Maitland Smith Benches

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 Tessellated Marble Bench

$3,200

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Bench

By Casa Bique, Maitland Smith, Robert Marcius, Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1, Karl Springer

Located in Houston, TX

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Bench. Offered is a beautiful Postmodern tessellated stone bench. This versatile bench in a black/green tessellated marble in the Art Deco style has...

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1980s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Marble

White Tibetan Fur Bench

$2,950

H 18 in W 38 in D 18 in

White Tibetan Fur Bench

By Karl Springer

Located in North Hollywood, CA

White Tibetan lambs fur bench / ottoman with brass cabriolet legs. Brass legs are vintage Italian from 1980's. Upholstery is new.

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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Brass

Contemporary QD02 Invisible Grey Marble Bench

$12,355 / item

H 14.18 in W 110.24 in D 14.18 in

Contemporary QD02 Invisible Grey Marble Bench

By Quincoces - Drago

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The QD02 contemporary marble bench made of invisible grey marble with brass details. Each piece is made from a unique slab of marble making each and eve...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Marble, Brass

George Smith English Tufted Leather Bench

$6,700

H 16.5 in W 46.5 in D 25 in

George Smith English Tufted Leather Bench

Located in New York, NY

English tufted leather bench with brass casters. George Smith.

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1980s English Vintage Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Leather

Neo-Classical Style Ebonized Bench With Gilt Accents Att. To Maitland-Smith

$1,895

H 27.5 in W 30 in D 17.5 in

Neo-Classical Style Ebonized Bench With Gilt Accents Att. To Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a neo-classical style bench with an ebonized frame and gilt accents. It is attributed to Maitland -Smith and dates approximately to the l...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Karl Springer Style Bench

$2,400

H 17.5 in W 48 in D 16 in

Karl Springer Style Bench

By Karl Springer

Located in Highland, IN

A spare, minimal design, this bench is very similar in aesthetic to the work of Karl Springer. The simple upholstered form terminates at the floor with brass feet. It currently retai...

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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair

$2,450

H 35 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 in

Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Imbue your interior with the high-voltage glamour and coastal sophistication of the 1980s with this exquisite vintage Maitland Smith Klismos chair. Masterfully encrusted in a mosaic ...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Brass

American Neoclassical Iron and Marble Bench

$3,950

H 17 in W 40 in D 16 in

American Neoclassical Iron and Marble Bench

Located in New York, NY

American Neoclassical Iron and Marble Bench. Antique and rare American Greek Revival Neoclassical bench with cerule form legs with Greek key blocking in cast iron with supporting Be...

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Early 19th Century American Greek Revival Antique Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Iron

Marble and Plexiglass Fusion Bench

$29,417

H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in

Marble and Plexiglass Fusion Bench

By Millim Studio

Located in Roma, IT

The marble becomes an embracing “mother”. The matter withdraws to leave space for another matter. As a magnifying glass, huge transparent cylinders, cross and reveal the heart of mar...

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2010s Italian Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Carrara Marble

Smoked Blue Grey Lucite Bench

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.25 in W 30.5 in D 14.25 in

Smoked Blue Grey Lucite Bench

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular signed ( illegible ) smoked blue/grey bench, stool, with original upholstered seat. Chic and sophisticated architectural design, top quality con...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Maitland Smith Vintage Giltwood, Rope, and Beige Leather Vanity Bench

$3,800

H 20 in W 21 in D 13.5 in

Maitland Smith Vintage Giltwood, Rope, and Beige Leather Vanity Bench

By Maitland Smith

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage vanity bench with a patinated giltwood frame comprised of three dowel supports on either side connected with decoratively tied rope at the...

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Leather, Rope, Wood

Maitland-Smith Style Tessellated Marble Armchair

$1,680

H 31.75 in W 26 in D 22.5 in

Maitland-Smith Style Tessellated Marble Armchair

By Maitland Smith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique vintage side chair features the perfect mixture of tessellated marble and brass inlays, as well as a uniquely fluid shape. A wonderful combination of style and comfort, t...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Stone

Maitland Smith Style Tessellated Bamboo Dining Chairs Set of 6

$2,316Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 39 in W 23 in D 23 in

Maitland Smith Style Tessellated Bamboo Dining Chairs Set of 6

By Maitland Smith

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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1980s Vintage Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Stone

Previously Available Items

Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone Roll Arm Bench

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H 26 in W 68 in D 18 in

Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone Roll Arm Bench

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extraordinary vintage Boho bench. Chic tessellated roll arm shape with inlaid rows of tessellated coconut shell. A special and unique piece. Acquired fro...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Stone

Vintage Faux Leopard Gilded Bench by Maitland Smith

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H 26 in W 31 in D 21.5 in

Vintage Faux Leopard Gilded Bench by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Vintage French Neoclassical Faux leopard gilded bench by Maitland Smith Fabric is very plush and soft....

