Moorish Furniture
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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Item Ships From: New York
Style: Moorish
Moroccan Moorish Tabouret Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A colorful hand-painted wood Moroccan tabouret side or drinks table with traditional Moorish design, circa mid-20th century, Morocco. This wood table is hand-painted in colorful hues...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Monumental, Colorful Moroccan Ceramic Vases
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of colorful, blue, white and red, large-scale ceramic Moroccan vases. The vases feature beautifully inlayed and painted elements to create a stunning mosaic effect and an intric...
Category
1980s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
A Magnificent Pair of Silvered Bronze "Alhambra" Vases by Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Large Pair of Silvered Bronze "Alhambra" Moorish Vases, by Tiffany Studios, New York.
Inspired by the medieval Spanish Nasrid, or "Alhambra," vases dating from the...
Category
Early 20th Century American Moorish Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Moroccan Brass and Colored Glass Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
The Vintage Moroccan brass and colored glass brass star shaped chandelier features individually wrought multicolored glass panes and elaborate design. The handmade chandelier is ...
Category
1980s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large 19th C. Austrian Orientalist Cold-Painted Bronze Figural Lamp, By Bergman
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally large 19th-century Austrian Orientalist cold-painted bronze figural lamp was produced by the renowned Bergman foundry. Franz Xaver Bergman, known for his highly de...
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Middle Eastern Moorish Triple Arch Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish walnut settee with spindle and ball design and pearl inlay with triple arch open design back with woven fabric seat (19th...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Antique Syrian Savonarola Curule Mother of Pearl Inlay Throne Armchair, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
This exquisite pair of 19th Century Syrian Savonarola Curule throne armchairs represents a pinnacle of antique craftsmanship and aesthetic refinement. The chairs feature intricate mo...
Category
20th Century Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood
Middle Eastern Large Majolica Cobra Snake Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style (Italian 19/20th cent) Majolica porcelain life sized green and yellow cobra, coiled with a raised head.
Category
19th Century Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Moroccan Brass Tray Top Spider Leg Table
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Moroccan made brass tray top table with folding spider leg base. This example shows some minor cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Moorish Style Brass and Bead Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish-style (20th Century) patinated brass filigree 2 tiered chandelier with 8 bird head arms holding dome shades. Multicolored glass beaded fringe
Category
20th Century Asian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Moorish Walnut 5-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 5 Moorish (19th Cent) walnut spindle and ball carved living room / salon set with pearl inlay & kilm seat (settee 56"w 21¬O"d 52¬º"h, 2 arm chairs 22"w 19¬O"d 44¬O"h, 4 side c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Brass Cone Shaped Wall Sconce Shade, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Moroccan Moorish style brass wall sconce shade featuring intricate filigree design and a stylish cone shape. The sconce shades are be...
Category
1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Hand-Carved Camel Form Table w/ Square Gilt Bronze Top
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous and Quite Impressive French Orientalist Hand-Carved and Hand-Tooled Camel Form Table with a Square Gilt Bronze Top, Attributed to Jansen. This camel table showcases intri...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Moroccan Chest or Jewelry Box in Cameal Bone and Brass Inlaid
Located in Plainview, NY
Bring a sense of majesty into your living space with this magnificent Moroccan white bone chest handcrafted from beach wood and inlaid with additional red stones. Boasting a sumptuou...
Category
1960s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Middle Eastern Moorish Walnut Savonarola Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish (19th Century) carved walnut Savonarola style armchair with a spindle and ball round back panel.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Moroccan Black & White Bone with Filigree Inlay Octagonal End Table, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
This exquisite pair of Moroccan octagonal end tables exudes timeless elegance, showcasing the artistry of traditional Moorish craftsmanship. Each table is meticulously handcrafted wi...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Moorish Carved Teak 3-Fold Screen
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style (19th Century) carved and pierced teak 3 fold screen with floral design crewel work panels.
