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Moorish Armchairs

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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Style: Moorish
Moorish Style Moroccan 1900s Armchair with Mother of Pearl Geometric Inlay
Moorish Style Moroccan 1900s Armchair with Mother of Pearl Geometric Inlay

Moorish Style Moroccan 1900s Armchair with Mother of Pearl Geometric Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Moorish style Moroccan armchair, dating back to circa 1900, will instantly enchant the viewer with its out-curving back and arms, intricate geometric inlay, mother of pearl moti...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Armchairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique mid 18th Century Large Spanish Pinewood Carved Arm chair or Fauteuil
Antique mid 18th Century Large Spanish Pinewood Carved Arm chair or Fauteuil

Antique mid 18th Century Large Spanish Pinewood Carved Arm chair or Fauteuil

Located in Casteren, NL

Presenting a magnificent antique Spanish chair, crafted from solid pine wood around 1750. This chair is a substantial piece, reflecting the high status of its original owner and indi...

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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Moorish Armchairs

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Pine, Rush

Liberty & Co A Moorish walnut armchair with Mashrabiya turned details throughout
Liberty & Co A Moorish walnut armchair with Mashrabiya turned details throughout

Liberty & Co A Moorish walnut armchair with Mashrabiya turned details throughout

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co. A Moorish walnut armchair with fretwork cut-outs to the arched top and Mashrabiya turned details throughout. The last two images from: Liberty's Furniture 1875 - 1915....

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1890s English Antique Moorish Armchairs

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1950's Two Collectible Oriental Art Deco Style Sculpted Armchairs
1950's Two Collectible Oriental Art Deco Style Sculpted Armchairs

1950's Two Collectible Oriental Art Deco Style Sculpted Armchairs

Located in Paris, FR

An exceptional set of two mid-century office or side armchairs that were produced for the Moroccan Royal secretary office in the 1950's. These collectible pieces are highlighted by t...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Armchairs

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Leather, Cedar

Moroccan Moorish Style Armchair with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Geometric Décor
Moroccan Moorish Style Armchair with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Geometric Décor

Moroccan Moorish Style Armchair with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Geometric Décor

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Moroccan Moorish style armchair from the early 20th century in the manner of Carlo Bugatti, with mother of pearl inlay, geometric décor and carved base. Hand crafted in Morocco in ...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Armchairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Syrian Style Inlaid and Upholstered Walnut Armchairs
Pair of Syrian Style Inlaid and Upholstered Walnut Armchairs

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...

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20th Century Moorish Armchairs

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Moorish Armchair
19th Century Moorish Armchair

19th Century Moorish Armchair

Located in Mouscron, WHT

19th Century Moorish Armchairs , carved wood, bone inlay

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Late 19th Century Maghreb Antique Moorish Armchairs

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Bone, Wood

Pair of Moorish Style Inlaid Throne Chairs, 20th Century
Pair of Moorish Style Inlaid Throne Chairs, 20th Century

Pair of Moorish Style Inlaid Throne Chairs, 20th Century

Located in El Monte, CA

This pair of striking pair of throne chairs are a stunning example of Moorish or Levantine style inlay work using mother of pearl. Intricate geometric and floral patterns, typical of...

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20th Century Moorish Armchairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Syrian Style Inlaid and Upholstered Walnut Armchairs
Pair of Syrian Style Inlaid and Upholstered Walnut Armchairs

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...

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20th Century African Moorish Armchairs

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Ebony

Moorish Inlaid Arm Chair
Moorish Inlaid Arm Chair

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.

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19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Armchairs

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Wood, Bone, Leather

Antique hand-carved Moorish Armchair in solid oak, Spain 19th Century
Antique hand-carved Moorish Armchair in solid oak, Spain 19th Century

Antique hand-carved Moorish Armchair in solid oak, Spain 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a unique Antique hand-carved armchair done in Moorish style. The armchair is done in solid oak, with rich geometric and floral ornaments, typical for Mo...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Moorish Armchairs

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Oak

Moorish Anglo Indian Armchair, Brass Inlaid, Hand-Crafted, 1950, Syria
Moorish Anglo Indian Armchair, Brass Inlaid, Hand-Crafted, 1950, Syria

Moorish Anglo Indian Armchair, Brass Inlaid, Hand-Crafted, 1950, Syria

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moorish Anglo Indian style brass inlaid armchair. Middle Eastern Syrian inlaid with a profusion of brass and copper with circular Moroccan motifs of foliage. Dimensions: H 44.5 in....

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Mid-20th Century Moorish Armchairs

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Brass

Dr C Dresser, attributed. A Moorish style walnut armchair
Dr C Dresser, attributed. A Moorish style walnut armchair

Dr C Dresser, attributed. A Moorish style walnut armchair

Located in London, GB

Dr C Dresser attributed for the Art Furniture Alliance. A Moorish style walnut armchair with elongated turned finials and Mashrabiya panels to the back, shaped arms that unite to the...

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1880s British Antique Moorish Armchairs

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Pair of Moorish Walnut and Suede Armchairs
Pair of Moorish Walnut and Suede Armchairs

Pair of Moorish Walnut and Suede Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Middle Eastern Moorish/Syrian walnut Armchairs (19/20th Cent) with inlaid decoration and Arab script with an arch design cut out back and brown suede seat.

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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Armchairs

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Suede, Walnut

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Moorish armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Moorish armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Moorish armchairs made in a specific country, there are Asia, Africa, and Maghreb pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,600 and tops out at $10,500 while the average work can sell for $3,500.