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.
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Settee, Handcrafted Walnut & Silk
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern Egyptian black settee with spindle and ball design with triple Moorish arches inlaid with mucharabie intricate and Fine work. Sofa is newly...
Walnut
19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of...
Wood
Moroccan Richly Inlaid Armchair with Carved Back and Scrolling Arms, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moorish style Moroccan wooden armchair from circa 1900 with bone inlaid décor, carved back, scrolling arms and carved base. This exquisite Moorish-style Moroccan wooden armchair, d...
Bone, Wood
Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian styl...
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$1,651Sale Price|35% Off
19th Century Burmese Elephant Howdah Seat
Located in Waxahachie, TX
19th Century Burmese Elephant Howdah Seat. The upholstered seat cushion is newer than the wood seat. The cushion is probably 1960-70s. Has zipper...
Rosewood
$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Twelve Antique Moorish Style Inlaid Walnut Chairs with Elephants 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** 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...
Walnut
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...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$774Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Moorish Camel Saddle Stool in Olive Wood, 20th Century
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Traditional Camel Saddle / Stool A Traditional Camel Saddle constructed from several pieces of scratch carved olive wood, tied together with strips of...
Olive
$52,500 / set
Moorish Inlaid Walnut 5-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
5-piece Moorish (19th Century) walnut spindle and ball carved salon set with pearl inlay & kilm seat.
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Moorish Style Inlaid Walnut Bench with Floral Pattern 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Moorish Style Inlaid Walnut Bench with Floral Pattern Unsigned 20thC Measuers - 36.5"h x 65.5"w x 26" A finely crafted Moorish style bench from the 20th century, featuring intricate ...
Walnut
$9,800Sale Price|33% Off
Pair of Antique Moorish Carved Hardwood and Inlaid Upholstered Benches
Located in San Francisco, CA
The semi-attached leather cushion flanked by dramatic flared openwork arms with intricate inlay over a similar openwork apron and turned elements creating an elaborate latticework; w...
Wood
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
Liberty & Co A Moorish walnut armchair with Mashrabiya turned details throughout
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....
Walnut
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...
Pine, Rush
$912 / set
Pair of Arabesque Leather Stools
Located in Westwood, NJ
An arabesque influenced style black coated iron base and a leather slung stitched saddle seat cushion. Dimensions: 20" W x 18" D x 19" H
Iron
Oriental Work. 2 chairs In Carved Wood, Bone And Mother-of-pearl Inlay 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oriental Work. 2 chairs In Carved Wood, Bone And Mother-of-pearl Inlay 1880 the price is for tne pair
Wood, Bone
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...
Leather, Cedar
Indian Rajasthani A pair of polychrome painted chairs with gilt chord embroidery
Located in London, GB
Indian Rajasthani. A rare pair of period side chairs finely painted in polychrome colours with the original floral gilt chord embroidery seats, the seats a little worn with minor los...
Wood
Moorish Egyptian 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of...
Wood
Hand-Carved Moroccan Moorish Sofa Settee with Gold Upholstery, 1930
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish Arabian Sofa Settee. Fabulous one of a kind Moorish Middle Eastern, handcrafted Settee, finely hand-carved and inlaid. Nice hand carve...
Walnut
Liberty & Co. Moorish Side or Childs Chair with Mashrabiya Turned Details
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. Moorish side or child's chair with Mashrabiya turned details to the backrest and on all four sides below the seats, with a red studded leather seat, with Moorish arched...
Walnut
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
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 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
Hand-Crafted Vintage Moroccan Pouf in Gold Fabric, Art Deco Style
By Maison Charles-Jansen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan pouf in gold and beige fabric upholstery. Vintage Art Deco upholstered stools in gold fabric upholstery. Moroccan Art Deco Style little pouf hassock, upholstered fo...
Fabric
$52,500 / set
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...
Walnut
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
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
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
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...
