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Explore the universe of Maison Arteslonga, your destination for an eclectic and unique selection of contemporary, vintage, retro, and shabby chic decoration objects and furniture, as well as carefully chosen works of art and artisanal craft items known for their aesthetics, elegance, and originality.

Immerse yourself in a world where romance and glamour blend with French craftsmanship, always at the forefront of trends. With Arteslonga, discover a French way of life infused with intimate memories and the poetic evocation of objects, places, and unique stories.

Make a statement of difference, uniqueness, and inspiration in your interior decoration with Arteslonga. Each selected item bears witness to craftsmanship, carrying within it the memories of artists and artisans.

Furniture, decorative objects, and unique art pieces are carefully curated to create a distinctive interior space, blending styles, eras, and universes. Whether for indoors or outdoors, our collection offers exclusive retro and vintage furniture, curiosities, magnificent handmade rugs, and decorative objects to elevate your space.

Illuminate your interior with our selection of lamps, chandeliers, and unique lighting pieces, crafted by artisans. From contemporary paintings to vintage fashion accessories, from maritime motifs to paper artworks, each piece tells a story, evokes a style, and awakens the senses.

At Arteslonga, we share with you the love for craftsmanship and the passion transmitted by master artisans and artists. Our collection is constantly renewed, inviting you to discover new treasures and rediscover the past through a contemporary lens.

Discover decorative styles ranging from baroque to Art Deco, from the roaring twenties to the 1970s and beyond. From watercolors to wooden sculptures, from oils to lithographs, our offering reflects the diversity and richness of artistic movements throughout time.

Arteslonga invites you to create a space that reflects your personality, where each object tells a story and evokes an emotion. Explore our collection and let yourself be inspired by the magic of art and design.

Experience Arteslonga, where each piece is a work of art in its own right, where every detail invites you to dream and travel through time and space.

"Existing is a fact, Living is an Art." Welcome to Arteslonga, the French house of decoration and art of living.

Arteslonga, French Home Decoration and Lifestyle House, offers a unique selection of decorative objects and antique, vintage, retro and modern or shabby chic furniture, as well as works of art and crafts selected for their aesthetic, elegance and originality.

With a click, you can buy original modern or vintage decorative objects, and discover romantic and glamorous world of interior design, a French knowledge, always at the forefront of the trend.

Arteslonga is a spirit, a way of life, inspired by a passion for art, elegance and authentic products.

Arteslonga is born of an aesthetic and sensory desire, linked to intimate memories and the evocative impact of an object or place. It’s to transmit quality, a memory, and to make life different, unique, inspiring ...

For an international clientele who loves creativity, uniqueness and authenticity Arteslonga inspire a better, more memorable living.

All objects of decoration selected by Arteslonga are the testimony of artists and craftsmen expertise. They contain the memory of the gesture.

The richness and variety of antiques are complemented by a range of contemporary works. Arteslonga share with you the love of passion conveyed by these craftsmen and artists.

Furniture, home decoration objects and unique pieces of art are harmoniously matched, mixing styles, eras and origins to make your home interior unique.

Discover on Arteslonga:

- Exclusive antique, retro, vintage and shabby chic furniture: office chair, bedside table, bookshelf ...

- Unique antique and vintage decorative objects and genuine curiosity,

- Furniture and decorative items for indoor and outdoor, to decorate your winter garden, your patio or garden,

- Retro kitchen items, decorative items for your table,

- Vintage lighting, unique pieces such as lamps or chandeliers for your home decor,

- Elements of ornamentation, decorative crafts, a selection of beautiful hand-made rugs from there and elsewhere for your interior design,

- Pieces of fine art and graphic art, paintings and works on paper,

- Vintage Women's fashion accessories

- A selection of contemporary artist and arts and crafts

You will discover more than two thousand objects traveling through a century of history.

The selection begins in the era of Napoleon III and continues until the 20s, 50s, 1970s to today! The styles of Louis XV, Louis XVI or Louis XIII are present as well as the Baroque period.

