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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Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf in Chocolate Brown Hand Tooled In Marrakech
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in chocolate brown camel leather. Hand tooled and embroidered on the top with the Mo...
Leather
Handcrafted Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf with Moorish Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan brown leather pouf. Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in brown camel leather. Hand tooled Moroccan ...
Leather
Vintage Moroccan Leather Rectangular Pouf in Red and Black
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage red and black hand tooled leather Moroccan ottoman. Rectangular shape pouf in red and black leather embroidered with black and white silk threads. Handcrafted by skil...
Leather
Moroccan Hand-Crafted Pouf in Red and Gold Fabric, Moorish Style, 1990
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan fabric stool or ottoman, Moroccan pouf upholstered with a very nice red and gold fabric. Size: 18" H x 18''. Hand-made in Morocco, great to us...
Fabric
$400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco Style Round Moroccan Stools, Blue & Brown Upholstery, 1990s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Art Deco Style round Moroccan stool in blue and brown fabric upholstery in 1970s style. Moroccan Art Deco Style little pouf hassock, upholstered f...
Fabric
Vintage Moroccan Round Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Fez Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan grey leather round pouf hand tooled in Fez Morocco. Foot stool, ottoman handcrafted by Moroccan artisans. Size is 19 in diameter x 12.5 in height. Vintage Bohem...
Leather
Moroccan Silver Faux Leather Pouf, Hand-Crafted Moorish Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan silver metallic color round pouf hand tooled and embroidered in Marrakesh. Beautiful geometrical designs are hand-stitched on this Moroccan stool by expert Artisan. Use th...
Faux Leather
Post Modern Upholstered Moroccan Art Deco Style Pouf in Hot Fuchsia Color
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Deco Style fuchsia and black Moroccan stool, round ottoman or vanity stool in hot fuchsia color with black velvet cut design. The upholstery is a damask fabric in floral taffeta...
Fabric, Damask, Satin, Velvet
Moroccan Oversized Silk Velvet Floor Pillow in Pink and Gold
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversized silk square pink and gold floor seat pillow. Handcrafted from silk velvet cut fabric, these Moorish style floor seat cushions are great to use in kids room or around your yoga Bohemian or Moroccan room or for your pet. Large oversized: 24" x 24" x 7". Moroccan square floor pillow cushion, use as ottoman or pouf. Zipper on side. Moroccan pouf great to use as an Ottoman or floor pillow for a modern or Bohemian decor. A meditation pillow...
Silk
Moroccan Round Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Marrakesh
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan blue and brown round leather pouf hand tooled in Marrakesh, Morocco. Handcrafted by skill Moroccan artisans. A pair is available, price ...
Leather
Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Marrakesh Red and Black, 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan red and black round leather pouf hand tooled in Marrakesh, Morocco. Handcrafted by Moroccan artisans. Size is 21 in. diameter x ...
Leather
Art Deco Style Moroccan Pouf Stools, Blue Fabric, Hand-Crafted, USA
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Art Deco Style round Moroccan stool in blue and brown fabric upholstery in 1970s style. Moroccan Art Deco Style little pouf hassock, upholstered footstool or modern circular...
Fabric
Moroccan Hand Tooled Leather Pouf in Baby Pink Color
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan baby pink color round pouf hand tooled and embroidered in Marrakesh. Beautiful geometrical designs are hand-stitched on this Moroccan stool by expert Artisan. Use these ...
Leather
$1,800 / set
Moroccan Inlaid Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Moroccan inlaid stools, in the manner of Carlo Bugatti, Morocco, 20th century. We have two pairs available. They are priced at $1800 per pair.
Stone
Vintage Cube Upholstered Stools Moroccan Ottomans, Poufs, a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of gold cube upholstery ottomans, Poufs. Upholstered stools, use them as extra seats, ottomans, stools. Light and easy to move around. Moroccan hassock, upholstered footstool or...
Fabric
Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf Hand Tooled, 1970s Red and Black
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in red and black leather. Hand tooled and embroidered on the top with the Moorish star by Moroccan artisans in Marrakech. Vinta...
Leather
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
Leather
$1,188 / item
H 15.95 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Sculptural Pouf - Ottoman DROVA 4 in Woolland fabric for Contemporary Interior
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fusio...
Steel
Brown Leather Pouf with Sheepskin Shearling Foot Stool
Located in Dural, AU
What a great way to add a stylish addition to your living room comfort with this brown leather pouf. Featuring an Italian grained leather trimmed with Australian curly wool shearling...
Sheepskin
Large and Small Brown Leather Poufs, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Large and small brown leather poufs, 1970s 2 identical poufs in 2 different sizes of 80 cm round and 60 cm round. Beautifully sturdy padded poufs in brown stitched leather. The le...
