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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
Place of Origin: African
Vintage Moroccan Jewelry Box in Hand-Engraved Metal Camel Bone
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Artisan made hand-engraved metal trinket for jewelry or personal smalls. Moorish/Islamic ornamentation and techniques high-lighted by panels of white camel bone and red 'jewels' of n...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Moroccan inlay hexagonal side table 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Charming pedestal , side table, tray, central shaft and hexagonal base. Moroccan -inspired marquetry with inlays of bone, exotic woods and stained wood fillets. In the center of the ...
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

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Wood

Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Jewelry Box with Geometric and Floral Patterns
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This is a Moorish-style jewelry box adorned with inlaid marquetry work, featuring a mosaic of geometric and floral patterns. The design is highly detailed, with small pieces of wood,...
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1940s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Moorish Inlaid Six-Legged Folding Side Table and Brass Tray Top.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Moorish Inlaid Six-Legged Folding Side Table and Brass Tray Top. The inlay work makes this folding tray an exceptional handmade side table. A hand carved turned wood base of 6 legs ...
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Furniture

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Brass

Mughal Moorish Brass Serving Tray
Located in New York, NY
A round brass serving tray or decorative wall art piece, circa early to mid-20th century. Brass tray is round with a Mughal or Moorish design. Great as a serving tray (as demonstrate...
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Mid-20th Century African Moorish Furniture

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Brass

Pair Of Moroccan Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Moroccan Urns. Offered is a large matching pair of vintage Moroccan incised terracotta urns. These Moorish urns have a subtle color tone that will work in a variety of interi...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Terracotta

Moroccan Folding Tray Table in Brass and wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Traditional Moroccan Folding Tray Table, Brass, Wood, Morocco, 1940s-1950s. This moorish brass tray table features a round brass tray...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Brass

Moorish Middle Eastern Star Shaped Painted Drink Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic polychrome painted Moorish Islamic star-shaped side table or drinks table featuring Middle Eastern arabesque designs and motifs. The large top is star-shaped and has a small...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Antique Moroccan Brass Floor Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of antique Moroccan floor lamps handcrafted in perforated brass with hammered floral motifs in dramatic Moorish form on styli...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Brass

Antique Moroccan Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting antique Moroccan floor lamp crafted in brass perforated in symbolic and floral designs having a domed shade with tassels on a mo...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Moroccan Mosaic Outdoor Tile Table
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Mosaic tile outdoor table. Moroccan mosaic tile square shape bistro table on iron base. Handmade by expert artisans in Fez, Moroc...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Terracotta

Moorish Style Brass Ewer
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style (20th Cent) brass ewer with incised decoration
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20th Century African Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Brass Moroccan Oval Brass Tray 54 inches
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Massive Mid-Century Brass Moroccan Oval Brass Tray. Hand tooled etched very large Moroccan polished brass tray. This oval brass tray...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Brass

A 19th Century Hexagonal Damascene Fruitwood Tea Table With Mosaic Detailing
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Beautiful 19th Century Damascene Design Hexagonal Moorish Fruitwood Tea Table With Parquetry Detailing Decorative Throughout With Beautiful Geometric Repeating Parquetry Patterns. ...
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Furniture

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Fruitwood

Vintage Moroccan Hand Made Arched Vanity or Wall Mirror with Brass Inlay
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage arched Moroccan vanity or wall mirror, handmade of natural bone and engraved with beautiful tribal designs. The mirror frame is inlaid in bra...
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1980s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Moorish Vintage Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish vintage clear glass with intricate metal filigree hanging chandelier. You can see in the second picture one of our light fixture which was used in a Bathroom at Mado...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish Settee
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern Egyptian black settee with spindle and ball design with triple Moorish arches inlaid with mucharabie intricate and Fine work. Sofa is newly...
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19th Century Egyptian Antique Moorish Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Moorish Hardwood Two Tier Side Table With Decorative Parquetry Details
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Early 20th Century Moorish Hardwood Two Tier Side Table With Parquetry Decorative Detailing A Well Executed Example With A Beautiful Repetitive Mosaic Inlay Throughout. Ideal for ...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Wood, Hardwood