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Moroccan Benches with Mosaic White Shell Inlay a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A pair of antique Middle Eastern Moorish Moroccan settees inlaid with white mosaic marquetry. Mosaic inlaid Levantine Moorish Islamic benches great to use at the end of the bed or in an entryway. Elegant and stylish settees for your Moroccan Moorish decor...
Wood
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
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
Middle Eastern 19th Century Inlaid Moorish Folding Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and shell inlays. Inlaid with shell stars and moon designs, hand carved with Arabic calligraph...
Wood, Shell
Moorish Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Three-Piece Furniture Set
Located in London, GB
This Indo-Portuguese furniture set, which is comprised of a tall corner cabinet, a stool and side table – is designed in a wonderful Moorish style....
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Antique Early 20th Century Moorish Settee with Decorative Inlay
Located in Westfield, MA
This stunning early 20th-century Moorish settee is a remarkable example of intricate craftsmanship and exotic design. Constructed from rich hardwood, the frame features a dazzling ar...
Bone, Abalone, Walnut
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...
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
19th Century Moorish Armchair
Located in Mouscron, WHT
19th Century Moorish Armchairs , carved wood, bone inlay
Bone, Wood
Moorish Wood Folding Chair, Hand-Carved with Inlays, Syria, 1880
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern Moorish wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother-of-pearl inlays. Inlaid with mother-of-pearl stars and moon designs, hand-carved with Arabic call...
Bone, Wood
Pair of Moroccan Carved and Inlaid Square Leather Upholstered Stools
Located in San Francisco, CA
each intricately designed stool featuring a square upholstered seat above a stick and ball carved openwork apron surrounded by an intricately inlaid body; raised on square supports j...
Wood
$399Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Middle Eastern Etched and Polished Brass Foot Warmer / Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A clean Vintage Middle Eastern Etched , Polished and pierced Brass Foot Warmer , Footstool MEASUREMENTS: 13.5″ wide x 13.5" D x 12″ in height .
Brass
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
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...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage Moorish Camel Saddle Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. Traditionally used to ride camels in the desert of Africa and the Middle East, this camel saddle could be used as a foot stoo...
Brass
Moorish 19th Century Middle Eastern Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern wood folding Moorish chair with intricate foliate carving inlays. Inlaid and hand carved with Arabic design motif and folia...
Wood
Set of Ten Moorish Style Handcrafted Iron Side Chairs, Spain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ten Spanish side chairs in iron with a straight back and playful handcrafted partial backrest. This type of seated furniture is perfect for a Moorish or Spanish style. Wear consisten...
Metal, Iron
Moroccan Leather Camel Saddle Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
1950s Moroccan camel stool with original vintage red leather cushion. Dimensions: Length: 12.25" Width: 23" Height: 15.25 Seat Height: 15"
Brass
19th Century Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish Corner Chairs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique late 19th century Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish side chairs finely hand carved with intricate wood fretwork and inlaid with shell. Nice mouchar...
Wood, Shell
$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
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
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Style Blue and Brown Upholstered Round Stools
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
Pair of Middle Eastern Moorish Pierced Brass Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of three-footed middle eastern brass stools featuring a pierced decoration. The Moorish style stools have a concave seat with faint-etched images of a camel on one s...
Brass
Liberty & Co. A Moorish Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with original leather seat
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A Moorish high-back walnut armchair with elongated turned finials and triangular upper supports to each side pierced with Moorish device...
Leather, Walnut
A Moorish ebonized parlour chair with Musharabieh turnings
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co attributed. A Moorish ebonized parlour chair with Musharabieh turnings to each side of the back and also uniting the seat to the lower stretchers, with extending arched feet. With a beautiful original floral beaded tapestry...
Walnut
Middle Eastern Damascus Walnut Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Damascus (20th Cent) Settee in walnut with inlaid mother of pearl and ebony with spindle & ball and finial details (matching 2 arms & 2 sides 060219/CON63) One finial...
Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
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
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...
Ebony
$10,500
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.
Wood, Bone, Leather
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...
Oak