Category
19th Century Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Moorish Walnut & Pearl Pedestal
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style (19th Cent) walnut square pedestal inlaid with pearl and intricately carved spindle & ball design panels resting on 4 feet.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Middle Eastern Moorish Style Jeweled Gilt Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish-style (1st quarter 20th Century) six-sided bracket lantern wall sconce with embossed brass and fretwork design and glass jewels inset in the top. Only one scon...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Moorish Style Brass Filigree Beaded Floor Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style (19/20th Century) brass filigree floor lamp with amber glass beads hanging from shade.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Handmade Dark Leather Brown Pouf or Ottoman, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
This eye-catching handstitched genuine dark leather pair of Moroccan Poufs will lend an air of regal majesty to your den or living room. Handcrafted in leather by master artisans and...
Category
1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Leather
Onyx Marble Urn Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful onyx marble urn form vessel/round footed box with lid, circa 1970s. Lid has a beautiful, detailed finial top. Colors include shades of cream, tan, white, sand, and red bu...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Vintage Moroccan Palatial Lidded Pottery Vase or Urn with Brass Inlay, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of 1970's Moroccan hand made palatial lidded vases with an entrancing and elaborate design scheme, brass frame and the sculptural grace that only master artisans can provide, ...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brown Vintage Turkish Mohair Blanket Rug
Located in New York, NY
Casual looking vintage mohair rug with a nomadic motif with the letter "S" woven in the middle of the rug. Can be used as a throw piece or a large blanket...
Category
20th Century Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Midcentury Bone Inlaid Chest Box or Jewelry Casket
Located in Plainview, NY
Midcentury bone inlaid chest box or jewelry casket mesmerizing decorative patterns and extraordinary sculptural and design details provide this authe...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Bone
Antique Middle Eastern Parquetry Inlaid Chest on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Our Middle Eastern chest on stand measures 43 inches tall and features exceptional parquetry inlay and chest (affixed to the stand) with bobbin-turned spindles. Ideal as a blanket c...
Category
Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Mughal Moorish Brass Serving Tray
Located in New York, NY
A round brass serving tray or decorative wall art piece, circa early to mid-20th century. Brass tray is round with a Mughal or Moorish design. Great as a serving tray (as demonstrate...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Moorish Style Drinks Side Table with Wood Top
Located in New York, NY
A silvered metal round drinks or side table with a Moorish design style, circa early 21st century. A silver-tone metal drinks, side, or end table with a Moroccan/Moorish designed bas...
Category
Early 2000s Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Middle Eastern Syrian Walnut Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Syrian (20th Cent) Settee in walnut with inlaid mother of pearl and ebony with spindle & ball and finial details (matching 2 arms & 2 sid...
Category
20th Century Asian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Gold Paisley Highball Cocktail Glasses by Culver, Set of 4
By Culver Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of four (4) 22-kt gold paisley highball cocktail glasses with Moorish pattern, by Culver, Brooklyn, New York, circa mid to late-20th century. This design is a rare an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Moorish Furniture
Materials
Gold, Foil
Vintage Moroccan Mirror with Two Doors in Moucharabeih Design
Located in Plainview, NY
Beautiful vintage two doors mirror featuring Moucharabeih traditional hand-paint design with lovely details and warm colors. This mirror will be a perfect addiction to your hallway, ...
Category
1960s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Black Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage mohair rug in black. zipper closure and poly foam insert provided.
Measures: 16'' x 16''.
Category
Late 20th Century Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Syrian Style Inlaid and Upholstered Walnut Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Middle Eastern Syrian-style (20th Century) armchairs in walnut with inlaid mother of pearl and ebony marquetry having emerald green tufted upholstery, with spindle and finial...
Category
20th Century Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Moroccan Hand Made Arched Vanity or Wall Mirror with Brass Inlay
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage arched Moroccan vanity or wall mirror, handmade of natural bone and engraved with beautiful tribal designs. The mirror frame is inlaid in bra...
Category
1980s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of fine 19th century Orientalist male and female figures by Eugène Cornu
By Eugène Cornu
Located in New York City, NY
Exquisitely sculpted with meticulous attention to detail, these finely chased metal sculptures by Eugène Cornu offer a remarkably realistic rendition. The male figure is depicted as...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ivory Brown Mohair Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Angora mohair wool rug in brown and ivory.
