Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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

Classical Maitland-Smith Gilt Hand Carved Mahogany Mirror

$2,175

Classical Maitland-Smith Gilt Hand Carved Mahogany Mirror

By Maitland Smith

Located in Norwood, NJ

Large Hand Carved Mahogany and Gilt Maitland-Smith Wood Mirror. Beautiful classical designed frame with beveled glass. Adorned with swags, rosettes, florals and a central urn. Hand c...

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1990s Philippine Neoclassical Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Maitland Smith Tobacco Leaf Mirror

$2,450

H 48.5 in W 48.5 in D 3.5 in

Maitland Smith Tobacco Leaf Mirror

By Maitland Smith

Located in Atlanta, GA

Maitland Smith tobacco leaf mirror, hand made in the Phillipines, circa 1990s. It measures an impressive 48.5" in diameter.

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1990s Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Baroque Style Carved Gilt Mirror, 19th Century

$1,125

H 54 in W 36 in D 3 in

Italian Baroque Style Carved Gilt Mirror, 19th Century

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique Baroque style gilt mirror. Bold carvings, 19th century. Measures: 54" x 36". See our other mirrors. Please, contact us for shipping options. Presented by Joseph Dasta Antique...

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19th Century European Antique Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Italian Carved and Gilt Mirror

$1,275

H 53.5 in W 37 in D 2 in

Italian Carved and Gilt Mirror

Located in Rochester, NY

Finely carved and gilt solid wood beveled glass mirror, Italian, neoclassical style.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

German Biedermeier Classical Pier Mirror

$4,350

H 70 in W 29 in D 5 in

German Biedermeier Classical Pier Mirror

Located in Hudson, NY

A very fine German pier mirror having a good color and finish. The frame made of walnut finished in a rich warm brown has mellowed to a very nice color. The carving though space is v...

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

American Classical Gilt Mirror with Acorn, Shell, and Medallion Carvings C. 1815

$7,000

H 45.25 in W 24.75 in D 5.5 in

American Classical Gilt Mirror with Acorn, Shell, and Medallion Carvings C. 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

American Classical gilt carved wood mirror with decorative acorn, shell, medallion, and rope carvings. Mirror retains the original glass and wood backing. Early 19th century.

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1810s American American Empire Antique Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Neoclassical Gilt Mirror circa 1800 with Carved Eagle Ornament

$3,452

H 48.82 in W 24.41 in D 2.37 in

Neoclassical Gilt Mirror circa 1800 with Carved Eagle Ornament

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This original neoclassical wall mirror was crafted in Southern Germany around 1800. The oval frame is made of spruce wood with finely modelled gesso ornaments and richly carved detai...

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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Spruce, Gesso, Giltwood

Antique Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Mirror

$3,200

H 39 in W 40 in D 3 in

Antique Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Mirror

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A wide mirror with elaborate crest with center urn decorated with a medallion and goat head and ring handles that support bell flower vines. The urn is raised on a tiered pedestal wi...

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Carved and Gilt Tall Console Mirror

$1,255

H 58.5 in W 31 in D 2 in

Italian Carved and Gilt Tall Console Mirror

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique carved and gilt paneled mirror. Side panels are smoked mirror glass. Great quality, early 20th century. Measures: 58.5" high. See our other...

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Italian Flame Mahogany & Ebonized Gilt Wall Mirror with Original Glass, C. 1810

$9,800

H 58 in W 28 in D 5 in

Italian Flame Mahogany & Ebonized Gilt Wall Mirror with Original Glass, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Italian flame / crotch mahogany wall mirror with flanking ebonized columns, gilt capitals, arched cartouche and resting on a carved molded rectangular block edge. Mirror retains the ...

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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Mirror, Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood

English Classical Federal Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Wall Mirror, Circa 1780

$22,000

H 57.25 in W 44.25 in

English Classical Federal Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Wall Mirror, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English classical Federal gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirror with flying angelic figures, chariot, warrior and lion motif, Corinthian fluted side columns and original three panel...

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

19th French Empire Period Carved Gilt Wood Mirror

$4,775

H 63 in W 42.92 in D 4.73 in

19th French Empire Period Carved Gilt Wood Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20th French Empire period carved gilt wood rectangular mirror with crest An exceptional hand carved and gilded Italian mirror. Highl...

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Early 20th Century Italian Regency Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Giltwood

American Gilt Carved Wood Eagle & Cornucopia Wall Mirror, Circa 1830

$5,500

H 26 in W 25 in D 2 in

American Gilt Carved Wood Eagle & Cornucopia Wall Mirror, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

American gilt carved wood wall mirror with flanking cornucopias, perched eagle to flee and decorative floral medallions. Mirror retains the original glass and wood back. Mid-19th Cen...

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1830s American American Empire Antique Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Maitland Smith pier mirrors and console mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Maitland Smith pier mirrors and console mirrors 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 pier mirrors and console mirrors, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original pier mirrors and console mirrors by Maitland Smith were created in the neoclassical style in southeast asia during the late 20th century. Prices for Maitland Smith pier mirrors and console mirrors can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,875 and can go as high as $9,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,838.

Questions About Maitland Smith Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

What is Maitland-Smith?
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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?
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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.