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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.

Find a collection of Moorish lighting, decorative objects, folk art and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Moorish
Period: 20th Century
Small Moorish Style Mother of Pearl Midcentury French Stool with Arching Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Moorish style French mother of pearl stool from the Midcentury period, with arching accents. Discover the exotic allure of this petite M...
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Mid-20th Century French Moorish Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Moroccan Outdoor Mosaic Tile Table from Fez in Traditional Moorish Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Great Moroccan mosaic tile table, delicately handcrafted in Fez with traditional Islamic Moorish geometric design in white, yellow, blue, red, green colors. The tile table sit on an ...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Large Moroccan Moorish Alhambra Brass Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous finely handcrafted and hand chased Moroccan Moorish brass Alhambra hanging chandelier. This Alhambra Moroccan chandelier is made of brass and delicately handcrafted, hand-ch...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

"Single" Brass and Nickel Open Pattern Pendant with Parchment Shade
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
"Single" Brass and nickel open pattern pendant with parchment shade.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Important and Rare 12-Light Moorish Hanging Fixture, by Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Having 12 gold iridescent Tiffany Favrile Glass “Tulip” Shades suspended from an elaborate system of graduated chains and patinated bronze balls, all surrounding a suspended large g...
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Early 20th Century American Moorish Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Moorish Middle Eastern Octagonal Drink Tables Mosaic Inlay
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of large pedestal drinks tables made in the Moorish Middle Eastern or Moroccan style with intricate mosaic inlay. The pedestals measure 28.5 inches high with an octagona...
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20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair Moroccan Stools
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Beautiful pair of Moroccan stools The top is in leather with moorish design
Category

1930s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Moroccan Handmade Dark Leather Brown Pouf or Ottoman, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
This eye-catching handstitched genuine dark leather pair of Moroccan Poufs will lend an air of regal majesty to your den or living room. Handcrafted in leather by master artisans and...
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Leather

Moroccan Moorish Hanging Metal Lantern with Milky Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage large Moroccan Moorish hanging glass pendant from Marrakech with sandblasted glass in white milky glass with dark bronze color metal fin...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mamounia Moorish Glass Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan Mamounia glass lantern with Moorish design. Elegant Impressive intricate pierced metal and glass Moroccan lantern. Large 29 inches tall with clear, blue, green, red an...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Metal Silver Plated Tea Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional vintage silvered-metal and brass Moroccan tea pot, embossed with traditional repousse design, nicely aged, handcrafted in Fez, stamped in ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

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 handcut and ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Hand Tooled Leather Pouf in Baby Pink Color
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan baby pink color round pouf hand tooled and embroidered in Marrakesh. Beautiful geometrical designs are hand-stitched on this Moroccan stool by expert Artisan. Use these ...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Leather

Moorish Granada Moroccan Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Smaller version of our elegant Granada Moroccan pendant, diamond shape clear glass Moroccan lantern with bronze metal finish. This vintage handcrafted...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Lavender Glass Lantern or Orb Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan lavender glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Amber molded glass with Moorish design circles put together in an orb style lamp. Handmade in Marrakech, metal rust color finish, colorful multifaceted orb glass pendant. Could be rewired for electricity and be used as a Moorish pendant or Moroccan chandelier indoor or outdoor. Has a small door to access the inside. Size: 13.5 in. height with hook x 9 in. diameter. 1960s-1970s disco ball...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti Ottoman voided silk velvet wall covering. Silk velvet cut designs, light browns, yellow, cream and blue, the panel consist on two arches with Islamic floral designs. Antique textiles from early 1900s. Each arch panel is 62" height X 26"5 wide Antique silk...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Silk

Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oversized Moroccan candle glass lantern from Marrakesh, clear and multicolored glass adorned with filigree Moorish designs. High end traditional Moroccan hurricane candle lantern...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Walnut, Ebony & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Syrian Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Syrian, early to mid 20th century. A matched pair of unique and impressively inlaid Moorish armchairs. Each chair features immense inlay to every surface of the chair - from the mot...
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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Walnut

