Hand-painted tray table by Maitland Smith (Phils.) Inc.

Maitland Smith is a luxury furniture manufacturer established in 1979, known for producing high-quality decorative furniture and accessories with exceptional craftsmanship. The company specialized in hand-painted pieces, often featuring Oriental and European-inspired designs, and became particularly renowned for their tray tables during the 1980s and 1990s. These pieces were crafted in the Philippines, where skilled artisans created intricate hand-painted scenes on various surfaces. Maitland Smith tray tables appeal to collectors of fine decorative furniture and interior designers who appreciate traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The hand-painted scenic designs, combined with the scalloped edges and turned legs, make these pieces highly sought after by those furnishing classic or eclectic interiors. Such pieces are valued by antique furniture enthusiasts and decorators for their artistic merit, quality construction, and the prestige associated with the Maitland Smith brand.