Moorish Tableware

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.

Find a collection of Moorish lighting, decorative objects, folk art and more furniture on 1stDibs.

Style: Moorish

Vintage Silver Plated Brass Engraved Lassi Cup from India

$128Sale Price|60% Off

Vintage Silver Plated Brass Engraved Lassi Cup from India

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand hammered silvered metal and brass engraved beaker beautifully hand chiseled and decorated with geometrical and botanical patterns. One-of-a-kind old Islamic Mughal style lassi drinking cup from India, beautifully hand etched by artisan. The timeworn patina varies from cup to cup. As per the intact tag inside the cup: "Lassi cups...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Moorish-Style Silver Plate on Copper Ewers, 19th Century Africa

$450 / item

Moorish-Style Silver Plate on Copper Ewers, 19th Century Africa

Located in Queens, NY

2 Middle Eastern Moorish-style (19/20th Century) silver plate on copper ewers (pitcher) with etched design (PRICED EACH)

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19th Century African Antique Moorish Tableware

Materials

Copper

Three Piece Moorish Style Jar and Bowl Collection

$525 / set

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 Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Dishes, Ray Camart, France c. 1950

$1,124 / set

Set of Dishes, Ray Camart, France c. 1950

By Ray Camart

Located in St Ouen, FR

Earthenware with a cloudy cover characteristic of this artist's production, highlighted by a Moorish-inspired decoration, this service with refined shapes evokes both the art deco ae...

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Mid-20th Century French Moorish Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

20th Century Stoneware Matte Dish with Ornamentals Relief Motifs

$1,200

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 Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Indian Beaten Brass Oval Dish, Moorish Style, Swan Handles, 1900

$649

Indian Beaten Brass Oval Dish, Moorish Style, Swan Handles, 1900

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 Tableware

Materials

Brass

$Handcrafted Moroccan Brass Vessel, Moorish Style, 19\" Diameter$

Handcrafted Moroccan Brass Vessel, Moorish Style, 19\" Diameter

$850 / item

Handcrafted Moroccan Brass Vessel, Moorish Style, 19\" Diameter

Located in Moreno Valley, 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 Tableware

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Tray

$450

H 1 in Dm 13.8 in

20th Century French Tray

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite early 20th-century painted sheet metal tray is a beautiful example of vintage decorative artistry. Featuring a delicately hand-painted floral design, the centerpiece s...

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20th Century French Moorish Tableware

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th Century Copper Pot With Lid

$1,000

H 9 in Dm 21 in

19th Century Copper Pot With Lid

Located in New York, NY

Hand-picked by buyers at Ann Morris Inc.

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1880s English Antique Moorish Tableware

Materials

Copper

20th Century Metal Shell and Coral Decorative Dish Vide-Poche or Plate Pergay

$1,656

H 5.91 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in

20th Century Metal Shell and Coral Decorative Dish Vide-Poche or Plate Pergay

By Maria Pergay

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

In the style of Maria Pergay Realised, circa 1960 Elegant dish called "mendiant" in metal and coral Very chic object with two shells and a coral handle...

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20th Century French Moorish Tableware

Materials

Coral

19th Century Set of Mason's Plates

$395 / set

H 1.13 in Dm 9 in

19th Century Set of Mason's Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in High Point, NC

19th century set of four English ironstone plates, signed Mason's over a crown and banner. The plates are transfer decorated in a pattern of florals ...

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19th Century English Antique Moorish Tableware

Materials

Ironstone

Late 19th Century Sardine Serving Dish - Hand Painted Glass and Silver Plated

$473

H 3.94 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in

Late 19th Century Sardine Serving Dish - Hand Painted Glass and Silver Plated

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique dish for serving sardines. Made of silver-plated metal and glass. The glass has a bright blue color and is beautifully painted with sea / fish motifs. Probable or...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Moorish Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Hammered Sterling Kiddush Cup and Plate

$1,200 / set

H 6 in Dm 5.5 in

Hammered Sterling Kiddush Cup and Plate

By Zaramella Argenti 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A sterling silver Kiddush cup and matching plate in a hammered design. Bold, masculine and contemporary; a much-needed change from the super ornate Judaica we’ve seen over the years.

