Maitland-Smith
Maitland-Smith: Where Craft Becomes Art
Maitland-Smith is furniture for people who view each piece as a small sculpture — an object to be appreciated for its craft, its materials, and its presence in a room. Founded in 1972, this luxury brand has built a reputation for creating occasional furniture and accessories of exceptional artistry: tables with hand-painted inlays, cabinets with tortoiseshell veneers, mirrors with intricate metalwork.
Every Maitland-Smith piece is made to be noticed, but never in a showy way. These are the kinds of pieces that reward close looking — the patina of a material, the intricacy of a detail, the balance of proportion. They're meant to anchor a room with quiet sophistication.
Maitland-Smith thrives in curated, high-end interiors where each piece has been chosen for its individual merit. These are pieces for collectors and for homes that celebrate the artistry of fine craftsmanship.
Design DNA
Artisanal Technique as Hero
Hand-painted gesso, bone inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, brass hardware cast individually. Maitland-Smith celebrates methods that take time because they produce beauty.
Materials Matter
Exotic woods, semi-precious stones, metals that patina over time. Each material is selected for what it contributes to the piece.
Sculptural Restraint
Pieces make a statement through presence, not ornamentation. The proportion, material, and finish — each element considered.
Collections at Sutter & Vale
- Occasional Tables — Side tables, cocktail tables with hand-applied finishes and inlays
- Cabinets & Storage — Display pieces that are works of art themselves
- Mirrors & Wall Décor — Framed and sculptural, meant to be focal points