Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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

Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze Caviar Dish by Maitland Smith

$525

Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze Caviar Dish by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous mother-of-pearl and bronze caviar dish by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. The piece features a MOP shell on a base of 3 bronze fish and is in very good vintage condition with ...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Wrought Iron Wicker Glass Bronze Ring Lion Tray

$1,100

Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Wrought Iron Wicker Glass Bronze Ring Lion Tray

By Maitland Smith, Neiman Marcus

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Wrought and Forged Iron, hand-woven Wicker Inlay and Blown Glass Handles Tray. Features Lion Rings Decor towards each Side. In good used cond...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Maitland-Smith Iron Wine Rack, Holds 38 Bottles, Verdigris Patina

$1,200

Maitland-Smith Iron Wine Rack, Holds 38 Bottles, Verdigris Patina

By Maitland Smith

Located in Toledo, OH

An unusual 38 bottle iron wine rack by Maitland-Smith. The sides are done in scroll work with leafs accents. A verdigris patina has been applied as accent. Original Maitland-Smith st...

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20th Century Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith French Provincial Wrought Iron & Tavertine Bar Gallery Tray 29"

$810

Maitland Smith French Provincial Wrought Iron & Tavertine Bar Gallery Tray 29"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century bar serving tray by Maitland Smith - features an oval base of white and beige tavertine marble, surrounded by a flared wrought iron gallery of fleur de lis, standin...

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Late 20th Century French Provincial Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Maitland Smith English Regency Pierced Bronze Figural Rams Compote Centerpiece

$1,100

Maitland Smith English Regency Pierced Bronze Figural Rams Compote Centerpiece

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Maitland Smith English Regency inspired compote or centerpiece. Made from bronze with a two-tone reticulated bowl over a base with ornate rams heads at each corner. A great display p...

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Late 20th Century Regency Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Maitland-Smith Antler Wine Bottle Rack

$1,600

Monumental Maitland-Smith Antler Wine Bottle Rack

By Maitland Smith

Located in Forney, TX

A spectacular statement piece, this large tabletop wine bottle rack fashioned from antlers, held together with heavy gauge silver-tone wire wrapping....

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Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wire

Vintage Maitland Smith Porcelain Pedestal Bowl with Bronze Rim

$495

Vintage Maitland Smith Porcelain Pedestal Bowl with Bronze Rim

By Maitland Smith

Located in Troy, MI

Large circa 1980s pedestal bowl in blue, white and pale brown glaze with leaf and rope braid motif by Maitland Smith. Square pedestal base supports a bowl just under 15” diameter wit...

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Mid-20th Century Vietnamese Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Elegant and Rare Maitland-Smith Spirits Box

$1,100Sale Price|24% Off

Elegant and Rare Maitland-Smith Spirits Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful distressed pickled wood spirits box with brass details having four handblown bottles inside topped with corks.

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1980s American Vintage Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Vintage Silver Dipped Shell Caviar Dish, Buccellati Style, 1990s

$950

H 2.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Silver Dipped Shell Caviar Dish, Buccellati Style, 1990s

By Michael Aram, Creel and Gow, Mario Buccellati, Buccellati, Aurelio Teno

Located in Miami, FL

Offering a vintage Buccelatti style silver dipped real shell caviar or trinket dish, circa Late 20th Century. This gorgeous small dish is composed of a light yellow opened clam shell...

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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Nickel

Set of Six Vintage Mother of Pearl Shell and Gold Appetizer Fondue Forks

$475 / set

H 4.75 in W 1 in D 1 in

Set of Six Vintage Mother of Pearl Shell and Gold Appetizer Fondue Forks

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage Set of Six Mother of Pearl and Gold Appetizer/Fondue Forks. Set of six vintage appetizer forks, likely from the 1960s or 70s. Each fork...

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1970s American Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century English Silver Plate Serving Tray with Ornate Handles

$195

H 2.5 in W 29.75 in D 18.75 in

Early 20th Century English Silver Plate Serving Tray with Ornate Handles

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautifully detailed early 20th century English silver-plated serving tray featuring elaborate repoussé work and richly cast edges. Rectangular in form, the tray is adorned with fi...

