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
Grande tappeto Ushak fondo rosso con medaglione
Located in Firenze, IT
I tappeti Ushak in turco Usak sono tappeti famosissimi realizzati nella città Usak a nord di Denizli. Tappeti molto apprezzati dalla corte di Istambul che ne commissionava svariati s...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wool
Panel / Orientalist Pyrography: Arab Horseriders Hunting with Falcons and Dogs
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Panel / Orientalist Pyrography: Arab Horseriders Hunting with Falcons and Greyhounds, France Circa 1900
This beautiful example of pyrography, enhanced with paint and tints, depicts ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
28cm x 28cm
good condition
Category
16th Century Saudi Arabian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Moorish Moroccan Brass Side Table
Located in Chonburi, TH
This Moroccan Moorish brass tray table is a fine example of traditional craftsmanship and timeless design. The large circular tray is hand-hammered from solid brass, richly decorated...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Moorish style table with mashrabiya panels
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Pretty Moorish style table dating to around 1900 and possibly from Turkey or Syria made for export to Britain where it would have been retailed in fashionable shops of the period eg....
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
0.81 x 0.81
good condition
Category
16th Century Saudi Arabian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pink Lacquer Tea Table - Custom MLB Design
Located in West Hollywood, CA
MLB Pink lacquered side table, custom designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Inspired by the silhouette of the Moroccan Tea Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Theodore Alexander Embossed Medallion Metal Side Table
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This metal pedestal side table by Theodore Alexander features a round tray top with an intricately embossed medallion design, framed by a delicate pierced gallery edge that adds dept...
Category
Early 2000s American Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Old large oriental mirror in engraved and polychromed wood; beveled mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old large oriental mirror in engraved and polychromed wood;
beveled mirror
small paint losses
Category
Late 19th Century Maghreb Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in Orientalist Motif
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in "Orientalist" Motif, circa 1850, a romantic movement/Orientalist ormolu clock with ornate baroque case surmounted by an Arabic rider on rearing steed, with sabre drawn overhead, an enamel dial with Roman numerals, bell-strike mechanism by F.L. Hausburg, Paris, and marked on dial "Medaille d'Argent, Vincenti and Cie...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Boho Moorish Lantern After Addison Mizner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace vintage charm with this Boho Moorish lantern, inspired by Addison Mizner's iconic American style. This exquisite piece combines intricate Moorish designs with a bohemian flai...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Verdigris Finish Pedestal Dining Table with Gilt Arabeque Panels
Located in Chicago, IL
Pedestal base Moorish style dining table with 52" beveled edge glass top. Carved wood tri-panel base with gilt details and patinated green bronze-like finish. Gilt cast resin open gr...
Category
1960s American Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Glass, Resin, Wood
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Marbro Moroccan Gold Glazed Melon Form Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century gored metal lamps with a gold glaze wash overlay. Rewired for use in the USA, with brass sockets and clear cord.
Category
20th Century American Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,600 / set
1980s Brass Coffee Table with Openwork Decoration in Moorish Style with Glass
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Brass Coffee Table with Openwork Decoration in Moorish Style with Glass
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hand-painted Moorish Style Wooden Wall Mirror with Decorations in red colors
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-painted Moorish Style Wooden Wall Mirror with Decorations in red colors
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Murano Glass Signed Sculpture Rare Centerpiece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Smart Venetian centerpiece, signed Signoretto and dated 1980 : very important unique piece !
Handles: Two moors black heads with turbans.: it's a ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
$4,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Tribal Handmade Wool Blue and Red Small Rug or Carpet
Located in Plainview, NY
Experience the opulence of this exquisite Moroccan tribal rug, handcrafted from premium sheep wool and adorned with vibrant blue and red tribal designs made from all-natural vegetabl...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wool
$360 Sale Price
24% Off
Single-Tiered Amina Pendant Light by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A single-tiered version of our favorite Amina pendant ceiling light, inspired by the Moroccan star design made of aquaresin and brass with a chaulky whit...
Category
2010s American Moorish Furniture
Materials
Resin
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber for Lord and Taylor Moorish Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage MCM dining chairs. Designed by Harvey Probber for Lord and Taylor. Beautiful Moorish design with raspberry velvet with deep ebony wood. Acquired from a Pa...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Moorish Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Ebony
Oversized Black and White Woven Indian Pouf
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very large ottoman or pouf in rustically woven wool.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beniourain Black and White Striped Runner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moroccan Berber checkered and striped white and black wool runner rug. Handwoven by the north African Ben Ourian tribe. Black stripes set against a white b...
Category
2010s Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Carved Fruitwood Coat/Hat Hooks
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Moroccan carved fruitwood coat/hat hooks
Carved hard wood coat hooks, for coats umbrellas or hats
This is a sturdy piece, it is carved in the typi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Moroccan Reclaimed Encaustic Tiles Hand made by Artisans in Fez Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan handcrafted reclaimed set of 2 cement tiles with black and white design.
These are authentic Moroccan reclaimed encaustic tiles han...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Cement
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
28cm x 28cm
good condition
Category
16th Century Saudi Arabian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Boho Moorish Lanterns After Addison Mizner - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the exotic charm of these Vintage Boho Moorish Lanterns, inspired by Addison Mizner. This pair of American-style lanterns features intricate metalwork and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hand-painted Moorish Style Wooden Wall Mirror with Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-painted Moorish Style Wooden Wall Mirror with Decorations
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
White and Silver Embroidered Mughal Style Throw Pillow
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
White and silver Embroidered Mughal style throw pillow.
Hand Embroidered luxury damask 26-inch lumbar throw pillow.
Mughal India white Dupioni silk throw pillow embroidered with silver threads and beads in a Moorish style design.
Lumbar decorative white throw pillow handcrafted with silver beads and sequins.