Vintage furnishings, vintage designs and other home accessories are also exhibited on Arteslonga. Adorn your walls with paintings alike still lifes or marine or beautiful wall papers hand painted.

A watercolor or oil will harmonize with engraving or painting on silk. Lithography and blood alongside contemporary paintings and water colors with an advertising poster.

The sculpture may be made of clay, resins plaster, terracota or wood and Art ironwork accompanies ceramics.

Your interior will be plenty of many rare items: iron chair, lamp, bird cage, lamp stand, bedside table, shelf, chandelier, clipboard, teapot, jug, candy box, bowl, vase, jar, statue.

Other rare objects can complete the set: hand made decorative cushion, headboard, carpets, vintage chair, statue, amphora, bottle, plate, storage compartment, vintage clothing, hat box, mirror, phone, barometer…

Our selection of antique, vintage, shabby chic and retro furniture covers a century of Napoleon III to the 70: bar counter, coffee table, bistro table or counter, farm table, sofa, wardrobe, chair, armchair, shelve, console, side table, sideboard, bar cabinet, , office chair, ottoman, bed, bathroom furniture, display cabinet, ottoman, stool, toad chair, nesting table, game table, coat stand, column, saddle.

You love 1950’s chairs?

Looking for a shelf that is unusual, a 70s nightstand, a Napoleon III sofa loveseat or an office chair from the 30s?

Arteslonga, thanks to its diversity of times and its rich offer, you will find the authentic and civeted object. If you like the style of Louis XV or Louis XVI, or if you are looking for a vintage chair with a screw up system or a 50’s bedside table, a shelf from the 60s, 1930s chairs, a 1950s kitchen cabinet, a 1900s long chair or a Napoleon III chair, Arteslonga constantly renewing its offer and ambiences so that you can find what you are expecting.

You want to redo the interior design of your workplace and want to buy an original, authentic and elegant office chair?

Then you will enjoy discovering seats and office chairs that are unusual. You can stop your choice on a retro and vintage chair with its unique shape or a Chesterfield from the 30s ... or some 50’s furniture. You can also find a selection of original fixtures and decorate your walls with nice 60-70s shelves and a beautiful 1940s oil on canvas signed. Looking for a particular coffee table that is different from others? Have your heart set on a coffee table from the 1900s or on a 1950 or Napoleon III coffee table.

You will discover unique coffee tables on Arteslonga from Napoleon III to the 70s. Other antique furniture will enhance and complement the beauty of your home: Napoleon III bamboo cabinet, iron factory workshop cabinets, the 70s kitchen stool, the Chinese console of the 40s, the display cabinet end XIX, the 50s office chair, the 1920 shelf furniture, late nineteenth century bathroom furniture, the Breton cabinet or 1900 bedside table, the 50s furniture of a bar, the vintage gym metal cabinet, 30’s office chairs or Napoleon III columns or a nice English dresser.

Finally, many decorative objects, constantly renewed on Arteslonga, present themselves to you: billboards, advertising enamelled plates, stationery, decorative plates, barometers, vintage ornaments, decorative tins or ceramics, vintage hat box, candle holders, antique bottles, vintage school maps, vintage bird cages, vintage ashtrays, ceramic, old rocking horse, wall brackets, jewelry, porcelain or cut glass, decorative pillows, inkwells, figurines, glass globes, clocks, unusual objects and curiosities, old musical instruments, toys, mirrors, clocks, trays, magazine racks, pots and jars, clipboard, tsf radio, alarm clock, sculptures, statues, statuettes, telephones, vases, book ends, vases, empty-pockets and other unusual objects and curiosities ...

Arteslonga, a gallery and mixtures and moods.

"To exist is a fact, Living is an Art." Arteslonga, French Home Decoration and Lifestyle House.

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  • Pair of Chinese Porcelaine Vases H26cm

    €120.00

    Two superb Chinoiserie vases in white porcelain with blue oriental floral motifs.

    Completely hand painted.

    A limited edition.

