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Moorish Style Moroccan Incised Bone Mirror with Brass Border, 1920's
Moorish Style Moroccan Incised Bone Mirror with Brass Border, 1920's

Moorish Style Moroccan Incised Bone Mirror with Brass Border, 1920's

Located in Stamford, CT

Moroccan Moorish style bone and brass arched mirror. The bone incised concentric circle decoration

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid

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

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Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Moorish Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Moorish Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Moorish Armchairs

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of 19th century Italian, Milanese Savonarola Moorish influenced armchairs. Each

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Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Wool

Antique Moroccan Benches with Mosaic White Shell Inlay a Pair
Antique Moroccan Benches with Mosaic White Shell Inlay a Pair

Antique Moroccan Benches with Mosaic White Shell Inlay a Pair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A pair of antique Middle Eastern Moorish Moroccan settees inlaid with white mosaic marquetry

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Early 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Inlay Drinks Table
Vintage Boho Inlay Drinks Table

Vintage Boho Inlay Drinks Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, showcasing intricate boho inlay artistry. The octagonal tabletop is a masterpiece of detailed geometric

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Middle Eastern Octagonal Carved Side Table With Brass Inlay
Antique Middle Eastern Octagonal Carved Side Table With Brass Inlay

Antique Middle Eastern Octagonal Carved Side Table With Brass Inlay

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Antique Middle Eastern Octagonal Carved Table With Repetitive Floral Patterns. Arabesque Tabletop Has A Central Inlaid Brass Design. Ideal for use as a side table, tea table or smal...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Box, Micro Mosaic Fruitwood, Lebanon, 1950s
Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Box, Micro Mosaic Fruitwood, Lebanon, 1950s

Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Box, Micro Mosaic Fruitwood, Lebanon, 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Jewelry Trinket Mosaic Box. Handcrafted marquetry Moorish wood inlay micro mosaic with miniature hand

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair
19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair

19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl stars

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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

1990s Hispano-Moorish Octagonal Tray with Star Marquetry
1990s Hispano-Moorish Octagonal Tray with Star Marquetry

1990s Hispano-Moorish Octagonal Tray with Star Marquetry

Located in Marbella, ES

Magnificent octagonal tray of Hispano-Moorish inspiration, crafted from wood with exquisite

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Late 20th Century Spanish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Wood

Moorish Carlo Bugatti Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Carved Wood Table
Moorish Carlo Bugatti Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Carved Wood Table

Moorish Carlo Bugatti Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Carved Wood Table

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent, rare and most unusual antique Moorish style bone, mother of pearl, shell & ebony

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Early 20th Century Moorish Tables

Materials

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

Moroccan Side Table With Bone, MOP, Ebony and Fruit Wood Repetitive Inlay
Moroccan Side Table With Bone, MOP, Ebony and Fruit Wood Repetitive Inlay

Moroccan Side Table With Bone, MOP, Ebony and Fruit Wood Repetitive Inlay

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Inlay & MoP Wooden Top, & Repetitive Geometric Inlaid Decorative Parquetry. An Elegant Moorish

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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair Franz Bergmann Austrian Bronze Figures in Moorish Brackets, Early 20th c
Pair Franz Bergmann Austrian Bronze Figures in Moorish Brackets, Early 20th c

Pair Franz Bergmann Austrian Bronze Figures in Moorish Brackets, Early 20th c

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in Austin, TX

Moroccan Moorish style carved and inlaid wood brackets, early 20th century, Austria and Morocco. The two

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Vintage 1910s Moroccan Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.
Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

chest. Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Middle Eastern Moorish Islamic

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Antique 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Moorish Jewelry Box, Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl & Sandalwood, 1960, Syria
Moorish Jewelry Box, Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl & Sandalwood, 1960, Syria

Moorish Jewelry Box, Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl & Sandalwood, 1960, Syria

Located in Delray Beach, FL

exquisite middle Eastern Moorish Syrian inlay jewelry box. This box is intricately inlaid with

Category

20th Century Asian Islamic Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood

Moorish Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Rajhastani, India, 1950
Moorish Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Rajhastani, India, 1950

Moorish Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Rajhastani, India, 1950

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moorish style micro mosaic marquetry inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid Anglo Indian box

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Moorish Andalusian Side Pedestal Tables Mosaic Inlaid, a Pair
Antique Moorish Andalusian Side Pedestal Tables Mosaic Inlaid, a Pair

