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Moorish Decorative Objects

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
1800's Moorish Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Folding Brass Studded Stand
1800's Moorish Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Folding Brass Studded Stand

1800's Moorish Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Folding Brass Studded Stand

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A 19th Century Moorish Zanzibar Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Matching Folding Brass Studded Stand Extra dimensions without stand Height: 21cm Width: 48.5cm Depth: 24.5cm ...

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19th Century Zanzibari Antique Moorish Decorative Objects

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Brass

Large Moroccan Ceramic Urn with Lid, Arabic Calligraphy, Fez, 1960
Large Moroccan Ceramic Urn with Lid, Arabic Calligraphy, Fez, 1960

Large Moroccan Ceramic Urn with Lid, Arabic Calligraphy, Fez, 1960

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Moroccan glazed royal blue ceramic urn with lid from Fez. Vintage Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy w...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Middle Eastern Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy
Middle Eastern Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy

Middle Eastern Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

19th Century Middle Eastern Moorish brass repousse bowl, finely hand-etched, engraved, hammered and chased with elaborate Moorish Syrian designs decorated with medallions of Arabic c...

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Mid-19th Century Egyptian Antique Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Orange Blue and White Handcrafted Vintage Ceramic Vase
Moroccan Orange Blue and White Handcrafted Vintage Ceramic Vase

Moroccan Orange Blue and White Handcrafted Vintage Ceramic Vase

Located in Plainview, NY

This beautiful hand painted decorative vase features a mesmeric arabesque pattern and inviting colors of red, orange and blue. Perfect a as an elegant centerpiece on your dining room...

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1980s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Moorish Ceramic Urn with Chiseled Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Moorish Ceramic Urn with Chiseled Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Moorish Ceramic Urn with Chiseled Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large green Moorish ceramic Urns chiseled with Arabic calligraphy poetry writing.Handcrafted vases from Fez Morocco etched with Arabic calligraphy.This kind of Moorish ceramic art work could be found in the Alhambra palace...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Moroccan Moorish Square Tole and Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Moroccan Moorish Square Tole and Clear Glass Candle Lantern

Moroccan Moorish Square Tole and Clear Glass Candle Lantern

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

large Handcrafted Moroccan clear glass lantern adorned with open tole metal work Moorish filigree design. Hurricane candle lamp with open metal work design and clear glass. There is ...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Polished Brass Moroccan Pillar Candle Holder
Vintage Polished Brass Moroccan Pillar Candle Holder

Vintage Polished Brass Moroccan Pillar Candle Holder

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan altar etched brass candlestick, pillar candleholder. Handcrafted tall Moroccan polished solid etched brass candleholder. Mid Century vintage Moorish Revival engraved brass candle-stand, large heavy solid brass with nice Moorish etched design. . Very elegant it will make quite a statement. Heavy weight. Polished and varnished will not tarnish. Circa 1950's. Dimensions: 30 in. Tall, the plate is 11in. diameter. Tall Moroccan candle holder, Boho wedding...

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Mid-20th Century Moorish Decorative Objects

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Brass

Antique 19th C. Moroccan Ceramic Bowl Polychrome Footed Dish Fez
Antique 19th C. Moroccan Ceramic Bowl Polychrome Footed Dish Fez

Antique 19th C. Moroccan Ceramic Bowl Polychrome Footed Dish Fez

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A 19th-century antique ceramic footed bowl from Morocco, Fez, showcases the exquisite artistry of Mokhfia polychrome pottery. The bowl boasts a deep rounded form with a flattened rim...

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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Moroccan Fez Polychrome Ceramic Bowl with Silver Filigree, circa 1920
Antique Moroccan Fez Polychrome Ceramic Bowl with Silver Filigree, circa 1920

Antique Moroccan Fez Polychrome Ceramic Bowl with Silver Filigree, circa 1920

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Moroccan Fez Polychrome Ceramic Bowl with Silver Filigree, circa 1920. A beautifully handcrafted Moroccan polychrome ceramic bowl from Fez, dating to the early 20th century, ...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Metallic Thread

Moorish Green Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay
Moorish Green Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay

Moorish Green Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish green painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over glass. The pressed glass bottle in Art Deco, Art Nouveau style is oval shape with curved sides and hand decorated with embossed metal silvered overlay. This has a long metal top spout that unscrews so the bottle can be filled to pour the perfume or rose water into this little luxe bottle. This is a recycled vintage French perfume bottle...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Hand-Painted Rajasthani Lacquer Decorative Box, Moorish Style, 1950
Hand-Painted Rajasthani Lacquer Decorative Box, Moorish Style, 1950

Hand-Painted Rajasthani Lacquer Decorative Box, Moorish Style, 1950

By Mamluke

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand painted Rajasthani lacquer box in rectangular shape with lid decorated with floral designs. Great decorative box. Size is 9" x 5.5" x 2" height. Overall good condition. Great Is...