    Vase height: 26 cm

  • Chinese Porcelain Jar H35cm

    €120.00

    Superb Chinese porcelain jar with blue patterns. Completely hand painted. Chinese artisanal manufacture. A limited edition. Height of this jar: 54 cm

  • Ceramic Vase, Moor Man Head with Figs

    €960.00

    Ceramic vase, male Moor's head with representation of figs, made entirely by hand in Sicily - Italy.

    Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing and hand painted.

    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).

    THE LEGEND :

    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".

    In this small suburb lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time tending to the flowers on her balcony.

    One day a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.

    He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the audacity of the lover, quickly experienced the same love.

    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and had several children ... as soon as the young woman found out that he could leave to find his family, one day she waited for night and killed him while he slept soundly. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so she could have him forever by her side.

    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.

    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of the heads of Moors began...

  • Ceramic Vase, Moor Man Head with Lemons

    €960.00

    Ceramic vase, male Moor's head with representation of beautiful yellow lemons, made entirely by hand in Sicily - Italy.

    Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing and hand painted.

    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).

    THE LEGEND :

    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".

    In this small suburb lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time tending to the flowers on her balcony.

    One day a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.

    He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the audacity of the lover, quickly experienced the same love.

    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and had several children ... as soon as the young woman found out that he could leave to find his family, one day she waited for night and killed him while he slept soundly. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so she could have him forever by her side.

    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.

    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of the heads of Moors began...

  • Chaise Longue The Traveller, Made To Order

    €3,900.00

    This chaise longue du Voyageur is a true traveler's dream! This daybed is a truly unique and beautiful piece of furniture. It is covered with a beautiful printed fabric that represents tropical plants and animals:: palms and traveler's trees, giant ferns and a zebra!

    The Chaise Longue is upholstered in a gorgeous fabric that is both comfortable and beautiful. The design is lovely and the colors are vibrant.

    If you just wanted to have a beautiful and comfortable place to rest, this daybed is a must!

    The canopy is not far away with its sounds of insects, butterflies and colorful birds...

    The Traveller's tree, also called ravenale or ravinala in Malagasy, are tropical plants native to Madagascar and endemic, that is to say they only grow there. They were nevertheless introduced by settlers in the 19th century in various botanical gardens around the world, such as Singapore and Malaysia.

    Its sap is abundant and drinkable and earned it its name Traveller's Tree because anyone can quench their thirst easily with the blow of a machete.

    Discovered by botanist Philibert Commersson in 1780, it is easily recognizable thanks to its large fan-shaped leaves that make it look like a palm tree.

    The bulletin of the National Society of Acclimatization of France: review of applied natural sciences 1896 (Gallica, BNF) declares about it: "The water contained in the heart of the tree allows the traveler to be quenched. By piercing the heart of the tree, fresh water springs from it which is particularly thirst-quenching."

    Dimensions of the chaise longue: L 164 cm x W 84 cm x H 80 cm

  • Lying Woman Canvas, 3 Sizes Available

    €3,420.00

    A large and beautiful canvas straight out of the corridors of time. A Shabby chic reinterpretation of the odalisque by Maria Fortuny.

    The original painting (56.9 cm × 81 cm) is on display at the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Barcelona.

    The original canvas was reproduced in the paint shop and then meticulously aged entirely by hand.

    Every accident and lack, every crack or patina effect is never the result of chance... everything is brought together here so that this reinterpretation becomes more real than life.

    Lying Woman Canvas H88x129cm

  • Rattan Chair Parisienne, 16 Colors Available

    €504.00

    The Majestic rattan chair.

    16 colors available in stock!

    Very beautiful handcrafted rattan chair.

    Available from stock.

    Sturdy and lightweight stackable furniture.

    This cane chair is ideal for your terrace, in your garden but also for your interior.

    Very comfortable, the Majestic chair is light and very resistant.

    This chair will beautify your living room, your kitchen, your terrace, your veranda or your restaurant.

    A magnificent French craftsmanship, the Majestic chair is entirely handmade.

    Seat width: 39cm

    Stackability: stackable

    Indoor/Outdoor: Semi-Outdoor

    Fiber: Satin (Raucord)

    Colours: 16 colors available in stock.