Mid-Century Moorish Brass and Copper Tea Pot on Kettle
Located in Plainview, NY
This Mid-Century Moorish teapot on kettle is made or red copper and brass and stands is a true thing of beauty by standing on a beautifully carved Kettle / pedestal. Handcrafted by ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Moroccan Chest or Jewelry Box in Cameal Bone and Brass Inlaid
Located in Plainview, NY
Bring a sense of majesty into your living space with this magnificent Moroccan white bone chest handcrafted from beach wood and inlaid with additional red stones. Boasting a sumptuou...
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Moroccan Vanity or Wall Mirror Arched in Brass and Orange Natural Bone
Located in Plainview, NY
An antique arched Moroccan vanity or wall mirror, handmade of natural bone and engraved with beautiful tribal designs. The mirror frame is inlaid in br...
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1980s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Moroccan Brass and Colored Glass Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
The Vintage Moroccan brass and colored glass brass star shaped chandelier features individually wrought multicolored glass panes and elaborate design. The handmade chandelier is ...
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1980s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Hand Forged Iron Moorish Folding Screen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand forged folding Moroccan iron screen with three panels decorated with Moorish designs. Classic and elegant Art & Craft this highly embellished, detailed folding screen divider in the Mediterranean Spanish style iron art work would embellish any room, garden or wall, Santa Barbara style. Could make an amazing headboard. Three panels folding iron screen with Moorish designs in repeat. Heavy and well-made original condition. Each panel: 68.5" high, 15.75" wide Folds up for easy storage. Hand forged heavy wrought iron screen divider by skilled Moroccan artisans in Marrakech Morocco. Rustic Spanish colonial style wrought iron window grill...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hand-Tooled Moroccan Lavender Color Leather Pouf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan handcrafted leather ottoman, with embroideries. Could be used a foot stool or side table or ottoman. The Moroccan leather poufs are hand-tooled by artisans and embroidered...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Leather

Early 1900s Inlaid Moorish Coffee Table or Stand in the Style of Liberty and Co
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful antique Moorish table. Moorish antiques have always appealed to not just people with an Arab background. The beautiful shapes, the w...
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Early 20th Century British Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather

Brown Vintage Turkish Mohair Blanket Rug
Located in New York, NY
Casual looking vintage mohair rug with a nomadic motif with the letter "S" woven in the middle of the rug. Can be used as a throw piece or a large blanket...
Category

20th Century Moorish Furniture

Materials

Mohair

Late 20th C Iron & Tile Dining Tile Featuring Hand Made Tunisian Tiles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Age: 1950 - Present Furniture Style: Spanish Colonial (1600 - 1850) Overall Dimensions: 30" x 93 1/2" x 42 1/2" Late 20th Century Iron & Tile Dining Tile Featuring Hand Made Tunis...
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Late 20th Century American Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th C Moorish Intricately Carved Settee With Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Turkey, this hand-carved wood settee dates from approximately 1910. This backrest and sides of this settee feature an intricately carved lattice pattern with no breaks or re...
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Shell, Wood

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Brass Cone Shaped Wall Sconce Shade, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Moroccan Moorish style brass wall sconce shade featuring intricate filigree design and a stylish cone shape. The sconce shades are be...
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Moroccan Brass and Stained Glass Pendant or Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty exotic Moroccan lantern or light fixture hung from the original six chains, crafted in perforated and tooled brass in classic Moorish form, having a bronze like patina with gre...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C Moorish Hand Carved Plant or Display Stand with Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Turkey, this three tier hand-carved dark stained wood stand dates from approximately 1910. This supporting sides of this stand feature intricately carved surface patterns an...
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Shell, Wood

Vintage Moroccan Tea Ceremony Table Set - Folding Table Set - 80s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Wonderful Morrocan Tea Ceremony Table from the 80s Ornate solid table top made of silver plated Brass with elaborately etched Motifs. The Plate sits on an artfully carved folding B...
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1980s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modular Moroccan Tea Table-Inlaid Coffee Table-Marquetery Side Table-80s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Gorgeous Vintage Moroccan Coffee Table from the 80s. Handcrafted in Southern Morocco in the Essaouira Region-famous for its Work in elegant Wood such as Thuya, polished and inlaid ...
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1980s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board. Intricately inlaid handcrafted Moorish Persian backgammon and chess checker game box. Handcrafted beautiful M...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

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 light stations both with red and blue stain...
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Moroccan Camel Stools-Moroccan Dromedar-Saddle-Ottoman-Stools
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Set of 2 Moroccan handcrafted Camel Stools from the 80s Practical Stool Set in an Oriental Design The solid wooden Base is inlaid with Moroccan ornamental Decor- they are easy to f...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wood, Wool, Leather, Goatskin

Moroccan Tile Top Hand Painted Octagonal Side Table Late 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Age: 1950 - Present Furniture Style: Syrian - Moroccan Overall Dimensions: Diameter - 19" Height - 22-3/4" 20th C Moroccan Tile Top Hand Painted Side Table Dimensions: Diameter -...
Category

Late 20th Century Moorish Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Paint

Large Moorish Arabesque Inlaid Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning vintage Moorish arabesque inlaid table box, 20th century, high quality rectangular box with hinged lid, featuring contrasting mother of pearl, exotic hardwood, and bone ma...
Category

