Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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
Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880.
The chest having a hinged lid clad in decorated copper repousse work, the front and sides having similar decoration, the insi...
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Late 19th Century Omani Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Copper
17th Century Spanish Burled Walnut Vargueno or Collectors Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a diminutive burled walnut vargueno, collector or valuables cabinet, with molded cornice and drop front, opening to a multi-drawer ...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Antique Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare large antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Syrian blanket wedding dowry chest.
Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Syrian Moorish Islamic artwork...
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19th Century Lebanese Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Redproduction Painted Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This bespoke European-inspired armoire of recent construction makes a statement in its towering proportions and patinated blue finish, accented by an ebonized (painted) trim that really defines the paneled doors. Moorish influences are evident in the doors with geometric, raised panels and fitted with antique hinges & latch of patinated wrought iron. Turquoise pigment is washed and distressed in a faux finish that feels at once historic and exotic. The interior is bathed entirely in a sunny yellow paint, offering five adjustable shelves and a fixed top shelf for folded clothing or to use as extra kitchen and pantry storage...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Hand-Carved Arch Bookshelf Wooden Cabinet in Rustic Blue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Hand-Carved Arch Bookshelf Wooden Cabinet in Rustic Blue antique distressed look.
Painted blue arch bookshelf with distressed finish.
Traditio...
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1970s Indian Vintage Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Liberty & Co. A Moorish corner cabinet
Located in London, GB
A Moorish corner cabinet by Liberty and Co. Circa 1890. Height 71 1/2, Width at the front 25 1/2, Depth from back corner to front 13".
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1890s Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Moorish Style Inlaid Desk and Chair Set
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine antique Moorish style inlaid writing desk and chair set, circa 1920's. This hand-carved, intricately detailed example has absolutely incredible inlay work and fine woods to...
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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rustic Brown Moroccan Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from carved reclaimed pine, featuring a distressed, hand-rubbed, and antiqued brown finish. Six cabinet doors open to reveal a painted interior with removable shelves, combin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare large antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Syrian blanket wedding dowry chest.
Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Syrian Moorish Islamic artwork...
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19th Century Lebanese Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Attributed Giuseppe Parvis Egyptian Neo-Moorish Salon Suite C. 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attributed to Giuseppe Parvis (Egyptian/Italian 1831-1909), circa 1880.
Two part form, tall architectural framed mirror with hardwood, bone, ebony and mother of pearl inlays, pierc...
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19th Century Egyptian Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Fruitwood
17th Century Spanish Burled Walnut Vargueno or Collectors Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a diminutive burled walnut vargueno, collector or valuables cabinet, with molded cornice and drop front, opening to a multi-drawer ...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Liberty & Co A Moorish Walnut Desk with Angular Design & 4 Opposite Side Drawers
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co.
A Moorish Walnut Desk with Mushrabia turnings to the upper shelf, just below to the turned uprights there are dowel holes which I have shown in the images, they are the...
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1890s English Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Moorish Style Inlaid Bombe Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Camel bone and mother of pearl inlaid three drawer commode with ball turned pulls and geometric detail. The double bombe serpentine chest extensively ...
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Late 20th Century Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880.
The chest having a hinged lid clad in decorated copper repousse work, the front and sides having similar decoration, the insi...
Category
Late 19th Century Omani Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Copper
Walnut with Inlay Writing Desk and Chair, Syrian Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very fine antique Moorish style walnut with mother-of-pearl inlaid writing desk and chair, late 19th to early 20th century. Completely hand-carved, and with elaborate inlay work of m...
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Late 19th Century Syrian Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
G Parvis, Oriental Walnut Medallion, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Walnut medallion with an oriental decoration in mother-of-pearl, wood and bone marquetry. It opens with 2 doors onto 9 drawers, with different compartments.
This medallion is typ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Liberty & Co, attributed. A good quality oak Moorish dresser
Located in London, GB
A good quality oak Moorish dresser attributed to Liberty and Co with plate rack to the upper section and two drawers with two cupboards below, superb quality stylised handles and hin...
