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Vintage Moroccan Blue and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Blue and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio.
Vintage leather Moroccan portfolio.
Blue and gold vintage Moroccan leather hand tooled leath...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Desk Sets
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Leather
Persian Desk Set with Khatam Mosaic
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Hand-painted Persian Desk Set with Khatam Mosaic.
Pair of items in the Set:
(1) Hand-painted Bone Plaque in Khatam Mosaic Frame, and...
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20th Century Persian Islamic Desk Sets
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Brass
$470 / set
Persian Khatam Marquetry Pen and Letter Desk Set 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
PERSIAN KHATAM MARQUETRY
PEN AND LETTER DESK SET
20th century
Khatam marquetry covered wooden
rectangular serpentine front base with drawer.
Letter holder with two brass tip pen res...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic Desk Sets
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Wood
Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Pen and Letter Desk Set
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Three piece desk set
The mosaic design work is gorgeous, using various color woods and other natural materials.
This wooden desk set pen h...
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1950s Iraqi Vintage Islamic Desk Sets
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Wood
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This exquisite Persian Khatam Kari trinket box is a rare example of masterful micro mosaic marquetry, handcrafted in the 1940s using the ancient Persian art of inlay.
Featuring an intricately detailed geometric design and a miniature hand-painted equestrian scene on the lid, this museum-quality piece is a stunning representation of Indo-Persian and Moorish craftsmanship.
Khatam Kari, or Persian marquetry, is a centuries-old decorative art that flourished during the Safavid dynasty. It involves the meticulous inlay of thousands of tiny pieces of wood and bone into intricate, repeating geometric patterns—each symbolic of harmony and cosmic order. The top of this box is adorned with a finely rendered painting of royal figures on horseback, possibly princes engaged in a ceremonial game of polo, echoing the refined court culture of the 19th-century Persian and Mughal aristocracy.
The box’s micro mosaic surface is covered in richly detailed star and polygon motifs typical of Khatam and Sadeli mosaic traditions.
These patterns require precise mathematical planning and exceptional artisanal skill, resulting in a surface that is as intellectually complex as it is visually stunning.
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* Origin: Asia Indo-Persian
* Date: Circa 1940s
* Materials: Inlaid woods, camel bone, hand-painted miniature
* Style: Islamic Art, Moorish, Anglo-Indian, Micro Mosaic
* Dimensions: Height 1.5 in. x Width 6.5 in. x Depth 4.25 in.
* Condition: antique condition with minor wear consistent with age
These boxes were traditionally used to store writing instruments or jewelry, and today they serve as timeless collectors' pieces, suitable for display or thoughtful gifting.
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Islamic desk sets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Islamic desk sets 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 desk sets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Islamic desk sets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Spain, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desk sets, popular names associated with this style include Alfredo Häberli, and Giorgio Salimbeni. 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 desk sets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $11,173 while the average work can sell for $2,970.
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