20th Century Moorish Furniture

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood

Moroccan Earthenware Vase with Metalwork
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage Moroccan vase handcrafted in terracotta in classic form with an olive tone glaze and decorated with jewelry like metalwork.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Geometric Trinket Box in Brass with Bone Inlay, Handcrafted in Morocco, 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Handmade mosaic trinket box in beaded brass metal over wood with bone inlays. The box has a geometrical octagon design with a footed base and lidded top. It features incised metal ...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Moroccan Glazed Earthenware and Metal Vase
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout Moroccan vase handcrafted in terracotta in classic form hand decorated on floral designs in distinctive Mediterranean colors under jewelry-like filigree metalwork.
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

Marquetry Wood Box with Mosaic Bone Inlays, Middle East. c. 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisite handcrafted Khatam wood box with micro mosaic marquetry design, an Ancient Persian technique of inlaying. Moorish style box features geometric inlays of wood and bone. Art...
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1970s West Asian Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Vintage Inlaid Moroccan Stands or Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of Moroccan stands with elaborate inlaid geometric marquetry composed of exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony, walnut, white wood and yellow poplar over a hexagon for...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut

Mother of Pearl Mosaic Inlay Trinket Box, Middle Eastern, c. 1960's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisite handcrafted geometric wood box with micro mosaic inlays of mother of pearl in Khatam artistry, an Ancient Persian technique of inlaying. Moorish style box also features geo...
Category

1960s West Asian Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood

Vintage Moroccan Jewelled Trinket Brass Round Box with Beads
Located in North Hollywood, CA
vintage Moroccan brass round trinket box decorated with multicolored jewelled beads in turquoise blue, ruby red, emerald green and onyx black. handcrafted metal brass box with lid fi...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Moorish Moroccan Style Folding Wood Brass Tray Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully patinated large Moroccan brass tray drink table featuring a carved wood folding base. The wood is hand-carved with a six leg octagonal form with Middle Eastern turned sup...
Category

20th Century Asian Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks Figural People Olympic Torch Bearer Women 19"H
Located in Greer, SC
Beautiful pair of bronze candlesticks featuring an Olympic torch bearer. Made from high-quality bronze, making these a unique set to add to your home decor. Measures slightly under 1...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Moorish Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Belle Epoque Brass and Crystal 6-Light Lantern, Turkey, Circa:1910
Located in Alexandria, VA
This unique lantern was probably hand made in Turkey prior to World War 1. The fixture is constructed of hand-cast brass with hand-cut lead crystal. The base has 6 indirect lights th...
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Early 20th Century French Moorish Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Vintage Inlaid Moroccan Stands or Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of Moroccan stands with elaborate inlaid geometric marquetry composed of exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony, walnut, whitewood, and yellow poplar over a hexagon for...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Moroccan Brass Lantern or Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting antique Moroccan hanging light fixture hand crafted in perforated brass in classic form featuring stained glass floral designs.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Moroccan Mosaic Outdoor Tile Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Mosaic tile outdoor table. Moroccan mosaic tile square shape bistro table on iron base. Handmade by expert artisans in Fez, Moroc...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Terracotta

A Middle Eastern1540 Ebonised Tea Table With Removable Brass Decorative Tray
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Syrian Ebonised Tea Table With Removable Brass Decorative Pie Crust Edged Tray Top Full Height 51cm Base Width 41cm Brass Tray Diameter 58cm
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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Furniture

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Brass

Early 20th Century Vintage Boho Patinated Metal Bust of a Moorish Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the eclectic charm of Boho style with this vintage patinated metal bust of a Moorish man. Crafted with intricate detail and rich character, this piece exudes a timeless allur...
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Early 20th Century American Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Monumental Horn Veneer Quatrefoil Ten Light Drum Chandelier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic monumental sized ten-light drum form chandelier or pendant light featuring an intricate tessalated horn veneered exterior. The chandelier has a round frame decorated with qu...
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20th Century American Moorish Furniture

Materials

Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Moorish Furniture

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Glass

Early 20th C Heavily Carved Teak Moorish Bench With Tall Sides and Cushion
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Turkey, this heavily carved bench with cushion dates from the 1910s. Dark stained wood frame - we believe this is teak but cannot be sure - has intricate, highly carved deta...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

La Alhambra By Isidore Severin-Justin Baron de Taylor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
La Alhambra by Isidore Severin-Justin baron de Taylor. La Alhambra. The work for which Baron Taylor will always be remembered is his monumental publication Voyage pittoresque et roma...
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20th Century Spanish Moorish Furniture

Materials

Paper

Moorish Style Moroccan 1920s Table with Hexagonal Top and Polychrome Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moroccan Moorish style drinks table from the early 20th century, with painted geometric motifs, hexagonal top, polychrome décor and carved pierced motifs. Created in Morocco during...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wood

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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