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2010s Italian Moorish Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century two gallon Copper Measuring Jug

$478

H 12 in Dm 12 in

19th Century two gallon Copper Measuring Jug

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th Century two gallon copper haystack measuring jug in very good condition and marked at the front with two gallon, having a large shaped handle to one side, the haystack jug named...

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1870s British Antique Moorish Tableware

Materials

Copper

Large Moorish Moroccan Blue and White Ceramic Footed Lidded Jar from Fez

$1,850

H 14 in Dm 18.5 in

Large Moorish Moroccan Blue and White Ceramic Footed Lidded Jar from Fez

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large antique Moroccan blue and white ceramic urn with lid from Fez. Moorish style handcrafted lidded jar adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work Antique Hispano Moresque desig...

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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Tableware

Materials

Metallic Thread

Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set

$799

H 12 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in

Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set

Located in Lafayette, IN

Charming 1950's French military officer's mess kit. Kit appears mostly complete and includes original trunk with all of the items shown in the photos. This set can accomodate rough...

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1950s Vintage Moorish Tableware

Materials

Metal

Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inlaid Decorative Vase Moorish Style 19th C.

$850

H 12.5 in Dm 4 in

Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inlaid Decorative Vase Moorish Style 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 19th century decorative beautiful and unusual Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish brass inlaid decorative vase with flared lip engraved and inlaid with silver and copper compound. Engraved and decorated with very fine Moorish Islamic designs in Arabic script, floral and organic designs in silver, copper and brass inlay with medallions inscription-filled surrounded by vegetal interlace and a band of foliate Arabesque patterns. Mamluke Persian Revival style, Islamic inlay...

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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Tableware

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Serving Oval Dish With Golden Border Gilding from Meissen

$73

H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 1.78 in

Serving Oval Dish With Golden Border Gilding from Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bastogne, BE

Antique Oval Deep Dish from Meissen Meissen creates simple but impeccably elegant collections that fit perfectly into absolutely any interior, whether it is a strict classic or eleg...

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1980s German Vintage Moorish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Three Mediterranean Spanish Colonial Style Terracotta Jars

$1,965 / set

H 24.5 in W 10.5 in D 9.25 in

Collection of Three Mediterranean Spanish Colonial Style Terracotta Jars

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of three Mediterranean terracotta jars on custom stands. These vintage terracotta vessels make for a lovely decorative collection, the two taller ones having nicely ribb...

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20th Century European Moorish Tableware

Materials

Iron

Previously Available Items

Moroccan Tea Glasses With Silver Raised Moorish Design, Set of 6

Sold

H 4 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Moroccan Tea Glasses With Silver Raised Moorish Design, Set of 6

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of Six Moroccan shot tea glasses with Silver Raised Moorish Design. Great to add to your barware collection for hot or cold beverage. Serve your gu...

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1990s Moroccan Moorish Tableware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Square Coasters or Decorative Tiles, Set of 7

Sold

H 0.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in

Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Square Coasters or Decorative Tiles, Set of 7

Located in Plainview, NY

Am exquisite set of vintage hand painted Moroccan ceramic square coasters or decorative tiles. Each piece features intricate Moorish design in blue, Brown and orange. This beautiful ...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Moroccan Ceramic Plate

Sold

H 4 in Dm 16.5 in

Moroccan Ceramic Plate

Located in Stamford, CT

With a beautiful arabesque design hand-painted in cherry red and white, this gorgeous, large-size ceramic dinner plate possesses a truly exotic look. Handcrafted in the bustling work...

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1990s Moroccan Moorish Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Moorish tableware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Moorish tableware 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 tableware 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 tableware made in a specific country, there are Africa, Europe, and Maghreb 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 tableware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $588 and tops out at $1,200 while the average work can sell for $773.