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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$360Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Shell
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...
Stone, 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.
Brass, Chrome
$1,100 / set
Pair of Bronze Sphinx Candlesticks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A dramatic and sculptural pair of large-scale patinated bronze sphinx candlesticks produced by Maitland-Smith in the 1980s. These striking objects ...
Bronze
$380Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Metal
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Candlesticks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of nice soft beige tesselated stone and brass candlesticks by Maitland Smith in nice condition.
Stone
$560Sale Price|30% Off
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...
Bronze
Maitland Smith Candle Holder and Catch All Bowl Set
By Maitland Smith
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice coordinating set of tessellated marble and brass candle holders and catch-all bowl, manufactured by Maitland Smith. The set in its entirety is in excellent condition, the brass...
Marble, Brass
$2,200 / set
Black Granite & Brass Candle Holders by Maitland
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Large glamorous black granite column candle holders with brass detailing by Maitland Smith. Constructed of wood covered with black granite and brass detailing. In beautiful ...
Granite, Brass
Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Elephant Vintage Candlesticks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Maitland Smith elephant candlesticks Pair of bronze elephant vintage Maitland-smith candlesticks. Pair of Maitland Smith elephant can...
Bronze
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...
Brass, Chrome
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...
Marble, Brass
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.
Stone, Bronze
Thomas Roy Markusen Pair of Large Modernist Candleholders
By Thomas Roy Markusen
Located in Miami, FL
Never used, American Modernist pair of handcrafted candleholders in nickeled copper, created by famed metal-smith Thomas Roy Markusen in 1980 in the United States. These unique pair ...
Copper
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
H 7 in W 16.5 in D 12.5 in
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.
Stone, Brass
Maitland Smith Extra Large Tessellated Travertine and Brass Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Extra large Tessellated Travertine and Marble box by Maitland Smith. The hinged Travertine box is complemented by a burgundy border with brass inlays, The box sits on br...
Travertine, Marble, Brass
$220Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in
Maitland-Smith Tessellated Pink/Coral Stone Petite Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Maitland-Smith tessellated stone in pink/coral color, jewelry box with a solid wood interior. With brass decorative inlaid top.
Cast Stone, Brass
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.
Stone, Brass
Vintage Silver Plate and Tortoise Frog by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century life size frog sculpture or object of art handcrafted in silver plate on bronze with a tortoise shell terrazzo back. Signed Maitland Smith on the bottom.
Silver Plate, Bronze
$320 / set
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 2.2 in
Pair of Sculptural Brass and Black Ring Candle Holders, Postmodern, 1980s
Located in Toronto, CA
Strikingly architectural and refined, this pair of Postmodern candleholders exemplifies the sculptural sophistication of 1980s European design. Each piece features a bold black circu...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Palmer Smith Candlestick Holder Hand Hammered
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Illuminate your space with a touch of vintage elegance courtesy of the Palmer Smith Candlestick Holder. This timeless piece, hand-hammered for an artisanal touch, features three grac...
Silver
Sterling Silver Candlesticks Holders, Pair
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful versatile pair of sterling silver candlestick holders by Towle Silversmiths, circa mid to late-20th century, America. An elegant set for any dining table, mantle, sideboa...
Sterling Silver
$1,350 / set
H 23.5 in W 12 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Regency Style Lion Mask and Ring Candle Sconces After Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a pair of vintage gilt and black wood and metal wall sconces featuring elegant lion head motifs at the top. The sconces are crafted in a classical style, with the lion heads...
Metal
Vintage Maitland-Smith Lg Tessellated Faux Tortoise Shell Hexagonal Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage Hexagonal mosaic faux tortoise shell wooden box by Maitland-Smith with brass inlay. Made in the 1990's in an art deco style. Maitland-Smith Label still on the bottom with bra...
Brass
Tessellated Stone and Brass Candlesticks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage set of three candlesticks in the style of Maitland Smith. A combination of brass and stone used candles are included if desired.
Stone, Brass
Maitland-Smith Pair of Vintage Black Metal Candle Stands
By Maitland Smith
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of large vintage Moroccan black metal candle stands by Maitland-Smith. Nice polished black metal candle sticks in Moroccan Moorish style. Grea...
Metal
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H 8 in W 8.75 in D 9.5 in
2 Maitland Smith Marble Brass Delphins Dolphins Hurricane Candle Holders 9.5"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of late 20th century Maitland-Smith hurricane candlestick candleholders featuring a trio of bright brass delphins / dolphins / fish supporting acanthus leaf trimmed candle cups ...
Brass
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H 15.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
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...
Bronze
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H 34 in W 15 in D 16 in
2 Maitland Smith Spanish Revival Faux Marbled Candle Holders Pricket Sticks 34"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite pair of large scrolled iron and brass pricket / candle sticks by Maitland Smith. Features a faux marbled finish with large drip pan for wax collection. A stately pair wi...
Metal, Brass
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H 19 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Bronze Patinated Barley Twist Candlesticks - a Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho candlesticks. A chic barley twist design with a patinated bronze finish. Made by the iconic Maitland Smith group and tagged on the bottom. Acquired fr...
Metal
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H 31 in W 10 in D 10 in
2 Maitland Smith French Marble & Bronze Candlesticks Candelabras Candle Holders
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
A large pair of Maitland Smith candlesticks, circa last quarter 20th century. Features French styling with exceptional craftmanship. Each candle holder is made from bronze with a seven light candelabra along the top over a central Grecian column with tessellated marble, foliate and acanthus motif. The candle stick is mounted on tripod with downswept legs over a layer tri-form plinth vase...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 16.25 in W 6 in D 6 in
Pair Vintage Hollywood Regency Maitland-Smith Brass Column Candlesticks Labeled
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Column candlesticks. Handmade and Hand designed by the iconic Maitland Smith, Hong Kong an...
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Regency Tagged Maitland-Smith Brass Column Candlesticks - a Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Regency candlesticks. Made by the iconic Maitland Smith and tagged on the bottom. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Brass
Large Asian Bronze Elephant with Trunk Up
By Maitland Smith
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Asian style metal bronze sitting elephant with raised trunk Bronze elephant figurine statue cast metal sculpture Art. Verdigris finished cast bras...
Bronze, Brass
Group of Three Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Candlesticks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Norwood, NJ
Group of three graduating size Maitland Smith tessellated marble and brass candlesticks. Pale pink tone veneered marble with brass trim top and bottom. Unusual modern form. Height o...
Stone, Marble, Brass
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone and Metal Snake Motif Candlesticks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a heavy pair of great looking snake candlesticks by Maitland Smith, circa 1980s.
Stone, Metal
Maitland Smith Brass and Silver Tall Candlesticks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of heavy brass and chrome candlesticks by Maitland Smith The banding has kind of a bamboo look but would go in most any decor.
Brass, Chrome