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.
Find a collection of Moorish lighting, decorative objects, folk art and more furniture on 1stDibs.
to
4
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
18
8
26
2
11,678
4,683
2,779
1,931
1,693
1,636
1,458
1,389
893
842
764
541
520
519
479
339
334
200
1
18
7
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
22
6
6
5
4
11
7
7
5
5
28
28
28
3
1
Style: Moorish
Antique Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers, Early 20th Century.
Luxury Antique Levantine Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers Moorish Mo...
Category
Late 19th Century Lebanese Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare large antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian Middle Eastern blanket wedding dowry chest.
Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Middle Eastern Moorish Islamic artwork...
Category
19th Century Lebanese Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Inlaid Moroccan Tall Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Moroccan tall chest handcrafted in walnut featuring a custom glass top with a scalloped front and matching top drawer over four flat front drawers below having blu...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Omani Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Copper
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 ...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Attributed Giuseppe Parvis Egyptian Neo-Moorish Salon Suite C. 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attributed to Giuseppe Parvis (Egyptian/Italian 1831-1909), circa 1880.
Two part form, tall architectural framed mirror with hardwood, bone, ebony and mother of pearl inlays, pierc...
Category
19th Century Egyptian Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Fruitwood
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Liberty
Co. A Moorish corner cabinet
By Liberty
Co.
Located in London, GB
A Moorish corner cabinet by Liberty and Co. Circa 1890. Height 71 1/2, Width at the front 25 1/2, Depth from back corner to front 13".
Category
1890s Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$7,002 / item
19th Century Moroccan Cedarwood Dowry Chest with Moorish Arches and Hand-Carved
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 19th century Moroccan dowry chest hand-carved from solid cedar wood, featuring a richly detailed facade of Moorish horseshoe arches and geome...
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
$1,320 Sale Price
31% Off
Antique Writing Desk and Chair Set circa 1920s, Moorish Style Inlaid Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine antique Moorish style inlaid writing desk and chair set, circa 1920's. This hand-carved, intricately detailed example has absolutely incredible inlay work and fine woods to...
Category
Early 20th Century Lebanese Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Hand-Carved Arch Bookshelf Wooden Cabinet in Rustic Blue
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Hand-Carved Arch Bookshelf Wooden Cabinet in Rustic Blue antique distressed look.
Painted blue arch bookshelf with distressed finish.
Traditio...
Category
1970s Indian Vintage Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Asian Finely Hand Carved Sideboard from Java, Indonesia
Located in Moreno Valley, 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...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wool
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Mid 19th-Century Moorish Cabinet with Geometric Relief and Painted Patina
Located in Middleburg, VA
An eye-catching small cabinet from the mid-19th century, crafted in the Moorish style and dating to circa 1890. This architectural piece features two upper drawers over two lower cup...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron, Metal
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...
Category
1930s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
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....
Category
Early 1900s Indian Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
An Ottoman Kavukluk or turban holder.
Located in PARIS, FR
A Kavkluk Turban holder in carved walnut, inlaid with mother-of-pearl set in nets of pewter.
Ottoman period , 19th century .
Turkey
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkish Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$5,373 / item
Pair of Egyptian Green Onyx and Black Marble Obelisks
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Egyptian-style (19th Century) green onyx and black marble obelisks with etched hieroglyphics (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
19th Century African Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Moorish Copper Filigree Incense Burner
Located in Queens, NY
Moorish large copper filigree incense burner
Category
20th Century African Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
G Parvis, Oriental Walnut Medallion, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Walnut medallion with an oriental decoration in mother-of-pearl, wood and bone marquetry. It opens with 2 doors onto 9 drawers, with different compartments.
This medallion is typ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Paint
Liberty
Co, attributed. A good quality oak Moorish dresser
By Liberty
Co.
Located in London, GB
A good quality oak Moorish dresser attributed to Liberty and Co with plate rack to the upper section and two drawers with two cupboards below, superb quality stylised handles and hin...
Category
1890s Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Liberty
Co A Moorish Walnut Desk with Angular Design
4 Opposite Side Drawers
By Liberty
Co.
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...
Category
1890s English Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$6,087 / item
Richly decorated, inlaid antique Italian secretary in Moorish style, circa 1860
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This highly decorative, museum-quality antique Italian secretary is beautifully adorned with intricate inlays featuring striking and decorative motifs. The piece has two doors with a...
Category
1860s Italian Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
1880s French Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bone
$16,500 / set
Related Items
Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Lift Up Lid Enclosing Storage Space, Original Brass Bound Decoration And Original Brass Handles.
