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Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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
Early 20th-C. Moroccan Heavily Carved Fruitwood Bookcase / Etagere / Shelf
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early heavily carved Moroccan etagere / shelving unit. The pierced swags and turned supports adorning each shelf really elevate the look. There is roughly 12 inches betwee...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood

Antiqued Sage Arabesque Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite piece boasts a tranquil sage green finish, gently distressed to reveal undertones of natural wood for a perfectly aged look. The front fascia is adorned with arabesque...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Pair of Moorish Inlaid Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Moorish Inlaid Two-Drawer Commodes, 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Late 1800s Moorish Inlaid & Carved Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your living space with this Antique Moroccan-Style Handmade 19th-Century Sideboard Cabinet, a masterpiece of Moorish craftsmanship that exudes exotic beauty and intricate det...
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Late 19th Century Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Boho Bernhardt Linen Wrapped Nailhead Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Contemporary chest of drawers. Made by the Bernhardt group and tagged inside the drawer. A beautiful linen wrapped cabinet wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Small Mid 19th Century Moorish Cabinet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small Mid 19th Century Moorish Cabinet. Two drawers over two cupboard doors and matching end panels. All with extraordinary geometric deep mouldings and original iron handles. Intere...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Antique White Arabesque Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite piece boasts a tranquil white finish, gently distressed to reveal undertones of natural wood for a perfectly aged look. The front fascia is adorned with arabesque mosa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Whitewash Painted Moroccan Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Carved from reclaimed pine and finished in a distressed and antiqued whitewash, this piece exudes rustic charm. Six cabinet doors open to reveal a painted interior with removable she...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Blue Painted Moroccan Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Carved reclaimed pine in a dark blue distressed and antiqued finish. Six cabinet doors open to reveal a painted interior with removable shelves. Dimensions: 98" W x 19" D x 35" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Dark Moroccan Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dynamic piece of furniture suitable for use in a large hallway, in the den, or the dining room. With four doors that open to a painted interior with shelves and made with carved pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Antique White Moroccan Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dynamic piece of furniture suitable for use in a large hallway, in the den, or the dining room. With four doors that open to a painted interior with shelves and made with carved pine and a hand-rubbed antique white...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Moroccan Stone Grey Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pine wood painted three-drawer dresser in a stone-grey antiqued finish. With a rectangular molded edge raised on turned taupee feet. Dimensions: 44" W x 18" D x 35" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Moroccan Antique White Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pine wood painted three-drawer dresser in an antique white painted finish. With a rectangular molded edge raised on turned taupee feet. Dimensions: 44" W x 18" D x 35" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Pair of Moroccan Antique White Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pine wood painted three-drawer dresser in an antique white painted finish. With a rectangular molded edge raised on turned taupee feet. Dimensions: 44" W x 18" D x 35" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Pair of Moroccan Painted Stands or Cabinets
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of vintage Moroccan stands crafted in indigenous hardwoods with one drawer over a cabinet door with open fretwork and paint decorated in floral designs with distincti...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood, Paint

Antique Moorish Style Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Desk and Chair Set
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine antique Moorish style mother-of-pearl inlaid writing desk and chair set from Syria, circa 1920's. This hand-carved, intricately detailed example has absolutely incredible i...
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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Corner Display Stand, Open Shelf Cabinet, Moorish Taste, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique corner display stand. A Middle Eastern, mahogany and pine open shelf cabinet in Moorish taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Wonderfully ornate in the usual Moorish way, with a trio of shelves Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Carved fascia with bountiful relief pattern interest The whole presents deep russet and caramel hues throughout Three generous shelves of triangular form, with ornate bracket aprons Superb craftsmanship to the blind fretwork, presenting a distinctive appearance Accentuated with appealing Mother of Pearl inlays throughout Standing upon a pair bracket...
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Late 19th Century West Asian Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Pine

