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.
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
Vintage Moroccan Traditional Moorish Metal and Glass Lantern Ceiling Light
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Traditional Moorish clear glass and multicolor lantern. Large Moroccan patinated metal and glass lantern, ceiling light Moorish pendant lantern. Multicolor glass, am...
Metal
Moroccan Handcrafted Moorish Pendant Frosted Glass Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Stylish handcrafted Moroccan lantern pendant with frosted milky glass. Handmade with small cut-glass with Moorish filigree metal designs. Multiple available. Not wired for electricit...
Metal
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
Moroccan Chandelier Polished Gold Brass in Alberto Pinto Moorish Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish style brass chandelier in Alberto Pinto Orientalism Moorish style. This Pasha Moroccan chandelier is handmade of polished gold brass repousse and open work with inla...
Brass
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
Hand-Crafted Moroccan Moorish Chandelier, 40\" Tall, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish vintage clear glass with intricate metal filigree hanging chandelier. You can see in the second picture one of our light fixture which was used in a Bathroom at Mado...
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
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.
Brass
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
Moroccan Hanging Glass Lantern Moorish Metal Light Fixture with Stained Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Stylish handcrafted Moroccan pendant light fixture with multi-color molded Moorish glass and metal with an antique rust finish. Bohemian...
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
Antique Moroccan Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting antique Moroccan floor lamp crafted in brass perforated in symbolic and floral designs having a domed shade with tassels on a mo...
Brass
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
Tall Wrought Iron Wall Sconces with Brass Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Decorative black wrought iron back piece with hanging brass Moroccan lanterns. Each lantern holds a standard bulb. Each sconce has a cord at the bottom with a wall plug. Each lantern...
Brass, Wrought Iron
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
$1,480Sale Price|30% Off
Spanish Moorish Ceramic Table Lamp, New Saffron Silk Shade
By Al-Yarrar
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lovingly hand-crafted by Amitābha Studio from a Spanish hand-painted Nasrid ceramic vase by Al Yarrar of Granada, this Andalusian ceramic table lamp embodies the luminous artistry of...
Ceramic, Silk
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish Islamic Brass Pierced Floor Lamp 19th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th century Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish pierced brass and copper floor lamp. Beautiful Middle Eastern Islamic Syrian, Persian style brass floor lamp is handcrafted with Moorish calligraphy Arabian designs. Extremely fine antique Islamic floor brass lamp with Kufic Mamluk revival pierced foliate openwork’s chased and chiselled with Arabic calligraphy and figures. The Moorish brass shade is intricately hand-pierced with Islamic Tuluth writing and designs. Great exquisite Middle Eastern Asian Museum quality piece, beautiful desirable patina. Same floor lamp could be found at the Doris Duke Islamic Art Museum. Hand-hammered decorative collector Islamic brass Moorish folk art Antique 19th century Middle Eastern floor lamp...
Brass, Bronze, Copper
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
MOORISH Mosque Chandelier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Beautiful mosque lamp from the 19th century. with its original chains and canopy. With the perforation in the metal the light radiates in the room.
Copper
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
Moroccan Lantern Handcrafted Moorish Metal and Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Stylish handcrafted Moroccan lantern pendant with frosted milky glass. Handmade with small cut-glass with Moorish filigree metal designs. Multiple available. Not wired for electricit...
Metal
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
Handcrafted Moroccan Metal Sconce Shade, Moorish Cone Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Spanish style metal tole sconce shade in cone shape. Hispano Moresque sconce shade with cutout stars and crescent moons. Dark ...
Metal
Antique Moorish Brass Table Lamp with Arabic Script
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique fine Middle Eastern Moorish revival brass table lamp with Arabic calligraphy writing. Moorish, Syrian style brass table lamp with hammered brass with fine Islamic designs and Egyptian figure and animals. Hand-cut filigree shade. Brass Egyptian...
Brass
Handcrafted Moroccan Metal Chandelier with Moorish Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted large Moroccan metal chandelier handcut with Moorish design. Brown dark color metal hammered and inlaid with round jeweled color...
Metal
Vintage Moroccan Pierced Brass Hanging Pendant Lamps, Morocco, 1960s
By Ralph Lauren, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Restoration Hardware, Maitland Smith, Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage handmade ornate pierced brass plated Moroccan style pendant lights, circa 1960s. The main bodies are cylindrical, with a pattern of pierced cutout lattice designs to ...
Metal, Brass
Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern/Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Morroccan lantern with pierced brass and ruby red glass.
Pair of Iron Caged Venetian Glass Flush Mount or Sconce, Italy 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two hand blown Italian flush mount, fabulous Venetian caged light smoked or amber glass in a iron frame. It can also be used as wall light as the globe is held tight to the ...
Metal
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
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
Cold Painted Antique Viennese Bronze Orientalist Style Lamp by Bergman
Located in London, GB
The antique Austrian lamp carefully cast to portray a mosque with Minaret and an Arab man praying upon his rug; the lamp signed with a 'B' in a v...
Bronze
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
Moroccan Styled Mid Century Hanging Brass Lamp
By Modern Aesthetic Design
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very Mid Century styled Moroccan Moorish styled hanging brass lamp with cutout perforated construction having 15' of brass chain with great hash mark details to the links. There's ...
Brass
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
Pair Kashmiri Lacquer Papier-Mâché Candlestick Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
tall pair of Kashmir polychrome and black lacquer candlesticks now electrified; each twisting openwork stick surmounted by a candle cup issuing an electrified socket all raised on a...
Paper
Vintage Moroccan Brass Chandelier Pasha Moorish Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish brass chandelier in Alberto Pinto style. The Pasha Moroccan chandelier is finely handcrafted and chiseled with Moorish motifs...
Brass
$7,150 / set
Pair of Antique Moroccan Brass Floor Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of antique Moroccan floor lamps handcrafted in perforated brass with hammered floral motifs in dramatic Moorish form on styli...
Brass
Antique Middle Eastern style Jeweled Brass Lantern / Chandelier / Hanging Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique (early 20th century) bronze and metal lantern form chandelier in the Middle Eastern style with hexagonal shape, dome shaped top inset with faceted blue and amber glass jewels...
Metal, Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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
Moroccan Brass Chandelier Oversized Andalusian Moorish Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Massive hand-crafted Moroccan Moorish Alhambra Ryad openwork pierced metal brass chandelier. Oversized spectacular, exquisite pierced brass Moroccan chandelier. Moroccan Brass Chandelier Oversized Andalusian Moorish Style. Handcrafted and chiseled with fine filigree designs, bronze patina color. Hand-cut and hand-chased. Large pierced brass Moroccan chandelier in the style of Alberto Pinto Moorish designs. This Moroccan Islamic light...
Brass
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
Amina Pendant in White Gold 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. The frame is aquaresin and brass, and is finished with white gold leaf. This fixture is custom made by David Duncan...
Brass, Gold Leaf
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
1950's Mexico Folk Art Caged Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large 1950's folk art Mexico table lamps. Thick blown glass into a sculpted iron cage with mercury lining. One is golden/silver, the other green/silver. Wood base with X design surr...
Iron