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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
Moroccan Handcrafted Metal Lanterns, North Africa set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Handcrafted Metal Hanging Lanterns, North Africa set of 2. Moroccan metal Moorish hanging lanterns. Amazing Moorish light fixtures hand...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Large Moroccan Ceramic Vase from Fez with Blue Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is call...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Middle Eastern Tinned Copper Ewer 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper ewer with lid. Hand-hammered and chased copper with geometric design and Arabic calligraphy writing rivet...
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19th Century Omani Antique Moorish Furniture

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Copper

20th Century Stoneware Matte Dish with Ornamentals Relief Motifs
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Stoneware Matte dish with ornamentals relief motifs.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Large Middle Eastern Arabesque Style Etched Brass Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Large middle Eastern Arabesque style etched brass urn. Stunning huge middle Eastern Arabesque style hand etched brass urn, vessel or vase. This gorgeous heavy weight Moorish style b...
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1920s Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Encaustic Cement Tile in Antique White Color
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan handcrafted and hand-painted cement tile in antique white color. These are authentic Moroccan encaustic tiles handmade by artisans in Fez ...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Cement

Large Moroccan Moorish Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut openwork hammered with Moorish design, open in front for use with pillar candles. The lantern has a small door to access the inside. Many of our customers place oil candles or tea lights inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from loops or installed on any surface, as a sconce on a wall bracket or as a hurricane candle lantern...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Boho Inlay Drinks Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce a touch of global sophistication to your home with this exquisite vintage drinks table, showcasing intricate boho inlay artistry. The octagonal tabletop is a masterpiece of...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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...
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Ceramic

Oriental Work. Armchair In Carved Wood, Bone And Mother-of-pearl Inlay 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th Century Moorish Armchairs , carved wood, bone inlay missing in the central medallion
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Late 19th Century Antique Moorish Furniture

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Wood

Moorish Ceramic Glazed Covered Urns Handcrafted in Fez Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large pair of Moorish Moroccan glazed polychrome ceramic jars tureen with cover. Hand painted ceramic Jubbana, handcrafted by skilled Moroccan artisans in Fez Morocco. Moorish desi...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Ceramic

Syrian Brass Filigree Brazier
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish/Syrian 3 piece brass brazier stand with 4 ring handles and filigree dome cover with a moon & star finial.
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20th Century Unknown Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Transitional Decorative Bidjar Floral Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our contemporary Bidjar rugs are inspired from 16th century Islamic textiles. We adapted those centuries-old designs into more modern, decorative motif...
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2010s Pakistani Moorish Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Moroccan Kaftan in Kelly Green
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan in Kelly green and orange embroidered. circa 1970s. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. ...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Fabric

Turkish Miniature Paintings and Manuscripts from the Collection of Edwin Binney
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Turkish Miniature Paintings and Manuscripts from the Collection of Edwin Binney, Binney, Edwin (1973) Examples of the Turkish pictorial a...
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20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture

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Paper

Vintage Red Moroccan Rug or Carpet Handmade with Abstract and Geometric Design
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning handwoven vintage Moroccan rug or carpet in a deep red color. The rug features captivating geometrical and berber abstract symbols. The rug ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Orientalist Oil on Canvas A Portrait of A Young Girl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Orientalist oil on canvas portrait of a young girl, painting depicting an orientalist girl dressed in traditional garments. Meticulous atte...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Handmade Large Ceramic Serving, Decorative or 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...
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

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 ...
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Wool

Set of Three Glass Vases with Moorish Alhambra Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three votive glass candleholder, vases with gold Moorish Alhambra design. Decorated with a classical gold Moorish Alhambra pattern. Use these elegant glasses for a Moroccan ro...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Glass

Persian Lacquer Pen Box Hand Painted with Floral and Gilt Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Persian hand painted lacquer pen box in rectangular shape. Decorated with floral designs on gold background, black interior. Moorish Mughal pen box papier maché with miniature floral painting in the Persian style. Great Islamic Art collector museum quality piece on this miniature painting on box. Nice Mughal Indo Persian pen Box...
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Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Furniture

Materials

Paper

Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern Indoor or Outdoor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut openwork and hammered with Moorish design, open in front for use with ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Khartoum, 1966 British Epic War Movie Poster in Spanish
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is an original release one-sheet poster for the film KHARTOUM starring Laurence Olivier and Charlton Heston. In Spanish Khartoum movie poster. The poster features renowned ar...
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Mid-20th Century American Moorish Furniture