    Structure materials: Light rattan (Manila)

    Weaving range: basics

    Seat height: 45cm

    Overall height: 85cm

    Overall width: 45cm

    Overall depth: 50cm

    Weight: 5kg

    Varnish and paint: Varnish

    Rattan, a material with extraordinary properties with limits.

    Rattan is a vine of the Palm race, which grows in very humid or even swampy equatorial forests.

    With its siliceous skin like glass, this extremely solid and light vine is particularly resistant to humidity, as are tropical woods, teak or others.

    But this resistance has its limits. Exposed to rain, rattan resists very well for a whole day or even a few days. But if this rain continues for too many hours, the humidity will gradually penetrate the Rattan, and day after day the material kept damp will end up slowly degrading and losing its resistance qualities.

    The physical limits of rattan imply precautions for use. On the terraces of Parisian cafes, the chairs can last for decades while they are often in the rain all day for long periods. But they are piled up every night under cover and can thus dry out.

    More generally, rattan can withstand rain for long hours without compromising its longevity, but must be able to dry regularly.

    In practice, rattan furniture can stay outside throughout the "summer season", the weather is hot and rather dry, continuous rains exceptionally last more than three or four days and Rattan withstands such rains without degrading.

    But as soon as the season advances, the temperature drops, there is a lot of condensation and humidity, the Rattan will gradually become humid, the long and heavy rains accentuating this degradation. In practice, these are sensitive situations by the sea.

    It is then imperative to put the seats under shelter, a ventilated shelter to avoid progressive humidification as soon as the "bad season" arrives, in practice from mid-October to mid-March for a continental climate.

    The alternative if you want to use your Rattan furniture all year round, is to put it away daily, every evening, as Parisian terraces do.

    In summary, 2 main principles to respect:

    During the winter season (October 15 to March 15 in Europe) in all climates: the furniture must be stored “dry”. It can however be left outside during the day, but must imperatively be put in the dry during the night.

    During the "beautiful season", the rest of the time, the Rattan can remain permanently outside.

    However, if a lasting rain arrives, the Rattan should only be left in this rain for two or three days at the most, before putting the furniture in the dry place so that it can dry. He only takes it out once the rain has stopped (In any case, a terrace cannot be used in the rain).

  • Table Lamp Fauna H115cm

    €1,280.00

    Very beautiful brass table lamp in the shape of a palm tree.

    Bring tropical opulence to your interior with the Fauna Table Lamp. The base of the lamp has the shape of a palm tree and a vintage brass finish.

    This botanical beauty comes complete with a conical green velvet shade.

    This lamp is handcrafted in solid brass.

  • Emmanuelle Chair Rattan and Polyester, H145cm

    €1,320.00

    Very nice Emmanuelle chair in natural rattan combined with polyester.

    A great classic superbly revisited and modernized.

    Bring exoticism into your interior with this superb Emmanuelle rattan armchair. Its woven natural rattan combined with black polyester and its large backrest will make you travel.

    This large chair will blend perfectly into a bohemian chic atmosphere. This rattan armchair will also fit easily into an exotic or even classic decor because it will bring its exotic and charming touch.

    Seat with a removable cotton cushion.

    Dimensions (length x width x height): 74 x 55 x 145 cm.

    Weight: 8 kg.

    Seat measurement: 54 x 54 x 5.5 cm.

    Seat height: 50 cm.

    Armrest height: 68 cm.

    Backrest dimensions: 102 x 3 x 101 cm.

    Weight supported: 120 kg.

    Seat cushions:

    Dimensions: 54 x 54 x 5.5cm.

    Closure method: zipper

  • Ceramic Vase, Moor Head Man - H48cm

    €990.00

    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish man, a traditional Sicilian achievement - Italy. This magnificent vase is produced and painted by hand in Caltagirone in Sicily and distributed exclusively by Arteslonga.

    Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing. Entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone (Italy).

    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).

    THE LEGEND :

    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".

    In this small suburb lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time tending to the flowers on her balcony.

    One day a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.

    He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the audacity of the lover, quickly experienced the same love.

