Maitland Smith Sculptures
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.
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Creator: Maitland Smith
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Victorian Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
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 ...
Category
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Maitland Smith Karl Hagenauer Josephine Baker Bronze Dancer Figurine 13"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare late 20th century bronze statuette / figurine by Maitland Smith, inspired by Karl Hagenauer's 1930's art deco sculpture of dancer Josephine Baker. Hand made in Philippines.
"Ka...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Maitland Smith Jockeys on Horse Bronze Equestrian Racing Statue 18"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith bronze two jockeys on horses equestrian racing statue featuring leather wrapped base.
Dimensions:
17.5" x 9.5" x 15" h
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Maitland Smith Life Size Tusk Tessellated Stone & Brass
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hanover, MA
This dramatic tusk was realized by the esteemed Mid Century American design firm Maitland Smith, circa 1975. It features an elegant tusk in cream hued tessellated stone whose organic...
Category
1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Brass
Maitland Smith bronze monkey carrying fruit lidded container
By Maitland Smith
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Maitland Smith Cast Bronze Monkey with Lidded Basket/ Planter Pot/ Statue/ Sculpture.
The piece features cast bronze construction.
A solid ...
Category
1990s Philippine Other Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Maitland Smith Tessellated Oval Egg Form Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone and brass oval egg form sculpture. The bottom has a flat spot so it stands upright on its own.
Category
1980s Philippine Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coastal Maitland Smith Bronze Hermit Crab
By Maitland Smith
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal hermit crab. A chic patinated bronze crab on a milled wooden plinth. Made by the iconic Maitland Smith group and tagged on the bottom. Acquired from a pal...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Metal
A Tessellated Marble Seahorse By Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Highly decorative tessellated marble seahorse sculpture by Maitland Smith USA. Unusual and finished in a cream marble with marble and stone finished mount.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Marble
A large Marble Perched Crane Sculpture By Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A large perched crane bird sculpture in tessellated Emporador marble and brass by Maitland Smith USA. Great scale, size and caught in perfect movement this modernist stylised sculptu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
A Pair Of Marble Elephants By Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tessellated Italian Emporador Marble and brass tusked elephants by Maitland Smith. Seated with up turned trunks, on black marble bases.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Malachite & Brass Sphinx Sculpture C. 1970
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maitland Smith, Circa 1970.
A large Maitland-Smith designed tessellated stone, malachite and brass sphinx table sculpture 1970s with original makers sticker on underside.
The Egyp...
Category
Late 20th Century Vietnamese Egyptian Revival Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Malachite, Brass
Wonderful Pair Maitland-Smith Japanese Bronze Figures Samaraui Geisha Sculptures
By Maitland Smith
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful pair of Japanese inspired bronze statues by the Maitland-Smith company. Includes one geisha figure and one samurai, both in a kneeling position. Details on the figures, r...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Cast Newly Refinished (Gilt) Pug Dog Sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Bronze Cast Newly Refinished (Gilded) Resting Pug Dog Art Sculpture by Maitland Smith
Category
1980s Thai Vintage Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Maitland Smith Bronze Figural Monkey Sculpture Toilet Paper Holder 21"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage Maitland Smith bronze sculpture or statue of a happy monkey walking on all fours with his tail raised over his back. Use...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Maitland Smith Tessilated Marble & Brass Turtle Thinker Obelisk Sculpture 20”
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith stone tesslated marble stone obelisk sculpture standing on the backs of four brass turtles, which in turn sit atop a square pedestal. At the tip of the obelisk sits another brass turtle, anthropomorphized in the position of The Thinker. Marked 198 on base. Hand Made in the...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Tessellated Marble Faux Tusks
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tall faux tusks in tessellated marble mounted on dark marble plinths with brass accents.
A tessellation or tiling is the covering of a surface, often a plane, using one ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in brass depicting mythical lion-like animal family that are protectors, "guardian lions", by Maitland Smith. Verdigris (patinated) brass sculpted statues, one lion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Chinoiserie Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Tropical Fish Marble Sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A tropical fish sculpture in Italian Emperador marble and brass. The fish covered in marble using the tessellation technique. A tessellation or tiling is t...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Nautilus Shell in a Tree with Lizard Sculpture by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing vintage object of art with an eccentric composition having an organic nautilus shell in a cast metal tree on a penshell base featuring a silver plate lizard with a tortois...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Modern Maitland-Smith Tessellated Marble Water Bird Table Top Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1988 Maitland Smith handcrafted tessellated Marble decorative Water Bird. Featuring a rounded oval, floating waterfowl, shore bird form accented with ivory cream tessellated marble, ...
Category
1970s Philippine Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
Vintage Maitland-Smith Green Faux Stone Obelisk
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful green faux marble obelisk. The four-sided tapered obelisk has a turtle shaped brass tone metal finial and feet. It sits on a matching pedestal that is lined to the undersid...
Category
1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Mid-Century Tessellated Penshell Nautilus on Stand by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching vintage nautilus sculpture crafted in penshell and presented on a brass and stone stand by Maitland-Smith.
