Antique Moorish Mother of Pearl Side Table 19th Century

Name: Antique Moorish Mother of Pearl Side Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1242236
Price: 750 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleMoorish Revival
MaterialEbonised Wood, Mother of Pearl, Hardwood
ColourBlack
MotifsOctagonal top, Geometric mother-of-pearl inlay, Pointed arch cut-outs
SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This side table originates from the Moorish Revival period around 1890 and takes an octagonal form constructed from ebonised wood and hardwood. The piece is finished in black and ornamented with geometric mother-of-pearl inlay across the top and upper panels, alongside pointed arch cut-outs around the base. Visible details include a few losses and later replacements of the pearl inlay, as well as signs of historic woodworm that remain largely concealed by the dark frame. The table stands 54 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 52 cm deep. In a contemporary home, the piece serves as a useful surface in a gentleman's library or functions practically at the end of a sofa. The compact dimensions allow it to sit comfortably beside seating without dominating the room, while the inlaid surface provides a textured platform for everyday items.

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Moorish Revival furniture is defined by complex geometric patterns, mother-of-pearl or bone inlays, ebonised or dark woods, and architectural motifs such as pointed or horseshoe arches derived from Islamic design traditions.

These tables typically utilise dense hardwoods or ebonised timber frameworks, intricately decorated with hand-cut mother-of-pearl (nacre), bone, horn, and contrasting wood veneers arranged in mosaic parquetry.

Authentic period pieces show slight variations in hand-cut inlay pieces, natural age-related patination on the wood, visible hand-saw marks on the underside, and natural iridescent colour shifts within the genuine nacre.

A Moorish side table serves as a sculptural accent piece when set alongside contemporary minimalist seating, pairing geometric texture against plain wool upholstery or neutral leather.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoid direct sunlight or extreme temperature fluctuations, which can cause the timber to expand and loosen delicate shell inlays.

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Antique Moorish Mother of Pearl Side Table

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