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Antique Moorish Arabic Inlaid Table
John Howkins Antiques
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Antique Moorish Arabic Inlaid Table

1900 - 1920
Description

A good late 19th century inlaid Moorish / Syrian table of octagonal form and in very good original condition. The shallow galleried top profusely inlaid with mother of pearl, ebony and various local wood, the mother of pearl centre having Arabic writing. Below the eight sided base with conforming inlay and shaped arches between each section. The whole in very good condition with no missing parts and probably supplied by Liberty & Co. Dimensions:- Height…18.75’’/ 47.5cm. Width & Depth…18.25’’/ 46.5cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £50.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47.5cm (18.70")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Moorish Inlaid Side Table to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184645
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24854
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A good late 19th century inlaid Moorish / Syrian table of octagonal form and in very good original condition.
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The shallow galleried top profusely inlaid with mother of pearl, ebony and various local wood, the mother of pearl centre having Arabic writing.
John Howkins Antiques

Below the eight sided base with conforming inlay and shaped arches between each section. The whole in very good condition with no missing parts and probably supplied by Liberty & Co. Dimensions:- Height…18.75’’/ 47.5cm. Width & Depth…18.25’’/ 46.5cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £50.

Height
47.5cm (18.70")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Moorish Inlaid Side Table to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184645
Dealers Internal Ref
24854
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An octagonal wooden side table decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl, bone, and marquetry geometric patterns and central Arabic calligraphy.
Antique Moorish Arabic Inlaid Table
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An octagonal wooden side table decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl, bone, and marquetry geometric patterns and central Arabic calligraphy.
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Moorish style furniture originated in North Africa and the Middle East, becoming popular in Western interiors during the nineteenth-century Orientalism movement. It is defined by intricate geometric parquetry, bone or mother-of-pearl inlays, octagonal forms, and arched mashrabiya motifs.

These tables typically utilise dense hardwoods such as walnut, olive, or fruitwood as the primary carcass. Decorative surface treatments feature intricate hand-cut inlays of mother-of-pearl, bone, ebony, and contrasting fruitwood marquetry.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut, slightly irregular inlay tesserae and traditional hide glue construction rather than synthetic adhesives. Look for hand-carved joinery underneath and subtle variations in the patination of the wood and mother-of-pearl.

Place the table alongside clean-lined seating to create a focal point through textural contrast. Its geometric detailing works well in eclectic spaces, reading nooks, or paired with neutral upholstery to accentuate the intricate woodwork.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to prevent buildup around the inlay edges. Avoid chemical cleaners, liquid solvents, or high-humidity environments, which can cause the wooden substrate to expand and loosen delicate mother-of-pearl or bone pieces.
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