Antique Moorish Andalusian Side Pedestal Tables Mosaic Inlaid, a Pair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

century Middle Eastern Moorish mosaic marquetry inlay tables. Outstanding very rare to find pair of

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Pedestals

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid
Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid

Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Arabian Islamic treasure features a mesmerizing Moorish motif design, skillfully inlaid with colored woods

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Fruitwood

Antique Middle Eastern Side Table With MOP, Ebony and Fruit Wood Inlay 1800's
Antique Middle Eastern Side Table With MOP, Ebony and Fruit Wood Inlay 1800's

Antique Middle Eastern Side Table With MOP, Ebony and Fruit Wood Inlay 1800's

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Inlay Fruit Wood Wooden Top, & Repetitive Geometric Inlaid Decorative Parquetry. An Elegant Moorish

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Antique 19th Century West Asian Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Damascene Mirror With Bone Inlay & Silvered Metal Decoration
19th Century Damascene Mirror With Bone Inlay & Silvered Metal Decoration

19th Century Damascene Mirror With Bone Inlay & Silvered Metal Decoration

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful Early 19th Century Highly Decorative Damascene Wall Mirror. Hand Crafted With Bone Inlaid & Silvered Metal Decoration. Would Suit A Modern or Period Home, The Mono...

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Antique Early 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Side Table With Mother Of Pearl, Ebony and Fruit Wood Inlay
Moroccan Side Table With Mother Of Pearl, Ebony and Fruit Wood Inlay

Moroccan Side Table With Mother Of Pearl, Ebony and Fruit Wood Inlay

Located in Stamford, CT

Moroccan square side table with mother of pearl, ebony and various fruit woods inlay. With

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Fruitwood

Moroccan Side Table With Mother Of Pearl, Ebony and Fruit Wood Inlay
Moroccan Side Table With Mother Of Pearl, Ebony and Fruit Wood Inlay

Moroccan Side Table With Mother Of Pearl, Ebony and Fruit Wood Inlay

Located in Stamford, CT

Moroccan hexagonal side table with mother of pearl, ebony and fruit wood inlay. The top and sides

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Fruitwood

Moorish Middle Eastern Large Pedestal Tables Inlaid with Shell, 19th C.
Moorish Middle Eastern Large Pedestal Tables Inlaid with Shell, 19th C.

Moorish Middle Eastern Large Pedestal Tables Inlaid with Shell, 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Eastern Moorish style mosaic inlay tables. Outstanding very rare to find pair of Ottoman Turkish pedestal

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Pedestals

Materials

Fruitwood, Bone, Shell

Moroccan Handmade Bone & Bronze Inlay Octagonal Side Table
Moroccan Handmade Bone & Bronze Inlay Octagonal Side Table

Moroccan Handmade Bone & Bronze Inlay Octagonal Side Table

Located in Plainview, NY

The Moroccan handmade small side table embodies a rich fusion of cultural motifs and meticulous design. Its octagonal shape lends it an air of geometric precision with the surface a...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.
Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

chest. Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Middle Eastern Moorish Islamic

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Antique 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Handcrafted Moroccan Brass Pasha Chandelier, White Inlay Glass, 1980
Handcrafted Moroccan Brass Pasha Chandelier, White Inlay Glass, 1980

Handcrafted Moroccan Brass Pasha Chandelier, White Inlay Glass, 1980

By Alberto Pinto

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

with inlay hand blown decorative milky glass. Delicately handcrafted, hand-chase, hand-hammered and

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cabinet Secretaire By Adriano Brambilla In The Moorish Taste
Cabinet Secretaire By Adriano Brambilla In The Moorish Taste

Cabinet Secretaire By Adriano Brambilla In The Moorish Taste

Located in Kent, Dover

and a writing slope. The upper cabinet with shelves. The walnut cabinet is decorated in the Moorish

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Antique 1860s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Middle Eastern Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box
Middle Eastern Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box

Middle Eastern Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moorish Syrian inlay jewelry box covered with fine Moorish micro mosaic marquetry. Beautiful highly

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Moroccan Palatial Lidded Pottery Vase or Urn with Brass Inlay, a Pair
Vintage Moroccan Palatial Lidded Pottery Vase or Urn with Brass Inlay, a Pair

Vintage Moroccan Palatial Lidded Pottery Vase or Urn with Brass Inlay, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

A pair of 1970's Moroccan hand made palatial lidded vases with an entrancing and elaborate design scheme, brass frame and the sculptural grace that only master artisans can provide, ...

