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
Large Clear Glass Moorish Mamounia Pendant Chandelier, Clear Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large scale Moroccan, Moorish Mamounia chandelier.
Clear glass Moroccan light fixture, wired with a cluster of 3-light.
Comes with chains and canopy, chain...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Brass Brazier with Skewers
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century brass brazier with skewers
Measures: 22" diameter x 11" high + 12" lid = maximum height with lid 23"
Comes with collection of brass sk...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Moroccan Kaftan, Gold and Sage Damask Embroidered, ca. 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage Moroccan Caftan, gold damask with gold and sage rim threads, Circa 1970's
One of a kind evening antique Moorish gown.
This authentic caftan has been hand-sewn from ...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Gold, Metallic Thread
Tribal Wool Vintage Kilim Cushion
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning one-of-a-kind Kilim pillow, custom made from a vintage Moroccan wool rug handwoven in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco by Berber women artisans. This beautiful Kilim pillow ...
Category
1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Moroccan Vase or Urn
Located in Plainview, NY
This beautiful hand painted ceramic Moroccan round vase or urn Features wonderfully intricate and imaginatively sequenced hand painted designs. This colorful, round, orb-like ceramic...
Category
1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Glazed Moorish Ceramic Covered Jar Handcrafted in Fez Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish ceramic Moroccan glazed polychrome jar tureen with cover.
Hand painted ceramic Jubbana, handcrafted by skilled Moroccan artisans in Fez Morocco.
...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Moorish Turkish Tile with Floral Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish Turkish handcrafted decorative tile with hand painted floral design.
Crackle glazed ceramic tile hand painted with flowers.
Great zellige decorative Moorish ottoman artwork...
Category
1920s Turkish Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Decorative Moorish Bowl Blue and White
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage decorative Moorish bowl blue and white.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Decorative Vase in Cobalt Blue
Located in South Salem, NY
Mid 20th century vase in the Moorish style. Cobalt blue in color with peaks of red and orange. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Painted and Stencilled Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
20th C painted and stencilled low table/ coffee table.
Dimensions
42 inches (107 cms) Wide
42 inches (107 cms) Deep
18 inches (46 cms) High.
Category
20th Century English Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Marrakesh Red and Black
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan red and black round leather pouf hand tooled in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Handcrafted by Moroccan artisans.
Size is 21 in. diameter x ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Leather
Moorish Oversized Pink and Gold Floor Pillow Cushion
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oversized silk square pink and gold floor seat pillow.
Handcrafted from silk velvet cut fabric, these Moorish style floor seat cushions are great to use in kids room or around your yoga Bohemian or Moroccan room or for your pet.
Large oversized: 24" x 24" x 7".
Moroccan square floor pillow cushion, use as ottoman or pouf.
Zipper on side.
Moroccan pouf great to use as an Ottoman or floor pillow for a modern or Bohemian decor.
A meditation pillow...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Silk
Spanish Splendor Great Palaces Castles and Country Homes Hardcover Book Rizzoli
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spanish Splendor: Great Palaces, Castles, and Country Homes hardcover book.
y Mato, Juan Jose Junquera (text by); Schezen, Roberto (photographs by); y Morenes, Enrique Ruspoli (intro...
Category
20th Century Spanish Moorish Furniture
Materials
Paper
Moroccan Brass Moorish Chandelier in Alberto Pinto Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oversize exquisite Moorish brass filigree pierced brass Moroccan chandelier in Alberto Pinto style.
This exquisite Moroccan Alhambra light fixture is delicately handcrafted from brass repousse and chiseled with Fine filigree designs, adorned with milky glass.
Moorish bronze...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Moroccan Clear Glass Lantern Moorish Granada Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Clear Glass Lantern Moorish Granda Style
Elegant Moroccan Moorish diamond shape clear glass pendant with bronze metal finish, has a s...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Moroccan African Ethnic Art Wall Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp sha...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Iron
Monumental Inlaid Wall Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Moroccan wall cabinet crafted in mahogany and featuring turrets, Moorish arches, columns, balustrades, inlaid mother of pearl, ebony and bone meda...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Handcrafted Moorish Leather Ethnic Turkish Gold Embroidered Shoes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moorish Turkish ethnic leather slippers with intricate gold embroideries pointed toe.
Leather hand sewn and embroidered with colorful thread.
