Maitland-Smith Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Tilt-Top Table, Philippines

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An exceptional Maitland-Smith Chinoiserie tilt-top table, masterfully hand-painted and richly detailed in gilt over a deep ebonized ground. Crafted in … Read more An exceptional Maitland-Smith Chinoiserie tilt-top table, masterfully hand-painted and richly detailed in gilt over a deep ebonized ground. Crafted in the Philippines—where Maitland-Smith’s artisans were renowned for their meticulous handwork—this piece embodies the brand’s celebrated fusion of traditional craftsmanship and decorative sophistication.

The octagonal top is adorned with a finely rendered Chinoiserie landscape featuring pagodas, figures, boats, trees, and architectural vignettes, all delicately highlighted in warm gold tones with subtle red accents. The perimeter is framed with a geometric gilt border, creating a refined contrast against the lacquered black surface.

The elegant pedestal base rises from a turned central column with hand-painted gilt detailing and rests on three gracefully curved legs, each decorated with matching motifs. The tilt-top mechanism functions properly, allowing the top to be displayed vertically when desired—an architectural detail that adds both practicality and visual drama.

A brass Maitland-Smith plaque is affixed beneath the top, confirming authenticity: “Maitland-Smith – Hand Made in Philippines.”

A sophisticated accent piece ideal as a side table, occasional table, or statement pedestal in a traditional, Regency, or eclectic interior. See less