Islamic Furniture

Antique Persian Khatam Marquetry Qalamdan Pen Box with Hand-Painted Equestrian Miniature, Circa 1940s An exceptional Persian Khatamkari Qalamdan (pen box), handcrafted in the celebrated tradition of Khatam-kari, one of the most prestigious decorative arts of Persia. Dating to the 1940s, this elegant rectangular sliding-lid pen case is meticulously decorated with intricate geometric micro-mosaic marquetry and crowned with a finely executed hand-painted miniature depicting a royal equestrian polo match. Traditionally used by Middle Eastern Persian scribes, scholars, and government officials to store reed pens, writing instruments, and inks, the Qalamdan became an important symbol of education, refinement, and artistic patronage. This example beautifully illustrates the marriage of functionality and exceptional craftsmanship that defines Persian decorative arts. The top lid features a richly detailed miniature painting portraying mounted horsemen pursuing deer across a stylized landscape, rendered in vibrant colors with remarkable attention to detail. The sides are decorated with exquisite Khatam marquetry, an ancient Persian micro-mosaic technique composed of thousands of tiny pieces of wood, bone, and metal meticulously assembled into intricate geometric star patterns. The interior is finished in black lacquer, while the sliding cover operates smoothly, preserving the elegant proportions characteristic of traditional Persian Qalamdans. Khatamkari has been practiced in Persia for over four centuries and remains one of the country's most labor-intensive and highly respected crafts. Similar geometric inlay traditions later spread throughout India, where they became known as Sadeli mosaic, influencing Indo-Persian and Anglo-Indian decorative arts. The extraordinary precision of the geometric patterns reflects the Islamic artistic ideals of harmony, symmetry, and infinite design. Originally intended as a writing case, this versatile piece also serves beautifully today as a jewelry box, keepsake box, pencil case, or luxury desk accessory. It is equally suited for display in a library, study, or curated collection of Islamic and Middle Eastern decorative arts. Origin: Asia Date: Circa 1940s Materials: Wood, papier-mâché, hand-painted lacquer, Khatam marquetry (micro-mosaic inlay) Style: Persian / Islamic / Indo-Persian Dimensions: Length: 8 in. Width: 1.75 in. Height: 1.25 in. Condition: Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful original patina with finely preserved miniature painting and Khatam inlay. An outstanding example of traditional Persian craftsmanship, this museum-quality Qalamdan is highly desirable for collectors of Islamic art, Persian antiques, miniature paintings, and Khatam marquetry. Keywords: Persian Khatam box...

This Exceptional and rare oriental lantern is all made of brass. This is a very beautiful Oriental work, very fine. End of 19th Century

Islamic Indo Persian kulah khud helmet with Arabic hand engravings. Hand forged, made of heavy tinned copper metal Middle eastern influence warrior helmet ...

This mid-19th-century Uzbek silk brocade coat is distinguished by its luminous magenta ground and large-scale golden floral motifs, accented with subtle touches of blue and ivory. Th...

Impressive Fritz Heckert Box and Cover in the famous Jodhpur range, it has fine polychrome translucent enamelling and gilded (Green, Yellow, White, Pink and Blue). Initially the Jodh...

Antique Islamic Brass Chased Embossed Magic Bowl Indo Persian Mughal Brass Dish. Antique 19th century round brass magic bowl, nicely handcrafted and hand-hammered with Arabic writing. Middle Eastern...

PRESENTING a rare Saudi Arabian Camel Saddle with it’s camel whip. A real conversation piece from the mid-20th Century, circa 1960-1980. Made of oli...

Middle Eastern traditional Arabian brass Dallah coffee pot. Islamic Arabian Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased Moorish brass with riveted brass finish an...

Exceptional oil painting of of street view of the old city in Jerusalem. Edward Philips, Ben Avram (born 1941) is an artist who was born in Bombay, India ...

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

This Serapi-style hand-knotted wool rug features a navy blue color field. The piece showcases a red-designed frame and a breathtaking all-over floral pattern with exquisite multicolo...

Pair of tall ceramic table lamps designed by Marianne Starck for the Danish ceramic workshop Michael Andersen & Søn (MA&S) on the Danish island Bornholm. Made ca 1960s. The lampbase...

