Maitland Smith Dry Bars

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

Vintage Faux Alligator Steamer Trunk Bar by Maitland Smith

$10,700

Vintage Faux Alligator Steamer Trunk Bar by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Dashing vintage steamer trunk clad in faux alligator leather with brown leather straps and brass tacks featuring a hidden bar with a mirror and stone top, bottle coolers, side cabine...

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20th Century Philippine Victorian Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Faux Leather

Maitland-Smith Vintage British Colonial Style Bar Cabinet

$8,400

Maitland-Smith Vintage British Colonial Style Bar Cabinet

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive mid century bar cabinet featuring an upper case crafted in coconut shell with two doors having bronze elephant head handles and an illuminated interior lined in mahogany w...

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Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Modern Tessellated Stone Chest Small Trunk on Base by Maitland Smith

$1,800

Mid Century Modern Tessellated Stone Chest Small Trunk on Base by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mini hope chest box on chrome base by Maitland Smith with fine brass inlay strip.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Marble, Chrome

STARBAY SURCOUF LARGE STEAMER TRUNK AT HOME BAR WiTH GLASSES CHAMPAGNE BUCKET

$5,452

H 55.12 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in

STARBAY SURCOUF LARGE STEAMER TRUNK AT HOME BAR WiTH GLASSES CHAMPAGNE BUCKET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Starbay Surcouf large at home bar hidden inside a steamer...

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20th Century European Victorian Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Baker Styled Walnut Mahogany Bar / Sever Cabinet

$2,350

H 63.5 in W 61.13 in D 15 in

Baker Styled Walnut Mahogany Bar / Sever Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted two piece four door cabinet with book matched wood grained fronts opening to revel two glass and two wooden adjustable shelves with two smaller drawers one with d...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Oriental Hand Painted Black Lacquer Bar Trunk Chest Electric Lift Shelf Inside

$3,800

H 33 in W 38 in D 23 in

Oriental Hand Painted Black Lacquer Bar Trunk Chest Electric Lift Shelf Inside

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nicely painted vintage Oriental chest equipped with an electric up and down power bottom or shelf. When button is pressed the bottom raised...

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20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop-Front Dry Bar Cabinet with Shelving

$3,200

H 43.75 in W 51.5 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop-Front Dry Bar Cabinet with Shelving

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This mid-century modern walnut dry bar is a beautifully designed piece that blends clean modernist lines with thoughtful functionality. Crafted i...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum

Maitland-Smith Lift-Top Corner Cabinet/ Bar

$1,650

H 33.25 in W 28.25 in D 19.75 in

Maitland-Smith Lift-Top Corner Cabinet/ Bar

By Maitland Smith

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A handsome Maitland-Smith corner cabinet in richly figured mahogany. With curved top consisting of a double flip-top opening hinged to reveal storage. The exterior of the body showca...

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20th Century Georgian Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Burl Glass Top Dry Bar Cabinet

$2,949

H 32.68 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Burl Glass Top Dry Bar Cabinet

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet with overall beautiful different veneer walnut briar burl wood decorations and especially the double front door with ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie Bar or Small Media Cabinet

$1,500

H 48.5 in W 28 in D 16 in

Vintage Chinoiserie Bar or Small Media Cabinet

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage chinoiserie style cabinet that brings warmth, craftsmanship, and subtle glamour to any space. Crafted in richly toned wood, this compact cabinet features hand-applied gilt ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Decorated Bar Cabinet on Stand

$2,000

H 64 in W 25 in D 25 in

Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Decorated Bar Cabinet on Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic contemporary faux-bamboo dry bar cabinet mounted to a gilt stand embellished with chinoiserie Asian motifs. The cylindrical top is crafted from wood veneers and features a ...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Drinks Cabinet, Dry Bar, Georgian Styling

$4,500

H 60.5 in W 28 in D 17.5 in

Mahogany Drinks Cabinet, Dry Bar, Georgian Styling

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in Toronto, CA

A mahogany dry bar or drinks cabinet crafted in mahogany, Georgian styled with a delicate serpentine curve to the front to give it a classic line...

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20th Century European Georgian Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Scandinavian Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors

$3,895

H 43 in W 43.5 in D 20 in

Mid Century Scandinavian Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1970 Scandinavian bar cabinet in dramatically figured rosewood veneer features two sliding glass doors on the top section over three felt lined drawers on one side and a storage compartment with internal shelf on the other. Tapered legs. Unknown maker. Very good overall vintage condition. Open Shelf Sections...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Milo Baughman Style Burl Cabinet or Dry Bar

$2,800

H 29.75 in W 34 in D 17 in

Milo Baughman Style Burl Cabinet or Dry Bar

By Milo Baughman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Milo Baughman style two door cabinet or dry bar featuring burl olive wood doors supported by a cast aluminum floating base and a stained walnut case. Fitted interior consists of a si...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Style Antiqued Mirror Bar Cabinet

$5,040

H 41 in W 41 in D 21.5 in

Art Deco Style Antiqued Mirror Bar Cabinet

Located in Locust Valley, NY

An Art Deco style, vintage cabinet clad in antiqued mirror with gilt detail and round hardware. The deco style cabinet top extends on each side and opens to reveal a black storage tray. The antiqued mirror cabinet...

