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
Moorish Inlaid Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style arm chair with carved spindle & ball design back with pearl & inlay and ebonized trim.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bone, Leather
Antique Turkish Hand-Knotted Ethnic Rug
By Turkoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-knotted antique ethnic rug from Eastern Turkey,
circa 1940. Size: 3ft 6 in x 5ft 8in.
Traditional Turkish carpet with floral abstract design.
Antique oriental accent rug...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Green Ceramic Urns with Arabic Calligraphy Lettrism Art Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan green ceramic urns with lid chiseled with Arabic Calligraphy poetry writing.
Handcrafted in Fez Morocco, etched green ceramic on brown background.
This kind of Art Wri...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Moorish Walnut & Pearl Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style (19th Cent) walnut square pedestal inlaid with pearl and intricately carved spindle & ball design panels resting on 4 feet.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1970s Moroccan Velvet Kaftan Blue and Silver Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan deep midnight blue velvet embroidered with silver metallic threads,
circa 1970s.
This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand.
...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Yellow and Red Vintage Ait Touaya Moroccan Rug -
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1157 - Vintage rare Moroccan rug: bright as a ray of sunshine from a beautiful Italian collection. It has a very interesting price ...
Placed side by side with another similar r...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Moroccan Moorish Spanish Style Hanging Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish Spanish style hall lantern chandelier.
Antique Hispano Moresque brass metal with clear glass, rewired with a cluster of three ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Old Moroccan Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
A curved ceramic urn, crafted in Morroco.
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Green Moorish Ceramic Urns with Chiseled Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large green Moorish ceramic Urns chiseled with Arabic calligraphy poetry writing.
Handcrafted vases from Fez Morocco etched with Arabic calligraphy.
This kind of Art Writing looks ca...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Hanging Black Metal Tray from Meknes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted in Morocco, hanging blackened round metal tray, hand chased with the doors of the city of Meknes.
Vintage Moroccan tray in black backgro...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Orientalist Bronze of Young Boy, ca. 1890
By M. Picciole
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very endearing sculpture of a young Orientalist boy is artist signed "M. Picciole." His face carries a gentle smile and is a pleasing pose, and one which we always give joy to t...
Category
1890s French Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Middle Eastern Moorish Teak Octagonal Open Arch Taboret
Located in New York, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish-style (19th Century) teak and bone inlaid octagonal taboret / end table with open arch design panels at base.
Category
19th Century Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Teak, Bone
Pair of Custom Made Copper Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of copper table lamps with time worn patina, having ebonized wood bases under hand-hammered and twisted copper urns with bold looped handles, topped with acorn finials. Newly ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pair of Moroccan Ceramic Urns with Arabic Calligraphy Designs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Moroccan dark brown ceramic urns with lid from Fez Morocco.
Chiseled and hand-carved calligraphy designs ornate the urns in the Ottoman style.
Very decorative handmade Mooris...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Antique Brass covers.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very handsome large scale brass cover.
Large Moroccan ceremonial brass vessel for covering wedding presents, pastries or food, hand forged in Fez. Perfect ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Moorish Style Carved Dragon Design Wall Mirror with Clock
Located in New York, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish-style (19th Century) carved and painted wall panel with mirror and carved dragon figure with clock base.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Moroccan Green and Brown Chiselled Ceramic Urns with Handles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Moroccan green and brown ceramic urns with lid and handles.
Great Moorish style handcrafted and chiselled decorative ceramic urns etched with Arabic calligraphy poetry writin...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Antique Bronze Cover with Brass Etched Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very handsome large-scale handcrafted cover.
Large handmade Moroccan ceremonial brass vessel for covering wedding presents, hand-forged in Fez.
Perfect as center piece for food cove...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th C. Large Moroccan Ryad Studded Moorish Antique Door
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique massive handcrafted Hispano Moresque studded doorway, incredible work, very heavy authentic Moroccan door.
One door inside a larger door.
19th ...