Moroccan Red Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish red painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over red g...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Moorish Style Brass Ewer
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style monumental brass ewer with incised and enamel decoration.
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20th Century African Moorish Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Agate Inlaid Moorish Wedding Jewelry Dressing Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Moorish wedding jewelry box inlaid with semi-precious agate stones and covered with brass and silvered metal filigree. Large circular Moorish Middle East jewelry...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Antique Hand Carved Moorish Style Octagon Side Table Tabouret.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Hand Carved Moorish Style Octagon Side Table Tabouret. This octagonal hardwood Tabouret is hand carved with leaf and pierced designs created with brilliant intricacy. The to...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Hardwood

19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of...
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Moroccan Leather Rectangular Pouf in Red and Black
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage red and black hand tooled leather Moroccan ottoman. Rectangular shape pouf in red and black leather embroidered with black and white silk threads. Handcrafted by skil...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Leather

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Lavender Glass Lantern or Orb Pendant
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan lavender glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Amber molded glass with Moorish design circles put together in an orb style lamp. Handmade in Marrakech, metal rust color finish, colorful multifaceted orb glass pendant. Could be rewired for electricity and be used as a Moorish pendant or Moroccan chandelier indoor or outdoor. Has a small door to access the inside. Size: 13.5 in. height with hook x 9 in. diameter. 1960s-1970s disco ball...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Moroccan Hanging Lantern in Clear Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan lantern in diamond shape with clear glass and metal. This Moorish light fixture is handcrafted by artisans in Morocco The metal is de...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Moroccan Moorish Style 1920s Table with Star-Shaped Top and Polychrome Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moroccan Moorish style drinks table from the early 20th century, with star-shaped top, octagonal body, polychrome décor and carved flaming feet. Created in Morocco during the first...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Wood

Antique Moroccan Painted Octagon Coffee Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Moroccan coffee table handcrafted in indigenous hardwoods featuring an octagon top hand decorated with elaborate geom...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Hardwood, Paint

Moroccan Clear Glass and Metal Moravian Star Shape Lantern Pendant
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan clear glass and metal framed Moravian star shape lantern A beautiful vintage geometric metal and glass star pendant. Multifaceted large star lantern with glass panels that f...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Handcrafted Moroccan Blue Glass Lantern, Metal Octagonal Diamond Shape
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan metal and blue glass lantern in diamond shape. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and blue glass. The top and bottom with open metal work Moori...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Moorish Moroccan Blue and White Ceramic Vase from Fez with Silver Filigree
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous handcrafted antique Moroccan blue and white footed ceramic vase in Moorish style. Adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work with hand...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Moroccan Round Mosaic Outdoor Tile Table in Fez Moorish Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan round mosaic tile table delicately handcrafted by expert artisans in Fez, Morocco, using reclaimed old glazed tiles inlaid in concrete with traditional Islamic Moorish geome...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Moroccan Moorish Style 1920s Table with Hexagonal Top and Polychrome Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moroccan Moorish style drinks table from the early 20th century, with painted geometric motifs, hexagonal top, polychrome décor and carved flaming motifs. Created in Morocco during...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Wood

Glazed Moorish Ceramic Covered Jar Handcrafted in Fez Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moorish ceramic Moroccan glazed polychrome jar tureen with cover. Hand painted ceramic Jubbana, handcrafted by skilled Moroccan artisans in Fez Morocco. ...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Moroccan Handcrafted Moorish Pendant Frosted Glass Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Stylish handcrafted Moroccan lantern pendant with frosted milky glass. Handmade with small cut-glass with Moorish filigree metal designs. Multiple available. Not wired for electricit...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Moroccan Palatial Lidded Pottery Vase or Urn with Brass Inlay, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of 1970's Moroccan hand made palatial lidded vases with an entrancing and elaborate design scheme, brass frame and the sculptural grace that only master artisans can provide, ...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

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Brass

Moroccan Vintage Moorish Hanging Glass Light Fixtures A Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of large Moroccan Moorish vintage clear glass with intricate metal filigree hanging chandelier. Delicately and finely handcrafted by artisans in Marrakech, Morocco. Quality Isla...
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1980s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Moroccan Glaze Decorated Tall Ceramic Vase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall angular body decorated in turquoise, yellow and brown on white with large floral medallions and a center band with blue key motif. Measures: height 28", top diameter 7" Con...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Moroccan Ceramic Footed Vase from Fez with Silver Filigree
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Moroccan ceramic footed vase from Fez. Moorish style handcrafted vase adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work, with two handles...
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Furniture

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Ceramic

Moroccan Richly Inlaid Armchair with Carved Back and Scrolling Arms, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moorish style Moroccan wooden armchair from circa 1900 with bone inlaid décor, carved back, scrolling arms and carved base. This exquisite Moorish-style Moroccan wooden armchair, d...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Bone, Wood

