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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
Early 20th Century Perfume Bottle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century Perfume Bottle. Manufactured in Arabia. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material and color: me...
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Taj Mahal White Marble Hand-Crafted Collectible Miniature Model
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Taj Mahal white marble hand-crafted collectible architectural miniature model. Handmade replica or miniature of the original Taj Mahal situated in India and popularly known as symbol of love. A finely Taj Mahal replica hand-made from white marble stone. This Taj Mahal replica is true form of fine Art produced by renowned craftsman based out in Agra (India), whose forefathers were the ones employed by the Shah Jahan...
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Ceramic Handpainted Moroccan Coaster or Tile, Set of 4
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of four ceramic hand painted Moroccan coasters or tiles featuring lovely geometrical design. Dimensions: 4" W x 4" D x 0.5" H.   
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Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Trinket Box
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Antique Egyptian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with Egyptian floral design. It consists of an inkwell and a pen...
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Hand Painted Middle Eastern Qajar Style Picture Photo Album
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Qajar early 1900s Persian style picture photo album, with hand painted miniature on the cover. Middle Eastern scrapbook is hand painted with 22-karat gold, wi...
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Hand Painted Middle Eastern Moorish Style Photo Album, 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Qajar style Moorish picture photo album, with hand painted miniatures on the cover. This fine Middle Eastern Moorish style scrapbook is hand painted with 22-k...
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