Islamic Furniture

Middle Eastern Persian-style brass candlestick in the form of a cobra snake with incised black and red enamel decoration. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use

Orientalist Enamelled Glass Mosque Lamp Bohemian, early 20th Century Height 20cm, diameter 21cm This elegant mosque lamp is a refined example of Orientalist glasswork, inspired by h...

These pistols have been beautifully decorated with finely chased and engraved silver, and gold-damascened work. They were crafted in South-Eastern Europe in the 19th century. The pis...

20th Century Mamluk Style Green Glass Gold Gilded Mosque Lamp French, 20th Century Height 30cm, diameter 22cm This mosque lamp reflects the centuries-old tradition of illuminating ...

Large Ottoman Silkwork Textile with Botanical Embroidery, Circa 1880 This magnificent, large-scale Ottoman silkwork textile is a superb example of late 19th-century embroidery. The...

This wonderful collection of Bohemian glass objects was created in the late 19th Century for the Persian market. The set—which includes three vases, one huqqa base...

PAIR of large Middle Eastern Persian style (19th Cent) black & red cloisonné and enamel floral design floor vases. (PRICED AS PAIR)

A rare and unusual Moroccan rug woven in the hooked technique using recycled industrial fibres on a plastic foundation. The directional character of the abstract pattern, which seem ...

Egyptian Blue Wall Ceramique Plate by Edmond Lachenal. Signed: Monogrammed "EL piece unique"

The Girih cabinet explores Islamic pattern through detailed wooden marquetry in brilliant sapphire blue and rich gold tones. The chest is cradled by a metal base crafted with a brush...

This exceptionally beautiful and rare silver-inlaid brass tray stand dates from the medieval period, when the Mamluks ruled Egypt and Syria (1250-1517). The Mamluks originated as slave-soldiers, who served the Muslim caliphs and Ottoman Empire. With time, the Mamluks became a powerful military caste, and they managed to take control and establish themselves as rulers of certain areas within the Abbasid caliphate. The Mamluk dynasty commissioned great works of art and architecture, particularly in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, which was described in the 14th Century as ‘the centre of the universe and garden of the world’ (Ibn Khaldun, 1382). This tray stand is of biconical form, with a raised central band and flared base and rim. It is decorated with scrolling vines, overlaid with Thuluth inscriptions and roundels. On the lower body, the roundels contain floral motifs, and in the upper, stylised depictions of birds. The Thuluth inscriptions praise the patron, referring to him as ‘The High authority, the Lordly, the Possessor’, and ‘the learned’. The underside of the rim is engraved with a heraldic medallion, possibly the patron’s symbol. In the middle ages, when this piece was made, this item would have stood in a grand interior, supporting a tray full of fruit and fine food. The owner of this lavish piece which still bears traces of its original silver inlay would likely have been an Amir (prince) or some other important figure who was close to the Sultan in the Mamluk court. Mamluk tray...

Large Viennese Orientalist lamp in cold-painted bronze Austrian, c. 1910 Height 44cm, width 18cm, depth 15cm This excellent antique bronze sculpture depicts a simple yet highly au...

Hanukkah lamp shaped like a palace, surmounted by Islamic crescent. Made in Laghouat, Algeria. The Hanukkah lamp is made of two parts: a pierced and engraved brass in the shape of ...

A pair of Turkish 19th century antique Ottoman embroideries Turkey, 19th century Small: height 31cm, width 37cm, depth 0.5cm Large: heigh...

A rare and unusual Moroccan rug woven in the hooked technique, employing wool together with recycled industrial fibres on a plastic foundation. Weaving of this type were apparently e...

The carpet manufactory in Hereke, a city in western Turkey, was founded by the Ottoman Sultan Abdulmecid I in 1841 to produce all of the textiles for his palaces. He gathered the be...

Floral Bolinpush suzani textile from Central Asia Uzbekistan, Early 20th Century Length 161cm, width 161cm Exquisitely handcrafted and embroidered in the early 20th century, this Bolinpush suzani hails from the historic town of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The textile’s design centres on a petite marigold bloom, with larger, similar forms alternating between rich maroon and marigold shades emanating from it. Surrounding these are abstract, symmetrical black floral motifs within a maroon border, complemented by repeated black and maroon patterns. The suzani is framed by embroidered borders in maroon and cream, before ending in a striking, black-coloured textile edge. Bolinpush suzanis are culturally significant textiles, traditionally used during Central Asian weddings...

Turkish silk Hereke prayer rug Turkish, Late 20th Century Height 90cm, width 41cm Hailing from the coastal town of Hereke in Turkey, this remarkable rug serves as a splendid testame...

Pair of Persian (16th Century) carved and painted open design window panels with floral decoration.

This beautiful porcelain huqqa (or hookah) is of Continental, possibly Russian origin and was created for the Persian market. The item is a historic smoking accessory which is highly...

