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Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish woman, 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...

High porcelain candlesticks 50cm high. This candlestick is made of black porcelain with a beautiful blue porcelain parrot.  The base of the candlestick is square and column is made of black porcelain and brass that are worked and sculpted in the Napoleon III style. Admirable item in a baroque, romantic and naturalistic style that we love.

High porcelain candlesticks 50cm high. This candlestick is made of black porcelain with a beautiful blue porcelain parrot.  The base of the candlestick is square and column is made of black porcelain and brass that are worked and sculpted in the Napoleon III style. Admirable item in a baroque, romantic and naturalistic style that we love.

Large porcelain Parakeet candle holder 50 cm high by 25 cm wide and deep.

Candle holder made of porcelain decorated with a majestic parakeet in yellow and pink porcelain.

The base of the candlestick is square with its porcelain column crafted in the Napoleon III style.

An admirable piece in the baroque, romantic and naturalist style that we love.

Also available on our site in White, Black and White, and Red, etc.

Chair from the end of the 19th century / Napoleon III in the style of the toad armchair without armrests.

A beautiful stylish seat, very comfortable with the particularity of not leaving any visible cabinetwork.

Very nice decorative pompoms in the old style elegantly decorate both sides of the backrest.

This seat is available in 3 colors of velvet: taupe, orange and deep English green.

This seat is covered with padded velvet fabric and features high fringes to conceal the feet. The back of the backrest of this beautiful seat is not padded.

A very beautiful chair of contemporary craftsmanship in the style of the late 19th century.

Excellent seat with a height of 44 cm.

A piece produced in a limited series, refined and elegant.

The Loveseat Lounge chair in velvet taupe in the XVIIIeme style. A very beautiful realization and craftsmanship today for this lounge chair made in the old. A remarkable piece made by craftsmen with its beautifully rounded seat.

Superb handcrafted rattan chair, made on demand.

Chair available in several colors: ask us.

Sturdy and lightweight stackable furniture.

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

Very comfortable, this elegant rattan 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, entirely handmade.

Seat width: wide 43 cm

Stackability: stackable

Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor

Fiber: Satin (Raucord)

Colours: Satin white, Satin soft blue – Pantone 5493, Satin black – Pantone Black C, Satin orange.

Structure materials: Aluminum

Weaving range: prestige

Seat height: 45cm

Overall height: 84cm

Overall width: 40cm

Overall depth: 45cm

Weight: 5kg

Varnish and paint: powder coating

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).

Vase of a Moor Head made in ceramic, Sicily - Italy. Borbon King, old ancient white finishing, ceramic, double cooking. 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).

Woman Moor Head Vase made in ceramic with Prickly pear, made in Sicily - Italy. Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone.

Moor-Head Man, Vase made in ceramic with Prickly pear, made in Sicily - Italy.

Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone.

Beautiful porcelain candleholder representing a zebra, birds on flowering branches and nest. Splendid handmade candle holder hand painted porcelain and brass worked. A very nice presence for this baroque candlestick, romantic and naturalist with a height of 52 cm!

Woman Moor Head Vase made in ceramic White and Blue, made in Sicily - Italy. Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone. The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent.

The Eden sofa beautifully interpreted in the retro 1900 style is covered with a 100% natural cotton printed Garden of Eden fabric. A craftsmanship handmade exclusively Italian. A very nice achievement for this sofa of great comfort surrounded by its black fringes at the edges for a unique retro and romantic style.

The Chinese Fishbowl Vase is an exquisite alternative to the conventional decorative vase.

Decorated with striking ornate detailing and hand-painted sapphire blue dragons, the fishbowl vase draws influence from ancient Chinese ceramic design.

Bring Hawaiian style to your hallway or living room with the Sling Console Table. 

Pairing a natural look with vintage glamour, this gorgeous coffee table features a fascinating bamboo-like frame and top in a vintage brass finish. 

High armchair in the style of the 1900s. Superb handcrafted armchair in woven rattan.

Manufacturing on demand.

Welcoming with its fully woven high backrest and its generous shapes, its rattan decorations in the shape of flowers, this atypical armchair can be either a restaurant, bistro, café, garden or dining room armchair woven in the colors of your desires which is as beautiful inside as it is outside.

Very comfortable, this high rattan armchair is nevertheless light and very resistant.

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

A magnificent French craftsmanship, this remarkable armchair is entirely handmade.

Type: chair with wide seat 43cm

Stackability: Not stackable

Indoor/Outdoor: Semi-Outdoor

Fiber: Brilliant (Rilsan)

Colours: Glossy Ivory – Pantone 155, Glossy Black – Pantone 426

Structure materials: Dark rattan (Malacca)

Weaving range: classic

Seat height: 45cm

Seat width: Wide seat (43 cm).

