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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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.
Stone
Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Folk Art Boots, Miniature Sculptural Objects
Located in San Diego, CA
A charming and sculptural pair of hand-carved wooden boots, executed with strong folk art character and geometric surface detailing. Each boot features incised banding at the cuff an...
Wood
Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Large Tessellated Stone and Brass Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant rare beautiful box by Maitland Smith in tessellated stone with brass accents. circa 1970s, great original condition beautiful mahogany inlaid.
Stone, Brass
Vintage Polished Aluminum Men's Dress Shoe Sculpture
By Jonathan Adler, Finn Stone
Located in San Diego, CA
A captivating blend of wit, craftsmanship, and modern design, this polished aluminum sculpture transforms the timeless silhouette of a classic men's wingtip dress shoe into a strikin...
Aluminum
Contemporary Terracotta "Pair of Boots" Umbrella Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
A very unique contemporary terracotta "Pair of Boots" umbrella stand circa 2000s. This terracotta umbrella stand features a pair of brown riding boots...
Terracotta
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....
Stone, Brass
Antique French Hand Carved Burl Wood Figural Shoe Boot Pipe Holder Stand, France
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful antique French hand carved burl wood figural boot/shoe pipe stand or holder. Made in France and is marked on the bottom. High quality and carved well. Burl has wonderful co...
Burl
1930s Wood Boot Sculpture Mold
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Stunning wooden boot sculpture mold, measures 14.25 in H, 11 in deep, 5.75 in wide. Great piece for your home decor. Please be sure to check our storefront for more wonderful decorat...
Wood
Bronze Work Boot With Rivets
By Robin Antar
Located in Wiscasett, ME
This series of American-made work boots is a symbolic tribute to the American spirit that built this country and still makes it great today. This is a bronze casting of an original Robin Antar limestone boot. This bronze boot with suede laces appears to have been well worn and loved by the owner. It is at once a classic work boot as well as an original statement piece for your home or office. Limited edition of 12. Edition 3/12. Dimensions: 6.5"h X 11.25"w X 4.5"d. American sculptor Robin Antar has been called “Brooklyn’s answer to Andy Warhol.” Her mission is to create a visual record of modern American culture through commonplace objects as she explores the question, “What is America?” Meticulously carved in stone, a hamburger with fries, an American-made work boot, denim jeans and a giant "Ballpark...
Bronze
Antique Brown Leather Snuffbox Boot Shape
Located in Munich, DE
This highly unusual and rare snuffbox has been handcrafted out of leather in the last quarter of the 19th century. It has been much loved and used, but the lid still closes tightly.
Leather
Brass Boot Umbrella Stand, Art Deco Style, Early 20th Century, 1930
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual stick stand in the form of a brass boot. This is a very unusual slightly quirky stick stand, the boot is all in brass and it even has spurs, it is heavily weighted so that...
Brass
J.R. Palmenbergs & Sons NY, Near Pr of Cast Iron Mannequin Boot Forms Door Stops
Located in Atlanta, GA
J.R. Palmenbergs & Sons, Near Pair Of Mannequin Boot Forms, American *These make great decorative door stops!* These near-matched forms are best catalogued as mannequin shoes or ...
Iron
