Enormous Vintage Maitland Smith Birdcage

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This vintage Maitland-Smith birdcage is a striking decorative piece that blends classical elegance with sculptural ironwork.

The cage features a … Read more This vintage Maitland-Smith birdcage is a striking decorative piece that blends classical elegance with sculptural ironwork.

The cage features a tall, architectural silhouette crowned by a gracefully domed top, finished with an ornate finial and scrolling iron crest. The body is constructed of hand-forged iron wire, with layered vertical bars and a decorative Gothic-style fret band encircling the upper section, adding visual rhythm and refinement.

It rests on an integrated iron stand with slender legs and elaborate scrollwork braces, giving the piece height and presence while maintaining an airy, open feel. The stand incorporates a small drawer beneath the cage—both a functional and charming detail typical of Maitland-Smith’s attention to design. Inside the cage are original elements such as a hinged door, interior perches, and metal feeder rings.

The finish shows intentional patina and light oxidation, enhancing its authentic vintage character and Old World appeal. Overall, this piece reads more as decorative sculpture than utilitarian object—ideal as a dramatic accent in an entryway, garden room, conservatory, or as a statement piece in a collected interior. See less