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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Middle Eastern Islamic Turkish Ottoman Tinned Copper Ewer
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted antique 19th century Islamic Turkish Ottoman tinned copper ceremonial water ewer. Antique Middle Eastern Asian Islamic style ewer jug metalware vessel. The bulbous body...
Copper, Tin, Pewter
Antique 19th Century Middle Eastern Tinned Copper Ewer
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th century middle Eastern tinned copper ewer. Nice decorative old rustic hand-hammered ewer in the Mameluke style. Moorish middle e...
Copper, Tin
Antique 19th Century Moorish Tinned Copper Ewer, Hand-Hammered, Turkey
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th century Middle Eastern tinned copper ewer.A very early Islamic Turkish copper ewer depicting an intricate scene with figures. Nice dec...
Copper
1960s Culver Ltd Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher Valencia Pattern 22 K. Gold
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Culver Ltd Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher Valencia Pattern 22 K. Gold. Elegant vintage midcentury culver barware Martini pitcher with Valencia pattern in a green and gold leaf finish. This fabulous vintage Culver pitcher Martini barware with 22-carat gold decoration is decorated in the Valencia pattern in green and gold Moorish Moroccan style design. Gorgeous for display on any bar or bar cart, it commands attention. A "Wow" gift for sure or a really great addition to your private barware collection. Beautiful and hard to find Moroccan themed cocktail / Martini mixer...
Gold Leaf
Middle Eastern Moorish Style Silver and Copper Ewer
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish-style (19/20th Century) silver plate on copper ewer (pitcher) with scale design spout.
Silver
French 18th Century Large Scale Copper Pitcher
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming French large scale copper pitcher. A terrific kitchen island oraccessory.
Copper
$275Sale Price|21% Off
H 5.25 in W 6.5 in D 9.5 in
Clear Glass Modernist Margarita Martini Cocktail Pitcher
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bulbous body drinks pitcher.
Glass
Carl Auböck Martini Newspaper Midcentury Glass Pitcher, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful glass pitcher from the 1950s, designed and crafted by Carl Auböck in Austria. Typically these pitchers feature a leather belt but this particular piece is adorned with a ...
Brass
19th C Large English Porcelain Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
This large decorative vase would be perfect in a niche as it has a dramatic profile but would also look great on a center table since it is fully decorated in the round and looks goo...
Porcelain
Persian Brass Ewer With Silver Inlay Calligraphy, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The brass Persian Islamic ewer from the mid-19th century is a stunning example of craftsmanship and artistic expression. This ewer is not only a functiona...
Silver, Brass
Pair of Victorian English Silver Ewers
Located in New York, NY
Marked: London, 1859, Maker: John S. Hunt.
Silver
Antique Persian Silver Hand Engraved Ewer Vase
Located in London, GB
Antique Persian Silver Hand Engraved Ewer Vase Persian, Early 20th Century Height 30cm, width 23cm, depth 12cm Weight 898g This exquisite Persian silver ewer, dating to the early...
Silver
$1,495 / set
H 5.63 in Dm 2.75 in
Mid-Century Culver “Valencia” 22-Karat Gold Highball Glass Set, 10 Pieces, 1950s
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Culver “Valencia” 22-Karat Gold Highball Glass Set, 10 Pieces, 1950s, Culver Ltd. Valencia Pattern 22-Karat Gold Highball Glasses, Set of 10, Mid-Century Elevate your barware collection with this elegant vintage Mid-Century Modern Culver highball glass set, featuring the coveted Valencia pattern with lavish 22-karat gold decoration and vibrant emerald-green accents. This 10-piece set showcases Culver’s iconic Moorish / Moroccan-inspired design, a hallmark of their luxurious glassware of the 1950s–early 1960s. Each glass is beautifully adorned with Culver’s signature raised gold scrollwork, geometric motifs, and jewel-tone green panels—an unmistakable detail of early Culver production. The presence of the original “Culver Ltd.” script confirms this is an earlier, high-quality example of the Valencia series. Details Maker: Culver Ltd. Pattern: Valencia (Moorish / Moroccan Revival) Period: Mid-Century Modern, circa 1955–1965 Composition: 22-karat gold decorated glass Quantity: 10 highball glasses Dimensions: • 5 5/8" High • 2 3/4" Diameter (rim) Condition: Very good vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or notable wear. Gold surfaces remain bright and beautifully preserved. Why This Set Stands Out This is a collector-grade example of Culver’s most famous pattern. The Valencia design remains highly sought after for its glamorous metallic finish and Moorish elegance. Perfect for entertaining, gifting, or display on a bar cart, sideboard, credenza, or in a glass-front cabinet, these glasses bring instant sophistication to any home. Add a touch of Mid-Century luxury to your cocktail experience with this exceptional Culver Valencia 10-piece highball set. Vintage Culver...
Glass
Moorish Style Brass Ewer
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style (20th Cent) brass ewer with incised decoration
Brass
19th Century Middle Eastern Copper Ewer
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A large highly decorative middle eastern copper ewer. Dating from the early 19th century, displaying a charming patination throughout. Measures: Height...
Copper
Moorish Style Brass Ewer
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style monumental brass ewer with incised and enamel decoration.
Enamel
Mid-Century Culver Ltd. Prado Bar Glasses Set Martini
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1960's Martini set by Culver ltd. "Prado" series. This set looks never used. Perfect for display or use. Careful, thoughtful packing included with purchase.
Glass
Antique Moroccan Moorish Large Heavy Solid Brass Kettle, 19th C
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Moroccan Moorish large heavy solid brass kettle embossed with brass floral design. It is a unique piece to display in your kitchen or to add to y...
Brass, Copper
Ceramic Glazed Talavera Moorish Pitcher Vase Handcrafted in Spain
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Glazed polychrome ceramic Talavera pitcher or flower vase with Moorish peacock blue design. Hand painted Talavera ceramic pitcher, handcrafted by skilled artisans in Spain in the Gra...
Ceramic
Antique Moorish Style Bohemian Moser School Hand Enameled Blown Gourd Ewer
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Bohemian Moser School blown amber glass ewer features gourd form and Persian styling having hand painted gilt and polychrome decoration, stopper...
Glass, Art Glass, Cork
Turkish Ottoman Brass Ewer, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning large-scale Ottoman period brass ewer with incised and repoussé decoration. The scale of this piece is truly impressive and the form so elegant, ...
Brass
Moroccan Ceramic Calligraphy Pitcher
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Ceramic Calligraphy Pitcher. Moroccan ceramic pitcher delicately hand carved with poetry calligraphy. Moroccan dark brown with lighter crac...