Great pair of exotic ethnic fl...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Moroccan Handmade Blue and White Vase
Located in Plainview, NY
Featuring wonderfully intricate and lyrical hand painted designs, this bright, colorful ceramic vase provides a touch of exotic sophistication an...
Category
1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Ceramic Bowl
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beautiful brass mounted antique ceramic bowl. Very good condition and Color.
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Moroccan Caftan Hot Pink with Gold, 1970's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage Moroccan caftan hot pink color embroidered with gold,
circa 1970s.
This long maxi poly jersey dress kaftan is embroidered and...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Moroccan Handcrafted Moorish Amber Glass Lantern Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stylish handcrafted Moroccan lantern pendant with amber molded glass and metal with an antique bronze finish. Moroccan handcrafted Moorish amber glass lantern pendant. Finely handcrafted with open metal work Moorish floral and geometric design.
Diamond shape light...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Moorish Style Monumental Palace Vase
Located in New York, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style (19/20th Cent) monumental palace vase with red, white, and black enamel decoration (AS IS).
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture
Materials
Enamel
North African Tribal Art Parchment Wall Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan art pieces could be used as wall lamp s...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Pair of Metal and Clear Glass Moorish Moroccan Lanterns Light Pendants
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large pair of Moroccan Moorish metal and clear glass pendant, handcrafted in Marrakesh, Morocco by talented artisans, hand-cut metal in filigree Moorish designs.
Color of metal is pa...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Moorish Brass Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Moroccan Granada Moorish style brass chandelier with colored glass inset.
Handcrafted in Morocco with very fine filigree openwork brass design and inlaid with colored jeweled glass.
The light fixture when lit will give thousands of shadow lights on the walls through the very fine openwork in Moorish Alhambra design. Moroccan brass hanging chandelier in Moorish style.
Handcrafted in Morocco, patinated brass filigree chandelier...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Moorish Occasional Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Moorish carved and mother of pearl inlay occasional table, 1890.
Dimensions
27 inches (69 cms) high
24.5 inches (62 cms) diameter.
Category
19th Century Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Teak
Moroccan Antique Berber Case Flask Hand-carved
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand made early 20th century Moroccan antique Berber case flask, carved wood covered with brass and silvered metal filigree, delicately hand-hammered metal with animals decor for pow...
Category
1920s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass, Tin
Moroccan Black Vintage Gentleman Caftan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan gentleman vintage black caftan embellished with gold trim.
In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to No...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Onyx Marble Urn Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful onyx marble urn form vessel/round footed box with lid, circa 1970s. Lid has a beautiful, detailed finial top. Colors include shades of cream, tan, white, sand, and red bu...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Liberty & Co Moorish Walnut Music Cabinet with Bottle Neck Glass Up & Over Door
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co London. A rare Moorish walnut music cabinet with bottle neck glass up and over door above two side drawers with open slide storage below and t...
Category
1890s English Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Stained Glass, Walnut
Moorish Style Decorative Gold Throw Pillow
By John Richard
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...
Category
20th Century American Moorish Furniture
Materials
Silk
Moroccan Moorish Vintage Hanging Light Fixture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish vintage clear glass with intricate metal filigree hanging chandelier.
You can see in the second picture one of our light fixture which was used in a Bathroom at Mado...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cold Painted Antique Viennese Bronze Orientalist Style Lamp by Bergman
Located in London, GB
The antique Austrian lamp carefully cast to portray a mosque with Minaret and an Arab man praying upon his rug; the lamp signed with a 'B' in a v...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Moroccan Mirror with Two Doors in Moucharabeih Design
Located in Plainview, NY
Beautiful vintage two doors mirror featuring Moucharabeih traditional hand-paint design with lovely details and warm colors. This mirror will be a perfect addiction to your hallway, ...
Category
1960s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Moroccan Moorish Ceramic Blue and White Jar from Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative Moroccan glazed ceramic jar with lid from Fez.
Moorish style decorative ceramic urn handcrafted and hand painted floral design.
Royal blue and ivory color Moorish design.
...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Moorish Occasional Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Moorish carved and mother of pearl inlay occasional table, 1890
Dimensions:
21 inches (53 cms) wide
21 inches (53 cms) deep
39.5 inches (100 cms) high.
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Teak
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern or Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted small Moroccan glass lantern or Moorish pendant.
Multicolor molded glass in green, lavender, blue and clear.
