Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

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 Bar

$11,200Sale Price|20% Off

Maitland-Smith Bar

By Maitland Smith

Located in Asheville, NC

Finely detailed Maitland-Smith bar in an Art Nouveau Safari Fantasy style with fitted mahogany interior with cast brass bamboo hardware, the body covered in split marble veneer with woven wicker inset panel, featuring a finely cast brass elephant plaque...

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Late 20th Century British Anglo Raj Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Stone, Brass

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Side Table

$775

H 30.5 in W 16 in D 13.25 in

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Side Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping quote to your location. This item is somewhat fragile. It may need a crate or in-home delivery depending on your location. Singl...

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1980s Vintage Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Travertine

Carrello bar vintage "Royal Bar", Italia, anni '60

$2,239

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Carrello bar vintage "Royal Bar", Italia, anni '60

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Affascinante carrello da thé dal gusto italiano, caratterizzato da una struttura in ottone finemente lavorata e due ripiani in vetro fumé. The soft shapes and vintage wheels make it ...

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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

FORNASETTI Bar Cart

$6,000

H 28.94 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in

FORNASETTI Bar Cart

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage original bar cart made in brass and wood with two removable trays / made in Milan Italy by Fornasetti, 1950s Original label underside, stamped D.B.G.M. SW on the cart wheel M...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Antique Expanding End Table

$900

H 31 in W 22 in D 20 in

Maitland Smith Antique Expanding End Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique style game table made by Maitland Smith. Beautiful inlay top that drops down to expose a checkerboard game table and leather topped lea...

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Early 20th Century Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maitland Smith Tessellated / Brass Console Table

$1,400

H 33.25 in W 52 in D 14 in

Maitland Smith Tessellated / Brass Console Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted luxurious darker cream toned tessellated console table with large solid brass end pieces. The plinth styled wooden legs are in lacquer off white tone and could be...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Maitland-Smith Chippendale Style Games Table

$2,295

H 30.25 in W 38.25 in D 19.25 in

Maitland-Smith Chippendale Style Games Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Maitland-Smith games table in Chippendale style, veneered in beautiful medium brown along a serpentine top with cut-corner flourishes. Features a hinged top opening to a teal felt l...

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20th Century Chippendale Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Felt, Wood

Maitland Smith Italian Console Table Demilune

$1,596Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in W 53 in D 19 in

Maitland Smith Italian Console Table Demilune

By Maitland Smith

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...

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1980s Rococo Vintage Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Marble, Brass, Wrought Iron

Maitland Smith Tessellated Curved Stone Console Table or Decorative Dry Bar

$2,250

H 28.75 in W 44 in D 20.13 in

Maitland Smith Tessellated Curved Stone Console Table or Decorative Dry Bar

By Maitland Smith

Located in Hudson, NY

Absolutely stunning curved sculptural sidebar constructed of tessellated natural stone by Maitland Smith. This is an incredible piece that is a sculpture on it's own. Tesssealed ston...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Stone

Maitland-Smith Tessellated Coconut Shell Table

$2,600

H 24.5 in Dm 16 in

Maitland-Smith Tessellated Coconut Shell Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Maitland-Smith Tessellated Coconut Shell Vermicelli Table An unusual combination of Material and Design

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1980s American Vintage Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Coconut

Maitland Smith French Empire Cocktail Table

$2,716Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.5 in W 54 in D 28 in

Maitland Smith French Empire Cocktail Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...

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1980s Empire Vintage Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Maitland-Smith Style Console Table

$3,000

H 29 in W 59 in D 14 in

Maitland-Smith Style Console Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage tessellated stone console table in the style of Maitland-Smith. Handsome table with mirrored accents along the legs. Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY).

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Stone

Maitland-Smith Shagreen Table

$3,250

H 24.5 in Dm 18.5 in

Maitland-Smith Shagreen Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A reinterpretation of a Classic form. The table exhibits a subtle color and texture. Label below.

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1970s American Vintage Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Previously Available Items

Maitland-Smith Three-Tier Brass Gallery Dessert Cart

Sold

H 31 in W 43 in D 18 in

Maitland-Smith Three-Tier Brass Gallery Dessert Cart

By Maitland Smith

Located in Norwood, NJ

Three-tier brass gallery dessert cart. Beverage trolley or tea cart. Book matched crotch mahogany with boarder inlay and brass pierced gallery. Brass casters and handles on both left...

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1790s Philippine Sheraton Antique Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Maitland Smith carts and bar carts for sale on 1stDibs.

Maitland Smith carts and bar carts 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 carts and bar carts, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Maitland Smith carts and bar carts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11,200 and can go as high as $11,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,200.

Questions About Maitland Smith Carts and Bar Carts

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 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?
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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?
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.