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Moorish Doors and Gates

MOORISH STYLE

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.

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Style: Moorish
19th C. Large Moroccan Ryad Studded Moorish Antique Door
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique massive handcrafted Hispano Moresque studded doorway, incredible work, very heavy authentic Moroccan door. One door inside a larger door. 19th ...
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Doors and Gates

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Iron

19th C. Large Moroccan Ryad Studded Moorish Antique Door
19th C. Large Moroccan Ryad Studded Moorish Antique Door

19th C. Large Moroccan Ryad Studded Moorish Antique Door

Pair of 19th c. Carved Middle Eastern Doors
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of nineteenth century Moorish pine arched doors with wrought iron scroll design hinges, an etched brass handle, and Islamic inspired carvings.
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19th Century Unknown Antique Moorish Doors and Gates

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Wrought Iron, Brass

Pair of 19th c. Carved Middle Eastern Doors
Pair of 19th c. Carved Middle Eastern Doors

Pair of 19th c. Carved Middle Eastern Doors

19th Century Moroccan Antique Double Door with Hand Painted Moorish Designs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan huge antique doors from a Ryad in Fez, amazing hand painted artwork. Multicolored geometrical Moorish designs in deep red, green, yellow. Moroccan doors and furniture is most noted for the use of beautiful Moorish hand-painted and hand carved designs colorfully applied to wood. Many of the Moorish influenced designs have been used for centuries decorating the ceilings and wall panels of Mosques and Palaces all around Islamic countries. Great patina, different designs in front and back, great o use as a piece of architectural design on a wall. Bottom and top show damages, distressed look. The two doors have a different design and different colors, they don't match. They could be used on walls as a decorative architectural panel. Iron locker...
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Doors and Gates

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Wood

19th Century Moroccan Antique Double Door with Hand Painted Moorish Designs
19th Century Moroccan Antique Double Door with Hand Painted Moorish Designs

19th Century Moroccan Antique Double Door with Hand Painted Moorish Designs

19th Century Hand Painted Moorish Moroccan Antique Double Doors
Located in Locust Valley, NY
19th Century Hand Painted Moorish Moroccan Antique Double Doors Extra large in size, scaling 12'+ in height, these double doors are antiques from the 19thC boasting with color and a...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Moorish Doors and Gates

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19th Century Hand Painted Moorish Moroccan Antique Double Doors
19th Century Hand Painted Moorish Moroccan Antique Double Doors

19th Century Hand Painted Moorish Moroccan Antique Double Doors

Cast Brass Moorish Door Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cast brass pull handle with Moorish styling.
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Early 20th Century American Moorish Doors and Gates

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Brass

Cast Brass Moorish Door Handle
Cast Brass Moorish Door Handle

Cast Brass Moorish Door Handle

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Moorish doors and gates for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Moorish doors and gates for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage doors and gates created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Moorish doors and gates made in a specific country, there are Africa, Maghreb, and Morocco pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for doors and gates differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,400 and tops out at $18,000 while the average work can sell for $11,750.

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