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1980s Neoclassical Vintage Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Swag and Tassel Wrought Iron Bench

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H 37 in W 66 in D 22 in

Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Swag and Tassel Wrought Iron Bench

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Incredible vintage Regency Swag and Tassel bench. Made by the iconic Maitland Smith group. Beautiful twisted wrought iron with charming rope detail. Stunning custom upholstered seat ...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Maitland Smith Scroll Bench

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H 18.5 in W 49.5 in D 17 in

Maitland Smith Scroll Bench

By Maitland Smith

Located in Raleigh, NC

An outstanding Karl Springer style scroll bench encased in tessellated stone with mohair upholstery to the cushioned seat. Wonderful natural tones and org...

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1980s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Stone

Maitland Smith X-Frame Neoclassical Regency Style Black Gold Curule Bench

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H 26.5 in W 30.5 in D 21 in

Maitland Smith X-Frame Neoclassical Regency Style Black Gold Curule Bench

By Maitland Smith

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Maitland Smith X-Frame neoclassical regency style black gold curule bench. Item features a black and gold finish, solid wood frame, upholstered seat, nicely carved details, original ...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Mid Century Modern Tessellated-Fossil Scrolled Waterfall Bench, 1980's

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H 18 in W 49 in D 18.5 in

Large Mid Century Modern Tessellated-Fossil Scrolled Waterfall Bench, 1980's

By Maitland Smith

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Interesting tessellated-fossil bench, designed for Maitland Smith. Retains tags indicating "Made in Phillipines". Current upholstery is original to ...

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1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Marble

Maitland Smith Gold Wreath and Wings Carved Wood Regency Style Window Bench

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H 28 in W 50 in D 18 in

Maitland Smith Gold Wreath and Wings Carved Wood Regency Style Window Bench

By Maitland Smith

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Maitland Smith Wreath and Wings carved wood Regency style window bench. Item features dark brown finish, gold gilt trim, carved wood gold gilt wings, carved wood round wreath to side...

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Mid-20th Century Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Recamiere Settee or Bench

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H 36 in W 67 in D 22 in

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Recamiere Settee or Bench

By Maitland Smith

Located in Southampton, NJ

Maitland Smith neoclassical style Recamiere settee or scroll arm bench with reed carved body and splayed legs enhanced with silver leaf acc...

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1990s Italian Neoclassical Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Silver Leaf

Maitland-Smith Tessellated Bench in Leather Seat

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H 18.5 in W 49.5 in D 17 in

Maitland-Smith Tessellated Bench in Leather Seat

By Karl Springer, Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and unique tessellated stone bench with freshly recover leather seat in brown, this piece its in great condition in the style of Karl Spri...

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Stone

Maitland Smith Italian Regency Style Curule Paw Foot Carved X-Frame Bench Stool

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H 27 in W 31 in L 27 in

Maitland Smith Italian Regency Style Curule Paw Foot Carved X-Frame Bench Stool

By Maitland Smith

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Maitland Smith Italian Regency style Curule paw foot carved wood bench, circa 20th-21st century. Measurements: 27" H x 31" W x 21" D x 20" Seat height.

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20th Century Indonesian Regency Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Maitland Smith Regency Lacquered Black and Gold Settee

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H 36.5 in W 57 in D 19 in

Maitland Smith Regency Lacquered Black and Gold Settee

By Maitland Smith

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a lovely regency style black and gold lacquered settee by Maitland Smith.

Category

1980s American Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Maitland Smith Leather Benches with Brass Feet

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H 19.5 in W 19 in D 19 in

Pair of Maitland Smith Leather Benches with Brass Feet

By Maitland Smith

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Hollywood Regency style benches by Maitland Smith. Upholstered in cream leather with brass hairy paw feet. In very good condition. 110484

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Benches

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Maitland Smith benches 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 benches, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original benches by Maitland Smith were created in the Georgian style in asia during the late 20th century. Prices for Maitland Smith benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,950 and can go as high as $3,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,425.

Questions About Maitland Smith Benches

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?
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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.