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Paper

Moorish Style Double Sided Iron Halberd
Located in Queens, NY
Moorish style short halberd spear with iron shaft and double ax blade.
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20th Century Unknown Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Elegant Moroccan Caftan Green and Gold Embroidered with Moorish Designs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan green and gold embroidered trim, circa 1980s. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with traditional trim in gold. One of a kind Moroccan...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Fabric

Authentic Ottoman Turkish Blue Vest
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Authentic Ottoman Turkish vest in blue decorated with elaborate embroidered and two pockets, Part of the traditional Turkish folk costume. Measuremen...
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20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Brass Moroccan Double Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Double inkwell with brass latched cover with hinged open mechanism. Colorful and intricate patterns abundant in Islamic arts were hand painted on front, s...
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Velvet Throw Pillow by Gabraith & Paul
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Velvet Throw Pillow by Gabraith & Paul. Galbraith & Paul taupe and jade green square velvet throw pillow. The pillow is hand block printed with a geometr...
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Late 20th Century Moorish Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Moroccan Vintage Kaftan Gentleman Yellow Gold Caftan, circa 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Moroccan gentleman yellow gold vintage caftan. Moroccan caftan yellow gold vintage gentleman kaftan, circa 1970. One of a kind custom Moroccan Middle Eastern gentleman vintage gown. This vintage African kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished sleeves. In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the Ottomans and the Moors. Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian, Yves Saint Laurent style. Size large to extra-large. Measurements: Bust 50”. Waist 52”. Hips 52”. Across shoulders 20”. Sleeve length 19.5”. Centre back length 58”. Elegant vintage Moroccan caftan, Moorish Kaftan, circa 1970s. This vintage long maxi dress kaftan is crafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit with wide sleeves This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, embellished sleeves . In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the ottomans and the moors. Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian, Yves Saint Laurent style. The Moroccan kaftans are worn by men and women, at home or at Moroccan wedding or traditional ceremonies. You can wear this traditional Moroccan caftan for your next Moroccan party, at the beach or to relax around the pool. Unisex long Moroccan robe...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Fabric

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...
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Moroccan Orange Blue and White Handcrafted Vintage Ceramic Vase
Located in Plainview, NY
This beautiful hand painted decorative vase features a mesmeric arabesque pattern and inviting colors of red, orange and blue. Perfect a as an elegant centerpiece on your dining room...
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1980s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Moroccan Round Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Marrakesh
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan blue and brown round leather pouf hand tooled in Marrakesh, Morocco. Handcrafted by skill Moroccan artisans. A pair is available, price ...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Leather

Moroccan Lantern Handcrafted Moorish Metal and Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stylish handcrafted Moroccan lantern pendant with frosted milky glass. Handmade with small cut-glass with Moorish filigree metal designs. Multiple available. Not wired for electricit...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bright Bohemian Turkish Red Vest
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Turkish brightly colored design of geometric patterns against a red ground. Turkish folk costume. The designs on the open jacket are hand embroidered. Measures: 29 in, height 18 in. ...
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20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Set of Six Handblown Moorish Blue and Gold Glasses
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six royal blue and gold handblown Moorish glasses. Use them for Moroccan tea, or any hot or cold drink. Shot glasses very light finely decorated with a classical gold pattern ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Moorish Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Hand-Wrought Iron Made to Order Old Plank Fireplace Screen Mediterranean Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-Wrought Iron, New Made to Order Old Plank Fireplace Screen, with a Mediterranean, Moorish or possibly a hint of Moroccan Style. We make our Hand-Wrought Iron Fireplace Screens to order and they do require some patience, since the Hand-Wrought Ironwork is a slow process, if you want to make it look authentic, as we believe our Mediterranean Fireplace...
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2010s American Moorish Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Moroccan Hazel Atlas Amethyst Triangle Pair of Ashtrays
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan amethyst set of two ashtrays from the 1950s. Small individual ashtrays Vintage hazel atlas Moroccan amethyst ashtrays glass in a triangle ...
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Mid-20th Century Moorish Furniture

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Art Glass

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.
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1920s American Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Stone, Brass