Hand-Carved Arch Bookshelf Wooden Cabinet in Rustic Blue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Hand-Carved Arch Bookshelf Wooden Cabinet in Rustic Blue antique distressed look. Painted blue arch bookshelf with distressed finish. Traditio...
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1970s Indian Vintage Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Reclaimed Wood

Pair Syrian Hexadecagon Marquetry Chests
Located in Houston, TX
Damascus, 1920s or Earlier Monumental sixteen sided star shaped chests with sixteen drawers, hand carved/turned, mother of pearl and abalone inlay.
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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Moorish Style Inlaid Bombe Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Camel bone and mother of pearl inlaid three drawer commode with ball turned pulls and geometric detail. The double bombe serpentine chest extensively ...
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Late 20th Century Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage Moroccan Hand Painted Wall Shelf or Spice Rack
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful vintage Moroccan Moorish wall shelf or spice rack. The Moroccan shelf is beautifully hand painted in vibrant orange with multi-color design ...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880. The chest having a hinged lid clad in decorated copper repousse work, the front and sides having similar decoration, the insi...
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Late 19th Century Omani Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Copper

Modern Style Moroccan White & Blue Resin Arabesque Design Cabinet, Sideboard
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning handmade Modern style Moroccan cabinet or sideboard made of resin and wood. The cabinet features exceptional Moorish arabesque design in wh...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Resin, Wood

Liberty & Co A Moorish Walnut Desk with Angular Design & 4 Opposite Side Drawers
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. A Moorish Walnut Desk with Mushrabia turnings to the upper shelf, just below to the turned uprights there are dowel holes which I have shown in the images, they are the...
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1890s English Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Moorish White Inlay Moroccan Nightstands, a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Middle Eastern Syrian style Moroccan nightstands. Pair of handcrafted contemporary Moorish Moroccan dresser with two drawers, wood inlay w...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bone, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell

Antique Moroccan Desk or Escritoire
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Important 19th century Moroccan escritoire or desk crafted in mahogany with strong aesthetics movement influences. Featuring Moorish architectural references, floral and geometric bone inlays...
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Syrian Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Syrian chest, extensively decorated with mother of pearl inlay, it has 5 drawers and a white marble top. Extensive detail and craftsmanship, an exceptional pi...
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1960s Syrian Vintage Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

17th Century Spanish Burled Walnut Vargueno or Collectors Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a diminutive burled walnut vargueno, collector or valuables cabinet, with molded cornice and drop front, opening to a multi-drawer ...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Desk, Secretaire, Moorish Inlays
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Desk - Secretaire - Moorish inlays Origin and marquetry of Morocco Circa 1930. very good condition Leather interior with wear and tear Measurements w...
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1930s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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...
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1890s English Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stained Glass, Walnut

Moorish Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Three-Piece Furniture Set
Located in London, GB
This Indo-Portuguese furniture set, which is comprised of a tall corner cabinet, a stool and side table – is designed in a wonderful Moorish style....
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Early 1900s Indian Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

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 ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Thai Painted Altar Table or Console
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Thai altar table or console with a strong architectural form. Crafted in wood with three arches supported by four turned wood columns. The ...
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Late 19th Century Thai Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Paint

Asian Finely Hand Carved Sideboard from Java, Indonesia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very special and unique, fabulous Indonesian sideboard, great quality and very fine hand carved chest of three drawers with two doors. Very interesting work, Anglo-Indian style flow...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wool

Pair of French Boulle Side Cabinets
Located in Montreal, QC
This sumptuous pair of salon cabinets are what the French call meubles d'appui. Each is enclosed by a single glazed door and with canted sides. They are ...
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1880s French Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bone

Rustic Brown Moroccan Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from carved reclaimed pine, featuring a distressed, hand-rubbed, and antiqued brown finish. Six cabinet doors open to reveal a painted interior with removable shelves, combin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Moorish case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Moorish case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mother-of-pearl and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Moorish case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Asia, Africa, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Liberty & Co., and Shapland & Petter. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,672 and tops out at $26,000 while the average work can sell for $6,652.

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