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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$900 / set
Pair of Penshell Vases by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of beautiful 1980’s penshell vases by Maitland Smith. In beautiful original vintage condition. Constructed of wood covered with tessellated penshell and lacquered. Measureme...
Shell, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Maitland-Smith Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Vase
By Maitland Smith
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous vintage Maitland Smith Chinese porcelain vase. Very nice quality, exquisitely hand painted polychrome decoration in Asian floral and fa...
Porcelain, Paint
$262Sale Price|30% Off
Maitland Smith Red Floral Chinese Cloisonne Mantel Vase Urn 12"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Large late 20th century Maitland Smith cloisonné flower vase - red enamel on brass featuring a design of pink / purple flowers.. Turquoise blue interior. Hand Made in China. Dimens...
Metal
Maitland Smith metal faux finish vase
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a large metal vase painted with a faux malachite finish made by Maitland Smith
Metal
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Monumental Tessellated Stone Vase by Maitland Smith, 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning and monumental black tessellated stone vase (3 feet, 7 inches). By Maitland Smith, circa 1980s x.
Marble
Pair of Handmade Maitland-Smith Sculptural Vases Thailand 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Handmade Maitland-Smith Decorative Vases, Thailand, Late 20th Century A striking pair of handmade vases by Maitland-Smith, crafted in Thailand with the brand's signature att...
Porcelain
Maitland Smith Bronze Ram's Head Vase Cornucopia, 1980's USA
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Maitland Smith Bronze Ram's Head Vase Cornucopia, 1980's USA Maitland-Smith bronze cornucopia vase, late 20th c., in a verdigris finish, with twisted cornucopia mounted to horned ra...
Bronze
$2,240 / set
Pair of Tessellated Marble and Brass Vases
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tessellated marble with brass inlay vases by Maitland Smith. A very elegant and stylised pair with stepped design with brass banded inlay. G...
Marble, Brass
Stunning Pair of Maitland Smith Ox Blood Glazed Ceramic vases
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fetching pair of glossy glazed ox blood color ceramic vases having a lovely scalloped top and bottom.
Ceramic
Green Glazed Maitland-Smith Fantail Vase
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary iteration of the classic Chinese phoenix-tail vase form, this tall porcelain urn by interior design house Maitland-Smith features a square body with angular shoulders ...
Porcelain
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Polished Horn & Patinated Bronze Vase by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Polished Horn & Patinated Bronze Vase by Maitland Smith Elevate your interior with this Modern Polished Horn & Patinated Bronze Vase, a striking vase crafted by Maitland Smi...
Bronze
Vintage Asian Maitland-Smith Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This triple-gourd porcelain vase is a striking example of blue-and-white ceramic artistry, adorned with fluid koi, lotus blossoms, and rippling aquatic flora. Each rounded tier feels...
Ceramic
Bronze, Brass & Tiger Penshell Crocodile Box / Sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Large cast bronze, brass and crackled tiger penshell crocodile and dragonfly box / sculpture by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. This hard to find piece is in very good vintage condition...
Brass
Japanese Cloisonné Foil Urn Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a cloisonné foil metal vase depicting a continuous scenes around it of three large white cranes, a volcano and some green leaves in a turquoise background. Under the base the...
Metal
Hand Painted Faux Onyx Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Denton, TX
Hand painted Faux onyx Maitland Smith decorative box with hinged lid and brass feet. Wonderful brush work make this quite the decorative ite...
Brass
Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s decorative pen shell cube box attributed to Maitland Smith. Medium brown pen shell with dark gray tessellated stone accents. Wood lined box. No ma...
Shell, Wood
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
$6,800
H 18 in W 21 in D 27 in
19th Century Monumental Majolica Oak Leaves Cache Pot Planter Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th century monumental majolica oak leaves cache pot planter signed Sarreguemines number 1649.
Ceramic, Faience
$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
Liberty Monumental Pair of Terracotta Vases, 1920'
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of large liberty terracotta vases finely decorated with birds and bamboo plants Timeless decoration for your interior or garden.
Terracotta
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase with intricate floral motifs, showcasing traditional artistry for a striking centerpiece. We sell items as acquired, without restoring ...
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase Hand Painted
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Chinese porcelain ornamental oriental vase dating from the early 1900s. The vase is entirely hand painted, depicting flowers and birds. The vintage Chinese porcelain vase...
Porcelain
Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Fishbowl Vase/Planter
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Fishbowl with vibrant floral and aquatic motifs, perfect as a planter or elegant decorative accent. We sell items as acquired, without restoring or ...
Porcelain
Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC. Measures- 9.25"H x 5"W x 5"D. A beautifully crafted Chinese cloisonné vase from the 20th century, featuring intricate floral ...
Metal
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H 8.75 in W 9.5 in D 2.75 in
Vintage Maitland Smith Laced High Heel Boot Vase in Mahogany and Leatherette
By Maitland Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unused Maitland Smith "Fiber Shoe" vase/catchall composed of leatherette wrapped stained mahogany with braided nylon laces and brass eyelets (ca. late 1980s/early 1990s, Philippines)...
Brass
Maitland Smith Floor Vases Faux Tortoise Shell 62"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of V...
Metal
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H 14.75 in W 8 in D 8 in
Maitland Smith Blue & White Chinoiserie Porcelain Mantel Vase Flower Urn 15"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith chinoiserie / Chinese style vase featuring a floral pattern in blue and white with artistic crazing to the finish. Hand Made in Thailand. #2187-457. Dimension...
Porcelain
Maitland-Smith Patinated Bronze Footed Vase
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated Art Deco bronze tulip vessel by Maitland-Smith. The vase features a square opening that tapers towards the bottom. The bottom of the vase is supported by four feet on a bro...
Bronze
Red Burgundy Pottery Vase by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
A red burgundy bulbous vase in the Chinese Asian style by designer Maitland-Smith, circa late-20th century, 1990s. Vase is hand-made ceramic pottery in a red burgundy hue with varieg...
Pottery
Green Glazed Maitland-Smith Fantail Vase
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary iteration of the classic Chinese phoenix-tail vase form, this tall porcelain urn by interior design house Maitland-Smith features a square body with angular shoulders ...
Porcelain
Maitland Smith Hand Painted Porcelain Tall Vase
By Maitland Smith
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Maitland Smith hand painted porcelain tall vase decorated with a royal blue scales pattern and gold borders cartouches of bright ...
Porcelain
Pair of Maitland Smith Decorative Asian Motif Urns, 20th Century
By Maitland Smith
Located in Savannah, GA
Large pair of Maitland Smith Decorative Asian Motif urns with lion head handles. Chinese porcelain ginger jars. Hand painted with birds, butterflies, and flowers. Maitland-Smith was founded in 1979 by a well-known London antique dealer...
Porcelain
Pair of Maitland Smith Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pair of Maitland smith blue and white Chinese porcelain ginger jars. Hand painted with foo dogs, a mythical creature surrounded by ...
Porcelain
Maitland Smith Asian Style Porcelain Vases
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of lovely porcelain Asian style vases in an orange cinnamon color made by Maitland Smith.
Porcelain
Monumental Size Maitland Smith Mid Century Tall Marble and Inlay Vase
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent Monumental Palace Size 5ft Tall Mid Century Modern Designed Tessellatated Marble Stone Vase. Maitland Smith / Karl Springer Era. It features very modern version of Gre...
Brass
ONE Maitland Smith Textural Ceramic Vessel/Object/Vase
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Miami, FL
This very heavy large textural dimensional ceramic mixed media object/vessel/vase have muted yet subtle raised patterns of circles all over the vessel. The colors range from shades...
Metal