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Moorish Serving Pieces

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
1940s Antique Round Moroccan Brass Serving Dish with Dome Lid and Paw Lion Feet.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique round Moroccan brass dish with dome lid and paw lion feet. Beautiful Moroccan handcrafted covered footed serving dish with embossed textured brass top and bowl. This lovely p...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serving Pieces

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Brass

Moroccan Moorish Polished Copper Tray Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Morrocan copper tray Geometric motifs Good condition. Shipping: Diam 43 H 3 1.3 kg.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serving Pieces

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Copper

Moroccan Moorish Polished Copper Tray Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Morrocan copper tray Geometric motifs Good condition. Shipping: Diam 39 H 3 0.8 kg.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serving Pieces

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Copper

19th Century Brass Brazier with Skewers
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century brass brazier with skewers Measures: 22" diameter x 11" high + 12" lid = maximum height with lid 23" Comes with collection of brass sk...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Moorish Serving Pieces

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Brass

Turkish Ottoman Metal Tinned Copper Vessel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Turkish Ottoman tinned copper metal round vessel. Middle eastern Asian tinned copper large bowl nicely hand-hammered. Handcrafted in Turkey. ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Serving Pieces

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Tin, Copper

Moroccan Polished Round Footed Silvered Tray Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan metal silver plated polished round serving brass tray with traditional geometric designs and brass inlay decoration around on three feet. Moroccan polished round footed...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serving Pieces

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Brass, Metal

Moroccan Handcrafted Silver Round Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous hand chased silver plated large Moroccan round serving tray on three removable legs. Typically used for tea service. Moroccan polishe...
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1940s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate, Brass

Middle Eastern Antique Dallah Arabic Copper Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot. Antique decorative Arabic coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted br...
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Late 19th Century Omani Antique Moorish Serving Pieces

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Brass, Copper

Moroccan Brass Tea Kettle on Stand Handcrafted in Fez Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern antique samovar brass tea kettle pot on stand. Ceremonial Moroccan brass handcrafted tea kettle pot with warmer on stand. Museum qualit...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serving Pieces

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Brass

Large Antique Moroccan Hammered Copper Tray Platter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large antique hand-hammered Moroccan copper tray platter. Great Islamic art brass metal work, hand-chiseled with intricate fine Moorish floral an...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serving Pieces

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Brass, Copper

Moroccan Silver Repousse Plated Serving Dish Tajine with Cover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous hand chased silver repousse plated large Moroccan tajine dish with cover, typically used for presenting cookies or bread.Hand chased etching a...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serving Pieces

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Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

Moroccan Moorish Polished Copper Tray Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Morrocan copper tray Geometric motifs Good condition. Shipping: Diameter 48.5 Height 2.5 1.8 kg.
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Serving Pieces

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Copper

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Moorish serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Moorish serving pieces 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 serving pieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Moorish serving pieces 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 serving pieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $195 and tops out at $2,950 while the average work can sell for $1,400.

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