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20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Moorish Style 26-Inch Palace Vase with Enamel Decoration
Moorish Style 26-Inch Palace Vase with Enamel Decoration

Moorish Style 26-Inch Palace Vase with Enamel Decoration

Located in Queens, NY

Middle Eastern Moorish style (19/20th Cent) monumental palace vase with red, white, and black enamel decoration (AS IS).

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Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Moroccan Moorish Clear Glass Lantern with Filigree Design
Moroccan Moorish Clear Glass Lantern with Filigree Design

Moroccan Moorish Clear Glass Lantern with Filigree Design

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan Moorish clear glass candle lantern with filigree designs, handcrafted in Morocco. Rust patina color finish. Hurricane candle lamp with clear glass bottom, great to use as a ...

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1990s Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

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Metal

19th Century French Moorish Gilt Bronze Figural Centerpiece
19th Century French Moorish Gilt Bronze Figural Centerpiece

19th Century French Moorish Gilt Bronze Figural Centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century French Moorish Gilt Bronze Figural Centerpiece France, 1880s Experience the allure of late 19th century French Moorish/Orientalist art with this extraordinary gilt bro...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mosaic Marquetry Moorish Octagonal Footed Music Box Granada Spain 1950
Mosaic Marquetry Moorish Octagonal Footed Music Box Granada Spain 1950

Mosaic Marquetry Moorish Octagonal Footed Music Box Granada Spain 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Mosaic Marquetry Moorish Octagonal Footed Music Box Granada Spain 1950. Exquisite handcrafted vintage Middle Eastern Islamic style mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood footed ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Moroccan Painted Wood Box
Antique Moroccan Painted Wood Box

Antique Moroccan Painted Wood Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Moroccan wood box painted on all six sides with symbolic floral designs over an architecturally intriguing form and a removable pitched lid.

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Miniature Mudejar Archway w Inlaid Frame, Inspired by the Alhambra, Spain c.1900
Miniature Mudejar Archway w Inlaid Frame, Inspired by the Alhambra, Spain c.1900

Miniature Mudejar Archway w Inlaid Frame, Inspired by the Alhambra, Spain c.1900

Located in Lisse, NL

This beautifully handcrafted wall piece pays tribute to the splendor of Andalusian architecture, echoing the intricate arches and decorative flourishes of the Alhambra in Granada. Made in early 20th-century Spain, it captures the spirit of Islamic Revival style with striking detail and artisan precision. At its center are three classic horseshoe arches, richly adorned with arabesques and supported by slender columns topped with finely worked capitals. A palette of soft reds, blues, and golds brings depth and warmth, further elevated by a rich burgundy velvet background. Surrounding the scene is a remarkable inlaid wooden frame, featuring delicate geometric patterns and flowing Arabic calligraphy — hallmarks of Neo-Mudejar design. This is not only a decorative object but a conversation piece, a rare combination of cultural history, architectural beauty, and fine craftsmanship. There are signs of restorations and some chipping to the plasterwork, mostly along the edges, but nothing that takes away from the overall beauty or structural integrity of the piece. Whether you're a lover of Islamic art, architectural miniatures, or simply looking for something rich in history and charm to add to your space, this piece brings timeless character and a story with it. A rare find with true soul. The large frame may have some minor losses and but this antique art work...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Orientalist Patinated Bronze Figure of a Turkish Young Man
Orientalist Patinated Bronze Figure of a Turkish Young Man

Orientalist Patinated Bronze Figure of a Turkish Young Man

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moorish Turkish man dressed in Ottoman Empire-style costume and turban. An orientalist Moorish patinated cast bronze figure of a standing guard on stand. (Missing something in his ha...