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Early 20th Century English Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Exceptional French Figural Dore Bronze and Cut Crystal Centerpiece

$3,750Sale Price|21% Off

H 14 in W 13 in D 5.5 in

Exceptional French Figural Dore Bronze and Cut Crystal Centerpiece

Located in Roslyn, NY

Exceptional French figural doré bronze and cut crystal centerpiece, featuring two mounted cherubs and a swan.

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20th Century French Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Scully & Scully Sterling Silver 925 Seashell Caviar Dish, Italy, 1990s

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in W 2 in D 2 in

Scully & Scully Sterling Silver 925 Seashell Caviar Dish, Italy, 1990s

By Michael Aram, Scully, Creel and Gow, Mario Buccellati, Buccellati

Located in Miami, FL

Signed Scully & Scully sterling silver 925 seashell caviar dish or salt cellar and spoon made by Italo Gori Silversmiths in Firenze - Italy, circa late 20th Century. The beautifu...

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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mother of Pearl Dish Bowl Caviar

$375

H 1.75 in W 4.88 in D 2.82 in

Mother of Pearl Dish Bowl Caviar

Located in New York, NY

A natural oval mother of pearl bowl or dish, a great vessel to hold caviar, etc., in the Organic Modern style, circa late-20th century to early-21st century. Bowl/dish is natural mot...

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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

English Victorian Silver Gallery Tray

$32,500

H 17.5 in W 27.25 in D 2.25 in

English Victorian Silver Gallery Tray

Located in New York, NY

Marked: London, 1896. Maker: J.N. Mappin.

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1890s English Antique Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Antique English Edwardian Silver Plated Oval Bar Serving Tray w/ Raised Gallery

$425

H 2.5 in W 24 in D 16 in

Antique English Edwardian Silver Plated Oval Bar Serving Tray w/ Raised Gallery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Edwardian Silver Plated Oval Bar Serving Tray w/ Raised Pierced Scalloped Gallery. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 2.5" H x 24" W x 16" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Fine Pair of Signed Antique Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Compotes or Centerpieces

$14,950 / set

H 4 in Dm 9 in

Fine Pair of Signed Antique Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Compotes or Centerpieces

Located in New York, NY

A fine pair of antique French Louis XVI style, signed Baccarat hand diamond cut crystal and bronze doré, first quality, footed compotes or centerpieces. The cut crystal is in excelle...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Compote Centerpiece

$285

H 10 in W 6.75 in D 6 in

Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Compote Centerpiece

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure sculpture. This compote is handmade with the greatest attention to detail. We see this piece on a kitchen counter or table. The basket is m...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

1920s England by Reid & Son Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery Flatware

$3,212

H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 13.78 in

1920s England by Reid & Son Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery Flatware

By Reid & Sons 1

Located in Brescia, IT

Silver Flatware, England 1920s A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with real mother of pearl handles. Original wooden box. Knife 20 cm. Fork 16 cm Exce...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Centerpiece with Mermaid Figural Handles

$18,500

H 12.5 in W 19 in D 10 in

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Centerpiece with Mermaid Figural Handles

Located in New York, NY

Fine Quality French Gilt Bronze centerpiece Jardiniere with Mermaid Figural Handles and Floral Garlands Date: circa 1890 Origin: Fre...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Previously Available Items

Maitland Smith Wood Brass Tray Philippines 2013 Discontinued

Sold

H 3 in W 26 in D 20.5 in

Maitland Smith Wood Brass Tray Philippines 2013 Discontinued

By Maitland Smith

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A discontinued Maitland Smith wood and brass tray. Four book matched sections, scalloped edge and brass handles. Made in the Philippines in 2013.

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2010s Philippine Regency Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith hand wrought iron French style serving tray

Sold

H 5.5 in W 29 in D 23 in

Maitland Smith hand wrought iron French style serving tray

By Maitland Smith

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a late 20th century hand wrought iron French style serving tray by Maitland Smith. The serving tray has hand wrought iron delicately shaped into a Bombay form around the enti...