An evocative 19th-century Persian Qajar tinned copper ewer, distinguished by its elegant pear-shaped body, elongated handle, dramatically scalloped pouring lip and extensive hand-inc...

A very rare and impressive pair of 19th century Bohemian cut crystal Uranium color decanters/bottles with gold and platinum hand-painted decoration made for the Turkish/Ottoman market. Each of these decanters is made of the highest quality Bohemian hand-diamond-cut crystal with a rare uranium green/yellow hue. The decanters are fitted with their original lids and are gorgeously hand-painted with decorations of the Turkish flag...

20th century Turkish Khotan carpet with a beige/tan field and medallion design. Measures approximately 3 feet 3 inches by 6 feet 5 inches.

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

Les Orientalistes, Peintres Voyageurs – Lynne Thornton Deluxe Art Reference Hardcover ACR Édition A definitive collector’s reference on 19th-century Orientalist painting, Les Orie...

Antique 19th century handcrafted Moorish pierced brass Turkish Ottoman pendant chandelier. The brass hanging lamp with open work design is delicately h...

A Large Pair of 19th Century Spanish Toledo Gilt Bronze Alhambra Pattern Royal Palace Doors with Gilt Bronze Frame. This rare pair of Spanish dore bronze doors features intricate Is...

Handmade in wool originating from India circa 1890-1900, this antique 6 x 9 rug features an uncommon colorway pagination among traditional rug styles, with prevailing tones of pink-r...

A very unique and rare gramophone made by a Seville jewller for the Gramophone Exhibition in Seville in 1925 in wich was awarded with a silver medal.It was...

Sensational image by Albert Letchford From Captain Sir R.F Burton's " Arabian Nights " Photogravure Published by H.S Nichols, London On good quality wove paper Unframed. The si...

An 18th Century Silver Mounted Mogul Hand-Carved and Beveled Rectangular Jade Box. The jade is the finest quality with a natural even green tone. It is beautifully hand-carved and ...

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...

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

Large 19th century Ottoman Cushion pillow Finest quality Ottoman cushion opulent hand crafted silk and metal thread embroidery. Finished with 4 silver color tassels Cushion with a ri...

A Hanging or Curtain for a Wedding Alcove or Reception Room Tetouan, Morocco 19th century Silk strip weave with double weave patterning 129 x 24 ins (61 x 328 cm) This luxurious, sh...

Antiques 18th century Turkish Ottoman Islamic mother-of-pearl and turtle shell inlaid wooden chest, of rectangular form with hinged coffered top, each side of the body inlaid mother-...

A mid-20th century authentic Moroccan rug featuring a sky blue field. 4'10'' x 8'6'' Named after the 17 different Berber tribes that lived in the Atlas Mountain ranges, Moroccan ru...

Beautiful antique Persian Mahal hand-knotted wool rug with a rusted field. This piece has a blue frame and multicolor accents in an all-over gorgeous geometric floral design. This r...

A 19th Century Turkish ottoman period kaftan Height 136cm, width 159cm This antique kaftan dates from the Ottoman period in Turkey during the 19th Cent...

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...

Enchanting Oriental Splendor: Antique Middle Eastern Moorish Revival Brass Table Lamp Very fine antique Middle Eastern Syrian Moorish revival lamp. Moorish Damascus brass table lamp...

