Moorish Octagonal Tea Table | Hand-Carved Solid Wood with Arabesque Inlay
A masterpiece of Moorish artisanship — an octagonal solid-wood tea table crowned with hand-carved arabesque panels, pierced lattice aprons, and a medallion marquetry tabletop by Brass & Wood.
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Design Inspiration
Rooted in the golden age of Andalusian and Moroccan court culture, this octagonal tea table channels the splendor of the Alhambra and the grand riads of Fez. Every angle of its eight-sided silhouette frames an arch — a nod to the iconic horseshoe and pointed arches of Islamic architecture — while the tabletop medallion echoes the geometric harmony of zellige tilework translated into richly grained solid wood.
Materials & Finish
Crafted entirely from premium solid wood with a warm honey-brown lacquer finish, the table features a two-tone marquetry top: a lighter cedar-grain field contrasted against deep-stained arabesque scrollwork and a central rosette medallion. The apron panels are pierced and fretted by hand into flowing arabesques, revealing a mesmerizing lattice of negative space beneath the tabletop's structured elegance.
Craftsmanship
At the Brass & Wood atelier in Egypt, master woodcarvers spend dozens of hours on a single piece — chiseling the intricate foliate scroll panels, painstakingly fitting the dovetailed corner joints, and hand-finishing every surface to a rich, tactile depth. The pointed arch frames that connect the eight legs are individually mortised and tenoned, ensuring structural integrity worthy of a heirloom.
Dimensions & Details
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| Materials | Solid Wood, Brass |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Egypt |
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Ability to Customize | Yes |
| Handcrafted | Yes |
| Delivery Time | 30-45 Days |
| Fragile | No |
| Placement Room | Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Reception, Library |
| Design Style | Moorish / Islamic Andalusian |
| Ornamentation Level | Heavily Ornate |