Leather
Hand Crochet Vintage Flag Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand crochet vintage flag with hand appliqued stars and original fringe. The backing is in antique homespun linen. The fill is down and feather fill.
Cotton
Vintage Round Brown Pouf Ottoman Patchwork Faux Leather
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage round pouf, patchwork style, made from high-quality brown faux leather, second half of the 20th century. This comfortable pouf is in good used vintage condition, showing som...
Faux Leather
$250
H 9.5 in W 3.75 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tortoise Bamboo and Wicker 6 Bottle Wine Rack
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A handmade Mid-Century Modern wine rack created from bentwood bamboo and wicker. Two layers of bamboo are carefully woven together creating a space for 6 bottle so wine (or other bev...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Domino Brown Pouf
By Modesign
Located in Milan, IT
Padded brown pouf with leather handle and Econabuk Cardamom upholstery.
Leather
$3,275
H 15.36 in Dm 18.51 in
Art Deco Vintage Red Lavender Blossom Pouf Stool Tabouret, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage stool ottoman pouf from red coral fabric and lavender cords designed and manufactured Austria 1930s. A high quality textured t...
Fabric, Beech
$3,275
H 14.97 in Dm 15.56 in
Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or ottoman with three beech wood feet designed and manufactured 1930s Austria. An amazing stool covered with fresh and colorful textile fabric designed...
Beech
$4,800 / set
H 8 in W 12.5 in D 9.75 in
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstools, Green Silk Damask Upholstery
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of French ottomans, upholstered, padded and buttoned, with separate top cushions, Napoleon III Style, often referred to as "Le Style Rothschild...
Damask, Silk, Giltwood
$2,081 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 25.2 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman with Rich Velvet, Silk Fringes La Folie
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Pouf Ottoman exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let you...
Silk, Velvet
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug Ottomans Footstools Hassocks
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of vibrant handcrafted Turkish Kilim ottoman hassocks, upholstered with perfectly matched repeat, brass nail head trim & wooden block feet. Substantial heirloom quality of hea...
Brass
Mid Century Moroccan Rug Pouf Floor Cushion With Stick & Ball Stool
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is such a great looking open work sided stool with a removable cushion which can be used as a pouf or floor cushion. The vibrant red stripes alternating with pattern stripes is ...
Textile, Wood
Pair of Modern Gold Moroccan Stools
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of modern gold fabric Moroccan stools. Use it as a foot stool, pouf, extra seat or modern ottoman. Size is 18 inches diameter x 18 inches height.
Fabric
Moroccan Gold Color Hand Tooled Pouf Ottoman
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan gold color round pouf hand tooled and embroidered in Marrakesh. Beautiful geometrical designs are handstitched on this Moroccan stool by expert ...
Faux Leather
Pair of Vintage Turkish Metal Work Ottomans or Footstools
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of midcentury Turkish ottomans or stools with upholstered tops with brass tacks over bases having exotic floral metal work, on wood frames, decorated with bone, and h...
Metal, Brass
Moroccan Hand Embroidered Large White Ottoman, Cushion or Pouf
Located in Plainview, NY
A large handwoven vintage moroccan white ottoman, cushion or pouf in a square shape. This eye-catching ottoman or pouf will lend an air of exotic majesty...
Textile
Large Antique Round Tribal Grinder Teak Table 1920's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large antique hand carved wood Indian grinder tribal teak table. Indian teak wood chakki table in dark walnut color hand carved with geometric tribal desi...
Teak
Large Antique Grinder Tribal Teak Hand Carved Wood Chakki Table India 1920'
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large antique hand carved wood Indian grinder tribal teak table. Indian teak wood chakki table in dark walnut color hand carved with geometric tribal desi...
Wood
Moroccan Handmade Hot Pink Leather Pouf or Ottoman, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
This eye-catching handstitched genuine hot pink leather pair of Moroccan poufs will lend an air of regal majesty to your den or living room. Handcrafted in leather by master artisans...
Leather
Moroccan Leather Hand Stitched Silver Pouf or Ottoman
Located in Plainview, NY
This eye-catching hand stitched genuine silver leather Moroccan Pouf will lend an air of regal majesty to your den or living room. Handcrafted in leather by master artisans and boast...
Leather
Pair of Turkish Leather and Wicker Stools or Ottomans
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of ottomans with soft oxblood leather tops embossed with classical scenes over hourglass form wicker bases.
Wicker
Vintage Moroccan Grey Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Fez Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan grey leather round pouf hand tooled in Fez Morocco. Foot stool, ottoman handcrafted by Moroccan artisans. Size is 19 in diameter x 12.5 in height. Vintage Bohem...
Leather