Category
19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Iron
Middle Eastern Style Red and Gold Painted Archway
Located in New York, NY
Middle Eastern style (19/20th Century) red and gold painted large archway with geometric design.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Moroccan Granada Moorish Brass Chandelier, Alberto Pinto
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Moroccan Granada Moorish style brass chandelier with colored glass in Alberto Pinto style.
Handcrafted in Morocco with very fine filigree openwork brass design and inlaid col...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Straw Antique Khotan Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Khotan gallery rug with nice all-over geometric palette in a predominant straw color. Outline colors in ivory and brown
Size: 6'10" x 13'5".
Category
Early 20th Century East Turkestani Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wool
Moorish Style Moroccan Octagonal Carved Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Intricately carved Moroccan drink table featuring a folding octagonal base. The carved base is topped with a round carved top having concentric rings centered by a bone inlay design....
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Bone, Wood
Wooden Rectangle Box Covered in Abalone Shell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wooden Rectangle Box Covered in Abalone Shell and black resin.
Mosaic tessellated shell mother of pearl decorative jewellery or trinket decorative box.
Dimensions: Height: 4.5 in Wid...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Abalone, Wood
Vintage Pierced Moroccan Chandelier
Located in Redding, CT
Vintage Pierced Moroccan Style Chandelier. Perfect for that boho chic romantic look. Beautiful detail and dramatic lighting choice for any ro...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Moucharabieh folding screen / room divider / paravent, Egypt, 19th Century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Important oriental Moucharabieh Folding screen / room divider / paravent, 3 wooden panels.
Egypt, 19th century
Carved wood and inlaid with bone...
Category
19th Century Egyptian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bone
Tall Turquoise Vintage Moroccan Handled Vase (Pair)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Hand-Painted Turquoise Vases
Hand-Carved, and Hand Embellished
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Middle Eastern Moroccan Moorish Incised Copper Floor Lamp Torchiere
Located in Centennial, CO
An eye-catching, beautiful antique Middle Eastern / Moroccan / Moorish incised and pierced copper torchiere floor lamp. New wiring with ne...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Copper
Anglo-Indian Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Neoclassical Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Anglo-Indian Style mother of pearl Inlaid neoclassical mirror.
India, Later 20th century
Of rectangular cartouche shaped, with fine mother of pearl inlays with birds, flowers a...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mirror, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage Moroccan Pottery Bowl From Fez by Art De Poterie
Located in Ross, CA
Large Vintage Art de Poterie ACH pottery bowl made in Fez. As is typical of Fez pottery this bowl intricate shapes, designs and decorative flourishes with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Moroccan Painted Stand or Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching antique Moroccan stand crafted in hardwood with a star form top, architecturally interesting base and octagon foot, all hand decorated in distinctive Mediterranean color...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Unusual Pair of Italian Hand-Carved Marble & Onyx Orientalist Busts
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual Pair of Italian Hand-Carved Marble & Onyx Busts of Orientalist Royalties, 1900s
Adorned with captivating details and expert craftsmanship, this extraordinary pair of Italian marble bust...
Category
20th Century Italian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Tete-a-Tete with Bone Inlays
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable antique Moroccan tete-a-tete crafted in walnut in classic graceful form featuring geometric bone inlays, turned balustrades, stick and ball, custom floral upholst...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Moroccan Rug Pouf Floor Cushion With Stick & Ball Stool
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is such a great looking open work sided stool with a removable cushion which can be used as a pouf or floor cushion. The vibrant red stripes alternating with pattern stripes is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Moorish Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century Middle Eastern Qajar Brass Jug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century Qajar Middle Eastern brass sharbat jug with Thuluth calligraphic script. An early 19th century Qajar brass jug. Finely engraved with d...
Category
Early 19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Paint Decorated Moroccan-Style Occasional Table
Located in Hudson, NY
The octagonal-shaped Moroccan-style table, shown here, is notable for its design, pattern and color. Intricately painted top to bottom, the table is mounted on casters and exhibits r...
