Islamic Furniture

Antique Turkish hand-knotted wool runner with the brown sienna field. This piece has red, yellow, and brown accents in an all-over geometric floral design. This rug measures: 3' ...

Du Maroc aux Indes - Voyages en Orient aux XVIIIe et XIXe siècles by THORNTON Lynne Published by Courbevoie, ACR Editions, 1998 Rare collector hardcover art book titled "Du Maroc aux...

An exquisite antique Baccarat Pink and clear crystal double overlay eleven-light chandelier with original hurricane shades. This magnificent chandelier has eleven arms that snake fir...

Monumental Mughal Brass and Copper Calligraphy Tray Table, India, circa 1920 A monumental early-20th-century Indian brass and copper tray table, attributed to Rajasthan and dating to approximately 1920. Impressive in both scale and craftsmanship, this extraordinary low table combines a richly worked antique metal tray with a newly custom-made iron base, creating a functional coffee table with the presence of a significant work of Islamic decorative art. The expansive rectangular tray is handcrafted in copper and embellished with applied brass decoration. Its recessed central field is densely worked with Arabic-script calligraphy, scrolling arabesques, geometric borders and finely chased ornamental bands. The calligraphic decoration is organized in the Indo-Persian and Mamluk Revival tradition, reflecting the historic exchange of artistic vocabulary between Mughal India, Persia, Ottoman workshops and the Islamic metalworking centers of Cairo and Damascus. A broad raised border surrounds the central field, articulated with a rhythmic sequence of rounded repoussé bosses. Large sculptural handles extend from both ends of the tray, giving the piece an imposing overall width of 66.5 inches. The aged copper and brass surfaces retain a warm, softly burnished patina with oxidation, rubbing and tonal variation that reveal the tray’s age and handcrafted construction. The elaborate metalwork has been described historically as Qur’anic or Koranic calligraphy. However, because the inscriptions have not been independently translated, they are identified conservatively here as Arabic-script calligraphic decoration, possibly devotional in nature. This more precise description preserves the table’s important Islamic artistic character without making an unverified claim about the specific text. The antique tray rests on a newly fabricated blackened iron base designed specifically to accommodate its substantial proportions. The restrained linear construction of the stand provides stable support while allowing the highly detailed metal surface and sculptural handles to remain the visual focus. At approximately 17.25 inches high, the completed piece functions beautifully as a monumental cocktail table, low coffee table or central salon table. Its generous 57-by-33-inch tray surface offers ample room for entertaining, books or decorative objects, although the intricate calligraphy and metalwork are striking enough to be displayed with minimal styling. The removable tray may also be appreciated separately as an oversized example of Indian Islamic metalwork. This antique Mughal-style tray table would be an exceptional focal point in a Spanish Colonial, Mediterranean, Moorish, Islamic, British Colonial, Indo-Persian, maximalist or sophisticated contemporary interior. It is especially well suited to a large living room, library, collector’s salon, hotel lobby or luxury hospitality setting where its monumental scale can be fully appreciated. Dimensions: Overall with handles and custom base: 66.5 in. W × 33 in. D × 17.25 in. H Tray without handles: 57 in. W × 33 in. D × 2 in. H Each handle: approximately 11 in. × 6 in. Origin: Attributed to Rajasthan, India Date: Circa 1920 Period: Early 20th century Style: Mughal Revival, Indo-Persian, Islamic and Mamluk Revival Materials: Copper, brass and iron Techniques: Handcrafted, chased, engraved, repoussé and applied metal decoration Creator: Unknown Base: Newly custom-made blackened iron base Condition: Good antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. The copper and brass retain oxidation, rubbing, surface variation and an aged patina. The iron base is a later custom addition. SEO keywords and attributes: monumental Mughal tray...

Original hand-wrought Islamic ironwork from French North Africa serving as wall-mounted sculptures / decorative art panels. Sober, beautiful, timeless. 5 pieces. Priced and sold ...

Moroccan pierced brass shades / Red resin jewels / Aged brass finish Note : Height cannot be adjusted Quantity : (1) Materials : Aged Brass / Resin Color : Gold / Red Dimensions :...

Intended to hold paan or betel, the seamed cylindrical body flaring downward towards the base, the domed lid showing a lotus-bud final over a flattened and canted rim, both decorated...

Beautifully made oriental rug in a unique circular shape. At 70" across, this would make a perfect centerpiece on the floor of your home or office. The vibrant colors and elaborate d...

Vintage Turkish enameled Bohemian glass hookah base vase. Clear and gold enameled Bohemian glass hookah base, or flower vase. Bohemian glass hookah ...

