Maitland Smith Coral Trunk With Brass Trim

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Coral and pink coral set in an Art Deco influenced geometrically oriented inlaid design. The brass trim is patinated naturally … Read more Coral and pink coral set in an Art Deco influenced geometrically oriented inlaid design. The brass trim is patinated naturally from age, and the interior is wood-lined for storage of a selection of blankets or throws.

While this piece is most often used as a side table or coffee table, we love the idea of this piece used as a pedestal for a special collection of treasured objects, like Murano boxes, or something quite rustic, like folk art pieces.

A trunk of this size and quality by Maitland Smith is an uncommon find, and the pattern is so crisp and modern that it transcends the timeframe when it would have been created. These pieces were made in the Philippines, where the art of coral inlay and tessellated stone boxes and trunks was high art. See less