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Carved Wood Cabinet Moroccan

Vintage Boho Moroccan Carved Storage Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage boho cupboard. A chic hand carved Moroccan design with heavy metal hardware
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Late 20th Century Indian Cabinets

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Metal

Vintage Boho Moroccan Carved Storage Cabinet
Vintage Boho Moroccan Carved Storage Cabinet
$1,950
H 77.5 in W 39.5 in D 25 in
1920s Antique Moroccan Wall Bracket Shell Inlay Moorish Wall Shelf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
sconce with intricate hand-carved wood designs and inlaid shell hanging wall shelf. This exotic wood wall
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Bone, Wood

Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 1920s or earlier Moroccan wood inlay wall shelves. These wonderful Múdejar design shelves
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Early 20th Century Moorish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves
Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves
$6,800 / set
H 23 in W 12.5 in D 7.25 in
Vintage Green Moroccan Boho Chic Spice Shelf or Rack, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning pair of vintage hand painted Moroccan spice shelves or racks. The shelves are finely
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Shelves

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Wood

Vintage Green Moroccan Boho Chic Spice Shelf or Rack, a Pair
Vintage Green Moroccan Boho Chic Spice Shelf or Rack, a Pair
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17 in W 20.5 in D 6 in
Syrian Wedding Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlays and Marble Top, Mid Century
Located in Munich, DE
Islamic and floral designs by a Moroccan artisan.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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Moroccan Wooden Stair Cabinet, Cedar Wood
Located in Orlando, FL
Another one of the rare Moroccan stair cabinets we have ever had in stock. This one is made of very
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2010s Moroccan Cabinets

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Wood

Moroccan Wooden Stair Cabinet, Thuya Wood
Located in Orlando, FL
One of the rare Moroccan stair cabinets we have ever had in stock. This one is made of very solid
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2010s Moroccan Cabinets

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Wood

Aged Moroccan Carved Cabinet, Old Window Shutter
Located in Orlando, FL
Aged brown handmade Moroccan cedar wooden cabinet measuring 63” in height, 18” in width, and 13” in
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2010s Moroccan Cabinets

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Wood

Moroccan Carved Storage Cabinet, Old Blue Window Shutter
Located in Orlando, FL
Aged brown handmade Moroccan cedar wooden cabinet measuring 60” in height, 23” in width, and 15” in
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2010s Moroccan Cabinets

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Wood

Aged Brown Moroccan Carved Cabinet, Old Window Shutter
Located in Orlando, FL
Aged brown handmade Moroccan cedar wooden cabinet measuring 59” in height, 18” in width, and 12” in
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2010s Moroccan Cabinets

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Wood

Moroccan Carved Storage Cabinet, Old Blue Window Shutter 2
Located in Orlando, FL
Aged brown handmade Moroccan cedar wooden cabinet measuring 60” in height, 18” in width, and 15” in
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2010s Moroccan Cabinets

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Wood

Cedar Wood Moroccan Bookcase, Carved Brown
Located in Orlando, FL
Beautifully carved cedar wood bookcase from Morocco. Tree brown finish and color. It stands 70
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2010s Moroccan Bookcases

Very Old Moroccan Wooden Cabinet, Turquoise
Located in Orlando, FL
What an incredible Old Moroccan cabinet from Rabat, Morocco. Aged turquoise handmade Moroccan cedar
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Cabinets

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Wood

Handmade Decorative Moroccan Wood Cabinet Door - Bone Inlay, Hamsa, Silver
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This one-of-a-kind door was handmade in the southern Morocco town of Zagora, Morocco. Hand-hewn
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Cupboards

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Metal, Silver

Moroccan White Wash Wooden Wall Shelf
Located in Orlando, FL
Amazingly hand carved and hand painted reclaimed wood wall shelf from Morocco. Long shape. Brown is
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2010s Moroccan Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Moroccan White Wash Wooden Wall Shelf
Located in Orlando, FL
Amazingly hand carved and hand painted reclaimed wood wall shelf from Morocco. Long shape. Multi
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2010s Moroccan Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Turquoise Wooden Wall Shelf, Moroccan Carving
Located in Orlando, FL
Amazingly handcrafted and hand painted reclaimed wood wall shelf from Morocco. Long shape
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2010s Moroccan Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Moroccan White Wash Wooden Wall Shelf
Located in Orlando, FL
Amazingly handcrafted and hand painted reclaimed wood wall shelf from Morocco. Long shape. White
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2010s Moroccan Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Lime Green Wooden Wall Shelf, Moroccan Carving
Located in Orlando, FL
Amazingly handcrafted and hand painted reclaimed wood wall shelf from Morocco. Long shape. Lie
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2010s Moroccan Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Contemporary Wooden Mirror Frame
Located in Orlando, FL
Color: Aged brown. Style: Contemporary. Moroccan wood frame measuring 51” in height, 36” in width
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2010s Moroccan Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Aged and Repurposed Wooden Mirror, Brown
Located in Orlando, FL
Color: Brown Aged or repurposed Moroccan cedar wood mirror and frame measuring approximately 48
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2010s Moroccan Cabinets