Pair of Antique Moroccan Brass Incense Burners or Garnitures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of antique Moroccan incense burners or decorative garnitures handcrafted in brass in classic Moorish form featuring cut fretwork with animals and floral designs.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Brass

Middle Eastern Egyptian Embroidered Wall Hanging
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Egyptian style (19th Century) vertical embroidered wall hanging with 2 figures under a winged bird figure with various symbols
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19th Century African Antique Moorish Furniture

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian styl...
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19th Century Egyptian Antique Moorish Furniture

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Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Moroccan Chandelier Polished Gold Brass in Alberto Pinto Moorish Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish style brass chandelier in Alberto Pinto Orientalism Moorish style. This Pasha Moroccan chandelier is handmade of polished gold brass repousse and open work with inla...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Brass

Moroccan Moorish Copper Tray Table with Hand-Carved Folding Base
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exceptional Moorish Moroccan folding tray table, featuring a beautifully hand-hammered round copper top resting on an intricately hand-c...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Brass

Moorish Inlaid Walnut 5-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
5-piece Moorish (19th Century) walnut spindle and ball carved salon set with pearl inlay & kilm seat.
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19th Century African Antique Moorish Furniture

Large Moroccan Ceramic Vase from Fez with Blue Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is call...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Ceramic

Moorish Style Moroccan 1900s Armchair with Mother of Pearl Geometric Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Moorish style Moroccan armchair, dating back to circa 1900, will instantly enchant the viewer with its out-curving back and arms, intricate geometric inlay, mother of pearl moti...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Moroccan Oversized Pink and Gold Floor Pillow Cushion
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversized silk square pink and gold floor seat pillow. Handcrafted from silk velvet cut fabric, these Moorish style floor seat cushions are great to use in kids room or around your yoga Bohemian or Moroccan room or for your pet. Large oversized: 24" x 24" x 7". Moroccan square floor pillow cushion, use as ottoman or pouf. Zipper on side. Moroccan pouf great to use as an Ottoman or floor pillow for a modern or Bohemian decor. A meditation pillow...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Silk

Antique Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Brass Coffee Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beautifully crafted antique brass dallah, traditionally used for brewing and serving coffee, is a fine example of classic Middle Eastern met...
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19th Century African Antique Moorish Furniture

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Brass

Moroccan Mosaic Tile Bistro Table
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Indoor and outdoor Moroccan tile table, use it in the kitchen or in your garden, the base and top have been sealed for easy care. Hand crafted Moroccan mosaic tile table. Reclaimed i...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Round Teak Tabouret Moroccan Side or Drink Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
This round Moroccan teak tabouret or side table exudes intricate craftsmanship. The tabletop features a beautifully carved bird motif with delicate bone ...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Bone, Teak

Moroccan Metal and Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan clear glass lantern in octagonal shape adorned with hand-cut metal Moorish filigree designs. Hurricane candle lamp open metal work design with clear glass. There...
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1980s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Moroccan Polished Round Footed Silvered Tray Table
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan metal silver plated polished round serving brass tray with traditional geometric designs and brass inlay decoration around on three feet. Moroccan polished round footed...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Tall Wrought Iron Wall Sconces with Brass Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Decorative black wrought iron back piece with hanging brass Moroccan lanterns. Each lantern holds a standard bulb. Each sconce has a cord at the bottom with a wall plug. Each lantern...
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Sotogrande Style Pink and Cream Handloom Moroccan Linen Pillow
Located in Valencia, VC
Pink and Cream Handloom Linen Pillow – Moroccan-Made, Andalusian Coastal Style This handloom linen pillow brings understated elegance and texture to any interior. The front features...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Cotton, Linen

Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique handcrafted Moroccan jewelry wooden box with camel bone inlay trunk. A large early 20th century decorative Moroccan camel bone casket with bra...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Mamounia Moorish Glass Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan Mamounia glass lantern with Moorish design. Elegant Impressive intricate pierced metal and glass Moroccan lantern. Large 29 inches tall with clear, blue, green, red an...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Metal

Unique Moroccan Brass and Jeweled Chandelier with easy Install
Located in Lomita, CA
The glass "jewels," the geometric shape, the white metal and the filagree design combine to make this pendant a home run if you like drama. The mosaic-type design it reflects on the ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Furniture

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Brass

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.