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Mid-20th Century French Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Glazed Islamic Hispano-Moresque Earthenware Dish Yellow Bowl
Glazed Islamic Hispano-Moresque Earthenware Dish Yellow Bowl

Glazed Islamic Hispano-Moresque Earthenware Dish Yellow Bowl

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique glazed Hispano-Moresque earthenware dish yellow Islamic bowl. Early 20th century Moorish terracotta bowl with bright yellow glaze. Glazed Mauresque Spanish Talavera pottery bowl ware. Hispano-Moresque earthenware dish Majolica in polychrome Moorish floral pattern. Islamic pottery vessel hand painted in splashes of colors in green, saffron yellow and teal floral decoration, very modern and abstract naïf composition. Tin-glazed Persian style earthenware with a lustre glaze, made in Spain...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Group, 4 Figures on Carpet, ca. 1900
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Group, 4 Figures on Carpet, ca. 1900

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Group, 4 Figures on Carpet, ca. 1900

Located in Petaluma, CA

This colorfully cold painted Vienna bronze brings to the viewer a lovely little scene. The gentleman standing on a carpet is explaining something to his 3 other countrymen who are re...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

early 20th-century terracotta sculptural cachepot with original polychrome
early 20th-century terracotta sculptural cachepot with original polychrome

early 20th-century terracotta sculptural cachepot with original polychrome

By Friedrich Goldscheider

Located in Wijnegem, BE

early 20th-century terracotta sculptural jardinière / cachepot with original polychrome decoration. Depicting an Oriental snake charmer surrounded by cobras. Beautifully enhanced wi...

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Early 1900s European Antique Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Moroccan Fez Hand-Carved Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy
Antique Moroccan Fez Hand-Carved Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy

Antique Moroccan Fez Hand-Carved Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Moroccan Fez Hand-Carved Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy, Early 20th Century A remarkable hand-sculpted Moroccan ceramic vase from the historic pottery city of Fez (Fès), celebrated for centuries as the cultural and artistic heart of Moroccan ceramics. This impressive vessel showcases the timeless beauty of Moorish craftsmanship, featuring an earthy dark brown to black clay body meticulously hand-carved with flowing Arabic calligraphy highlighted in contrasting ivory tones. The richly textured surface is entirely hand-incised with elegant Arabic script, inspired by the architectural decoration found throughout the Islamic world. The intricate calligraphy recalls the magnificent inscriptions adorning the walls, arches, and courtyards of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, reflecting the enduring artistic dialogue between Morocco and Al-Andalus. Whether composed of poetry, blessings, or ornamental inscriptions, the calligraphy transforms this vessel into a sculptural work of Islamic art. The vase features a generous flared mouth with a lightly glazed interior and is flanked by two distinctive ribbed side handles, each carefully hand-carved to complement the vessel's architectural form. Its bold silhouette and richly textured surface make it equally striking displayed alone or as a statement vessel for large floral arrangements. Handcrafted using traditional techniques passed down through generations of Fez artisans, this exceptional vase embodies the artistry and cultural heritage of Moroccan pottery. It complements Moorish, Mediterranean, Spanish Colonial, Islamic, Organic Modern, Wabi-Sabi, Global, and Bohemian interiors. Origin: Fez (Fès), Morocco Date: Early 20th Century Materials: Hand-thrown and hand-carved ceramic Style: Moorish / Islamic / Moroccan Dimensions: Height: 17.25 in. Diameter: 11 in. Mouth Opening: 6 in. Condition: Good antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. Natural variations, minor imperfections, and a beautiful aged patina enhance the authenticity and character of this handcrafted piece. A museum-worthy example of traditional Moroccan pottery, this sculptural vase beautifully combines the expressive power of Arabic calligraphy with the enduring elegance of Moorish design. Keywords: antique Moroccan vase, Fez pottery, Arabic calligraphy vase...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

Large Middle Eastern Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Wooden Jewelry Box. Middle Eastern Persian Sadeli micro mosaic marquetry inlaid box with geometric Moorish design. Handcrafted Khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Middle Eastern technique of inlaying from arrangements of so many delicate pieces of precious hand painted wood, with bone around the edges. This beautiful Middle Eastern Persian, Indian Wooden box is covered with fine Moorish micro mosaic marquetry and is used as a jewelry, trinket box. Lined in deep red velvet. Dimensions: 6.5in.D x 3in.H x 10 wide. Nice Indian Mughal, Indo Persian Box...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Indo-Persian Khatam Jewelry Box, Handcrafted Wood & Moorish Mosaic
Indo-Persian Khatam Jewelry Box, Handcrafted Wood & Moorish Mosaic