20th Century Mamluk Style Green Glass Gold Gilded Mosque Lamp French, 20th Century Height 30cm, diameter 22cm This mosque lamp reflects the centuries-old tradition of illuminating ...

Wonderful set of 12 prints of the Middle East Steel engravings mainly after Allom and Bartlett Published by London Printing & Publishing Co. Unframed. The measurement below is th...

Very decorative mosque lamp in opalescent glass painted in green-blue and gold tones The frame and chains are in bronze Originally a small oil lamp was p...

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 ...

An exquisite example of classic luxury design, this antique Persian-style Agra wool rug showcases an intricate, allover lattice lattice-and-palmette motif set against a rare, soft sa...

Antique Hand Tooled Oversized Moroccan Metal Copper Tray 31 in. D. Circa 1920's. Antique hand tooled heavy huge collectible Moroccan metal copper tra...

A fine antique Persian papier machê snuff box. Consisting of a lacquered papier machê with decoration to the lid and all 4 sides. The lid...

A Orientalist watercolor picture of "A lady at the Bazaar" from the 19th century is a cacophony of colors and textures. The lady demurely lowers her gaze while sensuously caressing t...

A Fantastic and Quit Large 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Islamic Arabesque and Floral Motif Centerpiece/Decorative Bowl, Attributed to Édouard ...

An lavishly decorated Turkish coat likely from the Ottoman Empire period circa 19th century, presented in a shadow box gilt frame with dark blue fabric lining. The jacket was made fr...

A beautiful pair of French Porcelain Moon flask vases, made for the Islamic/Moorish Market. Each vase has a moon flask form with a gorgeous turquoise ground. The hand-painted enamels...

Beautiful Persian wooden chest with opening front. Lots of storage with wonderful ornamental design inside and out.

Hand knotted in wool originating from the few remaining collaborations between renowned creators George Yevremovich and Teddy Sumner, this item is a contemporary rug between 20-25 ye...

Antique Mamluk Revival Brass and Silver Inlaid Tray Table Egyptian or Syrian, early 20th century Height: 45cm, width 82cm, depth 51cm This handsome tray-top table is a fine example ...

A fine antique Indian or Indo-Persia Moghul Islamic Illustrated manuscript folio. Depicting monkeys gathering fruit at the base of the tree. ...

Large Middle Eastern Brass Tray Table on Carved Hardwood Folding Stand A fine and generously sized early to mid twentieth century brass tray table The heavy circular brass tray is ...

Antique cold-painted bronze of a pulled rickshaw by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 19cm, width 37cm, depth 20cm This unusual cold-painted bronze depicts a running Arab man, who p...

Crafted from early 20th-century Ottoman embroidered towels, this vibrant pillow pair celebrates the artistry of domestic textile traditions. The embroidery features bold floral motif...

This exceptional hand-embroidered textile is inspired by the rich tradition of Ottoman embroidery from the 16th to 19th centuries, reimagined for the present. Created as a unique cen...

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of Arabic framed frames. Gorgeous and decorative pair of Arabic frames. Dimension: W 39 x D 4 x H 44 cm Please carefully look at...

Hanukkah lamp shaped like a palace, surmounted by Islamic crescent. Made in Laghouat, Algeria. The Hanukkah lamp is made of two parts: a pierced and engraved brass in the shape of ...

Carrara marble sculpture signed Prof. Bastiani Firenze, Italy, circa 1890. By Ildebrando Bastiani.

Solid wood with various inlays. Beautifully turned.  

This beautiful porcelain huqqa (or hookah) is of Continental, possibly Russian, origin and was created in the late 19th Century. The item is finely painted and decorated with photo-r...

A unique antique Moroccan Islamic style octagonal form reticulated brass and green gilt decorated glass multi light lantern chandelier of fine detailed embellished with Islamic writing and gilt decorated blown green glass shades...

Persian Qajar Dynasty Glazed Pottery Vase. Antique Middle Eastern Persian Qajar Dynasty hexagonal, polychrome glazed pottery vase, circa early 1900's or before. The hand painting dep...

1960s Vintage Moroccan Tribal African Rug in Indigo and Burnt Orange cors.Authentic 1960s vintage Moroccan tribal African rug.For centuries the tribal people of Morocco's Atlas Mount...

This beautifully crafted and decorated porcelain huqqa (or hookah) base is of Continental, possibly Russian origin. It was created in the late 19th century for the Persian market. The huqqa base...

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

Persian orange and blue velvet table cover with red center, fringe, and border

Royal blue opaque enameled Bohemian glass hookah base, or vase. Bohemian glass hookah base with overlay enameled in yellow, amber, green, red, and white with additional gilt. The elegant bell shape bowl huqqa’s base...

