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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Alhambra 2C Milk Glass with Black Satin, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
24" Glass Rombus Pendant, Milk Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Alhambra 2C Milk Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Alhambra 2D Milk Glass with Black Satin, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Alhambra 1A Milk Glass with Black Satin, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Alhambra 1A Milk Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Alhambra 2D Clear Glass with Black Satin, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Vintage Moroccan Metal and Clear Glass Lantern, Octagonal Shape
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan metal and clear frosted glass lantern. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and clear glass. The top and bottom metal hand-cut in openwork Mooris...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Metal & Glass, Octagonal Design, 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan clear glass lantern in octagonal shape adorned with hand-cut metal Moorish filigree designs. Hurricane candle lamp open metal work design with clear glass. There...
Metal
Handcrafted Large Moroccan Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan metal and clear glass lanterns.Hurricane candle lamp in hexagonal shape with vintage rust color metal finish.The top of the lantern is handcut with Moorish designs.The lantern has a small door to access the inside.Many of our customers place oil candles or tea lights inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family.In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from loops or installed on any surface, as a sconce on a wall bracket or as a hurricane candle lantern...
Metal
Moorish Hanging Lantern, Clear Glass & Metal, Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan lantern in diamond shape with clear glass and metal. This Moorish light fixture is handcrafted by artisans in Morocco The metal is de...
Metal
Moroccan Clear Glass and Metal Moravian Star Shape Lantern Pendant
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan clear glass and metal framed Moravian star shape lantern A beautiful vintage geometric metal and glass star pendant. Multifaceted large star lantern with glass panels that f...
Metal
24" Glass Rombus Pendant, Milk Glass with Brass, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Moroccan Moorish Large Hanging Light Fixture Colored Glass Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish vintage clear glass with intricate metal filigree hanging chandelier. The Moroccan lantern has been rewired in the US with a cluster of 4 candelabra lights. Delicate...
Metal
Alhambra 2C Clear Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Large Outdoor Metal Moroccan Hurricane Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large outdoor vintage Moroccan metal candle lantern. Hurricane Kasbah shaped candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut and hammered, opening in front for use with pillar candles. The lantern has a small door to access the inside. Many of our customers place oil candles or tea lights inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from loops or installed on any surface, as a sconce on a wall bracket or as a hurricane candle lantern...
Metal
Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversized Moroccan candle glass lantern from Marrakesh, clear and multicolored glass adorned with filigree Moorish designs. High end traditional Moroccan hurricane candle lantern...
Metal
24" Glass Rombus Pendant, Clear Glass with Brass, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Alhambra 2D Clear Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern/Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Morroccan lantern with pierced brass and ruby red glass.
Alhambra 2C Clear Glass with Black Satin, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Alhambra 1A Milk Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Handcrafted Moroccan Blue Glass Lantern, Metal Octagonal Diamond Shape
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan metal and blue glass lantern in diamond shape. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and blue glass. The top and bottom with open metal work Moori...
Metal
Alhambra 2D Milk Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Moorish Handcrafted Octagonal Lantern, Metal & Glass, Morocco, 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal and clear glass lantern. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and clear glass. The top and bottom ...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Tole and Glass Lantern, Moorish Style, 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted vintage Moroccan tole metal glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Moorish style North African lantern with multi-color molded colored glass panels in green, lavender, blue an...
Metal
Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Moroccan Candle Lantern in Moorish Gilt Metal and Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted small Moroccan gilt metal glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue and clear. Hurricane candle lamp handmade in Marrakech, vint...
Metal
Indian Pierced Brass Hanging Decorative Lantern with Moorish Arch Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage Indian brass lantern is a richly decorative hanging piece, distinguished by its finely pierced metalwork and elegant architectural form. Crafted in warm-toned brass, the...
Brass
Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Black Satin, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Moroccan Moorish Metal Lantern with Clear and Colored Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan glass pendant with clear and colored glass, square shape with towers and a dome with metal filigree. This multi-color Moroc...
Metal
Alhambra 2D Clear Glass Pendant with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Stained Glass Lantern or Pendant
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Moorish metal and stained colored glass candle lantern Handcrafted small Moroccan glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue...
Metal
Moroccan Square Tole and Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Small handcrafted Moroccan clear glass lantern adorned with open metal work Moorish filigree design. Hurricane tole candle lamp with open metal work d...
Metal
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern, Handcrafted Metal, 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Glass Candle Lantern Handcrafted small Moroccan glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue and clear. Hurr...
Metal
Antique Moroccan Brass Lantern or Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting antique Moroccan hanging light fixture hand crafted in perforated brass in classic form featuring stained glass floral designs.
Brass
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Orb Lantern with Multi-Color Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan multi-color glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass colors in blue, green, lavender and amber with Moorish design circles put together in an orb style lamp. Handmade in Marrakech, metal rust color finish, colorful multifaceted orb glass pendant. Could be rewired for electricity and be used as a Moorish pendant or Moroccan pendant indoor or outdoor. Has a small door to access the inside. Size: 11.5 in. height with hook x 8.5 in. diameter. 1960s-1970s disco ball...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Metal Candle Lantern, Hammered Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern with open metal work Moorish design. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut and...