Indo-Persian Khatam Jewelry Box, Handcrafted Wood & Moorish Mosaic

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted Khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Persian technique of inlaying from arrangements of so many delicate pieces of wood, precious wood, and delicate miniatures paintings. This beautiful Middle Eastern Persian style box is covered inside and out with fine Moorish micro mosaic marquetry. Indo Persian Moorish style micro mosaic inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid Asian Indian box with floral and geometric Islamic Moorish Sadeli design in a square shape form with inlay marquetry, very fine artwork, lined in red velvet. Museum collector piece like the one in Doris Duke Islamic Art Museum. The repeating geometric patterns of Sadeli Mosaic are what give it beauty and richness. This decorative technique is a type of micro mosaic featuring repeating geometric patterns. A highly skilled craft, it has had a long history in India and the Middle East with early examples dating back to the 16th century. In the 1800s, it became popular as a decoration on a variety of boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes...

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Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique French Orientalist/Moorish Silver/Gilt Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock
Antique French Orientalist/Moorish Silver/Gilt Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock

Antique French Orientalist/Moorish Silver/Gilt Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual 19th century antique French orientalist/Moorish silvered bronze, gilt bronze and champleve enamel figural clock, signed Boulez, marks on movement ROBLIN & FILS FRERES,...

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1880s French Antique Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish Hand-Etched Islamic Brass Bowl
Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish Hand-Etched Islamic Brass Bowl

Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish Hand-Etched Islamic Brass Bowl

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Metal brass Middle Eastern Moorish Islamic bowl finely and heavily hand-etched and hand carved with brass repousse. 19th century Islamic Egyptian hand-et...

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Early 20th Century Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Ceramic Plate Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez
Moroccan Ceramic Plate Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez

Moroccan Ceramic Plate Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted large Moroccan polychrome decorative ceramic plate from Fez. Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez. Geometrical and floral designs and adorned wit...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Moroccan Ceramic Plate, Hand-Painted Moorish Design, Circa 1920s
Moroccan Ceramic Plate, Hand-Painted Moorish Design, Circa 1920s

Moroccan Ceramic Plate, Hand-Painted Moorish Design, Circa 1920s

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Early 20th century blue Moroccan Ceramic plate hand made in Fez. Handcrafted and glazed decorative ceramic bowl from Fez, Morocco. Featuring an elaborate hand-painted Moorish pattern...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Antique Moroccan Ceramic Glazed Bowl Handcrafted in Fez Meknes Jobbana 1900
Antique Moroccan Ceramic Glazed Bowl Handcrafted in Fez Meknes Jobbana 1900

Antique Moroccan Ceramic Glazed Bowl Handcrafted in Fez Meknes Jobbana 1900

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique large Moroccan handcrafted glazed polychrome ceramic bowl. Moroccan, Fez or Meknes bowl Jobbana with geometric Moorish designs. Hand painted ceramic Jubbana bowl, handcrafted by skilled Moroccan artisans in Fez Morocco...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Moorish Incense Burner from Spain, Dated to 10th-12th Century
Moorish Incense Burner from Spain, Dated to 10th-12th Century

Moorish Incense Burner from Spain, Dated to 10th-12th Century

Located in London, GB

Moorish incense burner from Spain, dated to 10th-12th century Spanish, 10th-12th century Measures: Burner height 20cm, width 12cm, depth 12cm Box height 23cm, width 21cm, depth 18...

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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Moorish Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Moorish Man
Late 19th Century Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Moorish Man

Late 19th Century Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Moorish Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Infuse your space with eclectic charm using this vintage boho plaster bust of a Moorish man. Crafted with intricate detail and bohemian flair, this piece adds a touch of cultural int...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Belle Époque Period Ormolu and Porcelain Mantel Clock in Moorish Style
Belle Époque Period Ormolu and Porcelain Mantel Clock in Moorish Style

Belle Époque Period Ormolu and Porcelain Mantel Clock in Moorish Style

Located in London, GB

This beautiful clock, formed from gilt bronze and porcelain, is designed and decorated in a discernibly Moorish style. The clock is supported by a flat shaped gilt bronze base, the base supporting four gilt bronze columns that support the gilt bronze clock drum. The cylindrical drum contains a circular dial, the dial of porcelain and inscribed with Roman numerals. The gilt bronze throughout is cast and chased with geometrical motifs—particularly evident on the front of the four vertical columns. These motifs are distinctively Moorish in scheme, the lattice-type geometrical sequences recalling Islamic decorative...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Moorish Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Vintage Moroccan Earthenware and Metal Lidded Urn
Vintage Moroccan Earthenware and Metal Lidded Urn

Vintage Moroccan Earthenware and Metal Lidded Urn

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout vintage Moroccan urn handcrafted in terra cotta decorated in distinctive Mediterranean colors and glazed, featuring jewelry like geometric metal work overlays.

