Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

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.

Find a wide range of Maitland-Smith furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Creator: Maitland Smith

Maitland Smith Leather Wrapped and Twisted Handle George Washington Pail

$660

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Faux Leather

Karl Springer Waste Basket in Tessellated Travertine, 1980s

$5,500

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...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Maitland Smith Bookends

$850 / set

H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in

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.

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20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

George Washington Mount Vernon English Salt Glaze Stoneware Large Plate c 1755

$900

H 1 in Dm 12.25 in

George Washington Mount Vernon English Salt Glaze Stoneware Large Plate c 1755

Located in Katonah, NY

This English salt-glazed stoneware large plate is the exact model illustrated on page 17 of George Washington’s Chinaware by Susan Gray Detweiler, a reference that describes this for...

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Mid-18th Century English Rococo Antique Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Stoneware

Italian Vintage Rattan Frog Basket, 1980s

$769

H 16.54 in W 14.18 in D 10.63 in

Italian Vintage Rattan Frog Basket, 1980s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Beautiful basket made of woven rattan in the shape of a frog. Made by hand in Italy in the 1970-1980s. Take a look to the original marble eyes ! The basket is ideal for smaller magaz...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan

Leather Waste Basket by Merit Los Angeles

$1,200 / item

H 12 in Dm 9.38 in

Leather Waste Basket by Merit Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful leather waste bin in the style of Jacques Adnet produced by Merit Los Angeles. Made entirely of a thick cowhide leather in a distressed sad...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Seguso White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl Karl Springer Style 1980s

$1,435

H 2.09 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Seguso White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl Karl Springer Style 1980s

By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Karl Springer style 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured square glass bowl, dish or ashtray by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s. Elegant in form and showing extraordinary craftmanship with the use of the 'Scavo' technique to replicate to look and feel of ancient Roman archeological...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fornasetti Waste Basket

$1,850

H 10.5 in Dm 10.25 in

Fornasetti Waste Basket

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Piero Fornasetti Roman Coin Waste Basket Original surface exhibiting wear Decal Label

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Maitland-Smith Attributed Stone and Marble Clock

$650

H 12 in W 12.25 in D 2.5 in

Maitland-Smith Attributed Stone and Marble Clock

By Maitland Smith

Located in Charleston, SC

Hello 1980’s Art Deco at its finest. This fantastic faceless clock in tessellated stone and black marble is timeless (no pun intended). There is a black arched inlay in the stone. ...

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1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Elegant and Rare Maitland-Smith Spirits Box

$1,100Sale Price|24% Off

H 11.25 in W 10 in D 10.25 in

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 Baskets

Materials

Wood

Signed Karl Springer Square White Venetian Scavo Glass Catchall Bowl, 1980s

$4,600

H 3.25 in W 7 in D 7 in

Signed Karl Springer Square White Venetian Scavo Glass Catchall Bowl, 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Karl Springer square white Venetian glass bowl, catchall, candy dish, 1980s. Produced by Seguso and signed on the underside by Karl Springer. Features an acid-etched Scavo surface wi...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Leather Italian Decorative Waste Paper Basket, Nova Tecno 1980s

$753

H 11.03 in Dm 9.45 in

Midcentury Leather Italian Decorative Waste Paper Basket, Nova Tecno 1980s

By Gucci

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous Italian decorative waste basket or trash can fully made in thick curved brown full grain leather enriched with hand-knotted leather. This incredibly charming piece is in fa...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Brown Italian Leather Decorative Wastepaper Basket, Nova Tecno, 1950s

$1,065

H 11.82 in Dm 9.45 in

Midcentury Brown Italian Leather Decorative Wastepaper Basket, Nova Tecno, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular Mid-Century decorative wastepaper basket, entirely crafted from full-grain curved Italian leather. This incredibly elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s an...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Expanded Metal Waste Paper Basket 1950s

$550

H 20.5 in Dm 11.75 in

Midcentury Expanded Metal Waste Paper Basket 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid Century generous sized and well built expanded metal trash can. Modernist three hairpin legs. Wood bottom. 1950s

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Previously Available Items

Maitland Smith Tole Metal Italian Green Orange Planter Pot Wastebasket Trashcan

Sold

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.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Maitland Smith Wicker Reed, Wrought Iron, Glass & Brass Lion Head Basket

Sold

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...

Category

1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Lidded Brass Box by Maitland Smith

Sold

H 16 in W 12 in D 6 in

Lidded Brass Box by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in North Miami, FL

Lidded Brass Box by Maitland Smith

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Maitland Smith decorative baskets 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 baskets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative baskets by Maitland Smith were created in the Regency style in southeast asia during the 20th century. Prices for Maitland Smith decorative baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $240 and can go as high as $5,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $495.

Questions About Maitland Smith Decorative Baskets

What is Maitland-Smith?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
Who owns Maitland-Smith?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
Who is Maitland-Smith Furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How do I identify Maitland-Smith furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
How old is Maitland-Smith furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
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.
Where is Maitland-Smith Furniture made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
Is Maitland-Smith still in business?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
How do I identify my Maitland-Smith lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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.
What year did the company Maitland-Smith start?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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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