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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moorish Pottery

Materials

Brass

Oriental Work. 2 chairs In Carved Wood, Bone And Mother-of-pearl Inlay  1880
Oriental Work. 2 chairs In Carved Wood, Bone And Mother-of-pearl Inlay  1880

Oriental Work. 2 chairs In Carved Wood, Bone And Mother-of-pearl Inlay 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Oriental Work. 2 chairs In Carved Wood, Bone And Mother-of-pearl Inlay 1880 the price is for tne

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Antique Late 19th Century Maghreb Moorish Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bone

Vintage Moroccan Hand Made Arched Vanity or Wall Mirror with Brass Inlay
Vintage Moroccan Hand Made Arched Vanity or Wall Mirror with Brass Inlay

Vintage Moroccan Hand Made Arched Vanity or Wall Mirror with Brass Inlay

Located in Plainview, NY

A vintage arched Moroccan vanity or wall mirror, handmade of natural bone and engraved with beautiful tribal designs. The mirror frame is inlaid in brass that show beautiful aging di...

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Vintage 1980s Moroccan Moorish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves
Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves

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

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Middle Eastern Damascus Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Middle Eastern Damascus Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Middle Eastern Damascus Dining Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 6 Middle Eastern (20th Cent) dining chairs with a shaped back inlaid on front and back with an upholstered seat. 1 arm 26"w x 28"d x 42¬O"h; 5 sides.   

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20th Century French Moorish Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Moroccan Carved and Inlaid Square Leather Upholstered Stools
Pair of Moroccan Carved and Inlaid Square Leather Upholstered Stools

Pair of Moroccan Carved and Inlaid Square Leather Upholstered Stools

Located in San Francisco, CA

each intricately designed stool featuring a square upholstered seat above a stick and ball carved openwork apron surrounded by an intricately inlaid body; raised on square supports j...

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moorish Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique Moroccan Desk or Escritoire
Antique Moroccan Desk or Escritoire

Antique Moroccan Desk or Escritoire

Located in Palm Beach, FL

movement influences. Featuring Moorish architectural references, floral and geometric bone inlays and

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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Middle Eastern Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Jewelry Box
Middle Eastern Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Jewelry Box

Middle Eastern Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Persian Sadeli micro mosaic marquetry inlaid box with geometric Moorish design. Handcrafted Khatam wooden

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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Spanish warm brown Chestnut Coffee Table with inlaid marquetry
Antique Spanish warm brown Chestnut Coffee Table with inlaid marquetry

Antique Spanish warm brown Chestnut Coffee Table with inlaid marquetry

Located in Casteren, NL

and northern regions, where craftsmanship was deeply influenced by both Moorish geometric traditions

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Middle Eastern Damascus Carved Fretwork Dining Table
Middle Eastern Damascus Carved Fretwork Dining Table

Middle Eastern Damascus Carved Fretwork Dining Table

Located in Queens, NY

Middle Eastern Damascus (20th Century) oval dining table with a carved fretwork edge and an inlaid geometric design top with 2 pedestal sides connected with a stretcher (Related Item...

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20th Century Asian Moorish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Persian Khatam Work Table Box, Hand-Crafted Inlaid Wood, Geometric Design, 1800s
Persian Khatam Work Table Box, Hand-Crafted Inlaid Wood, Geometric Design, 1800s

Persian Khatam Work Table Box, Hand-Crafted Inlaid Wood, Geometric Design, 1800s

Located in Reading, Berkshire

decorated using the ancient art of Khatamkari. This technique involves meticulously inlaying tiny pieces of

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Antique 19th Century Moorish Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Near Eastern Glass Top Inlaid Tables
Pair of Near Eastern Glass Top Inlaid Tables

Pair of Near Eastern Glass Top Inlaid Tables

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of near eastern tables or stands crafted in indigenous hardwoods, once planters now tables featuring elaborate inlaid mother of pearl and ebony in geometric designs and turned m...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mother of pearl overlay display vitrine cabinet
19th Century mother of pearl overlay display vitrine cabinet

19th Century mother of pearl overlay display vitrine cabinet

Located in Cypress, CA

inlays throughout, arranged in mesmerizing geometric and floral patterns. The elaborate Moorish pierced

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Antique Late 19th Century Moorish Vitrines

Materials

Pewter

Antique Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers
Antique Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers

Antique Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Islamic art and architecture. The inlay work is a masterful display of craftsmanship, blending Moorish

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Antique Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Vintage Moroccan Folding Settee
Fine Vintage Moroccan Folding Settee

Fine Vintage Moroccan Folding Settee

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Moroccan Settee with inlaid Bone discs and intricate overall carved decoration. With decorative carved crest. In very good condition with only minor age and use wear including a miss...

