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Maitland Smith

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.

Bamboo-Esque Wicker Accent Side Table with Shelf by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
A faux bamboo side accent table with a hexagon shape and lower shelf, by design house Maitland-Smith, circa late-20th century. Side table has a hexagon shape and two-tone hue; tan/li...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Maitland Smith

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Faux Bamboo, Wicker

Silver Plate Turtle with Crystal Rocks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual mid century object of art crafted in silver plate over cast bronze with the unexpected crystal rock shell.    
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Victorian Maitland Smith

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Rock Crystal, Silver Plate

Chinoiserie Oriental Maitland-Smith Shagreen Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Maitland-Smith Shagreen coffee table/signed on bottom. a couple spots where the shagreen has chipped off. Should be fairly easy to repair if desired. the dim of the top is about 39...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith

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Shagreen

Maitland Smith Brass Floral Embossed Lidded Tea Coffee Pitcher Jug 12"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare Maitland Smith brass flip top jug / pitcher / flagon, with dark patina, scrolled handle and embossed with a design of swirling leaves, roses, and sunflower on the lid. Dimensi...
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Late 20th Century Maitland Smith

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Brass

Maitland-Smith Pink Marble Veneer Octagonal Mirror Brass Trim Signed 1980
By Maitland Smith, Karl Springer
Located in Melbourne, AU
We love the work of Maitland-Smith. It’s always a pleasure to handle these pieces. They’re so beautifully made, substantial, stylish and handsome. This mirror is typical of their wor...
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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith

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Marble, Brass

Large Penshell and Silver Plate Snail Sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Large penshell and silver plate snail sculpture by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. This hard to find piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 9.75"W x 2.25"D x 5"H. Marked ...
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20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith

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Silver Plate

Large Penshell and Silver Plate Lizard Sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Large penshell and silver plate lizard sculpture by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. This hard to find piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 11"W x 6"D x 2"H. Marked with...
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20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith

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Silver Plate

Maitland Smith Bronze Marble Tooled Leather Equestrian Horse Table Lamp 21"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century figural horse bronze table lamp by Maitland Smith featuring a mare and foal in tableau on a charcoal black marble clad base. Includes hard and rectangular tooled / ...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Maitland Smith

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Maitland Smith furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Maitland Smith furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maitland Smith furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 531 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Maitland Smith were created in the mid-century modern style in asia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Robert Marcius, Hattakitkosol Somchai, and La Gardo Tackett. Prices for Maitland Smith furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $225 and can go as high as $22,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,896.
Questions About Maitland Smith
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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