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Moorish Furniture

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
1970s Pair of Wooden Stools in Moorish Style Hand Painted in Red Tones
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Pair of Wooden Stools in Moorish Style Hand Painted in Red Tones
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wood

1950's Mexico Folk Art Caged Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large 1950's folk art Mexico table lamps. Thick blown glass into a sculpted iron cage with mercury lining. One is golden/silver, the other green/silver. Wood base with X design surr...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Moorish Furniture

Materials

Iron

Moroccan Gentleman Hooded Brown Wool Djellaba
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan traditional gentleman handcrafted hooded wool cashmere djellaba. Moroccan traditional ethnic gentleman kaftan coat in dark chocolate brown wool. This North African long hooded kaftan...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Vintage Folding Black Wooden Tray Table Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage folding black wooden tray table stand. Size is 17.5" diameter x 18 height will hold a metal tray from 19 inches to 24 inches diameter. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wood

Alhambra 2C Milk Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Glass

Amina Pendant in White Gold by David Duncan Studio, Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
A two-tiered ceiling fixture inspired by the Moroccan star design. The frame is aquaresin and brass, and is finished with white gold leaf. This fixture is custom made by David Duncan...
Category

2010s American Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Antique Indo Persian Dhal Separ Shield
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing historical 19th Century Indo Persian shield handcrafted in steel and decorated with four floral protuberances and engraved figures, reta...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Steel

Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition 28cm x 28cm good condition
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16th Century Saudi Arabian Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition 28cm x 28cm good condition
Category

16th Century Saudi Arabian Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Moroccan Tribal Handmade Wool Blue and Red Small Rug or Carpet
Located in Plainview, NY
Experience the opulence of this exquisite Moroccan tribal rug, handcrafted from premium sheep wool and adorned with vibrant blue and red tribal designs made from all-natural vegetabl...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wool

Blue Moser Crystal and Enameled Box Made for the Islamic or Moorish Market
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful blue Moser crystal and enameled box made for the Islamic or Moorish market. This box is made with beautifully handcut blue crystal and overlayed with gorgeous 24-karat gold, white, yellow, green, orange, red, and blue raised enamel decoration. The enamel decoration includes flowers, vines, rabbits, birds, and Islamic style decoration. The enamel work is further adorned with 24-karat gilt decoration, emphasizing the superb craftsmanship and artistic work. The box sits on four bronze doré...
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1890s Austrian Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Black Satin, Granada Collection
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Glass

Alhambra 1A Milk Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Glass

Pouf, Large Square Indian, Black and White
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very large ottoman or pouf in rustically woven wool.
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wool

24" Glass Rombus Pendant, Milk Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Glass

1970s Modernist Hammered Clear Glass Italian Cylindrical Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This italian vase embodies the simplicity, elegance, and innovative spirit of the Modernist movement that flourished in mid-20th-century design. Italian glassware of this era is cele...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Moorish Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage Moroccan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
A mixed Arab and Berber population consisting of roughly six hundred tribes resides in Morocco, with many distinct differences in weave quality and design. Rugs woven in the Middle ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wool

24" Glass Rombus Pendant, Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Glass

24" Glass Rombus Pendant, Clear Glass with Black Satin, Granada Collection
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Glass

Graphic Old Moroccan Rug AIT OAGHARDA
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
My carpets are not affected by fashions. Enjoy one genuine product, made to keep You company and be part of Your home. This one is like the sun and the moon, according to the hours o...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wool

Two Antique Persian Glazed Blue and White Terra Cotta Vases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive group of two 18th Century Persian vases handcrafted in terra cotta in classic form, hand decorated in blue and white under a thick glaze. Both pieces proudly displaying th...
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Mid-18th Century Persian Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Fine Pair of Antique Enamel Marbleized Moser Glass Vases in Orientalist Style
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique Orientalist Moser enameled marbleized glass vases in the Orientalist style. With an unusual pink/brick color with four hand-applied glass handles. Each decorat...
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1860s German Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Glass

Monumental Moroccan Polished Metal Brass Tray Platter 39 inches
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Monumental Moroccan metal polished brass tray platter. Polished decorative metal brass tray with very fine intricate Moorish geometric designs. Hand-hammered and chiseled in geometri...
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Persian Zandi Middle Eastern Islamic Round S Brass Platter.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Persian Zandi Middle Eastern Islamic Round Silver-Plated Brass Platter. This distinctive, handcrafted silver-plated heavy gauge brass platter is engraved, embossed and punc...
Category