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GLORIOUSLY QUIRKEY AND WHIMSICAL Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder.
Made by the well known maker, Maitland Smith,...
Category
Late 20th Century American Beaux Arts Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Bronze
A Sculptural Tessellated Marble Tropical Fish
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Tropical fish mounted on plinth with brass accents in tessellated marble by Maitland Smith USA. Great form, subject and style
Category
1870s North American Modern Antique Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Abstract Carved Wooden Owl Sculpture with Brass Beak
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An eye catching abstract carved wood sculpture of a stylized owl with brass beak.
Category
1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Post Modern Maitland-Smith Handmade Mosaic Shagreen Obelisk Pyramid, Circa 1990s
By Maitland Smith, R & Y Augousti
Located in Miami, FL
Rare stunning Obelisk or Pyramid rendered in a hand applied abstract mosaic neutral shagreen. Made in the Philippines by Maitland-Smith, LTD. Circa 1990s.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Shagreen Stingray, Shagreen, Felt
Tessellated Coral Stone & Brass Angel Fish Sculpture on Stand by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Tessellated coral stone and brass angel fish sculpture on stand by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 9....
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
1980s Maitland Smith Fossilized Coral Peacock Bird Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely stunning peacock made in the Philippines by Maitland Smith. Made from fossilized coral (which is now banded to export). The previous owner was a furniture importer, he bou...
Category
20th Century Philippine Modern Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Coral
MAITLAND SMITH Horse Head Sculpture on Tessellated Marble Base
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
A table top sculpture in metal depicting a horse head by Maitland Smith. Sculpted metal horse head on a tessellated black marble base. Made in the Philippines, in the late 20th centu...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Other Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Maitland Smith Cast Bronze Monkey w/ Lidded Basket Planter Pot Statue Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith cast bronze monkey w/ lidded basket planter pot statue sculpture. Item features cast bronze construction, lid to basket, grea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Maitland Smith Bronze Boy Bust Head Victorian Style on Marble Base
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith 19" Bronze Boy Bust Head Victorian Style on Marble Base. Item features marble pedestal base, cast bronze figure, very nice details, great style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Elephant Vintage Candlesticks
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Maitland Smith elephant candlesticks
Pair of bronze elephant vintage Maitland-smith candlesticks.
Pair of Maitland Smith elephant can...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Tessellated Stone Decorative Shoes by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of tessellated stone decorative shoes by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. Made in the Philippines; each shoe is 3"W x 10"D x 4"H. #1948.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Maitland Smith Bronze Monkey Elephant Palm Tree Sculpture Candle Holder, a Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Maitland Smith Bronze Monkeys riding elephant palm tree sculpture candle holder - a Pair. Item features large impressive size, cast ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Pink Tessellated Stone Abstract Bird Sculpture by Maitland Smith 1970's
By Maitland Smith
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Pink Tessellated Stone Abstract Bird sculpture by Maitland Smith 1970's.
Category
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Tessellated Marble Tusk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A stylised and large tessellated marble faux Tusk supported on a stone brass banded base. Made by Maitland Smith USA circa, 1980.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Tessellated Marble Perched Birds
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of stylised tessellated marble and brass perched birds by Maitland Smith USA circa 1980.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Maitland Smith Large Bronze Girl Statue Sculpture Victorian Style
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smithlarge 48" bronze girl statue sculpture Victorian style. Item features large impressive size, quality bronze casting, wonderful patina,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tessellated Stone and Brass Birds Abstract Sculptures by Maitland Smith 1970's
By Maitland Smith
Located in Den Haag, NL
Tessellated stone and brass birds abstract sculptures by Maitland Smith 1970's.
Category
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Brass
Tall and Elegant Tessellated Stone & Brass Bird Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous bird sculpture made of tessellated stone and brass designed by Robert Marcius for Casa Bique.
Category
1970s Philippine Vintage Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Tessellated Stone Decorative Boot in Brass by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare decorative boot in tessellated stone by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s nice patinated brass inlaid can be used to put pocket change or ashtray, etc.
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pair Maitland-Smith Neoclassical Bronze and Crystal Pineapple Ornaments Germany
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Maitland-Smith Neoclassical bronze and crystal pineapple ornaments, Germany.
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Marble Bird Sculpture By Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A marble Sea Gull sculpture in tessellated Emporador Italian marble with brass accents by Maitland Smith USA circa 1980
Captured in movement, great scale and form.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Maitland Smith Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Maitland Smith sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Maitland Smith sculptures 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 sculptures, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Maitland Smith were created in the modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by and Lomonosov Porcelain. Prices for Maitland Smith sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $225 and can go as high as $3,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,500.
Questions About Maitland Smith Sculptures
- What is Maitland-Smith?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Maitland-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 is Maitland-Smith Furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Originally 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.
- Who owns Maitland-Smith?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022RHF 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2022Maitland-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, 2022To 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, 2022Maitland-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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