Contemporary silk pillow with a metallic embroidered Moorish Mughal...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Orientalist Watercolor of Young African Boy
Located in Montreal, QC
Orientalist watercolor of an Arab boy on an oriental rug. Inscribed in the back the former owner of the painting:
W. de Keller 1 rue Goethe Par...
Category
1860s French Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Paper
Amina Pendant by David Duncan Studio, Ceiling Light
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A two-tiered ceiling fixture inspired by the Moroccan star design made of aquaresin and brass with a chaulky white plaster-look painted finish. The larger section conceals four Ediso...
Category
2010s American Moorish Furniture
Materials
Resin
$8,800 / item
Pair of Moroccan Wall Brackets
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Moroccan wall brackets crafted in brass and metal in moorish form featuring open fretwork medallions set in hand hammered perforated panels.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,950 / set
Hand-painted Moorish Style Wooden Wall Mirror with Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-painted Moorish Style Wooden Wall Mirror with Decorations
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Orientalist Engraving after Horace Vernet, Empire Period
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Orientalist engraving after Horace Vernet, wood frame, Empire period
Orientalist engraving depicting Rebecca at the Fountain giving a drink to...
Category
Early 20th Century French Moorish Furniture
Materials
Paper
The Land and People of Morocco by William Spencer, 1973
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The land and people of Morocco (Portraits of the nations series) Hardcover –
January 1, 1973
by William Spencer (Author)
Introduces the land, histo...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Paper
Moroccan Handcrafted Metal Lantern Pendant, North Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan handcrafted metal lantern pendant.
Amazing Moorish light fixture hand-pierced with thousands of small holes to diffuse the light through.
Tear drop shape adorned with Mooris...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bronze Candlesticks Figural People Olympic Torch Bearer Women 19"H
Located in Greer, SC
Beautiful pair of bronze candlesticks featuring an Olympic torch bearer. Made from high-quality bronze, making these a unique set to add to your home d...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Moorish Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Hand-painted Moorish Style Wooden Wall Mirror with Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-painted Moorish Style Wooden Wall Mirror with Decorations
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Decorative Vintage Throw Pillow Made from Silk Sari Borders, India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Decorative accent silk throw pillow made from vintage silk sari borders.
One of a kind silk pillow made from vintage saris in bold colors in red, green, gold, green, purple, metallic...
Category
20th Century Indian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Moroccan African Ethnic Art
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan art pieces could be used as wall lamp sha...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Iron
Moorish Tile with Arabic Writing in Brown
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan handcrafted decorative tile with hand painted Arabic writing in brown on ivory crackle glazed ceramic.
Arabic writing on ceramic tile hand pai...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Hand Oainted Moorish Style Wooden Wall Mirror with Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Hand Oainted Moorish Style Wooden Wall Mirror with Decorations
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hand-painted Moorish Style Wooden Wall Mirror with Decorations in blue colors
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-painted Moorish Style Wooden Wall Mirror with Decorations in blue colors
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1980s Hand Painted Wooden Wall Mirror Imitating Moorish Building Architecture
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Hand Painted Wooden Wall Mirror Imitating Moorish Building Architecture
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1980s Hand-painted Moorish Style Wall Mirror with Iron Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Hand-painted Moorish Style Wall Mirror with Iron Decorations
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rubin Red Plate Gold Luster Glided Hand Painted Majolica Centerpiece Bowl Deruta
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
The dish, made of majolica painted in duotone of blue and red, features dense decoration, inspired by the Moorish style, throughout its surface. The outer band of the brim is richly ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Moroccan Vintage Kaftan Gentleman Yellow Gold Caftan Circa 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
28cm x 28cm
good condition
Category
16th Century Saudi Arabian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
28cm x 28cm
good condition
Category
16th Century Saudi Arabian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Moroccan Green and Brown Chiselled Ceramic Urns with Handles
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
1980s Wooden Wall Mirror Imitating Hand Painted Moorish Building Architecture
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Wooden Wall Mirror Imitating Hand Painted Moorish Building Architecture
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mirror
ANTIQUE HAND CARVED
PAiNTED BURMESE LIBERTY
S LONDON STYLE OVERMANTLE MIRROR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale stunning Antique Liberty's of London style hand carved wall mirror made in India after the traditional Burme...
Category
20th Century Indian Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique South European Mirror with Moorish Influences
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique South European mirror with Moorish influences, painted zinc and aged weathered mirror glass, so that it is not really possible to look in the mirror.
Dimensions: 159.5 x 7...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
28cm x 28cm
good condition
Category
16th Century Saudi Arabian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Four Terra Cotta Minaret Form Candle Covers or Objects
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Moroccan set of four white glazed terra cotta candle covers or objects of art in the classic form of minarets.
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
28cm x 28cm
good condition
Category
16th Century Saudi Arabian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
28cm x 28cm
good condition
Category
16th Century Saudi Arabian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
28cm x 28cm
good condition
Category
16th Century Saudi Arabian Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Graphic Old Moroccan Rug AIT OAGHARDA
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
My carpets are not affected by fashions. Enjoy one genuine product, made to keep You company and be part of Your home. This one is like the sun and the moon, according to the hours o...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture
Materials
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 ...
Category
1880s French Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Bone
$16,500 / set
NICE 19TH CENTURY HAND CARVED LIBERTY
S LONDON MOORISH SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nicely crafted late 19th century Morrish side table which was retailed through Liberty's London
P...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Gorham Pair of 1887 Sterling Silver Decanters in Rare Moorish/ Moresque Style
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gorham sterling silver and cut glass decanters from 1887 and in rare Moorish or Mauresque style. They measure 9 1/2'' in height by 5 1/4'' in depth and bear hallmarks as show...
Category
1880s American Antique Moorish Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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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