Measures: 4'4'' x 6'9''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Moorish Round Brass Tray
Located in Queens, NY
Moorish (19/20th Century) round brass tray with scalloped edge.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Twelve Antique Moorish Style Inlaid Walnut Chairs with Elephants 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Twelve Antique Moorish Style Walnut Inlaid Chairs with Floral Pattern & Elephants, 20thC.
Measure - 40.75"h x 22.5"w x 22.5"d.
A stunning set of 12 antique chairs...
Category
20th Century Moorish Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19 C. Orientalist Oil on Canvas 'Prince and Princess in the Harem" Antonio Rivas
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century Orientalist Oil on Canvas 'Prince and Princess in the Harem" signed by Antonio Rivas. Antonio Rivas (1845–1911) was a Spanish painter active in Rome, know...
Category
1890s Spanish Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Pair of 19th c. Carved Middle Eastern Doors
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of nineteenth century Moorish pine arched doors with wrought iron scroll design hinges, an etched brass handle, and Islamic inspired carvings.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Moorish Style Etched Iron Halberd
Located in Queens, NY
Moorish-style short halberd spear with iron shaft and etched ax blade.
Category
20th Century Unknown Moorish Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Moorish Inlaid Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style arm chair with carved spindle & ball design back with pearl & inlay and ebonized trim.
Antique condition. Right arm has been repaired.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bone, Leather
Xl Moorish Abalone Shell, Black Resin Tray
Located in New York, NY
Hand Made Mother of Pearl shell and resin oversized tray depicting traditional Turkish/Moorish design pattern polished to perfection. Fantastic workmans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Furniture
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Epoxy Resin
Amina Pendant by David Duncan Studio, Ceiling Light
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A two-tiered ceiling fixture inspired by the Moroccan star design made of aquaresin and brass with a chaulky white plaster-look painted finish. The larger section conceals four Ediso...
Category
2010s American Moorish Furniture
Materials
Resin
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...
Category
1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Transitional Decorative Bidjar Floral Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Our contemporary Bidjar rugs are inspired from 16th century Islamic textiles. We adapted those centuries-old designs into more modern, decorative motif...
Category
2010s Pakistani Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Infuse any room with mesmerizing old world elegance with this exquisite pair of vintage Syrian Moorish folding chairs. Constructed of intricately carved solid wood and boasting luxur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood
Moorish Bronze Man Bust
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style bronze bust of a man with a turban on round shaped base (19/20th Cent.).
Category
19th Century Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Tear Shaped Gold Brass Moroccan Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
The intricate filigree design work of this handcrafted brass tear-shaped lamp will elevate the ambiance of any room. Featuring a wonderfully unique design aesthetic, these pair of ta...
Category
1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Single-Tiered Amina Pendant Light by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A single-tiered version of our favorite Amina pendant ceiling light, inspired by the Moroccan star design made of aquaresin and brass with a chaulky whit...
Category
2010s American Moorish Furniture
Materials
Resin
Shabby Chic Orange Turkish Rug Pillow with Red Backside
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug.
16'' x 16''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Moroccan End, Side or Lamp Tables Hand Painted in Black and Gold, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Moroccan End, Side or Lamp Tables Hand Painted in Black and Gold, a Pair
beautiful Moorish geometrical design in gold and red in octagonal shape. Very elegant and eye-catching, the ...
Category
1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Moorish Style Patinated Brass and Green Glass Bead Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish-style (19/20th Century) patinated brass filigree chandelier with 4 bird head arms holding dome shades. Green glass bea...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Moorish Walnut and Pedestal
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish (19/20th Cent) walnut and inlaid octagonal top pedestal with 3 legs.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Handmade Large Ceramic Serving Decorative, 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...
Category
1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Natural, Turquoise Bone Moorish Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative keepsake/jewelry box clad in natural and dyed bone tiles. Top is in a Moorish motif of inlaid Turquoise bone elements. Handcrafted.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Moorish Furniture
Materials
Bone, Wood
Moorish Round Brass Tray
Located in Queens, NY
Moorish (19/20th Century) round brass tray with rope design edge.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Moorish Round Brass Tray
Located in Queens, NY
Moorish (19/20th Century) round brass tray with scalloped edge.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Moorish furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Moorish furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Moorish furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, antique textiles galleries, Mamluke, and Liberty & Co.. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $1,293.