Islamic Furniture

Wonderful group of 6 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic script in black ink with red, green and yellow highlights. These are trul...

Antique Islamic Dallah Arabic Turkish Brass Coffee Pot or Tea Pot. Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic brass coffee pot with birds and geometric etched triba...

A rare French enameled Mamluk Revival (Islamic) glass mosque lamp / lantern by Philippe-Joseph Brocard, late 19th century. Measures: 14" high x 11" wide Signed Brocard Paris. ...

Behold this stunning piece from the Qajar dynasty - a large rectangular brass tray with rounded corners. This masterpiece was created usin...

Pillowcase Made from an Antique Ottoman Embroidery It does not come with an insert, Linen in the back. Zipper Closure Dry Clean recommended.

Moroccan hanging glass star shape lantern pendant shade. handcrafted Moroccan Spanish style metal frame and frosted glass with delicate Moorish fili...

Antique 19th century Indo Persian copper tea or coffee pot with an arabesque pattern, embossed flower motif and tendril design. Middle Eastern Arabian Persian style coffee pot in copper embossed with floral design. Persian Copper In Collectible Copper Metalware Antique Collectible Metalware, Copper Middle Eastern Pot...

Antique 19th C. Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing.An antique 19th century brass decorated Islamic Turkish Qalamdan.An antique Turkish Brass...

French silver-plated Karawan teapot in a camel form design: A Marvel by Mariage Frères, Paris.(French, founded 1854).it emerges from the storied ateliers of Mariage Frères, a renowned luxury Parisian tea company. Behd a captivating creation, a French silver plated teapot by Mariage Frères, hailing from 20th-century Paris.Fashioned from silver-plated metal, it assumes the form of a seated camel accompanied by an Arabian Prince.This luxury teapot...

53110, vintage Anatolian Kirsehir Village Prayer rug, Turkish Pictorial rug. With its luminous warm hues and beguiling beauty, this hand knotted wool vintage Anatolian Kirsehir praye...

Antique Middle Eastern Islamic art Moorish brass bowl engraved with Thuluth Arabic calligraphy.The polished brass bowl is profusely chased with vines and vegetal motifs and inscribed with Islamic verses of the Holly Koran.This bowl has been professionally cleaned and polished.Measures: Diameter 7.25" x 4" height Mouth opening: 5".Great Middle Eastern brass metalwork decorative Islamic art objects.Handcrafted Moorish hand-etched Islamic metal brass bowl.Engraved, incised and hammered with very fine Arabic Islamic calligraphy writing and geometric designs on brass vessel.Very Intricate fine Middle eastern Moorish Islamic Art metalwork, museum quality artwork.Late 19th Century.Date of Manufacture: Circa 1880.Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. Islamic brass metalwork is an intricate and beautiful form of art that originated in the Islamic world. It encompasses a wide range of decorative objects made from brass or other metals such as copper, bronze, and silver. Brass trays, in particular, are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and intricate designs. Islamic brass metalwork has a rich history that dates back to the early Islamic period, with its roots in the metalworking traditions of ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. However, Islamic artisans developed their own unique styles and techniques, blending elements from various cultures and creating distinctive motifs that reflected Islamic aesthetics and religious beliefs. The process of creating brass trays involves several steps, each requiring specialized skills. Here is a general overview of the traditional techniques involved: 1) Design: A skilled artist or calligrapher creates the design for the brass object. Islamic brass metalwork often incorporates intricate geometric patterns, arabesques, floral motifs, and calligraphy inspired by Quranic verses or poetry. 2) Metalworking: The object is typically made from a sheet of brass or another metal. The metal is cut into the desired shape and then hammered or pressed to create the object. Traditional techniques such as repoussé (hammering from the reverse side) or chasing (hammering on the front side) may be employed to shape the metal. 3) Engraving: The surface of the metal is often decorated with intricate engravings or etchings. Skilled artisans use chisels, gravers, or other specialized tools to create fine details and elaborate patterns. 4) Filigree and Inlay: Some brass trays feature additional decorative elements such as filigree or inlay work. Filigree involves shaping thin wires of brass into delicate patterns and soldering them onto the tray's surface. Inlay work, on the other hand, involves embedding contrasting materials such as silver or copper into the brass, creating intricate designs. 5) Surface Treatment: After the main decorative work is complete, the tray may undergo surface treatments to enhance its appearance. This can include processes like polishing, buffing, or applying various chemical patinas to create an aged or oxidized effect. While this bowl has certainly witnessed the passage of time, it remains in remarkably good condition, with only minor signs of age that add character to its appearance. The patina on the brass enhances its antique allure, making it a truly authentic and captivating collectible. Arabic Calligraphy: The Arabic writing on the bowl is a work of art in itself. The calligraphy showcases the mastery of the scribe's hand, with flowing curves and intricate details that form an elegant script. The script may include Quranic verses, blessings, or poetic verses, depending on the bowl's origin and purpose. The inscriptions are not only visually striking but also carry profound meaning, making this bowl a beautiful representation of Islamic heritage. Intricate Patterns: In addition to the Arabic calligraphy, the bowl features intricate geometric patterns and motifs that further enhance its visual appeal. These patterns are a hallmark of Islamic art and reflect the mathematical precision and artistic creativity that defined Islamic craftsmanship. This antique Islamic brass bowl...