Hurricane candle lamp handmade in Marrakech, vintage metal in...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Oriental Style Gilt Metal Lantern or Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
A decorative 1970s oriental style hanging gilt metal lantern or pendant. The cylindric shaped lantern features decorative red faux crystals and fine filigree design. The lantern will...
Category
Late 20th Century Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish Settee
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Egyptian black settee with spindle and ball design with triple Moorish arches inlaid with mucharabie intricate and Fine work.
Sofa is newly...
Category
19th Century Egyptian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Mughal Indian Brass Samovar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional large scale handcrafted Mughal Indian brass samovar, tea kettle with finely etched and embossed floral designs.
Used in the Middle East, Ind...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Moroccan Ceramic Lidded Vase from Fez with Silver Filigree
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous antique Moroccan vase from Fez. This vase features intricate nickel filigree and hand painted blues, teals and yellows. It...
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Monochromatic Neutral Worn Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th-century neutral color turkish rug
Size: 3'9” x 7'
Antique Turkish Oushak carpets such as these are desirable today as highly decorative pieces. They are notable for ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wool
Handcrafted Moroccan Metal and Blue Glass Lantern, Octagonal Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan metal and blue glass lantern. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and blue glass. The top and bottom metal hand-cut in openwork Moorish design. Moroccan lighting...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Handmade Moroccan Kilim Style Pillow with Sequins
Located in Plainview, NY
Handwoven by Berber women using high-quality wool in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Made using vintage fabrics and featuring unique color schemes, this cushion boasts magnificent Be...
Category
1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Pair of Tribal Wool Vintage Kilim Cushions
Located in Plainview, NY
Featuring vivid and earthy burgundy, blue, off white and yellow mustard colors, this stunning one-of-a-kind pair of Kilim pillows are custom made from a vintage Moroccan wool rug han...
Category
1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf in Chocolate Brown Hand Tooled In Marrakech
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in chocolate brown camel leather.
Hand tooled and embroidered on the top with the Mo...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Leather
Large White Moroccan Hand Embroidered Ottoman, Cushion or Pouf
Located in Plainview, NY
A large handwoven Moroccan white ottoman, cushion or pouf in a square shape. This eye-catching ottoman or pouf will lend an air of exotic majesty to your...
Category
1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Les Maures, La Civilization Islamique in Occident the Moors, Islam in the West
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Les Maures, la Civilization Islamique in Occident, great book in French language.
The Moors: Islam in the West
Brett, Michael, Forman, Werner.
An account of the rise and fall of the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Paper
Moorish Candlestick in Brass and Hardstones Attributed to Tiffany, USA, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Candlestick in brass and hardstones attributed to Tiffany, USA, 1920s.
Category
1920s American Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass
The Thousand and One Dances of the Orient 'French' Hardcover Coffee Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The thousand and one dances of the Orient (French) hardcover - June 30, 2008
by Wendy Buonaventura (Author)
Publisher: Arthaud (1989)
1st Edition
Language:: French
Oriental dances fr...
Category
Late 20th Century African Moorish Furniture
Materials
Paper
Throw Decorative Orange Accent Pillow Embellished with Sequins and Beads
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Throw decorative accent orange pillow embroidered and embellished with sequins with Heavily embellished border of metallic embroidery Moorish threads, gold beads embroidery on orange...
Category
20th Century Indian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Decorative Trow Pillow Made from Vintage Sari Borders, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative accent throw pillow made from vintage sari borders.
One of a kind, blue, green, gold, green, purple, metallic threads.
Handcrafted in India.
...
Category
20th Century Indian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Handmade Large Ceramic Serving Decorative, Center Table Plate, Set of 2
Located in Plainview, NY
Intricate and ornate arabesque motifs in mesmerizing colors define these large, gorgeous ceramic dinner plates. Handcrafted in the bustling workshops of master artisans in the coasta...
Category
1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Moroccan Polished Round Footed Silvered Tray Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan metal silver plated polished round serving brass tray with traditional geometric designs and brass inlay decoration around on three feet.
Moroccan polished round footed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Moroccan Silvered Brass or Copper Lion Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of Moroccan lion candlesticks crafted in copper and brass with a silver plated finish now worn to perfection.
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Copper
Brass Tray Coffee Table Mahogany Base, Leaf & Vine Pattern Design, Mid-Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Brass tray coffee table on a mahogany base leaf and vine pattern design, Mid-Century. The tray edge is in a scalloped design, the interior of the tray is leaf and vine pattern with r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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