A vibrant vintage Turkish hand-painted ceramic wall plate, signed “Sirca / NEVŞEHİR” on the reverse and originating from Nevşehir, in Turkey's historic Cappadocia region. Dating to approximately the 1950s, this highly decorative ceramic plate combines traditional Ottoman-inspired imagery with the brilliant color and expressive craftsmanship associated with Turkish decorative pottery. The central composition depicts a spirited Ottoman-style horseman riding a galloping brown horse through an exuberant garden and hunting landscape. Dressed in a white turban and brilliantly colored red, turquoise and yellow garments, the rider raises one arm dramatically as the horse moves through the scene. Leaping gazelles or deer, flowering plants, stylized trees and pools of water surround the mounted figure, creating an animated narrative composition filled with movement. The exceptionally rich palette is dominated by a deep cobalt-blue ground, dramatically contrasted with turquoise, emerald and pale green, iron red, yellow, white and earthy brown. Fine dark outlines articulate the horseman, animals, vegetation and architectural landscape elements, giving the decoration a lively graphic quality. The plate's irregular scalloped or piecrust-form rim further emphasizes its handcrafted character. Subtle variations in its outline, painted decoration and glazed surface are characteristic of individually produced artisan ceramics and contribute to the individuality of the piece. The decoration reflects the enduring influence of historic Ottoman and Iznik ceramic traditions, interpreted here through a mid-20th-century Turkish folk-art vocabulary. Rather than being an original Iznik ceramic, this piece should more accurately be described as Iznik-inspired Turkish pottery with Ottoman motifs. Importantly, the reverse retains its handwritten workshop identification, clearly reading “Sirca / NEVŞEHİR.” This mark supports an attribution to Nevşehir rather than Kütahya and provides an important identifying element for collectors. The reverse also retains a hanging wire, allowing the plate to be displayed immediately as wall decoration. Measuring 7 inches in diameter × 1.5 inches high, the plate has an intimate yet visually powerful scale. It would display beautifully individually on a gallery wall, above a console or cabinet, or incorporated into a collected arrangement of Turkish, Islamic, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern ceramics. Presented in good vintage condition with minor wear and surface irregularities consistent with age and handcrafted ceramic production. A particularly charming example of vintage Nevşehir Turkish pottery, combining a signed workshop mark, Ottoman horseman imagery, an energetic hunting scene and the saturated colors associated with Turkey's celebrated decorative ceramic tradition. Maker/Workshop: Sirca Mark: Hand-marked “Sirca / NEVŞEHİR” Dimensions: 7 in diameter × 1.5 in H Style: Islamic / Ottoman Revival Materials: Ceramic Techniques: Hand-crafted, hand-painted, glazed Place of Origin: Turkey — Nevşehir Period: Mid-20th Century Date of Manufacture: circa 1950s Condition: Good; wear consistent with age and use; minor handmade and glaze irregularities. Keywords: Sirca Nevsehir pottery, Turkish ceramic plate, Ottoman horseman plate, Iznik style pottery, Ottoman hunting scene, Turkish wall plate...

19th C. Islamic Textile Ottoman Empire Silver Metallic Threads Antique Fragment. Early 19th century antique Islamic Ottoman Empire metallic threads embroidered silk textile. Antique oriental byzantine textile depicting embroidered flowers depicting branches filled-in with silk floss threads creating an intricate embroidered pattern. On two of the corners, the antique textile...

This is a handmade Ewer / Pitcher made from tinned copper and dating to the early 19th Century. It is of Islamic influence made in the Middle East, probably Turkey. This piece is al...

Middle Eastern Islamic Egyptian metal bowl hand-etched and hammered brass. Early 20th century Egyptian Arabian brass vessel bowl. Engraved and hand-chased repousse with Egyptian arabesque...

Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols Inkwell with Islamic symbols Circa 1900 Origin France Middle East Gold and silver patina with Islamic symbols and monograms Very good general condition with some wear from use It is a beautiful, very old writing desk...

Large-Scale Islamic Astrolabe with Five Rolling Celestial Globes India or Persia, Early 20th Century Reproduction after Medieval Islamic Originals An impressive early 20th-century Is...

This stunning handmade wool rug captures the geometric sophistication and durability of the classic Bidjar Vintage style, reimagined with a modern aesthetic. Featuring a deep, midnig...

Antique Leather Mughal Moorish Turkish Ottoman Shoes with Gold Embroidered. A pair of rare late 19th century hand stitched and hand tooled leather shoes ...

Antique 19th century oversized round shape Moroccan polished metal brass tray platter. Polished decorative metal round brass tray with very fine intricate geometric Moorish Islamic ...

Antique late 19th century large Islamic Middle Eastern Egyptian hand-etched and repousse Mameluke Moorish style brass bowl. Could be used as a jardinière, cache pot for a large orchi...

1950s Moorish Spain Music Box: This exquisite handcrafted box, made in Granada, Spain, showcases the intricate art of Islamic Moorish marquetry. The ...

Design: A Serapi-style pattern with oversized geometric motifs and an open field creates a spacious look. Color Palette: A vibrant slate blue backdrop is accented by warm terracotta,...

