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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Vintage Boho Patinated Metal Monkeys Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the playful charm of this pair of Vintage Boho Patinated Metal Monkey Lamps. Each lamp features a wonderfully detailed monkey figure crafted from metal wit...
Metal
Pair mid century Monkey Form Bronze Candlesticks / Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century patinated bronze and marble candlesticks (candle holders) depicting seated monkeys, each 7 3/4 inches tall.
Bronze
$12,500 / set
H 34.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Extraordinary Pair of Vintage Italian Chocolate Glaze Monkeys as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom built using materials of the highest quality and shipped complete with the new sha...
Brass
$650 / set
H 13 in W 3.75 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Maitland-Smith Sculptural Figurative Patina Monkey Candlesticks
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A charming pair of vintage Maitland-Smith monkey form candlesticks featuring seated monkeys supporting tall candle standards with classical urn-form bobeches. Beautifully detailed th...
Bronze
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Monkey Tree Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical meets wild in this vintage boho pair of glazed ceramic monkey tree lamps, a playful yet artful lighting duo that instantly transforms any space w...
Brass
Vintage Boho Gilt Tipped Monkey Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with whimsical charm using this pair of Vintage Boho gilt-tipped monkey lamps. With their playful design and luxurious gold accents, these lamps blend quirky el...
Metal
Hollywood Regency Pair of Monkey table lamps in goldleaf Finish
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
1970's pair of decorative monkey table lamps with rattan lampshades, brass socket and goldleaf monkeys perfect working condition the shades shows a couple of strands broken.
Rattan, Wood
$11,500 / set
H 32 in W 7 in D 7 in
Extraordinary Pair of Italian Monkey Sculptures, circa 1970, as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom built using materials of the highest quality and are shipped complete with the new shades, harps and finials shown in the photos. A remarkable pair of large-scale handmade Italian ceramic Monkey...
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Patinated Monkey Candlesticks - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add an exotic touch to your decor with this charming pair of vintage boho-style patinated monkey candlesticks. Crafted from solid metal with a verdigris finish, these whimsical candl...
Metal
Pair Of South Asian Cast Bronze Monkey Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fascinating pair of Seated Bronze Monkeys gazing into the distance with shielded eyes while sitting on large peaches. The monkeys with curled tails are dressed in loincloths with d...
Bronze
