Tessellated Stone and Brass Etagere by Maitland-Smith

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This beautiful etagere is of pink and soft white tessellated stone, outlined with brass inlays. There are 4 heavy glass … Read more This beautiful etagere is of pink and soft white tessellated stone, outlined with brass inlays. There are 4 heavy glass shelves, resting on adjustable brass shelf pins. The shelves appear to float inside the frame. This gorgeous accent piece would make a spectacular dry bar or room divider.

The eclectic furnishings of Maitland-Smith celebrate artisan skills in an age of machines. Hand-carved woodwork, inlaid marquetry, painted detailing, gilding and lost wax casting lend the company’s decorative accents an artistic flair. Focused on pieces that add a dynamic flourish to an interior by incorporating tactile materials, the manufacturer draws inspiration across centuries. Paul Maitland-Smith established the company in Hong Kong in 1979, after getting his start in London in the 1950s as an antique dealer who also sold reproduction furniture, something that would become a Maitland-Smith specialty. The manufacturer’s early reproductions of 17th- and 18th-century furniture soon expanded into a range of decorative designs that often exuded a whimsical spirit. Since its founding, Maitland-Smith’s sourcing has been based in Asia, and although Paul Maitland-Smith later sold the company that still bears his name and is now headquartered in North Carolina, the brand’s furnishings are still largely made in Cebu, Philippines. Today, Maitland-Smith continues to innovate on its finely crafted offerings by collaborating with contemporary designers and studios. See less