Maitland Smith Centerpieces

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 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 Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

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 Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, White and Pearl by Paola Valle

$410 / item

H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 16.54 in

Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, White and Pearl by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...

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2010s Mexican Modern Maitland Smith Centerpieces

Materials

Resin

Hand Cut Lead Crystal Tall Pedestal Bowl Compote by Caesar Crystal Bohemiae Co.

$895

H 18.5 in Dm 13 in

Hand Cut Lead Crystal Tall Pedestal Bowl Compote by Caesar Crystal Bohemiae Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Stunning hand cut lead crystal tall pedestal bowl compote created as a work of art by the hands of the finest Czech glass workers. The Caesar Crystal Co...

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Late 20th Century Czech Maitland Smith Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, Smoke and Black Pearl by Paola Valle

$410 / item

H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 16.54 in

Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, Smoke and Black Pearl by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...

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2010s Mexican Modern Maitland Smith Centerpieces

Materials

Resin

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 Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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 Centerpieces

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 Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

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 Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Geometric Pedestal Bowl in White and Pearl Marbled Resin by Paola Valle

$300 / item

H 6.89 in Dm 9.65 in

Geometric Pedestal Bowl in White and Pearl Marbled Resin by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Our decorative geometric pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kit...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Maitland Smith Centerpieces

Materials

Resin

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Marble Bowl on Pedestal - Tazza Centerpiece

$3,947

H 6.3 in Dm 12.21 in

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Marble Bowl on Pedestal - Tazza Centerpiece

Located in Firenze, IT

This Italian 19th century neoclassical marble bowl on pedestal, or tazza centerpiece, is finely carved in Cipollino marble, a highly prized stone already appreciated by the Romans an...

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Maitland Smith Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Antique English Regency Pair Coalport or Rockingham Urns Vases Centerpieces 1815

$1,776 / set

H 11 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Antique English Regency Pair Coalport or Rockingham Urns Vases Centerpieces 1815

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Pair of English Regency Period Hand Painted Two Handled Mantle Vases of Museum quality of ovoid outline, ending on square bases. Firmly attributed to Coalport or Rockingham ...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Maitland Smith Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Victorian White Opaline Glass Compote Bowl Centerpiece

$780Sale Price|57% Off

H 12.25 in W 10.5 in D 8.2 in

Large Victorian White Opaline Glass Compote Bowl Centerpiece

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large Victorian white opaline glass Compote centerpiece with gilded decoration. The vide-poche is in amazing condition.

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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Maitland Smith Centerpieces

Materials

Opaline Glass

"Dragon Compotes, " Mid-Century Chinese-Inspired Centerpieces, Glass & Resin

$4,875Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 11 in Dm 10 in

"Dragon Compotes, " Mid-Century Chinese-Inspired Centerpieces, Glass & Resin

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pair of stunning and unique compotes, composed of glass with resin bases and lids, was designed by Dorothy Thorpe, one of the most prolific and important women designers in Mid-...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Resin

Previously Available Items

Maitland Smith Solid Bronze Box, circa 1970s

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H 8 in W 8 in D 8 in

Maitland Smith Solid Bronze Box, circa 1970s

By Maitland Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Solid bronze box by Maitland-Smith, circa 1970.

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Late 20th Century Thai Art Nouveau Maitland Smith Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith Faux Malachite Tole Jardinière

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H 10 in W 17 in D 13 in

Maitland Smith Faux Malachite Tole Jardinière

By Maitland Smith

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine tole urn with wonderful hand painted faux malachite and gilt decoration. Will make a great jardinière or a very special centrepiece with it's eye catching, beautifully painted...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Maitland Smith Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Maitland Smith Elephant Candlesticks

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H 19.5 in W 12 in D 7.5 in

Pair of Maitland Smith Elephant Candlesticks

By Maitland Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Maitland Smith elephant candlesticks, a compliment to your dining or console table. Elephants bring good luck and never forget! These piec...

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20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Maitland Smith centerpieces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of porcelain and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maitland Smith centerpieces, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Maitland Smith centerpieces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $495 and can go as high as $495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $495.

Questions About Maitland Smith Centerpieces

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?
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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?
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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.