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Antique Syrian Commode with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Antique Syrian Commode with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Antique Syrian Commode with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Astoria, NY

This antique Syrian commode with detailed mother of pearl inlay features a marble top and four

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Moorish Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
Moorish Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

Moorish Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Middle Easter Moorish micro mosaic inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid middle Eastern

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Console Table with Bone Inlay
Mahogany Console Table with Bone Inlay

Mahogany Console Table with Bone Inlay

Located in Palm Beach, FL

inlays. Featuring a desirable slim profile and fluted and turned legs.

Category

20th Century Indian Moorish Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Bone

Set of Moorish Decorative Trinket Lidded Box Inlaid with Horn and Brass
Set of Moorish Decorative Trinket Lidded Box Inlaid with Horn and Brass

Set of Moorish Decorative Trinket Lidded Box Inlaid with Horn and Brass

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

bell shaped Moorish trinket lidded box hand crafted with polished brass and horn bone inlaid, brass

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dresser
Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dresser

Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dresser

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, walnut inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell, ebony and bone. Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs

Category

20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Syrian Walnut & Inlay Occasional Table
Early 20th Century Syrian Walnut & Inlay Occasional Table

Early 20th Century Syrian Walnut & Inlay Occasional Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A fine early 20th century inlaid Syrian occasional table of rectangular form with an intricate geometric pattern, inlaid with mosaic bone, ebony, mother of pearl and other woods marq...

Category

Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Moroccan Moorish Inlaid Hexagonal Table or Stand
Moroccan Moorish Inlaid Hexagonal Table or Stand

Moroccan Moorish Inlaid Hexagonal Table or Stand

Located in Barcelona, ES

Superb Moroccan Moorish marquetry inlay side table or Taboret with hexagonal top. Morocco, 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut, Burl

Antique Middle Eastern Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Armoire
Antique Middle Eastern Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Armoire

Antique Middle Eastern Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Armoire

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

gorgeous handcrafted armoire inlaid with mother-of-pearl and ebony in Florentine and Moroccan Moorish

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dressers
Pair of Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dressers

Pair of Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dressers

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

drawers, wood inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell, ebony and bone. Moorish arches and intricate Islamic

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

White Syrian Wedding Chest of Drawers Inlay with Mother-of-Pearl
White Syrian Wedding Chest of Drawers Inlay with Mother-of-Pearl

White Syrian Wedding Chest of Drawers Inlay with Mother-of-Pearl

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone. Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs. Dowry chest

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Nightstands
Pair of Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Nightstands

Pair of Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Nightstands

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

dresser with four drawers, wood inlay with mother of pearl, shell and bone. Moorish arches and intricate

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Side Tables with Inlaid Mother of Pearl and Bone
Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Side Tables with Inlaid Mother of Pearl and Bone

Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Side Tables with Inlaid Mother of Pearl and Bone

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Syrian Moorish style hexagonal side tables with ebonized wood, bone and mother of pearl

Category

20th Century Syrian Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

White Wedding Syrian Chest of Drawers with Mother of Pearl Inlay
White Wedding Syrian Chest of Drawers with Mother of Pearl Inlay

White Wedding Syrian Chest of Drawers with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

dresser with 3 drawers, inlay with mother of pearl, shell and camel bone. Commode with Moorish arches and

Category

20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

Petite Moroccan Drinks Table with Wood and Bone Inlay and Geometric Decor
Petite Moroccan Drinks Table with Wood and Bone Inlay and Geometric Decor

Petite Moroccan Drinks Table with Wood and Bone Inlay and Geometric Decor

Located in Atlanta, GA

delicate wood and bone inlay depicting an elaborate geometrical design with central star. Each panel of the

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

Large Decorative Syrian Box Inlay with Mother-of-Pearl
Large Decorative Syrian Box Inlay with Mother-of-Pearl

Large Decorative Syrian Box Inlay with Mother-of-Pearl

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Middle Eastern precious wood decorative box inlay with fruitwood and mother-of-pearl and

Category

Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Two Vintage Moroccan Vessels with Bone Inlays, Priced Individually
Two Vintage Moroccan Vessels with Bone Inlays, Priced Individually

