Maitland Smith Daybeds

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

Tessellated Marble Daybed by Maitland Smith

$4,020

Tessellated Marble Daybed by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in London, GB

A large daybed with scrolled back re upholstered in faux suede. The arched base supported on large stepped brass plinths, in tessellated marble in natural...

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Late 20th Century North American Modern Maitland Smith Daybeds

Materials

Marble, Brass

Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues

$2,400

H 34 in W 70 in D 32 in

Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues

Located in Sheffield, MA

Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Maitland Smith Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery

Daybed in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam

$10,320 / item

+ 7 more

H 11.75 in W 76.38 in D 33 in

Daybed in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam

By BassamFellows

Located in Ridgefield, CT

For many who’ve encountered it or been lucky enough to recline upon it, the BassamFellows Daybed is more than a piece of furniture - it’s an obsession. While a sofa is made to accomm...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Maitland Smith Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Bench

$3,200

H 20.5 in W 28 in D 16 in

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Bench

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

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 Daybeds

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Conchula Daybed, Beige Boucle, Handmade by Greenapple

$11,045 / item

H 23.63 in W 88.59 in D 37.41 in

Mid-Century Modern Conchula Daybed, Beige Boucle, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Conchula Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula daybed is a room-defining furniture piece, distinguished by its eye-catching silhouette. Designed to provide ultimate comfort for moments of relaxation, Conchula seamlessly combines timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication. Whether paired with the Conchula curved sofa or lounge chair, this daybed enhances any contemporary interior, elevating the space with its refined presence. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Conchula Daybed can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. The Conchula Daybed was featured in Greenapple’s interior projects, including a Mountain Chalet in Le Grand-Bornand, France, and a Private Villa in Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal. For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. The Conchula chaise...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern Frederic Daybed in Walnut & Leather by Collector Studio

$15,387 / item

H 20 in W 74.8 in D 35.4 in

Contemporary Modern Frederic Daybed in Walnut & Leather by Collector Studio

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

About Frederic Daybed Frederic daybed it’s inspired by Japanese minimalism. With simple and clean structure, combined with two geometric shaped cushio...

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2010s Portuguese Maitland Smith Daybeds

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Leather

Geometric Daybed in Solid Walnut, Bronze and Leather by Craig Bassam

$13,950 / item

+ 7 more

H 13.13 in W 82 in D 33.63 in

Geometric Daybed in Solid Walnut, Bronze and Leather by Craig Bassam

By Craig Bassam

Located in Ridgefield, CT

The Geometric Colection from BassamFellows celebrates the sublimity of pure geometry championed by the Wiener Werkstätte and the Bauhaus. In the same way that designers of these two ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Maitland Smith Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Hollywood Regency Daybed

$8,400

H 26 in W 60 in D 28 in

Hollywood Regency Daybed

Located in New York, NY

Hollywood Regency daybed or chaise lounge upholstered in dark pink linen.

Category

1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Daybeds

Materials

Linen

Daybed in Walnut Black Oil and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam

$10,320 / item

+ 7 more

H 11.75 in W 76.38 in D 33 in

Daybed in Walnut Black Oil and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam

By BassamFellows

Located in Ridgefield, CT

For many who’ve encountered it or been lucky enough to recline upon it, the BassamFellows Daybed is more than a piece of furniture, it’s an obsession. While a sofa is made to accommo...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Maitland Smith Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Geometric Daybed in Solid Walnut, Satin Nickel and Leather by Craig Bassam

$13,160 / item

+ 7 more

H 13.13 in W 82 in D 33.63 in

Geometric Daybed in Solid Walnut, Satin Nickel and Leather by Craig Bassam

By BassamFellows

Located in Ridgefield, CT

The Geometric Colection from BassamFellows celebrates the sublimity of pure geometry championed by the Wiener Werkstätte and the Bauhaus. In the same way that designers of these two ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Maitland Smith Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Daybed in White Ash and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam

$9,620 / item

+ 7 more

H 11.75 in W 76.38 in D 33 in

Daybed in White Ash and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam

By BassamFellows

Located in Ridgefield, CT

For many who’ve encountered it or been lucky enough to recline upon it, the BassamFellows Daybed is more than a piece of furniture, it’s an obsession. While a sofa is made to accommo...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Maitland Smith Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Elegance Chaise Longue, Cleopatra Daybed

$3,283

H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 74.81 in

Elegance Chaise Longue, Cleopatra Daybed

Located in Delft, NL

An elegance chaise longue, Cleopatra daybed A daybed in curved shape with soft purple velours buttoned upholstered fabric The measurement is 190 cm l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Maitland Smith Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Yoishu Daybed by Kana Objects

$16,696 / item

H 13.78 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in

Yoishu Daybed by Kana Objects

Located in Geneve, CH

Yoishu Daybed by Kana objects. Dimensions: D 80 x W 220 x H 35 cm. Materials: smoked oak, vintage hemp fabric. Also available in natural oak and swamp oak. Available in different fabrics. Japanese...

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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Maitland Smith Daybeds

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Previously Available Items

Maitland Smith Empire Revival Style Gilt Wood and Leather Clawfoot Daybed

Sold

H 31.25 in W 85 in D 35 in

Maitland Smith Empire Revival Style Gilt Wood and Leather Clawfoot Daybed

By Maitland Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful Maitland Smith Clawfoot daybed in the Empire Revival style featuring gilt and ebonized claw feet, gilt lion medallions, studded scroll arms, and a big plush comfortable c...

Category

20th Century Philippine Empire Revival Maitland Smith Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maitland Smith daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.

Maitland Smith daybeds are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maitland Smith daybeds, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original daybeds by Maitland Smith were created in the modern style in north america during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider daybeds by and De Sede. Prices for Maitland Smith daybeds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,509 and can go as high as $4,509, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,509.

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Questions About Maitland Smith Daybeds

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.
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.
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.
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.