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1890s Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Moroccan Desk or Escritoire
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Important 19th century Moroccan escritoire or desk crafted in mahogany with strong aesthetics movement influences. Featuring Moorish architectural references, floral and geometric bone inlays...
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Asian Finely Hand Carved Sideboard from Java, Indonesia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very special and unique, fabulous Indonesian sideboard, great quality and very fine hand carved chest of three drawers with two doors.
Very interesting work, Anglo-Indian style flow...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wool
Antique Middle Eastern Parquetry Inlaid Chest on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Our Middle Eastern chest on stand measures 43 inches tall and features exceptional parquetry inlay and chest (affixed to the stand) with bobbin-turned spindles. Ideal as a blanket c...
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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Moroccan Painted Stands or Cabinets
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of vintage Moroccan stands crafted in indigenous hardwoods with one drawer over a cabinet door with open fretwork and paint decorated in floral designs with distincti...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Thai Painted Altar Table or Console
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Thai altar table or console with a strong architectural form. Crafted in wood with three arches supported by four turned wood columns. The ...
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Late 19th Century Thai Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Paint
Richly decorated, inlaid antique Italian secretary in Moorish style, circa 1860
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This highly decorative, museum-quality antique Italian secretary is beautifully adorned with intricate inlays featuring striking and decorative motifs. The piece has two doors with a...
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1860s Italian Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Arts & Crafts Moorish Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet by Shapland & Petter
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Arts & Crafts mahogany waterfall bookcase cabinet by Shapland & Petter of Barnstaple, featuring Moorish inspired mihrab shaped tall recesses, ribbed molding to the door and brass ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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....
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Early 1900s Indian Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Pair of Moroccan Antique White Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pine wood painted three-drawer dresser in an antique white painted finish. With a rectangular molded edge raised on turned taupee feet.
Dimensions: 44" W x 18" D x 35" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique White Moroccan Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dynamic piece of furniture suitable for use in a large hallway, in the den, or the dining room. With four doors that open to a painted interior with shelves and made with carved pine and a hand-rubbed antique white...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Desk, Secretaire, Moorish Inlays
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Desk - Secretaire - Moorish inlays
Origin and marquetry of Morocco
Circa 1930. very good condition
Leather interior with wear and tear
Measurements w...
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1930s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Moroccan Antique White Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pine wood painted three-drawer dresser in an antique white painted finish. With a rectangular molded edge raised on turned taupee feet.
Dimensions: 44" W x 18" D x 35" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Moroccan Stone Grey Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pine wood painted three-drawer dresser in a stone-grey antiqued finish. With a rectangular molded edge raised on turned taupee feet.
Dimensions: 44" W x 18" D x 35" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
An Ottoman Kavukluk or turban holder.
Located in PARIS, FR
A Kavkluk Turban holder in carved walnut, inlaid with mother-of-pearl set in nets of pewter.
Ottoman period , 19th century .
Turkey
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Small Mid 19th Century Moorish Cabinet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small Mid 19th Century Moorish Cabinet. Two drawers over two cupboard doors and matching end panels. All with extraordinary geometric deep mouldings and original iron handles. Intere...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Whitewash Painted Moroccan Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Carved from reclaimed pine and finished in a distressed and antiqued whitewash, this piece exudes rustic charm. Six cabinet doors open to reveal a painted interior with removable she...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Boulle Side Cabinets
Located in Montreal, QC
This sumptuous pair of salon cabinets are what the French call meubles d'appui. Each is enclosed by a single glazed door and with canted sides. They are ...
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1880s French Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bone
Moorish case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Moorish case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mother-of-pearl and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Moorish case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Asia, Africa, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Liberty & Co., and Shapland & Petter. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,672 and tops out at $26,000 while the average work can sell for $6,652.
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