Two Vintage Moroccan Vessels with Bone Inlays, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

featuring charming bone and ebony inlays in elaborate floral designs. Priced individually. $1,950 each

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Jars

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Walnut

19th Century Moorish Syrian Mirror
19th Century Moorish Syrian Mirror

19th Century Moorish Syrian Mirror

Located in London, GB

Syrian/ Damascan Moorish mirrors. With inlayed detail and its original mirror plate still intact, of

Category

Antique Early 1900s Syrian Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

19th Century Syrian Mirror Inlay with Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century Syrian Mirror Inlay with Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Syrian Mirror Inlay with Mother-of-Pearl

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

bone inlay. Perfect condition, fabulous find. The crown and sides are very finely handcrafted with

Category

Antique 19th Century Syrian Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early 20th Century Moorish Bugatti Style Open Top Chest or Side Table and Mirror
Early 20th Century Moorish Bugatti Style Open Top Chest or Side Table and Mirror

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

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Cabinets

Materials

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

Syrian White Inlay Mirror, Late 20th century, 10ft Height
Syrian White Inlay Mirror, Late 20th century, 10ft Height

Syrian White Inlay Mirror, Late 20th century, 10ft Height

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

find Incredible highly skilled level of carving and inlay in Syrian Moorish style. The top is removable

Category

1990s Syrian Moorish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Levantine Moorish Style Hexagonal Side table
Levantine Moorish Style Hexagonal Side table

Levantine Moorish Style Hexagonal Side table

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Very nice, elegant rosewood marquetry hexagonal occasional side table with Moorish arches

Category

20th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Continental Octagonal Folding Table, Various Woods, Pewter Inlay
Continental Octagonal Folding Table, Various Woods, Pewter Inlay

Continental Octagonal Folding Table, Various Woods, Pewter Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

constructed of various woods, among them camphor and burl walnut, the interesting string inlays on top are of

Category

20th Century European Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Octagonal Geometric Inlay Stools, End Tables
Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Octagonal Geometric Inlay Stools, End Tables

Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Octagonal Geometric Inlay Stools, End Tables

Located in West Hartford, CT

Exquisite side tables with black & mother-of-pearl inlaid pieces is a stunning piece and work of art. They’re small small size make them a handy landing spot for drinks or a book. Ea...

Category

Late 20th Century Moorish End Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Armchair Royal Style Camel Bone, Leather and Brass Inlay
Armchair Royal Style Camel Bone, Leather and Brass Inlay

Armchair Royal Style Camel Bone, Leather and Brass Inlay

Located in Plainview, NY

Armchair Royal style camel bone, leather and brass inlay Armchair Royal style camel bone. This

Category

Vintage 1980s Moroccan Moorish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Syrian Moorish Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlaid Mosaic Trinket Box
Syrian Moorish Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlaid Mosaic Trinket Box

Syrian Moorish Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlaid Mosaic Trinket Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

woods and mother-of-pearl inlays, the interior is lined with red velvet. Stylish Moorish Mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Pair of Handcrafted Bone Inlay Arched Moroccan Mirrors
Pair of Handcrafted Bone Inlay Arched Moroccan Mirrors

Pair of Handcrafted Bone Inlay Arched Moroccan Mirrors

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted bone and silver arched Moroccan Moorish mirrors. Elegant rectangular shape wall

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bone, Wood

Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Box
Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Box

Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Trinket Box. Middle Eastern Moorish inlaid

Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell

Damascene Moorish Bone Inlaid Mirrors With Floral Motif 52" H. A Pair
Damascene Moorish Bone Inlaid Mirrors With Floral Motif 52" H. A Pair

Damascene Moorish Bone Inlaid Mirrors With Floral Motif 52" H. A Pair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moorish Syrian style Damascene bone Inlaid Mirrors with floral motif 52" H. A pair. Large 52

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bone, Walnut, Shell

Moresque Side Chair With  Metal Inlay Circa 1910
Moresque Side Chair With  Metal Inlay Circa 1910

Moresque Side Chair With Metal Inlay Circa 1910

Located in Petworth, GB

Moresque side chair Profusely inlaid with metal, possibly pewter Ebonised beech Italian In the style of Carlo Bugatti Circa 1910 Height 112cm. Width 29cm. Depth 36cm Seat Heigh...

Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Moroccan Liberty's London Moorish Mother of Pearl Folding Tea Table, circa 1880
Moroccan Liberty's London Moorish Mother of Pearl Folding Tea Table, circa 1880

Moroccan Liberty's London Moorish Mother of Pearl Folding Tea Table, circa 1880

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1880 Liberty’s of London retailed Moorish

Category

Antique 1880s Moroccan Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Hand Carved Plinth
Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Hand Carved Plinth

Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Hand Carved Plinth

Located in London, GB

century hand carved, hard wood and inlay Moorish style plinth. With some fine hand carved detail across

Category

Vintage 1930s Syrian Late Victorian Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Sublime Ebonized Moroccan Side Table with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Sublime Ebonized Moroccan Side Table with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Sublime Ebonized Moroccan Side Table with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome Moroccan side table inlaid with a mother of pearl design and various wood details. Finish has been restored.

Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Vintage Brass Inlay Savonarola Folding Chairs and Table, 3 Pcs
Pair of Vintage Brass Inlay Savonarola Folding Chairs and Table, 3 Pcs

Pair of Vintage Brass Inlay Savonarola Folding Chairs and Table, 3 Pcs

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning Savonarola chairs with intricate brass inlay of flowers and scrollwork on the backs, arms

Category

Mid-20th Century African Moorish Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Boho Chic Style NACRE and Wooden Inlay Liberty & Co Table
Boho Chic Style NACRE and Wooden Inlay Liberty & Co Table

Boho Chic Style NACRE and Wooden Inlay Liberty & Co Table

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

A fine veneered, inlayed table with mother of pearl insets attributed to Liberty & Co of London

Category

Antique Early 1900s Syrian Bohemian Side Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Middle Eastern Syrian Inlay Marquetry Jewelry Box
Middle Eastern Syrian Inlay Marquetry Jewelry Box

Middle Eastern Syrian Inlay Marquetry Jewelry Box

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exquisite jewelry box, intricate inlay with Moorish motif design which is made of inlay with bone

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Syrian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Set of Two Armchairs and Settee with Inlay and Openwork, Early 20th C
Moroccan Set of Two Armchairs and Settee with Inlay and Openwork, Early 20th C

Moroccan Set of Two Armchairs and Settee with Inlay and Openwork, Early 20th C

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

. Decorated with multiple mother of pearl inlays in the star fashion and fitted with tasteful off white cotton

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Settees

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Vintage Moroccan Inlaid Stand or Table
Vintage Moroccan Inlaid Stand or Table

Vintage Moroccan Inlaid Stand or Table

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Intriguing Moroccan stand crafted in indigenous hardwoods having a hexagon top decorated with inlaid marquetry of bone, ebony, walnut and mahogany on a turned pedestal over a base in...

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tables

Materials

Bone, Hardwood

Moroccan Feaux Ivory and Turquoise Coffee Table
Moroccan Feaux Ivory and Turquoise Coffee Table

Moroccan Feaux Ivory and Turquoise Coffee Table

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Moorish Hexagonal Coffee Table Made with Ivory and Turquoise precious stones Special, one of a

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ivory

Moroccan Black & White Inlaid Side Table
Moroccan Black & White Inlaid Side Table

Moroccan Black & White Inlaid Side Table

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Moroccan side table made of natural dyes and camel bone. Designed in a geometric Moorish motif, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Wall Shelf or Bracket
Moroccan Wall Shelf or Bracket

Moroccan Wall Shelf or Bracket

Located in Palm Beach, FL

, and ebony floral and geometric inlays, a gallery, balustrades, stick and ball finials, and moorish

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

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

Pair of Moroccan Carved and Inlaid Square Upholstered Stools

Located in San Francisco, CA

the square upholstered seat above a stick and ball carved openwork apron surrounded by an intricately inlaid body; raised on square supports joined by arabesque spandrels all over tu...