Category
20th Century Unknown Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Velvet Pillow Tan and Gold Color Embroidered in Moorish Designs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Velvet pillow tan color, embroidered with Moorish designs in gold and beige with glass beads on a central medallion and corners.
Great d...
Category
Late 20th Century Moorish Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Discover the beauty of Middle Eastern craftsmanship with this stunning hinged box adorned with intricate mother-of-pearl marquetry in a mesmerizing micro mosaic technique. The box showcases exceptional artistry and attention to detail, making it a true testament to the region's rich heritage.
As you open the rectangular box, you will unveil a meticulously crafted backgammon game board, complete with all the necessary pieces for gameplay. The board's surface is thoughtfully designed to enhance your gaming experience, ensuring functionality and visual delight. Combining the mother-of-pearl marquetry and the micro mosaic technique creates a striking and unique backdrop for your backgammon matches.
Not limited to just backgammon, the board's exterior boasts a chess/checkerboard game...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
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...
Category
1960s Syrian Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Moroccan Moorish Polished Copper Tray Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Morrocan copper tray
Geometric motifs
Good condition.
Shipping:
Diameter 48.5 Height 2.5 1.8 kg.
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Copper
Middle Eastern Vintage Brass Tray Table on Gilt Iron Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Moorish Vintage brass repousse tray table with gilt iron stand.
The embossed Art Deco style brass top is decorated with Arabic calligrap...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Middle Eastern Handcrafted Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Syrian mother-of-pearl inlaid walnut wood box.
Small hexagonal box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which have been painstakingly...
Category
1950s Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Moroccan Round Brass Tray Table on Folding Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Engraved and embossed large 36 inches round midcentury Moroccan brass tray table.
Polished brass Moroccan tray, very good condition, st...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Antique Large Polished Round Brass Tray Platter 36 Inc.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan large metal polished brass tray platter.
Polished decorative metal brass tray with very fine intricate designs.
Finley hand-hammered and chiseled in floral and geometrical...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Jewelry Box Hand-Made in Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant footed wooden box in thuya wood.
Thuya tree is famous for rich gold and brown shades of its grain and unique exotic fragrance, similar to cedar.
Elegant large vintage footed ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Moroccan White Pottery Large Urn or Floor Vase Jardinière
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful vintage handmade pottery floor vase. The vase features an elegant earthy off-white natural color with decorative motifs hand paint...
Category
1980s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Romweber Wine Cellar Tasting Room Leather Carved Wingback Chair
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A medium sized gray blue leather wingback lounge chair with oak wood carved wings depicting grapes and vines with the front legs and arm area hav...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Moorish Furniture
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Bronze Camel Orientalist Camel Under a Palm Tree
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Arabian orientalist style artwork of a brass metal camel standing under a bronze palm tree.
The patina finish is stunning in its deep, rich tone...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Moorish Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Moroccan Polished Brass Hanging Tray Platter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Monumental Moroccan metal brass tray platter.
Polished decorative metal brass tray with very fine intricate designs.
Finley hand-hammered and chiseled in floral and geometrical Moori...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Orientalist Oil Painting of Men on Horses
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Orientalist oil on canvas painting of a 19th century Moroccan men on horses scene.
Contemporary French Moroccan oil on canvas orientalist paint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Brass Moroccan Pendant with Colored Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage brass Moroccan pendant with old patina.
This light fixture is delicately hand chased and hand-hammered with open work in Moorish and Islamic floral design, inlaid inside with...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Large Antique Handcrafted Copper Bowls from Morocco, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique handmade copper bowls from Morocco. Several similar but all one of a kind. Crimped edges with hand-hammered shapes in the metal. Price is for one bowl. Various shapes a...
Category
Early 1900s Moroccan Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Copper
Unique Antique French Moorish Style Silvered Bronze Multi-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A unique antique French Moorish style silvered bronze multi-light chandelier.
Category
19th Century French Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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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