Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers

Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers, Early 20th Century.Luxury Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers | Moorish Moroccan Orientalist Furniture, Early 20th Century. A magnificent Syrian Moorish chest of drawers, hand-inlaid with luminous mother-of-pearl, camel bone, and fine marquetry, topped with a white Carrara marble slab.Crafted in Damascus in the early 20th century, this exceptional piece exemplifies the artistry and sophistication of Levantine furniture-making. Designed with five spacious drawers, each fitted with porcelain knobs, the chest is richly decorated with intricate geometric and floral motifs, a hallmark of traditional Islamic art and architecture. The inlay work is a masterful display of craftsmanship, blending Moorish, Persian, and Orientalist influences into a truly opulent composition. Historically, such chests were considered bridal dowry pieces, symbolizing both status and artistry within affluent Syrian ho