Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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 Tessellated Stone, Malachite & Brass Sphinx Sculpture C. 1970

$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...

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Late 20th Century Vietnamese Egyptian Revival Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Malachite, Brass

Maitland Smith Victorian Style 19" Bronze Boy Bust Head Sculpture on Marble Base

$695

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...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Tessellated Stone Decorative Shoes by Maitland Smith

$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.

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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Tessellated Stone Decorative Boot in Brass by Maitland Smith

$475

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.

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Brass

Life Size Elephant Tusk Tessellated Stone & Brass by Maitland Smith

$3,500

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...

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1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Travertine, Brass

Vintage Maitland-Smith Green Faux Stone Obelisk

$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...

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1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Vintage Bronze Cast Newly Refinished (Gilt) Pug Dog Sculpture by Maitland Smith

$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

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1980s Thai Vintage Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Maitland Smith Stone Goddess Bust Pedestal Plant Stands - Pair

Sold|~~$5,195~~

H 61 in W 13 in D 13 in

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 ...

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Early 2000s American Modern Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Large Tessellated Stone and Brass Box

$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.

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, 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 Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Table Box

$790

H 12.75 in W 12 in D 7 in

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...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Vintage Hand-painted "Trompe L'oile" Folding Screen, Maitland-Smith Style

$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...

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Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Iron and Wood Birdcage Terrarium, Maitland Smith Style

$1,830

H 47 in W 26 in D 16 in

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 ...

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Late 20th Century Philippine American Classical Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Maitland Smith Jockeys on Horse Bronze Equestrian Racing Statue 18"

$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

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

1980s Hollywood Regency Maitland-Smith Tessellated Marble & Brass Decorative Box

$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...

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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Pietra Dura and Brass Globe Attributed to Maitland Smith

$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...

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20th Century Indian Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Granite, Marble, Brass

Tessellated Horn Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith

$995

H 4 in W 10.5 in D 7 in

Tessellated Horn Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Tessellated horn jewelry box by Maitland-Smith.

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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Brass

Small Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base

$150 / item

H 9 in W 8 in D 4 in

Small Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base

Located in Annville, PA

Graceful even when standing still the Small Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting. Using traditional lost wax casting methods the Eagle Bust is creat...

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2010s Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Previously Available Items

Maitland Smith Stone Goddess Bust Pedestal Plant Stands - Pair

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H 61 in W 13 in D 13 in

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 ...

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Early 2000s American Modern Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Maitland Smith Karl Hagenauer Josephine Baker Bronze Dancer Figurine 13"

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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...

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Wonderful Pair Maitland-Smith Japanese Bronze Figures Samaraui Geisha Sculptures

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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...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Tessellated Stone & Brass Decorative Kimono Sculpture by Maitland Smith

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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.

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Vintage Maitland Smith Bronze Boxing Sculpture Fighting Boxers

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H 21.5 in W 20 in D 8 in

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.

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Maitland Smith Large Bronze Girl Statue Sculpture Victorian Style

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H 48 in W 20 in D 18 in

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,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Maitland Smith Male Torso Marble Sculpture, Circa 1980

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H 15 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

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 ...

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20th Century Philippine Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Maitland Smith Male Torso Marble Sculpture

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H 15 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

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...

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20th Century Philippine Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Maitland Smith Wooden Jewelry Trinket Box

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H 8 in W 12 in D 8 in

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...

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1980s Philippine Vintage Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Painted Tole Round Tree Topiaries on Stands

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H 28 in Dm 10 in

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...

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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Figural Bronze Dumbwaiter Sculpture African Man Tray Stand Statue

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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...

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Late 20th Century Colonial Revival Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith Civil War Sculpture, General on Horse, Complete Three-Drawer Box

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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 ...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Maitland Smith figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Maitland Smith figurative sculptures 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 figurative sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original figurative sculptures by Maitland Smith were created in the Hollywood Regency style in southeast asia during the 20th century. Prices for Maitland Smith figurative sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $3,495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $755.

Questions About Maitland Smith Figurative Sculptures

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?
1 Answer
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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