Maitland Smith Picture Frames

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 Italian Baroque Tooled Leather Wedding Photo Album Scrap Book 15"

$238Sale Price / item|30% Off

Maitland Smith Italian Baroque Tooled Leather Wedding Photo Album Scrap Book 15"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century Maitland Smith Italian Baroque style style photo album / scrap book. Bound in mottled tooled leather with panel of faux fur at the center, and accented with a shiel...

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Late 20th Century Baroque Maitland Smith Picture Frames

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Leather

Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Wedding Photo Album Scrap Book 16"

$280Sale Price|30% Off

Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Wedding Photo Album Scrap Book 16"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century Maitland Smith tooled leather memories photo album scrap book with wooden spine and stamped gilt details. Front of cover incorporates an oval photo space with an or...

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Late 20th Century Baroque Maitland Smith Picture Frames

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Leather

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble, Travertine and Stone Picture Frame circa 1980

$700

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble, Travertine and Stone Picture Frame circa 1980

By Maitland Smith

Located in Atlanta, GA

Maitland-Smith designed this stunning marquetry picture frame. The piece was expertly crafted circa 1980 and rendered in tessellated marble, stone, and travertine. The piece boasts l...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Picture Frames

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Stone, Travertine, Marble

Blue Coral Inlaid Picture Frame by Maitland Smith

$600

Blue Coral Inlaid Picture Frame by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A rare and exquisitely crafted photo frame by Maitland-Smith, featuring hand-inlaid tessellated blue coral set within a sleek brass frame. Created in the 1980s, this piece reflects t...

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1980s Philippine Post-Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Picture Frames

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Coral, Brass

Maitland-Smith Baroque Handmade Antiqued Brass Desktop Photo Picture Frame 10"

$350Sale Price|30% Off

Maitland-Smith Baroque Handmade Antiqued Brass Desktop Photo Picture Frame 10"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century Maitland Smith antiqued brass photo frame with baroque styling and easel back. Designed and Handmade in Thailand by Maitland-Smith Ltd. Dimensions: 5.75" x 4.5" x ...

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Late 20th Century Baroque Maitland Smith Picture Frames

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Brass

Marble and Brass Picture Frame by Designer Maitland Smith, 1980s

$1,200

Marble and Brass Picture Frame by Designer Maitland Smith, 1980s

By Artisan Collection LTD, Maitland Smith

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful '80s marble and brass picture frame by designer Maitland-Smith, circa late-20th century, 1980s. Frame is rectangular/octagonal in shape, with marble in shades of light sa...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Picture Frames

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Stone, Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Curved Leather Italian Picture Frame, Adnet, Italy 1970s

$805

H 10.63 in W 8.47 in D 5.52 in

Mid-Century Curved Leather Italian Picture Frame, Adnet, Italy 1970s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous and large photo frame fully made in a fantastic Italian pleated leather. This charming object was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s clearly in the style of Jacques Adnet d...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Picture Frames

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Leather, Glass

Midcentury Tommaso Barbi Burl and Chrome Square Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

$1,125

H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in

Midcentury Tommaso Barbi Burl and Chrome Square Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Roma, IT

Astonishing midcentury chromed brass and burl square photo frame. This beautiful piece was designed in Italy in the 1970s by Tomaso Barbi and is als...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Picture Frames

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Metal, Chrome

Wonderful French Large Oval Bronze Ormolu Garland Embossed Picture Frame

$2,650

H 18 in W 14 in D 1.5 in

Wonderful French Large Oval Bronze Ormolu Garland Embossed Picture Frame

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French large oval bronze ormolu garland embossed picture frame with easel back 18" H x 14" W.

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20th Century French Belle Époque Maitland Smith Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Leather Green Landscape Photo Album

$445 / item

H 9.85 in W 12.21 in D 2.37 in

Leather Green Landscape Photo Album

By Giannini

Located in Milan, IT

Large photo album by Florentine bookbinder Giannini with naturally tanned leather spine and corners, and green and gold marbled paper cover. It contains 50 ivory card sheets and is e...