Enameled Metal Moroccan Style Pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
White enameled metal Moroccan style "cage" pendant.
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1970s American Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Leather Purple Velvet Suede Mughal Raj Moorish Shoes Gold Embroidered
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Leather and purple velvet suede Mughal Moorish Turkish Shoes with Gold Embroidered. A pair of rare late 19th century early 20th hand stitched and...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Islamic Turkish Ottoman Ceramic Tile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Islamic Turkish ottoman ceramic tile. Painting figure of a Shah Suleiman in a palace before a colonnade and curtain. Arabic script on left top corner, " Shah Suleiman" colors are brown, shape is the Salomon eight pointed star. Great decorative Moorish Turkish Ottoman Islamic artwork...
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1920s Turkish Vintage Moorish Furniture

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Ceramic

Moorish Antique Watercolor on Paper of French Algeria
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Remarkable 19th century watercolor on paper depicting a sunny day in french Algeria with figures, horses and a dog in the distinctive architecture. Presented under glass in a gilt wo...
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19th Century Algerian Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Paint

19th Century Moroccan Style Brass Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century brass chandelier. Six lights, very dramatic.
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1880s Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Moorish Hand-Etched Metal Brass Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small brass Middle Eastern Moorish bowl finely and heavily hand-etched and hand carved with brass repousse and decorated with Arabic inscription...
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Early 19th Century Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Moroccan Iron Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
This French Moroccan lantern in the Moorish style was originally kerosene and has since been rewired and electrified. Intricate iron scroll work with Mi...
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Mid-19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Furniture

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Iron

Moroccan Antique Large Tribal Drinking Flask in Polished Brass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan antique tribal drinking flask gunpowder large brass flask polished and decorated with semi precious glass stones and filigree metal.  Huge antique copper and brass decorative bottle, flask wall hanging sculpture. Large brass circular canteen, water, drinking flask. The front of the brass canteen is decorated with the repoussé technique and hammering and is overlay with brass filigree and semi precious glass stone. Has a two hooks to add a strap.   Collector decorative handcrafted drinking, or powder flask...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Brass

Moorish Middle Eastern Metal Etched Moroccan Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic silver hand-etched Moorish middle eastern cube center table or dining table crafted from solid aluminum. The table is constructed from panels of aluminum 1/4 inch thick at t...
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20th Century Moorish Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Moroccan Vintage Gentleman Caftan White with Green Trim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan gentleman vintage caftan embellished with green trim. In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that ...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Exotic Thai Hand-Painted Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exotic Thai table with an octagon top hand-painted with elaborate temple scenes and floral borders over a cinnabar colored background. The eight sided ar...
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20th Century Thai Moorish Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Moorish Throw Pillow Turquoise Embellished with Sequins and Beads
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish throw decorative accent pillow turquoise embroidered and embellished with sequins with metallic threads, gold beads embroidery on turquoise. Heavily embellished border of me...
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20th Century Indian Moorish Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Three Piece Moorish Style Jar and Bowl Collection
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An oval bowl with deep repousse decoration of foliate scrolls with flowers alternating with palmettes, with a dark patina in the background. The inside hand hammered around a leafy surround of the center. Measures: Length 11 1/2", Depth 8 `1/2", H. 2 1/4" Along with two graduated faceted glass...
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20th Century Moorish Furniture

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Silver Plate

Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug with Renaissance Wreath Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
The court workshop called 'Real Fabrica de Tapices' has been active in Madrid since the 17th century, supplying handmade carpets woven with Tur...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Decorative Moorish Bowl Blue and White
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage decorative Moorish bowl blue and white.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Gorham Pair of 1887 Sterling Silver Decanters in Rare Moorish/ Moresque Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gorham sterling silver and cut glass decanters from 1887 and in rare Moorish or Mauresque style. They measure 9 1/2'' in height by 5 1/4'' in depth and bear hallmarks as show...
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1880s American Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Moroccan Handcrafted Metal Lantern Pendant, North Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan handcrafted metal lantern pendant. Amazing Moorish light fixture hand-pierced with thousands of small holes to diffuse the light through. Tear drop shape adorned with Mooris...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern with open metal work Moorish design. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut and...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Moroccan Gentleman Hooded Blue Wool Djellaba
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan traditional gentleman handcrafted hooded wool cashmere blue djellaba. Moroccan traditional ethnic gentleman kaftan coat in dark blue wool. This North African long hooded kaftan...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Wool

Antique Moroccan Painted Wood Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Moroccan wood box painted on all six sides with symbolic floral designs over an architecturally intriguing form and a removable pitched lid.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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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