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 Victorian Style 19" Bronze Boy Bust Head Sculpture on Marble Base
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith Victorian Style 19" Bronze Boy Bust Head Sculpture on Marble Base. Item features marble pedestal base, cast bronze figure, very nice details, great style and form, App...
Marble, Bronze
$2,796Sale Price|20% Off
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Malachite & Brass Sphinx Sculpture C. 1970
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maitland Smith, Circa 1970. A large Maitland-Smith designed tessellated stone, malachite and brass sphinx table sculpture 1970s with original makers sticker on underside. The Egyp...
Stone, Malachite, Brass
$280Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Stone
Tessellated Stone Decorative Boot in Brass by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare decorative boot in tessellated stone by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s nice patinated brass inlaid can be used to put pocket change or ashtray, etc.
Stone, Brass
Life Size Elephant Tusk Tessellated Stone & Brass by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hanover, MA
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 stone whose organic...
Stone, Travertine, Brass
$604Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Stone, Metal
$1,279Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 10 in D 6 in
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
Bronze
$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 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
Vintage Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Table Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Table Box Offered for sale is an early 1970s mid-century modern hinged and lidded decorative tessellated stone box with inset bras...
Stone, Brass
$1,400
H 84.5 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Hand-painted "Trompe L'oile" Folding Screen, Maitland-Smith Style
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Hand-painted "Trompe L'oile" Folding Screen, Maitland-Smith Style Offered for sale is a vintage three panel folding-screen that is painted with hand-painted with a "trompe l...
Wood, Paint
Vintage Iron and Wood Birdcage Terrarium, Maitland Smith Style
By Maitland Smith
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Dr. Livingstone, I presume? Made in the Philippines. In the manner of Maitland Smith. Would bring character and flare to any room. Lift top. Gorgeous architectural features. Wood ...
Iron
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pietra Dura and Brass Globe Attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Pasadena, TX
Captivating Pietra Dura globe featuring marble, mother-of-pearl and other semi-precious stones suspended in a solid brass mount. The brass tripod turns 360 degrees and tilts. The sph...
Granite, Marble, Brass
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
H 15 in W 17.5 in D 9.5 in
Maitland Smith Jockeys on Horse Bronze Equestrian Racing Statue 18"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith bronze two jockeys on horses equestrian racing statue featuring leather wrapped base. Dimensions: 17.5" x 9.5" x 15" h
Bronze
$1,170Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 29 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Large pair of Maitland Smith Tessellated Coral Stone & Brass Inlaid Obelisks
By Maitland Smith
Located in South Charleston, WV
A set of 2 Obelisks by Maiutland Smith, signed to the base. 29" tall each, with a base 7.25" x 7.25". In impeccable condition with patina to the brass inlay. No chips or marks. Felt ...
Coral
$675
H 5.75 in W 16 in D 8 in
1980s Hollywood Regency Maitland-Smith Tessellated Marble & Brass Decorative Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Hollywood Regency large Maitland-Smith style tessellated Tan / Coral marble with brass trim pill form decorative box with removable lid and lined felt interior. In fine condi...
Marble, Brass
Tessellated Horn Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn jewelry box by Maitland-Smith.
Jade, Brass
Bronze Boy with Bugle on Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when standing still the Bronze Boy with Bugle is a striking addition to any setting. Using traditional lost wax casting methods the Bronze Boy...
Bronze
Maitland Smith Stone Goddess Bust Pedestal Plant Stands - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Maitland Smith Stone Goddess Bust Pedestal Plant Stands - Pair Each plant stand measures: 13 wide x 13 deep x 61 inches high The plant stands are in Excellent Condition with minor ...
Stone
Sold
H 12.5 in W 10 in D 4.25 in
Maitland Smith Karl Hagenauer Josephine Baker Bronze Dancer Figurine 13"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare late 20th century bronze statuette / figurine by Maitland Smith, inspired by Karl Hagenauer's 1930's art deco sculpture of dancer Josephine Baker. Hand made in Philippines. Dim...
Bronze
Sold
H 14 in W 10 in D 8 in
Wonderful Pair Maitland-Smith Japanese Bronze Figures Samaraui Geisha Sculptures
By Maitland Smith
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful pair of Japanese inspired bronze statues by the Maitland-Smith company. Includes one geisha figure and one samurai, both in a kneeling position. Details on the figures, r...
Bronze
Sold
H 15.5 in W 12 in D 3.5 in
Tessellated Stone & Brass Decorative Kimono Sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare decorative kimono in tessellated stone by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s nice patinated brass inlaid can be used for jewelry.
Stone, Brass
Vintage Maitland Smith Bronze Boxing Sculpture Fighting Boxers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Bronze sculpture statue portraying two boxers in the midst of a heavyweight bout. Attributed to Maitland Smith, after an original work by Mahonri Mackintosh Young.
Bronze
Maitland Smith Large Bronze Girl Statue Sculpture Victorian Style
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smithlarge 48" bronze girl statue sculpture Victorian style. Item features large impressive size, quality bronze casting, wonderful patina,...
Bronze
Maitland Smith Male Torso Marble Sculpture, Circa 1980
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rochester, NY
Polished solid white marble sculpture of a well defined classical male torso by Maitland Smith - see gold foil label on underside. All original vintage condition with nice color and ...
Marble
Maitland Smith Male Torso Marble Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rochester, NY
Polished solid white marble sculpture of a muscular male torso by Maitland Smith - see gold foil label on underside. All original vintage condition with nice color and good veining t...
Marble
Maitland Smith Wooden Jewelry Trinket Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith with cast figural metal monkey on a wood box, features the form of a monkey crafted in cast metal and silver in tone, wood base with faux green leather decoration embe...
Wood
Painted Tole Round Tree Topiaries on Stands
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury tole or painted metal topiaries depicting round trimmed trees in square planters with brass ball finials and feet. Signed Maitland-Smith on th...
Metal
Sold
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
Sold
H 39.5 in W 30 in D 14.5 in
Maitland Smith Civil War Sculpture, General on Horse, Complete Three-Drawer Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
Maitland Smith Civil War sculpture, general on horse. Complete three drawer-box. This wonderfully detailed sculpture of a soldier on this horse is ...
Metal