pedestal bowl in blue, white and pale brown glaze with leaf and rope braid motif by Maitland Smith. Square pedestal base supports a bowl just under 15” diameter wit...
Bronze
Karl Springer Waste Basket in Tessellated Travertine, 1980s
By Maitland Smith, Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Meticulously crafted waste basket in tessellated travertine with gilded accents and solid brass feet by Maitland Smith for Karl Springer, American 1980's (bottom lined in fabric). Ta...
Travertine, Brass
$3,508 / set
H 12.21 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Three Rattan Bamboo Planters / Baskets with Brass Rim, Italy, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern rattan planters / baskets with brass rims. Italy, 1970s Three rattan baskets in different sizes. The larger one in squared shape and the smallers roun...
Brass
Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, White and Pearl by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...
Resin
$245Sale Price|30% Off
H 10.5 in W 11 in D 14 in
Maitland Smith Lacquered Chinoiserie Dome Top Lion Handle Storage Keepsake Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive lacquered keepsake box by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. Features a chinoiserie motif with flowers and Asian figures. the box is in the form of a treasure chest with hing...
Hardwood, Lacquer
$410 / item
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 16.54 in
Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, Smoke and Black Pearl by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...
Resin
Maitland Smith Bookends
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Chinese blanc de chine porcelain elephant bookends designed by Maitland-Smith. Retains original labels as pictured. Measurements are for each piece.
Porcelain
Onyx Lidded Bowl, 20th Century
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Highly Figured Onyx Lidded Bowl, 20th Century.
Onyx
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25.99 in Dm 11.03 in
Sculptural Wooden Planters / Decorative Bowls Hand-Crafted in Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These sculptural display bowls were hand crafted on the island of java from solid teak wood. With their elevated elongated shape they would look great as a collection of decorative b...
Wood, Teak
Leather Basket by Lancel Paris, Signed and Made in Italy
By Lancel Paris
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This basket, or trash can, is signed Lancel Paris underneath, and has been made in Italy in the 1970's. The leather as a beautiful old patina. It is in good condition.
Leather
$300 / item
H 6.89 in Dm 9.65 in
Geometric Pedestal Bowl in White and Pearl Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our decorative geometric pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kit...
Resin
$3,992
H 6.3 in Dm 12.21 in
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Marble Bowl on Pedestal - Tazza Centerpiece
Located in Firenze, IT
This Italian 19th century neoclassical marble bowl on pedestal, or tazza centerpiece, is finely carved in Cipollino marble, a highly prized stone already appreciated by the Romans an...
Marble
Sarreid Woven Brass Waste Basket
Located in Savannah, GA
A Sarreid woven brass waste basket. 9 ½ inches wide by 17 ½ inches tall
Brass
Mid Century Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Ikebana Planter
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana planter from Japan. It could also be used as a planter or incense burner with rocks. One side has a repeating linear design. There is evidence of w...
Iron
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H 13 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Maitland Smith Tole Metal Italian Green Orange Planter Pot Wastebasket Trashcan
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith Tole Metal Italian Green Orange Planter Pot Wastebasket Trashcan. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D.
Metal
Tessellated Marble Tazza by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A large Tazza in pink and cream tessellated marble by Maitland Smith USA. The circular socle plinth supporting the bowl with an undulating rim. A large Ta...
Marble
Tessellated Marble Pedestal and Dish by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A smart pedestal and fruit dish/bowl in tessellated marble by Maitland Smith USA. Both with brass accents and inlay Sizes for the dish as follows 31cm diameter 20cm high. Can ...
Marble
Tessellated Horn Tray by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large tray of tessellated horn by Maitland Smith. This would work as a dresser top tray or a catch all or vide poche. This retains the made in the Philippines label. There are a few ...
Horn
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H 6.5 in Dm 14 in
Chinese Center or Punch Bowl on Wood Stand Made by Maitland Smith, 20th Century
By Maitland Smith
Located in Savannah, GA
Chinese center or punch bowl on wood stand made by Maitland Smith, 20th century. Height on wood stand is 7.75".
Porcelain
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H 18 in W 25 in D 16 in
Vintage Maitland Smith Wicker Reed, Wrought Iron, Glass & Brass Lion Head Basket
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handmade Maitland Smith Basket made out of hand-woven ficks reed, wrought iron & glass handle. Brass lion head decoration on both sides. The basket has a large storage space...
Brass, Wrought Iron
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H 30.5 in W 16 in D 18 in
Maitland Smith Figural Bronze Dumbwaiter Sculpture African Man Tray Stand Statue
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith figural bronze statue, late 20th century. Features a toned African man in ancient Greek inspired lower garment holding a woven basket. Marke...
Bronze
Maitland Smith Decorative Box with Brass Handle
By Karl Springer, Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith decorative box, circa 1970s. The box features a hand painted petrified wood style exterior with black lacquered interior. The top is accented by a brass handle made of...
Brass
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H 2 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Contemporary Modern Maitland Smith Set 3 Tessellated Stone Brass Vide Poche Bowl
By Maitland Smith
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, set of three tessellated stone and brass vide poche bowls, by Maitland-Smith, circa the 1980s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 8.75" ...
Stone, Brass
Bronze Centre Bowl Compote by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Toledo, OH
A bronze centre bowl or compote by Maitland-Smith. This features a pedestal base an handles. Marked on the underside, "Maitland Smith". The dimensions are ...
Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone Art-Deco Style Bowl
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
1980s large tessellated stone with brass detail Art Deco style decorative bowl by Maitland-Smith.
Stone, Brass
Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone and Polished Brass Large Bowl
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Miami, FL
This large tessellated stone and brass bowl by Maitland-Smith has been polished. It could be used for serving or decorative purposes. It retains the original brown felt on the botto...
Stone, Brass