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Maitland Smith Vintage Tessellated Stone Travertine Box 1970s

$650
£486.49
€563.33
CA$903.39
A$1,017.53
CHF 526.94
MX$12,357.46
NOK 6,693.36
SEK 6,349.22
DKK 4,203.18
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Vintage Tessellated square shape decorative lidded marble box by Maitland Smith. Measures: Square 4" x 4" x 2" H. Maitland Smith 1970s tessellated travertine table top jewelry box with brass banding and velvet lining. A modern style or Postmodern period travertine marble box, circa late 20th century. An elegant Post Modern style tessellated stone box, possibly marble or travertine with brass accents, brown felt-lined interior. circa 1970s 1980s. Handcrafted in Asia, designed by Paul Maitland-Smith's namesake company that manufactured many of their products in the Philippines. The stone has subtle light earth tone variations that contrast with the reflective brass accents. This elegant trinket decorative marble box will blend wonderfully with Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, and contemporary interiors. Travertine marble is an off-white or cream hue. A great way to hold jewelry or other small items on a vanity, nightstand, desk or a coffee table. In good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. No Hallmark, box is attributed to designer Maitland Smith. About 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. Since its founding, Maitland-Smith’s sourcing has been based in Asia, 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.
  • Attributed to:
    Maitland Smith (Designer, Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TB3231stDibs: LU906833451492

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