This beautiful room-sized rug features a modern interpretation of the classic Serapi style, crafted from high-quality wool. It has a rich beige background with a blue border, elegant...

This vintage storage chest is an authentic example of Amazigh (Berber) craftsmanship from the mid 20th-century. Constructed from solid cedar wood, the piece is covered in intricate...

Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam Auction Reference Catalogue by Artcurial. Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam provenant des Collections Xavier Guerrand-Hermès. Illustrated Auction & Reference Catalogue.March 2014 A remarkable and highly collectible reference catalogue dedicated to the renowned Xavier Guerrand-Hermès Collection, one of the most important private collections of Oriental and Islamic art assembled in the modern era. Richly illustrated with exceptional color photography throughout its 204 pages, this scholarly publication offers a comprehensive survey of masterpieces spanning centuries of artistic achievement across the Islamic world. The collection encompasses the arts of the Orient from Antiquity through the great Islamic civilizations, ranging from Al-Andalus (Islamic Spain) to the Mughal Empire, and from the early Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates to the flourishing Safavid, Ottoman, Mughal, and Qajar periods. Particularly renowned for its depth and quality, the collection is centered around two of the most celebrated forms of Islamic artistic expression: Illuminated manuscripts, calligraphy, miniatures, and rare texts Islamic ceramics, showcasing an extraordinary diversity of techniques, glazes, and decorative traditions Featuring museum-quality objects and detailed documentation, this catalogue is an indispensable reference for collectors, scholars, dealers, and enthusiasts of Islamic, Middle Eastern, Persian, Ottoman, Mughal, and Andalusian art. Details Title: Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam provenant des Collections Xavier Guerrand-Hermès Format: Softcover Pages: 204 Language: French Fully illustrated in color Rich scholarly and historical content Condition Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and handling. wear on corner front page. Keywords / Metadata Xavier Guerrand Hermès, Islamic art catalogue, Arts d'Orient, Oriental art reference, Islamic manuscript, Persian miniature, Arabic calligraphy, Ottoman art, Safavid art, Mughal art, Andalusian art, Al Andalus, Islamic ceramics, Middle Eastern art, Qajar art...

Large Moroccan Khoumaya Dagger with Ornate Sheath, circa 1950s A striking and highly decorative Moroccan dagger, known as a khoumaya, handcrafted in the mid-20th century. This impres...

Antique 19th century Persian Qajar blue tile with Islamic calligraphy writing. Antique 19th century Islamic Art with Koranic calligraphy Arabic script. Qajar dynasty, a blue and white Islamic pottery square tile. Rectangular form in cobalt blue Thuluth inscription in relief on a luster ground, 19th century Koran verses: Top line - "In the name of Allah beneficent and merciful" " Bottom line - "We granted you a great victory." Cobalt blue Thuluth inscription in relief on a luster ground with foliate scrolls and green details. Great decorative antique Persian Ottoman Turkish handcrafted decorative crackle glazed ceramic Islamic artwork tile. Pottery ceramic antique Islamic Asian earthenware tile molded...

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

19th-century antique Mahal Persian Handmade Wool Rug with red field and multicolor floral Design. This rug measures 10' x 13'6".

Beautiful vintage Moroccan Yellow Ceramic Jars and bowl with Silver Filigree overlay set of 3. The set of Moroccan ceramics features a large urn with lid...

Extremely Rare Islamic Safavid Blue and White Large Dish Persian 16th Century. This Safavid fritware dish is painted under the glaze in black and coba...

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

This striking silk and metal-thread brocade woman’s coat from late 19th-century Uzbekistan features dramatic stylized botanical motifs in green, pink, and gold against a deep purple ...

Discover the perfect blend of heritage design and contemporary style with this Transitional Bidjar Style Wool Rug. Hand-knotted with care, it features a calming palette of blues, bei...

Beautiful early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer rug, Measures: 3'8'' x 4'11''.

A charming and highly decorative pair of late 19th-century antique opaline glass scent bottles/perfume decanters. The set showcases a fascinating play of contrasting colors and textu...

A fine antique figural fountainhead or architectural element. In sandstone. In the form of a cat. Likely from the Ottoman Empire (1299 - 1922) but possibly from some other, older Eurasian civilization. Mounted in a metal museum mount. Simply a wonderful antique architectural artifact...