20th Century Indian Moorish Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Rare 19th Century Persian Brass Cup
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare 19th Century Persian Brass Cup with extraordinary geometric incised floral decoration. Substantial with beautiful patination. Made circa 1820. A finely crafted Persian brass cu...
Category

19th Century Persian Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Moroccan Tray Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This antique tray table is one of our favorite Moroccan finds. Simple in its design and construction, the table legs and removable tray top are embe...
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Late 19th Century Polychrome Pottery Charger
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century pottery charger, with geometric designs in green, blue and yellow glazes upon a cream ground.
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Masonic Shriner Burgundy Ceramic Vase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
AL Malaikah vintage Masonic Shriner iconic burgundy Fez hat design ceramic planter or vase. Vintage fez hat from Los Angeles Al Malaikah Shriner mason...
Category

1970s American Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Damascene Moorish Decorative Inlay Tea Table With Matching Wall Mirror
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Damascene Moorish Decorative Inlay Tea Table With Matching Wall Mirror Featuring A Repetitive Khatam Marquetry of Geometric Decorative Patterns 1910's Mirror Height 85.5cm Width 56...
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wood

Sultano Onion Dome Iron Caged Venetian Glass Flush Mount or Sconce, Italy 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A hand blown Italian flush mount, fabulous Venetian caged light orange glass in a iron frame. it can also be used as wall light as the globe is held tight to the fixture with screws....
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Intricately Inlaid Moorish Square Game Table with Pivoting Handkerchief Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressively designed game table featuring a pivoting handkerchief top opening to reveal an intricately inlaid surface centering a removable center...
Category

Early 1900s Moroccan Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pink Lacquer Tea Table - Custom MLB Design
Located in West Hollywood, CA
MLB Pink lacquered side table, custom designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Inspired by the silhouette of the Moroccan Tea Table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Middle Eastern Brass Cylindric Brazier with Tripod Base
Located in Milano, MI
19th century Middle Eastern Brass Brazier standing on tripod base featuring a central turned brass shaft, three cast brass feet at the base, a threaded pin joins the cylindric brazie...
Category

Early 19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Monumental Antique Pewter Dish With Ownership Inscription
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful pewter dish Not sure of its origin. I have dated it early 19th Century. It is possibly earlier. Interesting ownership inscription on the rim. Possibly Moorish? It would...
Category

Early 19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Orientalist Gravure Scene of Turkish Women Dancing in the Harem, Luigi Crosio
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Orientalist Moorish gravure scene of Turkish women dancing in the harem. After Luigi Crosio (Italian, 1835-1916), Moorish Scene, "The Dancer" Luigi Crosio...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Moorish Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Moroccan Brass and Stained Glass Floor Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and exotic antique Moroccan floor lamp handcrafted in perforated brass having a bronze like patina and an architectural form with two ...
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Silvered Metal Lidded Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Silvered metal lidded box of a circular form for powder kohl eye liner. Designed into two detached sections, finely handcrafted and decorated with scrollwork designs with a yellow amber stone on the top lid and lots of great detail. Berber Kabyle box container to hold loose powder kohl eye liner. Made of silver tone metal with filigree scales with a coral stone. A beautiful antique example of a traditional box handcrafted by Berber Women in Kabylie, Algeria. The circular container is richly decorated with detailed raised filigree silver work. Decorated with an amber color cabochon on the cover top. An amazing collector’s piece due to its rarity and the beauty of its intricate workmanship. Collector collyrium kohl pot...
Category

Mid-20th Century Algerian Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Moroccan Brass Incense Burners or Garnitures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of antique Moroccan incense burners or decorative garnitures handcrafted in brass in classic Moorish form featuring cut fretwork with animals and floral designs.
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Muted Gold and White Hand Painted Hexagonal Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The shape and the Moorish or colonial theme in mustard yellow make this lamp a classic standout on a white background. The lamp is intact without condition issues. The hexagon shape ...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Moorish Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Brazier Heater Planter in Copper on Wooden Base, XVIIIth or XIXth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Copper brazier, fire dish, brazero, on its wooden base at 8 feet. Beautiful patina. The removable tank is in hammered copper, fitted with mobile handles on a...
Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Copper

Maitland-Smith Pair of Vintage Black Metal Candle Stands
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of large vintage Moroccan black metal candle stands by Maitland-Smith. Nice polished black metal candle sticks in Moroccan Moorish style. Grea...
Category