An extremely fine antique Isfahan workshop carpet, woven in wool and silk with a very high knot density. The quality employed here allows for the greatest precision in rendering the ...

Middle Eastern style gilt and red velvet framed print of Middle Eastern or North African horsemen bearing rifles.(as is) Condition: (Previously punctured, repair slighly visable)

Iznik-style ceramic and brass-mounted ink stand French, 19th Century Height 10.5cm, width 34cm, depth 19cm Revealing a vase and flowers contained in a border of repeating pattern-work, with two lidded inkwells flanking a central holder, this remarkable desk-piece is a very fine Iznik style inkstand, made in France in the late nineteenth century. Stylistically, it draws upon earlier Islamic...

The so-called European flower (gol farangh) pattern has been quite popular in Persia since the Safavid period (1506-1722), gracing the architectural of many mosques from Isfahan to K...

Middle Eastern Persian area rug with a brown, black and red pattern. Please note: used condition

18th Century Antique Alpujarra Rug, Country of origin: Spain, Circa date: 18th Century

A 19th Century Turkish ottoman period kaftan Height 136cm, width 159cm This antique kaftan dates from the Ottoman period in Turkey during the 19th Cent...

This beautiful huqqa (or hookah), an instrument used for smoking—is a highly collectable antique piece. It created in the late 19th century, most likely in Russia. The huqqa is finely decorated with depictions of Qajar kings, suggesting that it was created for the Persian market. The huqqa features a bell-shaped base with a ribbed cylindrical top. This is covered by a cup-shaped feature on a knopped stem. The huqqa is crafted from porcelain which is white and finely decorated with deep blue stylised vines, leaves and flowers. Half-length portraits of the 19th century Persian kings, Naser al-Din Shah and Mozaffar al-Din Shah, ornament the huqqa’s base...

Middle Eastern (19th Century) white painted and carved door with arch and lattice design with simple mahogany back.

Persian rust-red and black velvet table cover with border and oval center medallion

Large antique Austrian cold-painted bronze figural lamp Austrian, c. 1910 Height 48cm, width 17cm, depth 17cm This early 20th century bronze lamp epitomises Austrian Orientalist de...

Middle Eastern Persian tribal style wool prayer rug carpet with geometric tree-of-life design and rust-red field (7 x 4'). Please note: used/antique condition

Antique cold-painted bronze of a pulled rickshaw by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 19cm, width 37cm, depth 20cm This unusual cold-painted bronze depicts a running Arab man, who p...

Austrian cold-painted bronze and marble figurative lamp attributed to Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 46cm, width 26cm, depth 16cm This impressive cold-painted bronze lamp showcases a charming and unusual scene of two artists working in a pottery workshop...

This beautiful porcelain huqqa (or hookah) is of Continental, possibly Russian, origin and was created in the late 19th Century. The item is finely painted and decorated with photo-r...

Prayer rugs have directional patterns that are pointed towards the holy city of Mecca during meditation. These rugs provide the worshipper with a clean area from which to pray, acti...

Viennese cold-painted bronze of an Arab merchant Austrian, c. 1910 Height 19cm, width 11cm, depth 14cm This exceptional figurative sculpture depicts an Arab merchant selling his wares. The figure stands holding a piece of jewellery, with an inquisitive expression as if he is trying to entice potential buyers. He is expertly cast, with the ruffled texture of his beard a particularly fine detail. The viewer’s eye is drawn to the figure’s vibrant clothing: a shimmering gold robe is complemented by a green-toned cloak which hangs loosely...

Large Austrian Islamic-style cold-painted bronze lamp Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 39cm, width 19cm, depth 17.5cm Drawing upon the mystical allure of early 20th-century Orientalist designs, this Viennese bronze lamp...

These beautiful table lamps have been attributed to Joseph-Théodore Deck, one of the most important ceramicists of the 19th century. Deck was the director of a prestigious faience workshop which was based in France. He was well known for his high-quality ceramic wares, which were often designed in Islamic and Chinese styles. The lamps are designed in a Persian manner. Each lamp is fitted with a gilt bronze (ormolu) light fixture which holds two bulbs. The lamps' bodies are crafted from faience (tin-glazed earthenware) and feature cylindrical necks and bulbous lower bodies. These bodies are decorated with stylised flowers, leafy vines, and Persian script...

This beautifully crafted and decorated porcelain huqqa (or hookah) base is of Continental, possibly Russian origin. It was created in the late 19th century for the Persian market. The huqqa base...

Large Austrian figurative cold-painted bronze sculpture Austrian, c. 1910 Height 25cm, width 17cm, depth 9cm This cold-painted bronze sculptu...

French silver-plated teapot with camel design French, 20th Century Height 14cm, width 27cm, depth 12cm Produced by the much-esteemed Parisian tea company Mariage Frères, this delig...