Its widely accepted that trunks like this were normally purposed for army use, often given into the ownership of high ranking officers to use for their travels around the various battlegrounds and territories of the empire around the world, hence the carrying handles and the brass banded decoration, which also serves the functional purpose of protecting the item from bumps and bashes during the numerous times it would have been transported.
In modern day living this trunk would make a perfect coffee table boasting signifcant storage, or could also be used as a storage chest in many locations around the home including the hallway, living room or bedroom. The trunk is also a little smaller than a large amount which yuou will find on the market, which of course allows for it to be used in an even wider variety of spaces.
The trunk has also been inspected in our workshops by our expert antique...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century primitive pine farmhouse blanket / hope chest or toy storage trunk. Made of pine featuring rectangular form painted red exterior, hand dovetailing, forged iron h...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
A Fine Early 20th Century Highly Inlaid Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine early 20th Century richly patinated marble top chest of drawers, of fabulous quality, finely carved, crossbanded, quarter veneered and with stunning, highly inlaid marquetry p...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Siena Marble, Brass
$4,717
H 39.5 in W 42.25 in D 20 in
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Dovetailed Blanket Storage Trunk Chest Coffer 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century mahogany blanket chest / storage trunk or coffer featuring rustic hand dovetailing with inlaid fruitwood escutcheon.
Dimensions:
41.5" x 17" d x 16 1/4"
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
H 16.25 in W 17 in D 41.5 in
Antique Oak Wood
Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oak (possibly walnut) Wood & Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, copper and brass decorative mount...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare 18th century North African Zanzibar trunk, fashioned of cedar with studded decoration and clad with pierced copper panels. Used in Kenya and Zanzibar to store valuables and sp...
Category
18th Century Zanzibari Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides, and back. The front panels have added X form decorative pieces and all frames have ...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
19th century French inlaid mahogany 6 drawer inlaid chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century french inlaid mahogany 6-drawer inlaid chest, circa 1830.
Early 19th century inlaid french mahogany 6-drawer chest with inlaid turned columns. Profusely inlaid on all s...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Studded Zanzibar Chest, African, Carriage Trunk, Victorian, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique studded Zanzibar chest. An African, mahogany and brass decorated carriage trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. A fine example of 19th century t...
Category
1850s Zanzibari Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,817
H 13.39 in W 30.71 in D 13.59 in
Antique American Green Painted Wood Steamer Trunk or Blanket Chest, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early 19th-century American wood steamer trunk. A fabulous antique trunk painted in a muted green. Created from wood, the sides are reinforced wi...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$525 Sale Price
25% Off
H 16 in W 26.25 in D 14.75 in
Antique 1880 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1880 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting a large Church to the front.
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...
Category
1880s European Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
$3,207
H 20.28 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top – Restored & Hand-Polished
1740-1750
Beautiful antique walnut chest of drawers featuring an inlaid top with two decorative panels. B...
Category
1750s German Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Previously Available Items
Redproduction Painted Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This bespoke European-inspired armoire of recent construction makes a statement in its towering proportions and patinated blue finish, accented by an ebonized (painted) trim that really defines the paneled doors. Moorish influences are evident in the doors with geometric, raised panels and fitted with antique hinges & latch of patinated wrought iron. Turquoise pigment is washed and distressed in a faux finish that feels at once historic and exotic. The interior is bathed entirely in a sunny yellow paint, offering five adjustable shelves and a fixed top shelf for folded clothing or to use as extra kitchen and pantry storage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Moorish Middle Eastern Painted Wood Blanket Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful hand-painted wooden blanket chest featuring a Moorish Middle-Eastern decorated exterior. The festive designs have Syrian and Moroccan arabesque influence and motifs. The cas...
Category
20th Century Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Moroccan Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century Moroccan gentleman's chest hand crafted in walnut with a black glass top on a scalloped cornice with three top drawers over four large drawers. The chest has ...
Category
19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Moorish Inlaid Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Moorish Inlaid Two-Drawer Commodes, 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
H 73 in W 40 in D 11.75 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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.
Still Thinking About These?
All Recently ViewedMore Ways To Browse
Bamboo Painted Chest
Bar Hutch
Bargueno Desk
Beechwood Cabinet
Bijouterie Display
Brittany Cabinet
Burl Wood Display Case
Butlers Chest
Butlers Pantry
Cabinet For Records
Campaign Chest Secretary
Card File
Chest Of Drawers Barley Twist
Chest On Wheels
Chinese Campaign Chest
Chinese Lacquer Chest On Stand
Chippendale Block Front
Console Cabinet With Doors