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Large Chest or Jewelry Box in Camel Bone and Brass Inlaid
Moroccan Large Chest or Jewelry Box in Camel Bone and Brass Inlaid

Moroccan Large Chest or Jewelry Box in Camel Bone and Brass Inlaid

Located in Plainview, NY

Bring a sense of majesty into your living space with this magnificent Moroccan white bone chest handcrafted from beach wood and inlaid with additional red stones. Boasting a sumptuou...

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1960s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Original Orientalist Austrian/ Vienna cold painted bronze lamp of a classroom
Original Orientalist Austrian/ Vienna cold painted bronze lamp of a classroom

Original Orientalist Austrian/ Vienna cold painted bronze lamp of a classroom

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York City, NY

An exquisite early 20th-century Vienna bronze lamp depicting an Arab school teacher and four young students wearing typical Orientalist clothing, seated on a Persian carpet while st...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Tall Brass Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Vase
Antique Tall Brass Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Vase

Antique Tall Brass Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Vase

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Tall brass Middle Eastern Islamic Persian vase in a trumpet shape. Handcrafted large sculptural elegant bronze patina color metal Moorish Islamic ...

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19th Century Antique Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Mexican Aquamarine Glass Water Bottle Vase
Antique Mexican Aquamarine Glass Water Bottle Vase

Antique Mexican Aquamarine Glass Water Bottle Vase

Located in New York, NY

Antique Mexican aquamarine glass vase with textured Moorish design. Beautiful dreamy color when that has a lightness of being.

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Large Moroccan Green Chiseled Ceramic Urns with Lids, Fez, Circa 1950
Large Moroccan Green Chiseled Ceramic Urns with Lids, Fez, Circa 1950

Large Moroccan Green Chiseled Ceramic Urns with Lids, Fez, Circa 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Large Moroccan Green Chiseled Ceramic Urns with Lids, Fez, circa 1950 An impressive pair of vintage Moroccan ceramic urns, masterfully handcrafted in Fez and richly decorated...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1960 Moroccan Amber Glass Perfume Bottle by Berber Tribes
1960 Moroccan Amber Glass Perfume Bottle by Berber Tribes

1960 Moroccan Amber Glass Perfume Bottle by Berber Tribes

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan Amber Glass Perfume Bottle with Silvered Metal Overlay, Rose Water Sprinkler Elegant vintage Moroccan perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler, handcrafted in amber glass and...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Trinket Box
Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Trinket Box

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Trinket Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. vintage small trinket box intricately decorated with Moorish motif des...

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Turkish Iznic Style Glazed Pottery Bottle or Bud Vases, Priced Individually
Turkish Iznic Style Glazed Pottery Bottle or Bud Vases, Priced Individually

Turkish Iznic Style Glazed Pottery Bottle or Bud Vases, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Old world Iznik style Turkish earthenware vases handcrafted in classic Moorish form and decorated in floral motifs with Mediterranean colors and glazed in centuries old techniques. P...

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Late 20th Century Turkish Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Moroccan Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Metal Overlay
Moroccan Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Metal Overlay

Moroccan Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Metal Overlay

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish amber painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over amber glass. The pressed glass bottle in Art Deco, Art Nouveau style is oval shape with curved sides and hand decorated with embossed metal silvered overlay. This has a long metal top spout that unscrews. This is a recycled vintage French perfume...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Moroccan Moorish Handcrafted Ceramic Bowl Dish from Fez
Antique Moroccan Moorish Handcrafted Ceramic Bowl Dish from Fez

Antique Moroccan Moorish Handcrafted Ceramic Bowl Dish from Fez

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique handcrafted large Moroccan Moorish polychrome decorative ceramic bowl from Fez. Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez. Antique ceramic handcrafted bowl...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Early 20th century desk set, rare and great quality Mamluk Cairoware style, silver and copper inlaid brush and inkwell holder and ink blotter rocker, features a wood base with ornate...