Metal
Moroccan Moorish Square Tole and Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
large Handcrafted Moroccan clear glass lantern adorned with open tole metal work Moorish filigree design. Hurricane candle lamp with open metal work design and clear glass. There is ...
Metal
Moroccan Brass Light Fixture with Amber Colored Stained Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan light fixture with clear and colored glass. Moorish style glass pendant with colored glass in green, red, yellow and amber...
Brass
$760Sale Price / item|20% Off
Hand-Crafted Moroccan Hurricane Candle Lantern in Moorish Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Outdoor Moroccan hurricane metal candle lantern. Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, me...
Metal
Hand-Crafted Moroccan Moorish Lantern Pendant with Clear Glass, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant and stylish clear glass hand-crafted Moroccan lantern with intricate filigree work in the Moorish style. Will add elegance in any room. Could be used as a wall sconces or cha...
Metal
Moorish Hanging Lantern by Berber Tribes of Morocco, 27\" H
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish clear glass with intricate metal filigree hanging Harem lantern. Moroccan Hanging Glass Lantern delicately handcrafted by artis...
Metal
Moroccan Hanging Clear Glass Lantern in a Moorish Star Shape
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Moorish star shape in clear glass and metal lantern. Clear Glass star shape lantern pendant handcrafted by Moroccan skilled...
Glass
Moorish Glass Lantern, Handcrafted Metal & Glass, Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan Mamounia glass lantern with Moorish design. Elegant Impressive intricate pierced metal and glass Moroccan lantern. Large 29 inches tall with clear, blue, green, red an...
Metal
$750Sale Price|40% Off
Moorish Mexican Tin And Brass Hanging Dome Lantern with Stained Glass Panels
Located in New York, NY
Moorish perforated tin dome lantern has clear, blue and amber glass panels for more illumination. Hangs with ring shape hanger at top. May be used as a light catcher and an accessory to Moorish and Mexican decor...
Tin
Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut openwork and hammered with Moorish design, open in front for use with ...
Metal
Vintage Moroccan Hanging Lantern Clear and Multicolor Glass Made in Marrakech
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Hanging Lantern Clear and Multicolor Glass Made in Marrakech Clear and multicolor glass in square shape lantern pendant handcrafted by Moroccan skilled artisans in Marrakech. The metal is hand-cut in floral and geometric Moorish Islamic designs. The lantern is restored and rewired for electricity to use with one light bulb 60 watts max, Moroccan ceiling light fixture...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Orb Lantern with Blue Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan cobalt blue glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Cobalt blue molded glass color with Moorish design circles put together in an orb style lamp. Handmade in Marrakech, metal rust color finish, colorful multifaceted orb glass pendant. Could be rewired for electricity and be used as a Moorish pendant or Moroccan pendant indoor or outdoor. Has a small door to access the inside, 1960s-1970s...
Metal
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Hanging Glass Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large glass Moroccan hanging lantern with Moorish design. Elegant Impressive intricate pierced metal and glass Moroccan Lantern, with clear, ...
Metal
Vintage Moroccan Handcrafted Lantern Ceiling Light with Multi-Color Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Handcrafted Light Fixture with Multi-Color Glass Stylish handcrafted Moroccan pendant with multi-color hand blown cut glass and metal with an antique bronze finish. Moorish style ceiling light fixture with small cut-glass with open metal filigree work Moorish design in diamond shape. Rewired with one light bulb. The metal is hand-cut in floral and geometric Moorish Islamic designs. The lantern is rewired for electricity to use with one light bulb 60 watts max, Moroccan ceiling light fixture...
Metal
Moroccan Glass Lantern with Metal Filigree and Clear Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Glass Lantern with Metal Filigree and Clear Glass. Hand made using with small mosaic molded glass and cut out metal. Create an exotic effect in your home or garden with mag...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Metal Candle Lantern, Hammered Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut openwork and hammered with Moori...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Metal & Glass, Moorish Design, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted large Moroccan clear glass lantern adorned with open metal work Moorish filigree design. Hurricane candle lamp with open metal work design and clear glass. The lantern ha...
Metal
Moroccan Moorish Clear Glass Lantern with Filigree Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish clear glass candle lantern with filigree designs, handcrafted in Morocco. Rust patina color finish. Hurricane candle lamp with clear glass bottom, great to use as a ...
Metal
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...
Brass
Vintage Boho Punch Cut Metal Moroccan Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transport your space to an exotic bazaar with this enchanting vintage Moroccan lantern, a true testament to artisanal craftsmanship. Its captivating design features a rich, dark-tone...
Metal
24" Glass Rombus Pendant, Clear Glass with Black Satin, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass
Alhambra 2C Milk Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Glass