20th Century Thai Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan 19th C
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A 19th century Middle Eastern, Asian brass decorated Islamic Moorish Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is an inkwell in solid brass. It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical tubular form with an interior cavity to store a reed pen. Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved designs with a shell style cover. The piece measures 9 1/2" inches long x 2" inches high x 2" inches deep. Great brass decorative Islamic Metal...
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19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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20th Century Moorish Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Unique Moroccan Brass and Jeweled Chandelier with easy Install
Located in Lomita, CA
The glass "jewels," the geometric shape, the white metal and the filagree design combine to make this pendant a home run if you like drama. The mosaic-type design it reflects on the ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Damask Decorative Linen Throw Pillow Cover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Custom made beautiful damask linen decorative pillow. This decorative throw pillow is the perfect complement to your bed or accent to any room. In light shades of blue with off white...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Moorish Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Belle Époque Period Ormolu and Porcelain Mantel Clock in Moorish Style
Located in London, GB
This beautiful clock, formed from gilt bronze and porcelain, is designed and decorated in a discernibly Moorish style. The clock is supported by a flat shaped gilt bronze base, the base supporting four gilt bronze columns that support the gilt bronze clock drum. The cylindrical drum contains a circular dial, the dial of porcelain and inscribed with Roman numerals. The gilt bronze throughout is cast and chased with geometrical motifs—particularly evident on the front of the four vertical columns. These motifs are distinctively Moorish in scheme, the lattice-type geometrical sequences recalling Islamic decorative...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Leather Mughal Shoes with Gold Embroidered
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A pair of rare late 19th century hand stitched and hand tooled leather shoes with hand embroidered with gilt metallic threads. Amazing antique Mughal gold...
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Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metallic Thread

Vintage Polished Brass Moroccan Pillar Candle Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan altar etched brass candlestick, pillar candleholder. Handcrafted tall Moroccan polished solid etched brass candleholder. Mid Century vintage Moorish Revival engraved brass candle-stand, large heavy solid brass with nice Moorish etched design. . Very elegant it will make quite a statement. Heavy weight. Polished and varnished will not tarnish. Circa 1950's. Dimensions: 30 in. Tall, the plate is 11in. diameter. Tall Moroccan candle holder, Boho wedding...
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Mid-20th Century Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Orientalist Framed Giclee
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Orientalist Moroccan scene giclee painting of the King o Morocco. French orientalist reproduction painting of Mohamed V coming back from exile with a ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Style Carved Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage table is made of hand carved wood with inlay pearl. Heavily detailed carving throughout, with an octagonal frame. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category

20th Century Moorish Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

A Mid Century Zambian Copper Table Lamp With An Alhambra Design To Light Shade
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Zambian Copper Table Lamp With A Repeating Alhambra Design Lattice Work Pattern.. Copper shade has a linen back, lamp column features on an ebonised c...
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1970s Zambian Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Copper

Pair of Marquetry Boxes with Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlays, Middle East, c. 1960
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisite handcrafted Khatam wood boxes with micro mosaic marquetry design, an Ancient Persian technique of inlaying. Moorish style boxes feature geometric inlays of wood, bone, and...
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1960s West Asian Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood

AL Malaikah Vintage Iconic Masonic Shriner Burgundy Wool Fez Hat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
AL Malaikah vintage Masonic Shriner iconic burgundy wool Fez hat. Al Malaikah, legion of Honor vintage fez hat from the Los Angeles Al Malaikah Shrine...
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Late 20th Century American Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wool

Silvered Trinket Box with Inlays of Semi-Precious Stones, c. 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Handcrafted silvered metal trinket box with insets of semi-precious stones in hues of red. The box has a series of hand carved and incised scrolls and floral motifs, and has a teardr...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

1970s Wooden Stool in Moorish Style Hand Painted in Ocher Tones
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Wooden Stool in Moorish Style Hand Painted in Ocher Tones
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wood

Geometric Trinket Box in Brass with Bone Inlay, Handcrafted in Morocco, 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Handmade brass metal and bone trinket box with inlays. The round box has a geometric design with ten sides that feature brass circle inlays within the carved bone frame. The box ha...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

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Brass

Moroccan Pottery La Poterie Marocaine by André Boukobza French Edition Hard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Moroccan Pottery, french edition. Hardcover large book 1st edition 1974. La Poterie Marocaine André Boukobza. 1974, 160 pages André Boukobza Photos with Artifacts. The work of...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Paper

Moorish Style Decorative Gold Throw Pillow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Moorish style decorative throw pillow with fringes and tassels. Luxury gold silk with embroidered sides and middle panel decor...
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20th Century American Moorish Furniture

Materials

Silk

Moorish furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Moorish furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Moorish furniture made in a specific country, there are Africa, North Africa, and Maghreb pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, antique textiles galleries, Mamluke, and Liberty & Co.. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $1,293.

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