    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and had several children ... as soon as the young woman found out that he could leave to find his family, one day she waited for night and killed him while he slept soundly. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so she could have him forever by her side.

    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.

    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of the heads of Moors began...

  • Table Lamp Ming Made in Ceramic, H120cm

    €2,110.00
    The beautiful ceramic Ming lamp measures a height of 120cm.
    This table lamp is made of ceramic in the shape of a Chinese vase, entirely shaped by hand with its lid. It exists in 3 finishes.
    The surface is entirely perforated by hand to give an impression of lightness to the shape and to allow beautiful rays of light to pass through.
    The round base is in black lacquered wood.
    A superb and large lamp in the style of Chinese pottery diverted to make it an extraordinary light.
    This handcrafted lamp will bring a unique touch to any space, thanks to its unmistakable presence and visual effect.
    This exclusive piece will add a focal point to any space with its warm, bright glow.
    Its remarkable design makes this lamp a unique decorative piece for an exclusive decoration. It will find its place as well in a living room with a modern design or in a dining room or a chic and elegant bedroom.
    A piece entirely handcrafted, a remarkable and unique piece.
    Dimensions: Height 120cm x ø55cm

  • Ceramic Vase, Moor Man Head with Lemons

    €670.01

    Ceramic vase, male Moor's head with representation of beautiful yellow lemons, made entirely by hand in Sicily - Italy.

    Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing and hand painted.

    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).

    THE LEGEND :

    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".

    In this small suburb lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time tending to the flowers on her balcony.

    One day a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.

    He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the audacity of the lover, quickly experienced the same love.

    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and had several children ... as soon as the young woman found out that he could leave to find his family, one day she waited for night and killed him while he slept soundly. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so she could have him forever by her side.

    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.

    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of the heads of Moors began...

  • Atrium Armchair, Made To Order

    The Atrium chair.

    A large armchair that we love in an incomparable bohemian style covered with an original fabric printed in the oriental style and ancient Rome mixed.

    A tailor-made craft of high quality.

    Beautiful dimensions of the Atrium armchair: W 105 cm x D 95 cm x H 90 cm

  • Ceramic Vase, Woman Moor Head

    €800.01
    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish woman, Sicily - Italy.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired and hand painted in Italy.
    The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).
    THE LEGEND : 
    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in Palermo city, there was an Arab Suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb was living a beautiful young lady who used to spend her time in taking care of the flowers on her balcony.
    One day, a young moor was walking down the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the lady and he truly fell in love with her.
    He did not wait a minute to declare his love for her, and the beautiful young lady, impressed by the lover's boldness, started feeling the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young moor was already married and was father of a few kids... as soon as the young lady found out that he would have left for going back to his family, she waited until the night and killed him while he was sleeping deeply. She cut his head and used it as a vase for her plants, so that she could have him forever by her side.
    As the beauty of this vase was magnificent, all the neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.
    From that moment, they decide to create ceramics moor heads as vases.
  • Daybed Marcia, Made To Order

    €3,900.00

    The Marcia Daybed is a real seat for rest or reading.

    This daybed is a truly unique and beautiful piece of furniture. It is covered with a beautiful printed fabric in Bohemia style.

    The Marcia Daybed is upholstered in a superb cotton velvet fabric that is both comfortable and soft. The design is lovely and the colors are vibrant.

    If you just wanted to have a beautiful and comfortable place to rest, this daybed is a must!

    Dimensions of the Marcia Daybed: L 164 cm x W 84 cm x H 80 cm.

    An artisanal craftsmanship, completion time 6-8 weeks.

  • Pair of Rattan and Teak Garden Dining Chair Hera

    €1,200.00
    Introducing the Hera Outdoor Dining Chair, a set of two chairs that beautifully combines elegance and eco-consciousness.
    Made from teak wood sourced from sustainably managed forests, these chairs feature a polyethylene seat and back providing exceptional durability, weather resistance, strength and flexibility and makes maintenance a breeze child.
    With Hera outdoor dining chairs, you can create a comfortable and welcoming outdoor dining experience while demonstrating our commitment to preserving our natural environment.
  • Sofa The Paradise, Made To Order

    The Paradise sofa.

