Skip to main content

Moorish Gueridon

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.

to
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
3
3
156
144
94
93
61
45
36
16
15
14
11
9
8
7
6
5
5
3
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
2
Style: Moorish
Antique Moorish Andalusian Side Pedestal Tables Mosaic Inlaid, a Pair
Antique Moorish Andalusian Side Pedestal Tables Mosaic Inlaid, a Pair

Antique Moorish Andalusian Side Pedestal Tables Mosaic Inlaid, a Pair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Pair of Moorish side pedestal tables inlaid with mosaic marquetry. Pair of antique 19th century Middle Eastern Moorish mosaic marquetry inlay tables. Outstanding very rare to...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Moorish Gueridon

Materials

Fruitwood

Related Items
Swedish Art Deco Round Golden Elm End or Side Table
Swedish Art Deco Round Golden Elm End or Side Table

Swedish Art Deco Round Golden Elm End or Side Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Swedish Art Deco round golden elm end or side table. Beautifully detailed pedestal base made of flame birch.

Category

1930s Swedish Vintage Moorish Gueridon

Materials

Birch, Elm

Vintage Gueridon Pedestal Table in Birch Root Sweden
Vintage Gueridon Pedestal Table in Birch Root Sweden

Vintage Gueridon Pedestal Table in Birch Root Sweden

$790

H 31.11 in W 16.93 in D 14.57 in

Vintage Gueridon Pedestal Table in Birch Root Sweden

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Swedish vintage birch wood gueridon or small pedestal table with the top made in carved birch root. These 20th Century folk art objects were typical in the region of "Dalsland" in ...

Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Moorish Gueridon

Materials

Birch

Moorish Walnut and Pedestal
Moorish Walnut and Pedestal

Moorish Walnut and Pedestal

Located in Queens, NY

Middle Eastern Moorish (19/20th Cent) walnut and inlaid octagonal top pedestal with 3 legs.

Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Moorish Gueridon

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Round Italian Gueridon Table with Marble Resin Top and Metal, 1950s
Midcentury Round Italian Gueridon Table with Marble Resin Top and Metal, 1950s

Midcentury Round Italian Gueridon Table with Marble Resin Top and Metal, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing midcentury round gueridon table with marble resin top and metal. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1950s. This great piece has a fantastic marbled resi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Moorish Gueridon

Materials

Metal

Rectangular Italian Sorrento Table with Marquetry Inlaid Top & Pedestal base
Rectangular Italian Sorrento Table with Marquetry Inlaid Top & Pedestal base

Rectangular Italian Sorrento Table with Marquetry Inlaid Top & Pedestal base

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rectangular Italian Sorrento Table with Marquetry Inlaid Top & Pedestal Base, late 19th Century

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Moorish Gueridon

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Black And Gilded Twisted Baroque Style Pedestal
French 19th Century Black And Gilded Twisted Baroque Style Pedestal

French 19th Century Black And Gilded Twisted Baroque Style Pedestal

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

French 19th Century Black And Gilded Twisted Baroque Style Pedestal

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Moorish Gueridon

Materials

Oak

18th Century Impressive Hand Carved Oak Baroque Display Pedestal Sculpture Stand
18th Century Impressive Hand Carved Oak Baroque Display Pedestal Sculpture Stand

18th Century Impressive Hand Carved Oak Baroque Display Pedestal Sculpture Stand

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique and quality carved, large baroque revival stand. This unique baroque style pedestal is beautifully and richly carved all around. This is a great stand for a bust, a vase o...

Category

18th Century European Antique Moorish Gueridon

Materials

Wood

French Rococo Style Pedestal Table, Carved Wood, Louis XV Style, Circa 1920
French Rococo Style Pedestal Table, Carved Wood, Louis XV Style, Circa 1920

French Rococo Style Pedestal Table, Carved Wood, Louis XV Style, Circa 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

Very decorative French round pedestal table with nicely carved Rococo-style details. Measures: height: 83 cm / 32.67 inches x 39 cm / 15.35 inches diameter top, 50 cm / 19.68 inches ...

Category

1920s French Vintage Moorish Gueridon

Materials

Wood

Alka Oak Medium Pedestal
Alka Oak Medium Pedestal

Alka Oak Medium Pedestal

$1,579 / item

H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Alka Oak Medium Pedestal

Located in Paris, FR

Alka Oak High Pedestal with all structure in wood in oak wood veneer finish. Alka Oak High Pedestal Alka Black Medium Pedestal Alka Black High Pedestal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Moorish Gueridon

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bronze Pedestal Table by Jacques Jarrige "Bella"
Bronze Pedestal Table by Jacques Jarrige "Bella"

Bronze Pedestal Table by Jacques Jarrige "Bella"

By Jacques Jarrige

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural and elegant interpretation of the classic guéridon or bistro table, Bella is a unique work in bronze by Jacques Jarrige that transforms function into expressive form. Th...

Category

2010s French Moorish Gueridon

Materials

Bronze

Italian Octagonal Travertine Pedestal with Inlaid Panels, 1970s
Italian Octagonal Travertine Pedestal with Inlaid Panels, 1970s

Italian Octagonal Travertine Pedestal with Inlaid Panels, 1970s

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian pedestal from the 1970s, sculpted from creamy travertine with warm ochre veining. Four inlaid panels run vertically along each face—matte in finish and richly mottled, off...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Moorish Gueridon

Materials

Travertine

Previously Available Items
Moroccan Moorish Tabouret Side Table
Moroccan Moorish Tabouret Side Table

Moroccan Moorish Tabouret Side Table

Sold

H 20.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

Moroccan Moorish Tabouret Side Table

Located in New York, NY

A colorful hand-painted wood Moroccan tabouret side or drinks table with traditional Moorish design, circa mid-20th century, Morocco. This wood table is hand-painted in colorful hues...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Gueridon

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tabouret Moroccan Moorish Drinks Side Table, circa Early 20th Century
Tabouret Moroccan Moorish Drinks Side Table, circa Early 20th Century

Tabouret Moroccan Moorish Drinks Side Table, circa Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A dark rich brown Moroccan tabouret drinks or side table with traditional Moorish design, circa early-20th century, Morocco. This wood table is hand-...

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Gueridon

Materials

Wood, Paint

Moorish gueridon for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Moorish gueridon for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage gueridon created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fruitwood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Moorish gueridon made in a specific country, there are Africa, Maghreb, and Morocco pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original gueridon, popular names associated with this style include and Berber Tribes of Morocco. 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 gueridon differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $7,250 and tops out at $19,500 while the average work can sell for $14,500.