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19th Century Lebanese Antique Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Amber Footed Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay
Moroccan Amber Footed Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay

Moroccan Amber Footed Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish amber painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over amber glass. The pressed glass bottle in Art Deco, Art Nouveau style is oval shape with curved sides and hand decorated with embossed metal silvered overlay. This has a long metal top spout that unscrews. This is a recycled vintage French perfume...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Crescent of Smoke: A Majestic Ottoman Censer in Brass and Wood, Circa 1900
Crescent of Smoke: A Majestic Ottoman Censer in Brass and Wood, Circa 1900

Crescent of Smoke: A Majestic Ottoman Censer in Brass and Wood, Circa 1900

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Crescent of Smoke: A Majestic Ottoman Censer in Brass and Wood, Circa 1900” A vision of golden grandeur, this rare and evocative censer is a poetic relic of the East — an objet d’art...

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Early 20th Century Asian Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1970s Modernist Hammered Clear Glass Italian Cylindrical Vase
1970s Modernist Hammered Clear Glass Italian Cylindrical Vase

1970s Modernist Hammered Clear Glass Italian Cylindrical Vase

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This italian vase embodies the simplicity, elegance, and innovative spirit of the Modernist movement that flourished in mid-20th-century design. Italian glassware of this era is cele...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

19th Century Persian Tinned Copper Water Ewer with Brass Handle, Islamic Art
19th Century Persian Tinned Copper Water Ewer with Brass Handle, Islamic Art

19th Century Persian Tinned Copper Water Ewer with Brass Handle, Islamic Art

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An impressive mid-19th-century Middle Eastern tinned copper water ewer, circa 1850, distinguished by its monumental scale, hand-worked surface and beautiful...

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19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Large Indo-Persian Tinned Copper Moorish Jar With Lid
Large Indo-Persian Tinned Copper Moorish Jar With Lid

Large Indo-Persian Tinned Copper Moorish Jar With Lid

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Indo Persian Mughal tinned copper vessel. Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Islamic design. Large Middle Eastern Persian Mameluke style tinned copper jar...

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Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Moorish Spain Inlaid Marquetry Box, Handcrafted Fruitwood, 1950s
Moorish Spain Inlaid Marquetry Box, Handcrafted Fruitwood, 1950s

Moorish Spain Inlaid Marquetry Box, Handcrafted Fruitwood, 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Mid-20th century Moorish Spain Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Box. Handcrafted great geometric one of a kind Moorish design. Middle Eastern Syrian style, Moor...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Boy on Camel by Franz Bergmann, ca. 1900
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Boy on Camel by Franz Bergmann, ca. 1900

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Boy on Camel by Franz Bergmann, ca. 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

This Orientalist bronze was done by Franz Bergman and does bear his signature. Meticulously cold painted and highly detailed make this one of his best examples. The camel and the boy...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Moorish Bronze Bust of a Man with Turban, 19th Century Sculpture
Moorish Bronze Bust of a Man with Turban, 19th Century Sculpture

Moorish Bronze Bust of a Man with Turban, 19th Century Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

Middle Eastern Moorish style bronze bust of a man with a turban on round shaped base (19/20th Cent.).     

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19th Century Antique Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Moorish Handcrafted Octagonal Box with White Mosaic Marquetry
Moorish Handcrafted Octagonal Box with White Mosaic Marquetry

Moorish Handcrafted Octagonal Box with White Mosaic Marquetry

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box. Small octagonal walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish...

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell

Moorish Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay
Moorish Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay

Moorish Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over amber glass. The pressed glass bottle in Art Deco, Art Nouveau style is oval shape with curved sides and hand decorated with embossed metal silvered overlay. This has a long metal top spout that unscrews so the bottle can be filled to pour the perfume or rose water into this little luxe bottle. This is a recycled vintage French perfume bottle Reve D'Or and mark in the bottom by "L T Piver Paris". Handcrafted in Marrakech, Morocco by skilled artisans that used recycle perfume bottle and add the metal overlay...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Ceramic Bowl with Lid Tajine from Fez Polychrome
Moroccan Ceramic Bowl with Lid Tajine from Fez Polychrome

Moroccan Ceramic Bowl with Lid Tajine from Fez Polychrome

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan large ceramic decorative serving bowl tajine polychrome with leather, stones and metal overlay with conical overlay lid. The bottom is a circular ceramic bowl and the top of the tagine is distinctively shaped into a cone. Handcrafted and hand painted with Moorish designs by artisans in Fez Morocco. Great decorative Moroccan Folk ceramic...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Moorish decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Moorish decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Moorish decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Africa, North Africa, and Maghreb pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mamluke, Bergmann Foundry, and Reuge Ste-Croix. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $850.