Overall height: 112cm

Overall width: 62cm

Overall depth: 60cm

Weight: 7kg

Varnish and paint: Unvarnished

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).

Woman Moor Head Vase made in ceramic Black and Blue Sky, made in Sicily - Italy. Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone. The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent.

The Darling Ottoman in sage green velvet, romantic square ottoman in nicely worked pink velvet.

A beautiful contemporary manufacture with an irreproachable finish.

A beautiful and large piece of furniture for a charming interior decoration, very comfortable.

Ceramic vase in the shape of a Moor's head, matte finish, Sicily - Italy. Six colors are available. Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing. Entirely made and painted by hand. All decorations are individually hand painted making each piece unique. 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).

Yellow, Porcelain and Bronze Orchid Cup.

Large and romantic porcelain bowl and ornamentation of orchid flowers and birds.

Handcrafted in porcelain and bronze handles.

A beautiful decorative object in soft, fresh and spring colors.

A fruit or cake bowl of remarkable elegance and delicacy made by hand.

Very beautiful zoomorphic figurine candlestick representing a brass dolphin style early twentieth. Porcelain foot.

Superb reproduction of a column from the Louis XVI period, whose style is well known for its elegant fluting. It is enhanced with a "stripped" patina.

Made of composite material.

A contemporary craftsmanship.

Square base for impeccable stability.

With a diameter of 40cm, this old-style column, 136cm high, is perfect for displaying a statue, a bust, a sculpture or an old vase.

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...

The Jungle Noire chaise longue beautifully interpreted in the retro 1900 style is covered with an exclusive fabric printed with lush plants and a black panther.

An exclusively Italian handmade craftsmanship.

A very nice achievement for this very comfortable chaise longue surrounded by its black fringes on the edges for a unique retro and romantic style.

A very comfortable and deep seat.

Retro in style, this boudoir daybed adopts a very generous and enveloping shape which adds to its charm. Comfort, retro style and a unique design for this chaise longue.

Excellent base: 35kg/m3.

The Jungle Noire Crapaud Armchair beautifully interpreted in the retro 1900 style is covered with an exclusive fabric printed with lush plants and black panther.

An Italian handmade craft.

A very nice achievement for this very comfortable toad armchair surrounded by its long black fringes for a unique retro and romantic style.

Retro in style, this toad armchair has a very generous and enveloping shape that makes it so charming. Comfort, retro style and a unique design for this toad chair.

Due to its shape and color, the Jungle toad armchair is an essential piece of furniture for a unique and refined atmosphere.

A decorative element to place in a living room, a hotel hall or a lounge area to create a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Haute couture furniture, a remarkable piece of high-end contemporary manufacturing in the chosen materials and an irreproachable finish.

A very comfortable and deep seat:

Seat density: 30kg/m3

Seat back density: 30kg/m3

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

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.

Dimensions: H149x239x2cm

A superb Abundance Cup 68cm high by 40cm in diameter

A magnificent vase sculpture in white enamelled ceramic decorated with fruits and foliage, an Italian craftsmanship.

This magnificent abundance bowl is entirely handmade and distributed exclusively by Arteslonga.

Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing.

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.

Dimensions: H113x161x2cm

Woman Moor Head Vase made in ceramic White and Blue, made in Sicily - Italy. Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone. The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent.

Vase of a Moor Head made in ceramic, Sicily - Italy. Borbon King, old ancient white finishing, ceramic, double cooking. 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).

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

Completely hand painted.

A limited edition.

Vase height: 26 cm

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

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...

Lamp White Elephants Coral Spheres H50cm. Superb lamp with white and gold elephants in the orientalist baroque style made of coral-colored ceramic with its beautiful conical lampshade in black fabric and luxury gold interior. A wonderful table lamp for a chic and elegant interior.

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...

An ottoman made with two stacked cushions in dark green velvet upholstery, the Scala Ottoman has a unique appearance. It's not just an occasional seat, but a sophisticated looking dressy accessory that will warm up your living room or bedroom.

Featuring a gold and green cord with tassels, this ottoman is reminiscent of decadent boudoir furniture...

A beautiful contemporary manufacture with an irreproachable finish.

A beautiful piece of furniture for a charming interior decoration, very comfortable.

Wonderful flowering branch made in bronze with its spring blue flowers designed in porcelain.

Splendid artisanal figurine in porcelain and bronze worked on a hand-painted base.

A very beautiful presence for this romantic and naturalistic baroque decorative object with a height of 43cm.

Such an original piece.

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