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1990s Vietnamese Baroque Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Iron

Maitland-Smith Vintage Chinese Style Blue and White Ceramic Bowl

Sold

H 6 in Dm 15 in

Maitland-Smith Vintage Chinese Style Blue and White Ceramic Bowl

By Maitland Smith

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage Chinese style blue and white bowl with floral pattern. (MAITLAND-SMITH)

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Vintage Maitland-Smith Blue and White Lidded Porcelain Tureens-Pair

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H 9 in W 12 in D 12 in

Vintage Maitland-Smith Blue and White Lidded Porcelain Tureens-Pair

By Maitland Smith

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite pair of vintage porcelain tureens by the renowned Maitland-Smith. Each tureen boasts a classic blue and white lattice pattern, meti...

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1980s Thai Chinese Chippendale Vintage Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Bamboo & Metal Bentwood Butlers Serving Tray Bar 32"

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H 4 in W 32 in D 20 in

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Bamboo & Metal Bentwood Butlers Serving Tray Bar 32"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

A charming bentwood bamboo serving bar tray by Maitland Smith. Features a sliced twig cross section motif along the surface. A great centerpiece for any table. Dimensions: 20" x 4" ...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Wood And Embossed Leather Serving Tray

Sold

H 18 in W 29.75 in D 18.5 in

Maitland Smith Wood And Embossed Leather Serving Tray

By Maitland Smith

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late Mid Century Modern Tray by Maitland Smith in Wood and Embossed Leather.

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20th Century American British Colonial Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Leather, Wood

Elegant Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone and Gilded Ashtray, ‘70s

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H 2.37 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in

Elegant Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone and Gilded Ashtray, ‘70s

By Maitland Smith

Located in Voorburg, NL

Elegant and rare Ashtray by Maitland Smith in cognac colored tessellated stone with gilded accents, circa 1970s. Handmade mid-century modern ashtray with unique furnishing in great o...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone

Chinese Export Style Maitland-Smith Blue & White Ginger Jars W/ Foo Dogs - Pair

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H 13.5 in Dm 6 in

Chinese Export Style Maitland-Smith Blue & White Ginger Jars W/ Foo Dogs - Pair

By Maitland Smith

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This s a lovely pair of Chinese Export style blue and white ceramic ginger jars. They have gilt accents and foo dog finials. The pottery is intentionally crackled. They are marked.

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1980s Philippine Chinese Export Vintage Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Maitland Smith Florentine Mosaic Lacquer Round Charger Bowl Platter Tray

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H 24 in W 2 in D 24 in

Maitland Smith Florentine Mosaic Lacquer Round Charger Bowl Platter Tray

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare Maitland Smith over sized round Charger / platter / tray featuring a lacquered floral mosaic pattern in shades of brown and white. Includes support for wall hanging.

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lacquer

Maitland-Smith George III Hand Made Inlaid Banded Flame Mahogany Serving Tray

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H 2 in W 25 in D 14.5 in

Maitland-Smith George III Hand Made Inlaid Banded Flame Mahogany Serving Tray

By Maitland Smith

Located in Germantown, MD

A large hand made Maitland-Smith inlaid and banded flame mahogany serving tray in George III style. Felt lined bottom to protect your tables tops. Measures 25" in width, 14.5" in dep...

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Late 20th Century Philippine George III Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Bronze & Tortoise Shell Wine Cooler by Maitland-Smith

Sold

H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 6 in

Bronze & Tortoise Shell Wine Cooler by Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Wine cooler crafted in cast and gilt bronze with a removable insert and featuring a tortoise shell mosaic in a honeycomb design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Salmon Pink Mosaic Tessellated Stone Picture or Photo Frame, Maitland-Smith 1980

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H 9.75 in W 7.75 in D 1 in

Salmon Pink Mosaic Tessellated Stone Picture or Photo Frame, Maitland-Smith 1980

By Maitland Smith

Located in Miami, FL

Unique Post Modern picture or photo frame rendered in tessellated mosaic salmon pink travertine stone, lined in black felt velvet, by Maitland-Smith, Philippines, Circa 1980s.

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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Maitland Smith serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Maitland Smith serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Maitland Smith were created in the mid-century modern style in southeast asia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Grethe Meyer, Noritake, and Lomonosov Porcelain. Prices for Maitland Smith serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $495 and can go as high as $2,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $975.

Questions About Maitland Smith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
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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.
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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