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Wood

Moroccan White Washed and Repurposed Wooden Mirror
Located in Orlando, FL
Color: White White washed / repurposed Moroccan cedar wood mirror and frame measuring
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2010s Moroccan Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Turquoise Old Window Frame, 23MO57
Located in Orlando, FL
Aged turquoise handmade Moroccan cedar wooden window frame measuring approximately 49” in height
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Cabinets

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Wood

Moroccan Turquoise Old Window Frame, 23MO56
Located in Orlando, FL
Aged turquoise handmade Moroccan cedar wooden window frame measuring approximately 49” in height
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Moroccan White Wash Repurposed Wooden Frame, Mirror
Located in Orlando, FL
Color: Mustard. Aged / white washed Moroccan cedar wood frame measuring 44” in height, 23” in
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Cabinets

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Wood

Moroccan White Wash Repurposed Wooden Frame, Mirror
Located in Orlando, FL
Color: Blue. Aged / white washed Moroccan cedar wood frame measuring 48” in height, 19” in width
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Cabinets

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Wood

Moroccan White Wash Repurposed Wooden Frame, Mirror
Located in Orlando, FL
Color: Aqua green. Aged / white washed Moroccan cedar wood frame measuring 46” in height, 19” in
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Hand Painted Wall Hanging / Wooden Ceiling 23MO58
Located in Orlando, FL
Can be used both as a ceiling piece or a wall hanging. Handmade Moroccan cedar wooden frame
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2010s Moroccan Cabinets

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Wood

Moroccan Turquoise Old Window Frame, Glass Back
Located in Orlando, FL
Aged turquoise handmade Moroccan cedar wooden window frame measuring 46” in height, 28” in width
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Moroccan White Wash Repurposed Wooden Frame, Double Doors
Located in Orlando, FL
Color: Turquoise. Aged / white washed Moroccan cedar wood frame measuring 32” in height, 34” in
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Cabinets

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Wood

Moroccan White Wash Repurposed Wooden Frame, Double Opening
Located in Orlando, FL
Color: Turquoise. Aged / white washed Moroccan cedar wood frame measuring 47” in height, 25” in
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Carved Inlaid Armoire
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved frame. Mother-of-pearl inlay.
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Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Moroccan Carved Inlaid Armoire
Moroccan Carved Inlaid Armoire
H 114.25 in W 55.25 in D 21 in
Moroccan Carved Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved frame. Mother-of-pearl inlay.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Moroccan Carved Inlaid Bookcase
Moroccan Carved Inlaid Bookcase
H 111.25 in W 43.75 in D 18.5 in
Moroccan Carved Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved frame. mother-of-pearl inlay.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Bookcases

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Moroccan Carved Inlaid Bookcase
Moroccan Carved Inlaid Bookcase
H 111.25 in W 43.75 in D 18.5 in
Rustic Moroccan Carved Wooden Trunk Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
A rustic wooden chest carved with Moroccan designs with a reddish stain and removable top.
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20th Century Moroccan Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Hand Crafted Painted and Carved Berber Style Wardrobe
Located in Peabody, MA
Hand crafted Moroccan wardrobe with elaborate painted and carved ornamentation in the Berber
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Celeste Blue Modern Moroccan Hand Carved Three Drawer Console or Dresser
Located in Plainview, NY
A true exemplary work of hand carved wood work, this modern Moroccan beautiful celeste blue console
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1990s Moroccan Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Moorish Moroccan White Nightstand Dresser
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Middle Eastern Syrian style Moroccan nightstand. Handcrafted contemporary Moroccan dresser
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

White Inlay Moorish Moroccan Nightstand Dresser
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Middle Eastern Syrian style Moroccan nightstand. Handcrafted contemporary Moroccan dresser
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

White Inlay Moorish Moroccan Nightstands a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan dresser with two drawers, wood inlay with white mother of pearl. Moorish arches and intricate
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Vintage Moroccan Hand Painted Wall Shelf or Spice Rack
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful vintage Moroccan Moorish wall shelf or spice rack. The Moroccan shelf is beautifully
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Late 20th Century Moorish Shelves

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Wood

Early 20th Century Moorish Bugatti Style Open Top Chest or Side Table and Mirror
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Firenze, IT
For Moorish vibes lovers this small early 20th century architectural cabinet with opening top will
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Cabinets