Decorated in the Persian style, the ewer of baluster form intricately decorated with various patterns and floral motifs with straw handle, the circular basin similarly decorated with...

Set of four cast and turned brass ottoman candlesticks Turkish, 16th century Measures: Largest: Height 41.5cm, diameter 24cm Smallest: Height 28...

Persian style (19/20th Century) rust velvet table cover with border and blue and beige geometric center.

Persian orange and blue velvet table cover with red center, fringe, and border

Persian rust and blue velvet table cover with border and geometric center

Pair of late 19th century French painted porcelain lamps French, Late 19th Century Height 94cm, width 51cm, depth 51cm This elegant pair of hand-painted porcelain lamps captures t...

Large antique Austrian cold-painted bronze figurative sculpture by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 33cm, width 19cm, depth 14cm ...

A late 19th century brass casted Hanukkah lamp made in Algeria. The lamp is made of three central parts: its body, a tray for placing the oil candles, and a holder for the servant li...

Moroccan gilt metal and silver-plate Islamic style dish, Moroccan, 20th century Dimensions: Height 27cm, width 36cm, depth 22cm This ornately designed dish with cover was crafte...

Viennese cold-painted bronze lamp of an Arab by a campfire by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 42cm, width 10cm, depth 21cm Crafted by Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936), one of the mo...

Antique Austrian Orientalist cold-painted bronze lamp Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 25cm, width 16cm, depth 12cm Depicting a charming school scene, this Orientalist lamp wrought in the traditional Viennese manner from cold-painted bronze is a superb example of early 20th century design. The main body of this sculptural lamp is cast in the shape of a traditional Orientalist building covered with various textiles such as rugs, providing protection from the sun and rain. On a raised plinth sits a teacher dressed in bright marigold clothing tied together with a red belt. His head is beautifully adorned with a polychrome head...

Cold painted bronze lamp with Orientalist subject by Bergman Austrian, circa 1910 Height 46cm, width 21cm, depth 12.5cm The Bergman Foundry, ...

Created by the French artist, Marcel Début, in the late 19th Century, these are beautiful pieces of naturalistic, figurative sculpture. Marcel Début was born in 1865, and grew up learning the art of carving from his father, Jean Didier Début, who created traditional, realistic sculptures of people...

Large Viennese cold-painted bronze lamp of a mandolin player by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 39cm, width 15cm, depth 15cm Crafted around 1910 by Franz Xaver Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936), this Orientalist sculptural lamp depicts a young woman playing a mandolin and singing. She is sitting on a green cushioned seat while beneath her feet is a polychrome patterned rug draped on two steps. Dressed in typical Orientalist clothing, her beautifully executed facial expression suggests she is in a joyful mood. Above the main figure is a domed canopy. Its construction includes a pierced window draped by a striped red and gold curtain. A gold shield and a flag also hang on the construction. The domed cover is superbly decorated with trefoil windows filled with coloured glass and is surmounted by a crescent moon which is an important symbol of Islam. A similar motif can also be observed on the flagpole. The lamp is stamped with a ‘B’ in an urn-shaped cartouche, ‘GESCH’ as well as ‘3’. The cold-painting technique has been superbly used to highlight even the smallest details of the scene, such as the patterns on the rug or the texture of the seat. An almost identical example is featured in Joseph Zobel, Antique Vienna Bronzes...

Viennese cold-painted bronze by Bergman depicting Rebecca at the well Austria, c. 1910 Height 30cm, width 30cm, depth 30cm This figural bronze repli...

Orientalist cold-painted bronze and marble inkstand Austrian, c. 1910 Height 21cm, width 34.5cm, depth 22.5cm This unusual inkstand combines cold-painted bronze elements with a beau...

Large Austrian wood and cold-painted bronze lamp Austria, c. 1910 Height 42cm, width 41cm, depth 30cm This Orientalist lamp is an unusual example of the...

Austrian Orientalist cold-painted bronze lamp of a shoe cobbler Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 23cm, width 21cm, depth 16cm The story presented by the makers of this sculptural lamp is set at a shoe cobbler’s workshop. Made in the traditional Viennese manner of cold-painted bronze, the piece is an outstanding example of high quality Orientalist design. Three shoe cobblers are depicted working together in a traditional Orientalist building, one covered by textiles to protect them from the elements. The wall is decorated with a large pair of scissors, a tool often used by shoe cobblers. In the foreground is a male figure reaching towards a wooden bench on which shoes needing repair are displayed. Behind him, sitting on a bamboo-supported table sit two other male figures. The first one is caught mid-speaking, in a pose suggesting he is excited. On his legs is a piece of textile. The man next to him is seen holding threads in both hands, repairing a vibrant red shoe. All figures are dressed in loosely fit clothing...