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Mid-20th Century Moorish Settees

Materials

Bone, Wood

Handcrafted Folding Tea Table with Brass Tray, Liberty of London
Handcrafted Folding Tea Table with Brass Tray, Liberty of London

Handcrafted Folding Tea Table with Brass Tray, Liberty of London

By Liberty of London

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Traditional Liberty of London Style Hand Crafted Middle Eastern Folding Tea Table With Removable Brass Circular Tray, Decorated With A Etched Intricate Repeating Pattern. The wood...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s
Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s

Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

design. Vintage Moorish style box features geometric inlays in shells, abalone, shell and wood

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood

Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk
Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk

Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique handcrafted Moroccan jewelry wooden box with camel bone inlay trunk. A large early 20th

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

floral and geometric Islamic Moorish Sadeli design in a square shape form with bone inlay and marquetry

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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Moroccan Inlaid Hexagonal Table
Early 20th Century Moroccan Inlaid Hexagonal Table

Early 20th Century Moroccan Inlaid Hexagonal Table

Located in Houston, TX

Early 20th Century Moroccan Inlaid Hexagonal Table with Mother of Pearl inlay and intricate

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Early 20th Century Central African Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Paint

Architectural Model Box of the Alhambra Palace, with Key
Architectural Model Box of the Alhambra Palace, with Key

Architectural Model Box of the Alhambra Palace, with Key

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Alhambra Palace is renowned for its exquisite Moorish design and breathtaking beauty. The architectural

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20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Moorish Inlay For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the moorish inlay you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A moorish inlay — often made from wood, shell and mother-of-pearl — can elevate any home. Find 236 options for an antique or vintage moorish inlay now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect moorish inlay — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each moorish inlay bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one moorish inlay that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mamluke and Liberty of London produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Moorish Inlay?

A moorish inlay can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,950, while the lowest priced sells for $148 and the highest can go for as much as $27,600.

A Close Look at Moorish Furniture

After the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in the eighth century, Islamic Spain became a cultural mix of influences that shaped both private homes and religious spaces. Moorish design was the name given to this style, which evolved through the 15th century with vibrant tile work, horseshoe arches and lavish ornamentation, most visible at sites such as Granada’s Alhambra and the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. Moorish furniture was often similarly ornate, and featured pieces inlaid with wood, ivory and bone.

When European designers began studying Moorish art and architecture in the early 19th century, it led to a Moorish Revival. Appropriating the style’s decorative flourishes and architectural elements, it promoted a romantic view of Islamic design. Travelers could bring home a memento of what they witnessed in the Middle East, a trend that aligned with a fad for themed interiors. Men’s smoking rooms arranged with ottomans, divans and settees and inlaid tables were especially popular, as were cafés where coffee was served amid bead curtains and colorful floor mats. (Handwoven rugs are a centerpiece of Moorish interiors.) Octagonal rooms with domed ceilings were created for wealthy homes, frequently with furnishings like pipe stands, filigree plasterwork and arched doorways. The horseshoe arch is an iconic attribute of Moorish architecture that, in addition to Spain, can be found in Sicily, Morocco and elsewhere.

Several late 19th to early 20th-century movements featured Moorish touches. The American and English Aesthetic Movement, for example, borrowed liberally from global decorating styles, as seen in furniture designed by Lockwood de Forest, a New York-born artist who mixed Eastern and Western forms. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau also references the elegant use of geometry in Moorish design, with Milanese Art Nouveau furniture designer Carlo Bugatti drawing inspiration from the style. The Arts and Crafts movement, which prized expressive yet simple design, incorporated Moorish influences; hand-painted furniture and tile work created by William De Morgan, a British designer and potter who made furnishings for the likes of Morris & Co., were informed by techniques from Moorish Spain.

Find a collection of Moorish lighting, decorative objects, folk art and more furniture on 1stDibs.