Antique 19th century Middle Eastern Persian Qajar Dynasty ( 1785-1924) tinned copper pitcher. The teardrop form ruffled mouth with a flat hand wrought handle, over a neck decorated with hand chased figures and geometric designs. Nice decorative old rustic hand-hammered ewer pitcher in the Mameluke Qajar style. Large tinned copper pitcher entirely engraved and plated with silver, tinned with incised scene of a figure seated. Persian Moorish Middle Eastern tinned copper water jug ewer. Middle eastern Arabic...

Antique Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan. A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with engraved geom...

s 1940s Turkish Scatter Size Prayer Rug Details rug no. r5920 size 3' x 4' (91 x 122 cm)

Antique Turkmen hand-knotted wool rug featuring a timeless beige color field. This Persian masterpiece showcases a stunning Gul pattern design, intricately woven in rich brown and vi...

A pair of antique red enameled art glass bowls made for the Islamic/Persian market, made in France or Bohemia, circa 1900. Each bowl with a pronounced band to the top, finely enameled with foliate decoration, the base of each bowl is finely decorated with raised hand-painted with raised colorful enamel decoration of fruiting vines, flowers, birds and butterflies. The bowls are possibly by one of the Bohemian glass works like Moser or Lobmeyr or one of the French glass-works in Nancy, these glass producers made decorative art glass like this for the Islamic Arab...

Syrian Inlaid Savonarola chair Beautiful intricate inlay work with a hand tooled leather seat Measures: 26.5" wide x 18" deep x 18" high at the seat x 30" high at the arms x 35...

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th C. Turkey. Ready to go on a wall. Frame...

Antique 19th century hand painted Islamic Turkish ottoman ceramic tile. Painting figure of a Shah Suleiman in a palace before a colonnade and curtain. Ar...

19th Century Antique Middle Eastern Asian traditional Turkish ottoman copper Dallah coffee pot. Antique Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with r...

Polychrome hand painted and handcrafted ceramic wall decorative plate with polychrome Ottoman floral design and Islamic calligraphy writing in the ce...

This beautiful Antique Mahal hand-knotted wool rug features a brown-colored field. Red, terracotta, and blue hues enhance the floral motif of this Persian rug. This rug measures 12'...

Antique decorative Moroccan Arabian khoumaya or Jambiya, which is the name in Arabic Ornate with brass and silvered steel hammered element and wood handle. The decorative dagger is v...

Marroquin forged steel dagger with sheath. Beautiful koummya dagger with a sheath from the region of Morocco, circa 1870. The blade was created with forged steel, mounted in wood and brass and embellished with silver parts decorated with chiseled and engraved motifs. The dagger is curved with a tick double edge blade, the handle is ornate with silver and wood. Like swords and daggers in most cultures, the Islamic dagger...

Late 19th c. early 20th c. Persian Footed Wooden Round Jewelry Box. Antique rare in round shape large Persian wooden box with marquetry called "Sadeli" or "Khatam Kari" with exquisit...

This beautiful and functional vintage (perhaps from the 1950s) rustic trunk was created by the Berber people of Morocco. It is a pine box embellished with geometric motifs and accent...

The color palette on this suzani is rather unique and chain stitching has been executed with a masterly manner. It has no lining, some small holes on the top bit. It could be lined i...

They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back Zipper closure Dry cleaning is recommended.

:: Allover covered field in a Herati design motif with inner minor border in a repeating boteh design elements wrapped by a meandering vine and leaf main border. Colors and shades in...

Lovely rare Zanzibar trunk, 19th century. Brass studded decorations all-over with brass clad panels. Three bottom drawers and top opens for storage as w...

An Antique Roman Byzantine style bronze oil lamp with elaborate open work handle with pierced palm frond and swan neck handle, with pear form body, and circular wick mouth, centered ...

Rare and Collectible Oversized Persian Antique 17th Century Esfahan rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 17th Century. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 30 ft (3.45 m x 9.14...

A Primitive room size 20th Century Kars Rug Details rug no. j3339 size 8' 11" x 10' 10" (272 x 330 cm)

Persian Manuscript Page depicting a garden scene. Circa 18th century. Hand painted scene depicts a hilly outdoor landscape where people are congre...

Beautiful antique distressed Tabriz hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Persian rug has a beige designed frame and accents in an all-over gorgeous floral pattern design. ...

This exquisite rug showcases the timeless craftsmanship of the Bidjar style, meticulously handwoven from premium wool. Its rich light blue hue is complemented by a captivating allove...

19th-century Bohemian Persian Enameled Portrait of Decanter Naser al-Din Shah Qajar This exquisite 19th-century Bohemian Persian decanter features a ...