Category

Vintage 1920s African Moorish Benches

Materials

Wood

Meticulously Inlaid Moroccan or Anglo-Indian Side Table
Meticulously Inlaid Moroccan or Anglo-Indian Side Table

Meticulously Inlaid Moroccan or Anglo-Indian Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

superb mother of pearl inlay and central star. The base accordians open and closed with classic Moorish

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Spanish Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Music Box
Spanish Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Music Box

Spanish Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Music Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Spanish inlaid Marquetry music box, cigarette box. Handcrafted in Spain in the Moorish Syrian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Moorish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Middle Eastern Syrian Inlaid Settee
Middle Eastern Syrian Inlaid Settee

Middle Eastern Syrian Inlaid Settee

Located in Bradenton, FL

Middle Eastern Syrian (20th Cent) settee in walnut with inlaid mother of pearl and ebony with spindle & ball and finial detail. Also listed are a matching pair of chairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Settees

Materials

Wood

Middle East Syrian Octagonal Tables Inlaid
Middle East Syrian Octagonal Tables Inlaid

Middle East Syrian Octagonal Tables Inlaid

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Very intricate inlay Moorish artwork. Dimensions: Height 20 in. (50.8 cm) Width 15 in. (38.1 cm) Depth

Category

20th Century Lebanese Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Middle Eastern Handcrafted Box Inlaid Marquetry
Middle Eastern Handcrafted Box Inlaid Marquetry

Middle Eastern Handcrafted Box Inlaid Marquetry

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

decorated with Moorish motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid with mosaic marquetry, mother of

Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Exceptional Moroccan Mother of Pearl Center or Dining Table
Exceptional Moroccan Mother of Pearl Center or Dining Table

Exceptional Moroccan Mother of Pearl Center or Dining Table

Located in Palm Beach, FL

moorish form featuring an elongated octagon top with elaborate floral and geometric mother of pearl mosaic

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Pair of Moroccan Inlaid Benches or Stools
Pair of Moroccan Inlaid Benches or Stools

Pair of Moroccan Inlaid Benches or Stools

Located in Palm Beach, FL

walnut featuring stick and ball panels, geometric inlays of bone, satinwood, and mahogany and moorish

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Stools

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century Inlaid Moroccan Miniature Chest
19th Century Inlaid Moroccan Miniature Chest

19th Century Inlaid Moroccan Miniature Chest

Located in Savannah, GA

Petite size antique chest handmade of African pine with fruit wood inlay in an intricate design

Category

Antique 1880s Turkish Moorish Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Fruitwood

Turkish Two-Door Cabinet
Turkish Two-Door Cabinet

Turkish Two-Door Cabinet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

floral designs on tin over a hardwood frame. Featuring semi precious stones, bone inlays, stick and ball

Category

20th Century Turkish Moorish Cabinets

Materials

Tin

Turkish Two-Door Chest
Turkish Two-Door Chest

Turkish Two-Door Chest

Located in Palm Beach, FL

designs on tin over a hardwood frame. Featuring semi-precious stones, bone inlays, stick and ball panels

Category

20th Century Turkish Moorish Cabinets

Materials

Tin

Palatial Oversized Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Mirror
Palatial Oversized Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Mirror

Palatial Oversized Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Mirror

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

find Incredible highly skilled level of carving and inlay Syrian Moorish full length floor mirror

Category

20th Century Syrian Moorish Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Pair of Mid-20th Century Damascan Lamp Tables
Pair of Mid-20th Century Damascan Lamp Tables

Pair of Mid-20th Century Damascan Lamp Tables

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 1960s Damascan lamp tables. Square tops profusely inlaid, standing on tapering legs which supports a further shelf. Obvious fading and evidence of water damage to 1 tab...

Category

Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Inlaid Syrian Damascus Armchairs
Pair of Antique Inlaid Syrian Damascus Armchairs

Pair of Antique Inlaid Syrian Damascus Armchairs

Located in London, GB

. They are of extremely high quality, with absolutely stunning inlay throughout of various woods and

Category

Vintage 1910s Syrian Moorish Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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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.