Middle Eastern 19th Century Inlaid Moorish Folding Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Arabian Islamic chair, circa 1880.
Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Islamic Chair
Wood, Shell
Middle Eastern 19th Century Inlaid Moorish Folding Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Arabian Islamic chair, circa 1880.
Wood, Shell
Antique 19th century Oriental work, folding chair circa 1880
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Antique 19th century Oriental work, folding chair in carved wood, bone inlay, circa 1880
Bone, Beech
$3,950
H 38 in W 29 in D 18 in
Islamic Moorish Peacock Armchair with Brass Inlays Anglo-Indian 19th c.
By British Raj, Tony Duquette
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Anglo Indian Savonarola Inlaid Moorish Peacock armchair. Savonarola Arabian Islamic Folding
Brass
$2,937
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Antique hand-carved Moorish Armchair in solid oak, Spain 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
Islamic cultures. The chair originates in the South of Spain, which has a strong influence of Moroccan art
Oak
Unavailable
H 47 in W 58.5 in D 22 in
Pair of Outstanding 19th Century Moorish Settee in the Manner of Bugatti
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A pair of outstanding 19th century hand-carved Moorish settee or chairs with beautiful Islamic
Fabric, Wood
Syrian Folding Chair Islamic Antique Furniture Damascan 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique Syria folding chair We date this to circa 1860 and it features a plethora of
Hardwood
Islamic Settee and Arm Chair Suite Boulle Inlay Couch
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Unique sofa and matching pair of arm chairs suite Very lounge look, great for a club or bar Has an
Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique Islamic Moorish Syrian Carved Inlaid Mother of Pearl Corner Chair 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th century Islamic Moorish style inlaid corner chair, Damascus work from Syria
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Islamic Moorish Window Seat
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Islamic Moorish Window Seat A good example of an early 20th
Pine
Pair of Near Syrian Scribe Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Exotic and interesting near pair of Syrian scribe chairs with inlaid mother-of-pearl. One is
Wood
Pair Syrian Parquetry Inlaid Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in New York, US
Our pair of antique middle eastern armchairs with exceptional inlaid parquetry of alternative woods and mother of pearl measure 30.5 by 36.25 by 29 in (77.5 by 92 by 74 cm). Each wit...
Wood
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H 40 in W 18.5 in D 24 in
Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Folding Middle Eastern Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Folding Middle Eastern Chairs - Set of 2 This pair of 19th century
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique handcrafted 19th century Syrian throne armchair hand-carved and inlaid with mother-of-pearl on solid walnut wood. Middle Eastern armchair with inlaid mother-of-pearl in Star...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Pair Damascan Chairs Inlay Arabic Syrian Interiors 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgous pair of antique Damascan chairs Intricate inlay work a hall marke of classic antique
Hardwood
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H 37.01 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of 6 Oriental-Style Chairs in Carved Wood, with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 Oriental-style chairs in carved wood, with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, 1880 pewter wire inlay
Tin
Arabic Arm Chair Antique Damascan Furniture Inlay, 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgous single antique Damascan arm chair Intricate inlay work a hall mark of classic antique
Hardwood
Moorish Chair, 19th C
Located in London, GB
Fruit wood inlaid with bone in geometric design.
Fruitwood, Bone
Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Syrian savonarola chair with elaborate mother of pearl inlay and etched faces at arms' end. Back
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 22 in D 23 in
Antique Afghan Chieftain Ceremonial Hand-Carved Chair with Woven Rope Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved antique Afghan chieftain chair. Ornate patterns and birds carved in front with two bird
Rope, Wood
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Indian carved & pierced teak folding screen, c. 1900-25
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Vintage, four part frame and panel folding screen in carved & pierced teak. The screen is carved on both sides. India, British Raj, 1900-25. Dimensions: 80" W x 1" D x 73" H (ov...
Teak
Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mo...
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of...
Wood
Moorish Moroccan 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of...
Wood
19th Century Moorish Armchair
Located in Mouscron, WHT
19th Century Moorish Armchairs , carved wood, bone inlay
Bone, Wood
Inlaid Folding Damascus Decorative Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite inlaid folding Damascus chair is a striking example of traditional Middle Eastern craftsmanship, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of Damascus furniture making. De...
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Moorish Egyptian 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of...
Wood
Antique Moorish Folding Chair, Walnut with Mother of Pearl Inlay, 1880
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mo...
Shell, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
$2,900 / item
H 41 in W 17 in D 18 in
Moorish Wood Folding Chair, Hand-Carved with Inlays, Syria, 1880
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern Moorish wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother-of-pearl inlays. Inlaid with mother-of-pearl stars and moon designs, hand-carved with Arabic call...
Bone, Wood
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