It does not come with an insert . Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.

Large antique middle eastern Persian bottle vase with hand-painted organic decorations depicting people, animals and flowers in bright cobalt blue, whit...

A good antique Islamic Mamluk Revival glass basin, made for the Arab/Persian market, circa 1880. The bowl either made in France or Austria in the style of either Philippe-Joseph Broc...

An Iznik-style vase made by Edmé Samson et Cie after a 16th-century Turkish bottle vase in the collection of the Musée d'Ecouen. The vase’s bulbous body is decorated in a red, cobalt blue, turquoise, and green floral design of saz leaves, roses, and tulips. The neck is decorated with delicate floral sprays. The design is highlighted with gilding throughout, and is intentionally sparse around the turquoise area of the neck to mimic the wear of the 16th-century vase after which it was modelled. As with many other Samson Iznik...

Moroccan sterling silver collector dagger with filigree designs handcrafted by artisans in Morocco, very Fine quality craftsmanship with a camel bone grip engraved with Moroccan silv...

Stunning in its contemporary style, this wool rug showcases a mesmerizing floral design in a captivating shade of gray-charcoal. Its allure is heightened by the exquisitely multicolo...

Moroccan hanging hand pierced metal chandelier in patinated bronze color with a white ceramic bottom finial. A circa 1960's Moroccan metal ceiling pendant light fixture rewired with ...

Very nice Three piece desk set The mosaic design work is gorgeous, using various color woods and other natural materials. This wooden desk set pen h...

19th century Mughal Indo Persian fine antique brass round tray hand chased with Islamic calligraphy in Mameluke style in the center. 19th cent...

A beautiful Antique Mahal hand-knotted wool rug with a rust color field. This rug has a brown frame and multicolor accents in an all-over geometric floral design. This rug measures ...

Antique Moroccan Koran Scroll Talisman Box Amulet Holder Made of Metal Silvered Repousse. Large Berber tribal ethnic talisman pendant storage box with a lovely original patina, a rare, large amulet necklace probably from Morocco. Traditionally the case would have contained a small copy of the Koran or other protective religious verses or written incantations were sealed inside to protect the wearer. In square shape, silvered metal repousse talisman case which stored a miniature Koran or talisman considered to hold special protective powers. This ornate box is a Quran case or carrier and would have originally been worn by someone to protect from the evil eye. Silvered metal box with hanging charms that will makes sounds to push away any bad spirit when moving. As the wearer moves, a soft jingling sound is made by the dangle drops. Noise is thought to drive djinns (evil spirits) away. The front has intricate, dense geometric design, the box opened from the top by sliding a small piece of metal. Large pendant with hanging amber colored beads, embossed silver metal with geometrical relief and repousse. This beautiful antique ethnic piece could be worn as a piece of jewelry pendant. Great Islamic Folk Art, metal work, bold, beautiful, great to use as a collectible Islamic object displayed on the wall or on a table. Material: nickel silvered metal. Circa 1920's. Probably from Morocco, but similar objects can also been found in Islamic country around the world in North Africa from Morocco to Algeria, and also in Asia,Afghanistan Oman, Malaysia, India Kashmir...

Middle Eastern Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Game Backgammon and Chess. Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box. Large vintage Moorish Syrian style micro mosaic ...

Islamic Celestial Globe by Arte International Furnishings. An exceptional large brass Islamic Celestial Globe. The hammered brass sphere constructed from two hemispheres with engra...

Antique Islamic Middle Eastern Qajar Persian Copper Ewer 19th Century. Rare Museum quality Antique piece from the early 19th Century hand forged tinned copper pitcher with lid cover. Finely engraved and etched with Arabic writing calligraphy symbols on the sides of the water jug or wine pot. Great antique patina. Circa 1800. Measurements: 17” height 10.5” length 4 1/2” width. Quality Museum Islamic Metalwork from a private Beverly Hills CA collection. Middle Eastern Asian Turkish Ottoman Antique Islamic Moorish Style Metalwork ewer, pitcher with etched Islamic designs.Safavid Copper...

Framed fine quality Iznik style Turkish ceramic tile with flower motif. Handcrafted Turkish Iznik style ceramic tile framed. Turkish traditional ...

A Persian Mahal wool rug features a meticulously crafted, classic floral pattern. The design is enhanced by using contrasting colors, such as brown, rust, and blue, within the field....

Presenting an amazing set of 6 Mindanao brass silver betel boxes, Philippines. Betel chewing was prevalent in the southern Philippines as in much o...

From a small collection of five Persian hand painted pottery vases is this stylish earthenware five-sided (Polygon shaped) bottle shaped vase hand painted with stylized leaf panel pa...

Middle Eastern traditional Arabian brass Dallah coffee pot. Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased brass with riveted brass finish and a very large spout. ...

19th century Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot. Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted brass...

An unusual Ikat chapan that is probably for a wall rather than a garment to wear. It has a rather unusual design and coloring. It has one noticeable stain in the lining. a great docu...