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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Handcrafted Moroccan Metal Chandelier, Moorish Design, 25\" Diameter
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted large Moroccan metal chandelier handcut with Moorish design. Brown dark color metal hammered and inlaid with round jeweled color...
Metal
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...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Blue Glass & Metal, Octagonal Design
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...
Metal
$760Sale Price / item|20% Off
Hand-Crafted Moroccan Hurricane Candle Lantern in Moorish Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Outdoor Moroccan hurricane metal candle lantern. Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, me...
Metal
Antique Egyptian Middle Eastern Brass Candleholder Floor Lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Extremely fine antique 19th century Moorish Egyptian Islamic floor candlestick in brass with Kufic Moorish revival pierced foliate openworks chased and chiseled with Persian calligraphy. Antique 19th century or earlier Middle Eastern Egyptian Arabic candleholder lamp with open work design and calligraphy. Rising from wide trumpet foot through to slightly tapering cylindrical shaft with two pronounced collars to gently flaring mouth and flat rim, the shaft with pierced openwork lattice containing scrolling vine issuing from cusped palmettes, bordered above and below by bands of engraved scrolling floral vine, the upper section of the foot and the body below the mouth with further pierced openwork sections in rectangular cusped cartouches with similar design set in a ground of engraved scrolling floral vine, interlocking palmettes and stylized cloud bands, band of verses. Could be used for candle or incense. This large floor candle holder...
Brass
Moroccan Lantern Handcrafted Moorish Metal and Glass
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...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Lantern, Brass & Glass, Octagonal, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan bronzed metal and clear glass lantern. Moroccan Moorish lamp in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and clear glass. The top and bo...
Brass, Iron
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...
Metal
Moroccan Moorish Pendant Light, Handcrafted Glass & Bronze, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan Moorish diamond shape clear glass pendant with bronze metal finish, has a small window to access the inside to change bulbs. Rewired ...
Metal
Moorish Granada Pendant Light, Handcrafted Metal & Glass Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Smaller version of our elegant Granada Moroccan pendant, diamond shape clear glass Moroccan lantern with bronze metal finish. This vintage handcrafted...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Metal Tole Sconce Shade, Moorish Style, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Spanish style metal tole sconce shade in cone shape. Hispano Moresque sconce shade with cutout. Dark rust finish patina, For use...
Metal
Large Clear Glass Moorish Mamounia Pendant Chandelier, Clear Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large scale Moroccan, Moorish Mamounia chandelier. Clear glass Moroccan light fixture, wired with a cluster of 3-light. Comes with chains and canopy, chain...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Metal Sconce Shade, Moorish Cone Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Spanish style metal tole sconce shade in cone shape. Hispano Moresque sconce shade with cutout stars and crescent moons. Dark ...
Metal
Antique Brass Islamic Floor Lamp, Mamluke Revival, 1880
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Extremely fine antique Islamic floor brass lamp with Kufic Mamluke revival pierced foliate openwork’s chased and chiselled with arabic calligraphy and figures. Antique 19th century Middle Eastern Egyptian floor decorative candle lamp, Rising from wide trumpet foot through to slightly tapering cylindrical shaft with two pronounced collars to gently flaring mouth and flat rim, the shaft with pierced openwork lattice containing scrolling vine issuing from cusped palmettes, bordered above and below by bands of engraved scrolling floral vine, the upper section of the foot and the body below the mouth with further pierced openwork sections in rectangular cusped cartouches with similar design set in a ground of engraved scrolling floral vine, interlocking palmettes and stylized cloud bands, band of verses. This large floor Moorish Syrian Middle Eastern...
Brass
Handcrafted Moroccan Metal Lantern with Clear Glass, Octagonal Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan metal and clear frosted glass lantern. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and clear glass. The top and bottom metal hand-cut in openwork Mooris...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Brass Chandelier in Alberto Pinto Style, 33\"
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish brass chandelier in Alberto Pinto style. The Pasha Moroccan chandelier is finely handcrafted and chiseled with Moorish motifs...
Brass
Large Brass Moroccan Chandelier in Alberto Pinto Moorish Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversize exquisite filigree openwork brass Moroccan Moorish chandelier in Alberto Pinto style. This exquisite Moroccan light fixture is del...
Brass
Moroccan Brass Chandelier in Alberto Pinto Style, Handmade, 1980, 33"
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...
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...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Multi-Color Glass, Octagonal Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan metal and multi-color glass lantern, amber, green, lavender, blue glass lantern in diamond shape. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and blue g...
Metal
Hand-Crafted Moroccan Moorish Chandelier, 40\" Tall, 1980
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...
Metal
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Brass Cone Shaped Wall Sconce Shade, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Moroccan Moorish style brass wall sconce shade featuring intricate filigree design and a stylish cone shape. The sconce shades are be...
Brass
Moroccan Bronze Patina Chandelier, Hand-Hammered Moorish Design, 1940
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan bronze patina pendant chandelier. This large Moorish chandelier is delicately hand carved and hand-hammered with Moorish floral...
