Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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
French Golden Copper Tray Profile of the Wife of Louis 14, 19th Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French copper golden plate in commemration of Marie-Thérèse of Austria and Louis XIV king.
This dish was produced in 1860 to commemorate the two-hundredth anniversary of the marriage...
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1860s Moroccan Antique Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
Moroccan White Frosted and Gold Glasses Set of 6
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of 6 Moroccan opaline white and gold glasses.
Set of Six Moroccan Moorish White Frosted and Gold Glasses
Decorated with a classical traditional Moorish pattern gold frieze overla...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of Six Ruby Red Glasses with Gold Raised Moorish Frieze Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six red Moroccan glasses with gold raised Moorish design.
Bohemian style drinking small shot ruby red glasses decorated with a classical gold and pattern Moorish frieze.
Use t...
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20th Century French Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Moroccan Vase or Urn
Located in Plainview, NY
This beautiful hand painted ceramic Moroccan round vase or urn Features wonderfully intricate and imaginatively sequenced hand painted designs. This colorful, round, orb-like ceramic...
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Six Handblown Moorish Blue and Gold Glasses
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six royal blue and gold handblown Moorish glasses.
Use them for Moroccan tea, or any hot or cold drink.
Shot glasses very light finely decorated with a classical gold pattern ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Moroccan Hazel Atlas Amethyst Triangle Pair of Ashtrays
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan amethyst set of two ashtrays from the 1950s.
Small individual ashtrays
Vintage hazel atlas Moroccan amethyst ashtrays glass in a triangle ...
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Mid-20th Century Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Gorham Pair of 1887 Sterling Silver Decanters in Rare Moorish/ Moresque Style
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gorham sterling silver and cut glass decanters from 1887 and in rare Moorish or Mauresque style. They measure 9 1/2'' in height by 5 1/4'' in depth and bear hallmarks as show...
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1880s American Antique Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Large Traditional Engraved Sterling Silver Teapot
Located in Paris, FR
A handcrafted Moorish sterling silver teapot handcrafted in the 1950s. Its wooden handle, meticulously sculpted, complements the silver. What truly sets this piece apart are the intr...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Moorish Ceramic Glazed Covered Urns Handcrafted in Fez Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large pair of Moorish Moroccan glazed polychrome ceramic jars tureen with cover.
Hand painted ceramic Jubbana, handcrafted by skilled Moroccan artisans in Fez Morocco.
Moorish desi...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Vintage Culver Ltd Tyrol 22k Gold Rim Banding Wine Glasses
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of 3 Vintage Culver Ltd Wine Glasses with 22-Karat Gold Tyrol Pattern.
Set of 3 Vintage Culver Ltd rim banding wine glasses with 22-karat gol...
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Mid-20th Century American Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Syrian Brass Filigree Brazier
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish/Syrian 3 piece brass brazier stand with 4 ring handles and filigree dome cover with a moon & star finial.
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20th Century Unknown Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Vintage Moroccan Handcrafted Ceramic Yellow Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan hand-painted glazed ceramic plate with a yellow background and adorned with geometric black Moorish designs.
Signed in the back in Arabic “Safi", which is the ci...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Moorish Blue and Gold Crystal Barware Italian Drinking Glasses Set of 4
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of 4 blue and gold handblown Moorish crystal glassware set.
Moroccan shot glasses very light finely decorated with a classical 22 karat gold Moorish vintage pattern frieze design...
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20th Century Italian Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Handmade Large Ceramic Serving Decorative, Center Table Plates, Set of 4
Located in Plainview, NY
With a delightful floral and arabesque design hand painted in multiple colors in blue, yellow, green and orange. These gorgeous, large-size ceramic dinner plates possess a truly exot...
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Set of Six Handblown Italian Moorish Green with Gold Shot Glasses
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six green and gold handblown Moorish shot glasses.
Use them for Moroccan tea, or any hot or cold drink.
Shot glasses very light finely decorated ...
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20th Century Italian Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
20th Century Stoneware Matte Dish with Ornamentals Relief Motifs
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Stoneware Matte dish with ornamentals relief motifs.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Six Pink Moroccan Glasses with Silver Raised Moorish Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six shot colored glasses with pink and silver raised Moorish design.
Decorated with a classical Moorish pattern frieze.
Use these elegant glasses ...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Moroccan Clear and Silver Overlay Shot Glasses Set of 6
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Set of six clear and silver overlay Moorish style glasses.
Decorated with a classical silver pattern overlay frieze.
Use these elegant glasses for Moroccan tea, or any hot or cold drink.
In fantastic condition, perfect for the holidays and gorgeous on display in a cabinet or bar while not in use.
handmade Czech Bohemia...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Handmade Large Ceramic Serving, Decorative or Center Table Plate, Set of 2
Located in Plainview, NY
Intricate and ornate arabesque motifs in mesmerizing colors define these large, gorgeous ceramic dinner plates. Handcrafted in the bustling workshops of master artisans in the coasta...
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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.
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19th Century Unknown Antique Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
B&Cie, Charles POYARD, Félix FLICK, Dish With Portrait of a Berber Woman
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This faience dish was crafted by the B&Cie factory in Montereau, while its design was conceived and painted by Félix Flick; Charles Poyard likely contributed to the enameling.
This ...
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1870s French Antique Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Set of Three Glass Vases with Moorish Alhambra Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three votive glass candleholder, vases with gold Moorish Alhambra design.
Decorated with a classical gold Moorish Alhambra pattern.
Use these elegant glasses for a Moroccan ro...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Three Piece Moorish Style Jar and Bowl Collection
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An oval bowl with deep repousse decoration of foliate scrolls with flowers alternating with palmettes, with a dark patina in the background. The inside hand hammered around a leafy surround of the center.
Measures: Length 11 1/2", Depth 8 `1/2", H. 2 1/4"
Along with two graduated faceted glass...
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20th Century Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Decorative Moorish Bowl Blue and White
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage decorative Moorish bowl blue and white.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Indian Beaten Brass Oval Dish with Swan Handles
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Indian beaten brass oval dish with swan handles
This is a very unusual piece, the oval dish is set on a short base and has truly “Swan Neck handles” one...
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Early 20th Century Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Signed Sculpture Rare Centerpiece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Smart Venetian centerpiece, signed Signoretto and dated 1980 : very important unique piece !
Handles: Two moors black heads with turbans.: it's a ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Berber Old Earthenware Bowls and Lids from Morocco
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/2956 - Old earthenware bowls and lids from Morocco: terracotta lids can be used to keep food warm in serving dishes.
I'm closing my activities, so...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Moroccan Antique Brass covers.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very handsome large scale brass cover.
Large Moroccan ceremonial brass vessel for covering wedding presents, pastries or food, hand forged in Fez. Perfect ...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Monumental Pair of Porcelain Plaques of Orientalist or Turkish Women in Castle
Located in New York, NY
A pair of monumental and rare Antique German hand-painted polychrome enamel and raised gold porcelain plaques depicting orientalist/Turkish women standing in castles of exquisite cra...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Moorish serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Moorish serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Moorish serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Culver Ltd., deBlona, and Georges Briard. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $39 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $698.