This exceptionally beautiful and rare silver-inlaid brass tray stand dates from the medieval period, when the Mamluks ruled Egypt and Syria (1250-1517). The Mamluks originated as slave-soldiers, who served the Muslim caliphs and Ottoman Empire. With time, the Mamluks became a powerful military caste, and they managed to take control and establish themselves as rulers of certain areas within the Abbasid caliphate. The Mamluk dynasty commissioned great works of art and architecture, particularly in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, which was described in the 14th Century as ‘the centre of the universe and garden of the world’ (Ibn Khaldun, 1382). This tray stand is of biconical form, with a raised central band and flared base and rim. It is decorated with scrolling vines, overlaid with Thuluth inscriptions and roundels. On the lower body, the roundels contain floral motifs, and in the upper, stylised depictions of birds. The Thuluth inscriptions praise the patron, referring to him as ‘The High authority, the Lordly, the Possessor’, and ‘the learned’. The underside of the rim is engraved with a heraldic medallion, possibly the patron’s symbol. In the middle ages, when this piece was made, this item would have stood in a grand interior, supporting a tray full of fruit and fine food. The owner of this lavish piece which still bears traces of its original silver inlay would likely have been an Amir (prince) or some other important figure who was close to the Sultan in the Mamluk court. Mamluk tray...

Polychrome alloy bronze garniture. Orientalist style, 1860. Machine clock signed 1570.

A Fantastic 19th century French Islamic/Orientalist Style Champleve Enamel Vase and Underplate, Signed F. Barbedienne. The wide-mouthed vase terminates down a narrowing body and is m...

Austrian cold-painted bronze and marble figurative lamp attributed to Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 46cm, width 26cm, depth 16cm This impressive cold-painted bronze lamp showcases a charming and unusual scene of two artists working in a pottery workshop...

Antique 19th C. Chiseled Brass, Oversized Mughal Islamic Indo-Persian Surahi with detachable lid matching body. Indian brass ewer, drinking water fla...

ANTIQUE FRAMED TILES A set of six hand painted glazed earthenware tiles. each one is formed in a slightly three-dimensional relief and depicts a deer hunt with a man in a turban (pr...

Turkish silk Hereke prayer rug Turkish, Late 20th Century Height 90cm, width 41cm Hailing from the coastal town of Hereke in Turkey, this remarkable rug serves as a splendid testame...

Antique Mughal-Style Gold Embroidered Leather Slipper (Single), India/Punjab Region, circa 1900 A rare and evocative antique single slipper, crafted in hand-tooled leather and richly...

Renaissance revival elegance, this exceptional pair of 19th-century sgabello hall chairs, expertly crafted in richly grained walnut and beautifully decorated with geometric bone inla...

Transform your space with this exquisite Modern Serapi style rug, hand-knotted from premium wool. Inspired by Persian heritage, it showcases a bold geometric medallion on a cerulean ...

An unusual Pair of Iznik or Islamic Style Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps with French Ormolu mounts attributed to Theodore Deck, Paris, circa 1880 The pair is formed as bulbous porc...

Hand-knotted from high-grade natural wool, this authentic antique Turkmen Yamoud rug features a striking all-over diamond lattice design set against a deep rich mahogany ground. Intr...

Circa 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic brass inkwell & pen case (Qalamden). Solid brass with cast parts. The case's sides are engraved with geometric designs. 9.5" x 2 1/8" x 1.5" h. Whi...

This antique Indian Larestan rug features a rare Khashti (garden panel) design, beautifully preserved from the early 20th century. Woven with premium hand-spun wool, it showcases a g...

a mid-20th-century Turkish Kars floral room-size rug Details rug no. j5152 size 7' 9" x 9' 5" (236 x 287 cm)

Revitalize your space with this stunning vintage Persian wool rug, overdyed in a vibrant electric blue. It beautifully combines traditional heritage with modern minimalism, featuring...

Elevate your interior architecture with the iron-clad elegance of this exceptional 19th-century Antique Bidjar Style wool runner rug. Renowned among collectors as for their legendary...

Impressive Moroccan Hand Hammered & Pierced Copper/Alloy Floor Lamp Moroccan, 20th Century. Hammered and pierced copper/alloy floor lamp 4 interior lights, raised on round lacquere...

Fine Late 19th-Century Turkish Panderma Rug – Finely Hand-Knotted A remarkable late 19th-century Turkish Panderma (Bandırma) rug, exceptionally finely hand-knotted and distinguished...

A very good quality pair of 19th century marble and gilded ormolu urns, converted to lamps.