Brass
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Lantern by Berber Tribes, Metal & Glass, 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan metal lantern with multicolor glass. Large glass Moroccan lantern with Moorish design. Square shape elegant impressive intricat...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Multi-Color Glass, Octagonal Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan metal and multi-color glass lantern, amber, green, lavender, blue glass lantern in diamond shape. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and blue g...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Brass Pasha Chandelier, White Inlay Glass, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan brass Pasha chandelier. This Pasha Moroccan chandelier is handmade of brass with inlay hand blown decorative milky glass. Delicately...
Brass
$560Sale Price / set|30% Off
Tear Shaped Gold Brass Moroccan Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
The intricate filigree design work of this handcrafted brass tear-shaped lamp will elevate the ambiance of any room. Featuring a wonderfully unique design aesthetic, these pair of ta...
Brass
Moroccan Moorish Hanging Metal Lantern with Milky Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage large Moroccan Moorish hanging glass pendant from Marrakech with sandblasted glass in white milky glass with dark bronze color metal fin...
Metal
Vintage Moroccan Bronze Moorish Chandelier, Hand-Hammered, 20th C.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan large bronze patinated pendant. This large Moorish bronze chandelier is delicately hand-crafted and hand-hammered with openwork design...
Bronze, Brass
Vintage Moorish Table Lamp with White Capiz Shell, India, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage white Capiz shell table lamp. Hand-crafted with beautiful white capiz shells. Perfect working condition, uses a max. 60 watts light b...
Shell
Wrought Iron Scrolling Wall Mounted Bracket for Lanterns or Signs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful hand crafted iron scroll design wall bracket. Wrought iron handcrafted wall-bracket for lanterns or signs. Perfect for hanging lights or plants outdoors. Scrolling wall-mou...
Metal
Moroccan Hall Lantern Light Fixture with Multi-Color Glass Moorish Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Stylish handcrafted Moroccan pendant with multi-color molded glass and metal with an antique bronze finish. Moorish style with small cut-glass with open metal filigree work Moorish design in diamond shape. Vintage Moroccan Hanging Lantern Clear and Multicolor Glass Made in Marrakech Clear and multicolor glass in square shape lantern pendant handcrafted by Moroccan skilled artisans in Marrakech. The metal is hand-cut in floral and geometric Moorish Islamic designs. The lantern is rewired for electricity to use with one light bulb 60 watts max, Moroccan ceiling light fixture...
Metal
Large Pair of Metal and Clear Glass Moorish Moroccan Lanterns Light Pendants
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large pair of Moroccan Moorish metal and clear glass pendant, handcrafted in Marrakesh, Morocco by talented artisans, hand-cut metal in filigree Moorish designs. Color of metal is pa...
Metal
Vintage Moroccan Clear Glass Lantern Moorish Granada Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Clear Glass Lantern Moorish Granda Style Elegant Moroccan Moorish diamond shape clear glass pendant with bronze metal finish, has a s...
Metal
$2,500 / item
Large Moorish Moroccan Clear Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large and long Moroccan Moorish metal and clear glass pendant, handcrafted in Marrakesh, Morocco by talented artisans, hand-cut metal in filigree Moorish designs. Color of metal is p...
Metal
Vintage Large Brass Moroccan Chandelier in Alberto Pinto Moorish Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversize exquisite Moorish brass filigree pierced brass Moroccan chandelier in Alberto Pinto style. This exquisite Moroccan Alhambra light fixture is delicately handcrafted from brass repousse and chiseled with Fine filigree designs, adorned with milky glass. Moorish bronze...
Brass
Moroccan Moorish Metal and Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish clear glass lantern with intricate metal filigree. Octagonal shape, delicately handcrafted by artisans in Morocco. Bronze metal color finish. Could be used with cand...
Metal
Moroccan Moorish Wall Brass Torchiere Sconces Oversized 6 ft Tall
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous Moorish bronze finish, Moroccan wall torchiere sconces with filigree designs and inlaid glass stones. Oversized Wall sconces torchieres, palati...
Brass
Large Wrought Iron Scrolling Wall Mounted Bracket for Lanterns or Signs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large hand crafted iron scroll design wall bracket. Wrought iron handcrafted wall-bracket for lanterns or signs. Perfect for hanging lights or plants outdoors. Scrolling wall-mou...
Metal
Moroccan Vintage Metal and Frosted Glass Light Fixture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great vintage Moroccan handcrafted frosted glass lantern. The top and bottom metal hand-crafted in openwork Moorish design. Rewired with a cluster of four lights. Comes with 3 feet c...
Metal
19th Century Moorish Brass Chandelier, Six Lights, Antique, 1880
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century brass chandelier. Six lights, very dramatic.
Brass
Scrolling Wall Mounted Iron Bracket for Lanterns or Signs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand crafted iron scroll design wall bracket. Wrought iron handcrafted wall-bracket for lanterns or signs. Perfect for hanging lights or plants outdoors. Scrolling wall...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Metal and Blue Glass Lantern, Octagonal Shape
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan metal and blue glass lantern. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and blue glass. The top and bottom metal hand-cut in openwork Moorish design. Moroccan lighting...
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Metal Sconce Shade, Moorish Cone Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Spanish style metal tole sconce shade in cone shape. Hispano Moresque sconce shade with cutout stars and crescent moons. Dark ...
Metal
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...
Metal