Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

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 ...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

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

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

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...

Category

1970s American Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Steel

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

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

$3,229

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...

Category

1920s English Art Deco Vintage Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Cipolla Pewter Large Crab Caviar Dish and Spoon

$2,300 / set

H 3.5 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in

Cipolla Pewter Large Crab Caviar Dish and Spoon

By Cipolla

Located in Water Mill, NY

Vintage by Cipolla Pewter 14.5" heavy crab caviar serving dish and spoon. Handmade in Italy by artisans and no longer made. Food safe.

Category

20th Century Italian Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Mother of Pearl Caviar Dish Spoon Set, Set of 4

$650 / set

H 0.13 in Dm 8.44 in

Mother of Pearl Caviar Dish Spoon Set, Set of 4

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Mother of Pearl caviar dish and spoon set, circa. This Mother-of-Pearl set includes four (4) pieces; 1 round dish, 2 square dishes, ...

Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Willy Rizzo Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Serving Tray or Centerpiece, Italy, 1970s

$1,016

H 0.99 in W 20.48 in D 12.6 in

Willy Rizzo Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Serving Tray or Centerpiece, Italy, 1970s

By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant and unique large rectangular serving tray or centerpiece entirely made of solid brass and exquisite mother-of-pearl. This refined piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mother of Pearl Organic Sculptural Serving Spoon 1980's Twisted Design

$750

H 3 in W 7 in D 3 in

Vintage Mother of Pearl Organic Sculptural Serving Spoon 1980's Twisted Design

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely twisted vintage spiral organic shaped mother of pearl sculptural serving spoon is so versatile. It makes a great addition to any elegant tabletop and dining. Perfect now ...

Category

1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

German Stainless Steel Knife Fork Carving Set Mother of Pearl Handles, Set of 3

$425 / set

H 0.75 in W 11.63 in D 1.5 in

German Stainless Steel Knife Fork Carving Set Mother of Pearl Handles, Set of 3

Located in New York, NY

A fine stainless steel German carving set with mother of pearl handles, from Carl Wolfertz & Sohne, circa 20th century, Solingen, Germany. Set includes carving knife, fork, and sharpening steel...

Category

20th Century German Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mexican Brass and Copper Crab Dish by Los Castillo with Lid

$1,850

H 5 in W 22 in D 12 in

Mexican Brass and Copper Crab Dish by Los Castillo with Lid

By Los Castillo

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mexican brass copper and abalone crab dish by Los Castillo with lid.

Category

1960s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Copper, Silver Leaf

Set of Ten Carved Mother-of-Pearl Tropical Figural Place Card Holders

$495 / set

H 2 in W 2 in D 2 in

Set of Ten Carved Mother-of-Pearl Tropical Figural Place Card Holders

Located in Atlanta, GA

Probably Anglo-Indian or Southeast Asian, Early 20th Century A charming and intricately carved set of ten tropical-themed place card holders, each composed of iridescent mother-of-p...

Category

20th Century British Tribal Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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.

Category

2010s Philippine Regency Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

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

Sold

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine George III Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Maitland-Smith Rattan Leopard Tray

Sold

H 6 in W 30 in D 17 in

Midcentury Maitland-Smith Rattan Leopard Tray

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Midcentury rattan tray with silvered metal leopard handles and an interior lined with leopard printed cowhide. Signed Maitland -Smith on the bottom.

Category

20th Century American British Colonial Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Cowhide, Rattan

Maitland Smith Tesselated Coconut Shell Tray or Serving Platter

Sold

H 1 in Dm 23.75 in

Maitland Smith Tesselated Coconut Shell Tray or Serving Platter

By Maitland Smith

Located in North Miami, FL

This monumental flat tray and or platter by Maitland Smith looks like a beautiful rose that has opened up in segments and in still form. Luscious shades or r...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

Materials

Coconut

Maitland Smith serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Maitland Smith serving pieces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maitland Smith serving pieces, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serving pieces by Maitland Smith were created in the modern style in southeast asia during the late 20th century. Prices for Maitland Smith serving pieces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $975 and can go as high as $975, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $975.

Questions About Maitland Smith Serving Pieces

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?
1 Answer
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.