Category

Mid-20th Century Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror

Previously Available Items

Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated PenShell Dry Bar

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H 66.25 in W 34.25 in D 18 in

Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated PenShell Dry Bar

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This spectacular cabinet is an uncompromising example of high-end, Postmodern design, strongly influenced by artisans specializing in exotic materials like Maitland-Smith. The entire...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Mirrored Dry Bar Console Table Sideboard Chest

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H 42 in W 35 in D 15 in

Maitland Smith Mirrored Dry Bar Console Table Sideboard Chest

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Hartford, CT

Maitland Smith mirrored console/dry bar that oozes sophistication and functionality with its mirrored finish and lacquered frame. Features three drawers over one drawer as shown. A...

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Early 2000s Vietnamese Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Maitland Smith Carved Mahogany & Rattan Queen Anne Plant Stand Beverage Chiller

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H 27 in W 31 in D 15 in

Maitland Smith Carved Mahogany & Rattan Queen Anne Plant Stand Beverage Chiller

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful late 20th Century plant stand / planter by Maitland Smith. Made from mahogany with a rectangular form over swooping cabriole legs and scrolled feet. Features scallop carv...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Maitland-Smith Doll House Dry Bar

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H 67.5 in W 33 in D 21 in

Vintage Boho Maitland-Smith Doll House Dry Bar

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace timeless elegance with the Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Doll House Dry Bar. Crafted in quintessential American style, this exquisite piece exudes sophistication and charm, off...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Dollhouse Dry Bar

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H 74 in W 33.5 in D 21.5 in

Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Dollhouse Dry Bar

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional vintage Maitland Smith dry bar. Part of their highly coveted Dollhouse collection. Brass mullion windows and peaked windows make this a super special collectors pieces...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Classical Greco Style Burl & Satinwood Wine Cask, Dry Bar, 20th C

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H 38 in W 27.75 in D 16 in

Maitland Smith Classical Greco Style Burl & Satinwood Wine Cask, Dry Bar, 20th C

By Maitland Smith

Located in Big Flats, NY

An American Classical style wine cask by Maitland Smith offers burl construction with shaped and beveled top over cabinet with single mesh-front door opening to bottle rack and flank...

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20th Century American Classical Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Satinwood, Burl

Maitland Smith Postmodern Victorian Dollhouse Dry Bar Cabinet Cupboard, Vintage

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H 72 in W 33.5 in D 21.5 in

Maitland Smith Postmodern Victorian Dollhouse Dry Bar Cabinet Cupboard, Vintage

By Maitland Smith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Maitland Smith iconic Postmodern Victorian Dollhouse bar cabinet cupboard. Incredible detail with glass windows, copper mullions and hand carved architec...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany

Maitland Smith Postmodern Victorian Dollhouse Illuminated Bar Cabinet Cupboard

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H 72 in W 33.5 in D 21.5 in

Maitland Smith Postmodern Victorian Dollhouse Illuminated Bar Cabinet Cupboard

By Maitland Smith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Maitland Smith Iconic postmodern Victorian Dollhouse bar cabinet cupboard. Incredible detail with glass windows, copper mullions and hand carved architec...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany

Maitland Smith Postmodern Victorian Dollhouse Illuminated Bar Cabinet Cupboard

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H 72 in W 33.5 in D 21.5 in

Maitland Smith Postmodern Victorian Dollhouse Illuminated Bar Cabinet Cupboard

By Maitland Smith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Maitland Smith Iconic Postmodern Victorian Dollhouse Bar Cabinet Cupboard. Incredible detail with glass windows, copper mullions and hand carved architec...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany

Maitland & Smith Faux Bamboo Wicker Wine Cabinet

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H 82.5 in W 40 in D 18.25 in

Maitland & Smith Faux Bamboo Wicker Wine Cabinet

By Maitland Smith

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a faux bamboo wicker wine cabinet in the Polynesian taste, with a two open shelf upper section over a lower section with a single long drawer and rack...

Category

20th Century Philippine Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Sculptural Etagere/Display Piece by Maitland Smith

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H 72 in W 40 in D 12 in

Sculptural Etagere/Display Piece by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Very cool travertine tiled etagere by Maitland Smith. would make a very cool liquor cabinet too.

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20th Century American Modern Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Travertine

Neoclassical Marble Veneered Console Table by Maitland Smith

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H 32 in W 76 in D 24.5 in

Neoclassical Marble Veneered Console Table by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Atlanta, GA

Neoclassical Marble Veneered Console Table by Maitland Smith, American, circa 1970's. Elegant large scale form with beautiful veneered marble.

Category

1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Maitland Smith Dry Bars

Materials

Marble

Maitland Smith dry bars for sale on 1stDibs.

Maitland Smith dry bars 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 dry bars, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dry bars by Maitland Smith were created in the neoclassical style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dry bars by Tommi Parzinger, Henredon, and Mastercraft. Prices for Maitland Smith dry bars can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $8,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,800.

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Questions About Maitland Smith Dry Bars

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?
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 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.
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.
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?
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?
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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.