Renowned as one of the world’s finest luxury furniture brands, Theodore Alexander designs and produces handcrafted, high-quality pieces that are not only functional but beautiful and original.
Theodore Alexander was founded in 1996 by famed British curator, designer and entrepreneur Paul Maitland-Smith. From an early age, Maitland-Smith was a keen collector of antiques, leading to his work as a London-based antique dealer in the 1950s.
During the 1970s, Maitland-Smith lived in Southeast Asia, where he began his production of Chippendale-style chairs. He later focused on manufacturing reproduction furniture and decorative objects using materials such as porcelain, bronze, brass, leather, lacquer and shagreen. To produce his intricate designs, Maitland-Smith taught local craftspeople a range of techniques, including gilding, marquetry, inlay, reverse-painted glass and lost wax brass casting. In 2019, Maitland-Smith was inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame.
Theodore Alexander has an extensive collection of designs reflecting styles spanning from Regency to mid-century modern. Among its most popular pieces are dining room tables, consoles, side tables, end tables, coffee tables and armchairs, each produced with exquisite finishes and details. Theodore Alexander’s Living History collection includes pieces like hardwood cabinets, chests of drawers and a rare authorized copy of a Thomas Chippendale library bookcase from Princess Diana’s childhood home, the Althorp Estate.
Theodore Alexander’s furniture remains highly sought after by interior designers and luxury furniture collectors worldwide. Its pieces have been featured in leading publications, including Architectural Digest and Florida Design magazine.
On 1stDibs, discover vintage and contemporary Theodore Alexander tables, case pieces, storage cabinets, seating and more.
$950
H 20.25 in W 15 in D 12 in
Handsome English Leather Bound Books As A Side Table With Interior Storage. Chic
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome English Leather Bound Books As A Side Table With Interior Storage.
Leather
Vintage Regency Style Faux Stacked Book Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Regency Style Faux Stacked Book Side Table This piece features a charming design that mimics a stack of vintage books, adding a literary touch to your decor. Circa Mid 20t...
Wood
Faux Book Wood End Table Attributed to Maitland-Smith, 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
One sold and one available A trompe-l’oeil of stacked books, this 1970s end table, attributed to American maker Maitland-Smith, blurs the line between object and illusion. Carved fr...
Wood
$2,420
H 25 in W 20 in D 25 in
Late 20th Century Maitland-Smith Trompe L'oeil Stacked Leather Book Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Waxahachie, TX
An exceptional example of Maitland Smith's signature trompe l'oeil craftsmanship, this Maitland Smith stacked books side table is a sophisticated conversation piece that effortlessly...
Leather, Wood
$5,070 / set
H 14 in W 17 in D 24 in
Pair of Large Painted Wood Faux Ledger Book Form Low or Side Tables as a Stack
Located in Nashville, TN
Colorful faux Books as low tables . Provenance : Sir Rex Harrison , New York. Sculpted and polychrome painted ,gilt decorated . The finish extremely hard and durable (possibly fire...
Wood
Stacked "Old Book Style" Side Table with Single Drawer
Located in Bradenton, FL
Charming and Whimsical "Stacked Books" Decorative Side Table crafted to resemble a casually stacked collection of oversized leather-bound literary classics. The table features realis...
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage Faux Book Stack Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage faux book stack side table with a hidde storage compartment that is revealed by opening the the top book.
Wood
$1,695
H 19.25 in W 23.25 in D 17.25 in
Vintage 1980s Trompe l’Oeil Leather Book Stack Storage Side Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderfully theatrical vintage side table designed as a stack of four oversized, timeworn books. The wood structure is wrapped and detailed to resemble aged leather bindings, compl...
Leather, Walnut
$1,600
H 22 in W 19.13 in D 19.13 in
Regency Style Trompe l'Oeil Embossed Leather Faux Book Storage Side Table
Located in Elkhart, IN
There is something wonderfully whimsical about furniture that doesn't take itself too seriously. This vintage trompe l'oeil side table disguises itself as a curated library, wrapped ...
Leather, Wood
$1,600
H 22 in W 19.13 in D 19.13 in
Regency Style Trompe l'Oeil Embossed Leather Faux Book Storage Side Table
Located in Elkhart, IN
There is something wonderfully whimsical about furniture that doesn't take itself too seriously. This vintage trompe l'oeil side table disguises itself as a curated library, wrapped ...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Leather Bound Scholars Library Stacking Books Side Tables with Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Scholars Library stack of books side tables with drawers A very good looking and decorative pa...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Hardwood with Brown Leather Top Gallery Rail Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Regency style mahogany side table with gallery rail and brown leather top A good looking piece, the leather top has nicely aged, it...
Hardwood
FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER SCHOLARS STACK OF BOOKCASE COFFEE TABLE DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored scholars stack of books brown leather coffee table with twin large drawers Pleas...
Hardwood
Lovely Vintage Scottish Hardwood Tripod Lamp Side End Wine Table Carved Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Scottish Mahogany lamp or side table with nicely turned column base and carved top edge. A good-looking well-made tripod tab...
Hardwood
Large Six Drawer Stack of Scholars Library Books Coffee Table Brown Leather Top
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Theodore Alexander stack of Scholars books coffee table with six large drawers A well-made and decorative piece, the table has six d...
Hardwood
Lovely Regency Vintage Hardwood & Green Leather Twin Drawer Side End Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Regency style mahogany drum table with green leather top and two drawers A good-looking piece, the leather top has nicely aged, it h...
Leather, Hardwood