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Nightstands
Located in North Hollywood, CA
bone designs. Hand carved marble top. Handcrafted by Syrian artisans in Morocco. In the Middle East
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Moroccan Wood and Brass Bar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With intricate woodwork, delicate carved panels, brass accents and a beautifully patinated etched
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Moorish Dry Bars

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Brass

Moroccan Wood and Brass Bar
Moroccan Wood and Brass Bar
H 46.5 in W 64 in D 22 in
Moorish Moroccan Chest of Drawers Inlay Dresser
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish Moroccan Levantine inlaid chest of drawers. Fabulous Moorish artwork, handcrafted dresser
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Moroccan Moorish Wedding Large Trunk Coffer Inlaid with Bone and Brass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and brass. Moroccan Moorish wedding dowry floor chest finely detailed and hand-carved all-over with
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Moorish Pearl Inlay Carved Wedding Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
bracket feet with a shaped apron in front. Impressive piece with a lovely aged patina on the wood
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Quartz

Pair of Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Nightstands
Located in North Hollywood, CA
bone designs. Hand carved marble top. Handcrafted by Syrian artisans in Morocco. In the Middle East
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Hand Carved Set Back Four Door Moroccan Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand carved built in Moroccan cabinet with four doors.
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Antique 19th Century Moroccan Cabinets

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Wood

Moroccan Wooden Window Frame, Wall Hanging
Located in Orlando, FL
Handmade Moroccan cedar wooden window frame measuring 20” in height, 13.5” in width, and 1.5” in
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2010s Moroccan Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Moroccan White Wash Repurposed Wooden Frame, Mirror
Located in Orlando, FL
Color: White. Aged / white washed Moroccan cedar wood frame measuring 42” in height, 23” in width
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Giant Berber Shelving Unit
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extraordinary Moroccan Berber shelving unit.
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Antique 19th Century Moroccan Shelves

Materials

Wood

Giant Berber Shelving Unit
Giant Berber Shelving Unit
H 96 in W 173 in D 11 in
Moroccan Green Whitewash Shoe Cabinet, Old Window Shutters
Located in Orlando, FL
Aged green handmade Moroccan cedar wooden cabinet measuring 59” in height, 35” in width, and 13” in
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2010s Moroccan Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Brown Moroccan Hand-Carved Tribal Pattern Wood Long Credenza or Sideboard
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Large hand-carved tribal pattern wood long credenza, sideboard, buffet, cabinet, blanket chest
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1990s Moroccan Tribal Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Moroccan White Wash Wooden Wall Shelf
Located in Orlando, FL
Amazingly handcrafted and hand painted reclaimed wood wall shelf from Morocco. Long shape. White
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2010s Moroccan Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Inlaid Vitrine
Located in Wilson, NC
This vitrine table is carved overall with arabesques and geometric designs, and is inlaid with
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Antique 1880s Moroccan Vitrines

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood

Moroccan Inlaid Vitrine
Moroccan Inlaid Vitrine
H 29 in W 24.75 in D 15 in
Moroccan Inlaid Corner Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
Moroccan inlaid corner cupboard, the front and shelves are profusely carved with geometric and
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Antique 1880s Moroccan Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Moroccan Inlaid Corner Cupboard
Moroccan Inlaid Corner Cupboard
H 69 in W 25 in D 18 in

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$1,550 / item
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Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti Ottoman voided silk velvet wall covering. Silk velvet cut designs, light browns, yellow, cream and blue, the panel co...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees

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Tapestry, Velvet

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
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3 Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Shelves
Located in Dallas, TX
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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

3 Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Shelves
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$4,200 / set
H 36 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Hand Painted Decorative Folk Art Wall-Mounted Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical Folk Art shelf (circa 1920s, USA) featuring carved and hand painted decoration. There are three tiers for storage in sky blue, green, and blue with carved and painted 'colu...
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Ottoman Mother-of-Pearl and Ebony Inlaid Wall Bracket
Located in London, GB
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Islamic Wall Brackets

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Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

Ottoman Mother-of-Pearl and Ebony Inlaid Wall Bracket
Ottoman Mother-of-Pearl and Ebony Inlaid Wall Bracket
$6,123
H 40.56 in W 15.36 in D 8.27 in
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By Wharton Esherick
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Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
$144,000 Sale Price
44% Off
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19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
$187,500
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Wood

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Carved Wood Cabinet Moroccan For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved wood cabinet Moroccan you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mother-of-pearl and shell, every carved wood cabinet Moroccan was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved wood cabinet Moroccan — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available.

How Much is a Carved Wood Cabinet Moroccan?

Prices for a carved wood cabinet Moroccan can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,798.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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