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2010s Italian Maitland Smith Picture Frames

Materials

Leather, Paper

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 Picture Frames

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Porcelain

Maitland Smith Post Modern White Tessellated Hexagonal Stone Box 1980's

$1,850

H 8 in W 13 in D 11 in

Maitland Smith Post Modern White Tessellated Hexagonal Stone Box 1980's

By Maitland Smith

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Post Modern 1980s Maitland Smith Marble Covered Box with hinged lid and a round polished brass pull on top. Vintage Postmodern geometric design decorative box white tessellated stone...

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Late 20th Century Asian Post-Modern Maitland Smith Picture Frames

Materials

Stone

Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

$1,850

H 12 in W 10 in D 1.5 in

Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

Located in New York, NY

Octagonal tortoiseshell picture frame. Antique octagonal frame in beautiful condition smoothly applied with antique Sicilian tortoiseshell and original brass hook; for favourite phot...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Maitland Smith Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

French Giltwood Picture Frame

$600

H 28.25 in W 23.75 in D 1.5 in

French Giltwood Picture Frame

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French giltwood picture frame with incised vine decoration and inner bead border. Warm gilt finish is in good condition with some losses to outer edges, slight corner ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Maitland Smith Picture Frames

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Giltwood

Antique Picture Frame, Brass Photo Frame, France, 2 x 3 cm

$303Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.37 in W 1.97 in D 0.79 in

Antique Picture Frame, Brass Photo Frame, France, 2 x 3 cm

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful picture frame, France circa 1930. Picture size: 2 cm x 3 cm. Brass frames are distinguished by their characteristic golden color, which intensifies over time through the fo...

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20th Century French Art Deco Maitland Smith Picture Frames

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Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Photo Album or Book with Brass Stand Up Frame

$1,550

H 16 in W 8.5 in D 10 in

Antique Art Nouveau Photo Album or Book with Brass Stand Up Frame

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique standing photo album is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The album is compo...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Maitland Smith Picture Frames

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Brass

1960s Italian Square Chrome Photo Frame

$461

H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 0.79 in

1960s Italian Square Chrome Photo Frame

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A gorgeous small 1960s Italian photo frame made in chrome. The frame itself is square but the aperture for displaying a photo is a circle. An iconic 1960s design in good condition.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Picture Frames

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Chrome

American Victorian Blue Velvet Picture Frame

$274

H 10 in W 8 in

American Victorian Blue Velvet Picture Frame

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian blue velvet easel picture frame with pleated insert.

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Maitland Smith Picture Frames

Previously Available Items

Marble and Brass Picture Frame by Designer Maitland Smith, 1980s

Sold

H 9 in W 7 in D 0.5 in

Marble and Brass Picture Frame by Designer Maitland Smith, 1980s

By Maitland Smith, Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful '80s marble, stone, and brass picture frame by designer Maitland-Smith, circa late-20th century, 1980s. Marble frame is rectangular/octagonal in shape with marble in with...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Maitland Smith Picture Frames

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Stone, Marble, Brass

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Travertine Stone Picture Frame

Sold

H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 1.19 in

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Travertine Stone Picture Frame

By Maitland Smith

Located in Atlanta, GA

Handsome picture photo frame designed by Maitland-Smith in the 1980s, rendered in tessellated marble, stone, and travertine. Assorted color of light pink salmon and sand beige. The b...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Picture Frames

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble

Maitland Smith Embossed Leather Book Motif Double Photograph Frame

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H 10 in W 18.5 in D 2 in

Maitland Smith Embossed Leather Book Motif Double Photograph Frame

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Maitland Smith embossed leather book motif double photograph frame, beautiful two color leather with gold tooling and lettering, titled 'Between Two Worlds'...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Maitland Smith Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Lacquer, Leather

Maitland Smith Embossed Leather Book Motif Double Photograph Frame

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H 10 in W 18.5 in D 2 in

Maitland Smith Embossed Leather Book Motif Double Photograph Frame

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Maitland Smith embossed leather book motif double photograph frame, beautiful two color leather with gold tooling and lettering, titled 'Between Two Worlds'...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Maitland Smith Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Lacquer, Leather

Maitland Smith picture frames for sale on 1stDibs.

Maitland Smith picture frames are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of velvet and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maitland Smith picture frames, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original picture frames by Maitland Smith were created in the modern style in united states during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider picture frames by and Tiffany & Co.. Prices for Maitland Smith picture frames can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $675 and can go as high as $1,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $700.

Questions About Maitland Smith Picture Frames

What is Maitland-Smith?
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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?
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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.