    It features plush velvet upholstery and beautiful wooden legs. This exceptional design represents an exotic setting, where water and plant elements come together, creating a fluid and dreamlike atmosphere.

    This piece captures the essence of an exotic paradise. Here, the beauty of nature flourishes in all its splendor. The sofa's meticulous craftsmanship combines opulence and natural elegance by combining the richness of velvet with the warmth of wood. The cheerful and refreshing color palette adds a touch of lightness. This sofa was created to infuse your space with a feeling of purity and renewal.

    We have combined exotic landscapes and cheerful colors to create a true oasis of relaxation and beauty in your home.

    In a graceful dance, floral and botanical elements intertwine. They form a lush paradise that is home to exotic creatures, a realm of pure enchantment at the heart of your home.

  • Rattan and Teak Dining Chair Eva

    €540.00

    Introducing the Eva Dining Chair, made from teak wood sourced from sustainably managed forests, this chair features a rope-woven seat providing durability and great strength.

    With Eva Teak Outdoor Dining Chairs, you can create an inviting and modern dining experience while demonstrating our commitment to preserving our natural environment.

  • Velvet Armchair Louxor

    €1,600.00

    A beautiful stylish seat in velvet, very comfortable with woodwork with ornaments with an aged golden patina.

    The flared wing-shaped armrests give character to this armchair which takes us on a journey to ancient Rome or Egypt.

    Very beautiful flared backrest covered in padded velvet fabric and features a structure in old-fashioned ornate and gilded wood. The back of the back of this beautiful seat is not padded.

    A very beautiful contemporary handcrafted chair which is inspired by the codes of antique Orientalist furniture.

    Excellent seat with a height of 44 cm.

    A piece made in limited series, refined and elegant.

  • Ceramic Vase, Green Woman Moor Head

    €900.00
    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish woman, Sicily - Italy.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired and hand painted in Italy.
    The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).
    THE LEGEND : 
    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in Palermo city, there was an Arab Suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb was living a beautiful young lady who used to spend her time in taking care of the flowers on her balcony.
    One day, a young moor was walking down the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the lady and he truly fell in love with her.
    He did not wait a minute to declare his love for her, and the beautiful young lady, impressed by the lover's boldness, started feeling the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young moor was already married and was father of a few kids... as soon as the young lady found out that he would have left for going back to his family, she waited until the night and killed him while he was sleeping deeply. She cut his head and used it as a vase for her plants, so that she could have him forever by her side.
    As the beauty of this vase was magnificent, all the neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.
    From that moment, they decide to create ceramics moor heads as vases.
  • Giant Ceramic Vase Woman Moor Head

    €2,500.00
    Magnificent traditional ceramic vase in the shape of a Moorish woman's head in green or malachite color - Italy. An extreme delicacy.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired. Completely made and painted by hand by the original artisan producer from Caltagirone - Sicily.
    Distributed exclusively by Arteslonga.
    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century, they converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).
    THE LEGEND :
    During the Arab rule in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb there lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time taking care of the flowers on her balcony.
    One day, a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.
    He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the lover's audacity, quickly felt the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and was the father of several children... as soon as the young woman discovered that he might leave to find his family one day, she waited until nightfall and killed him while he was sound asleep. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so that she could have him by her side forever.
    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own one like it.
    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of Moorish heads began...
  • Moor Ceramic Vase, Matt Mud Color

    €1,200.00

    Ceramic vase, male Moor's head with representation of beautiful yellow lemons, made entirely by hand in Sicily - Italy.

    Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing and hand painted.

    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).

    THE LEGEND :

    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".

    In this small suburb lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time tending to the flowers on her balcony.

    One day a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.

    He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the audacity of the lover, quickly experienced the same love.

    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and had several children ... as soon as the young woman found out that he could leave to find his family, one day she waited for night and killed him while he slept soundly. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so she could have him forever by her side.

    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.

    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of the heads of Moors began...