Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
SPANISH COLONIAL STYLE
After the conquest of Mexico in 1521 and the Philippines in 1565, Spain dictated a global culture. The colonization of territories in the Americas, Western Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Pacific imposed the values of Spain, including Catholicism, while the extraction of resources reinforced the empire’s wealth and power. Unlike many styles that came out of European colonialism, such as British Colonial, Spanish Colonial furniture and architecture frequently mixed local heritage with the artistic traditions of Spain.
Spanish Colonial furniture was informed by the shifting styles of Europe as well as Indigenous culture. There were Inca tapestries depicting Spanish coats of arms and Baroque chairs adorned with tropical flora. The butaca, a low easy chair popular in the Caribbean, was inspired by Rococo’s curving forms and the shape of precolonial seating. In New Mexico, Pueblo artisans carved chests with patterns reminiscent of Anasazi art.
Even within the homes of the wealthy, furniture was usually restricted to necessities like benches, desks, cupboards and chests. These were often ornately designed and especially important for storing prized goods like textiles. Spanish Colonial houses were built with adobe and clay and tended to be minimally decorated, so the style’s heavily carved wooden furniture pieces stood out against a home’s white stucco walls.
The Spanish Colonial period mostly came to an end after the territories achieved independence from Spain. However, its aesthetics continued to influence Southwestern style and Spanish Colonial Revival style after Spanish Colonial style was used extensively at San Diego’s 1915 Panama-California Exposition.
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Style: Spanish Colonial
20th Spanish Dresser in Carved Wood with Marble Top and Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish dresser from the second half of the 20th century. Furniture in carved wood of great quality. Original marble top in excellent condition. Four dra...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Chest of Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers paneled with solid walnut, raised on two plint legs...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Henredon Spanish Colonial Carved Solid Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Colonial style commode or chest of drawers
By Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid pine, with brass hardware.
Measures: 32"W x 16"D x 30.25"H.
Very go...
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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon Spanish Baroque Carved Solid Pine Bar Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style bar cabinet, commode, or chest of drawers
By Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid pine, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 38"W x 21...
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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American of Martinsville Brutalist Spanish Night Stand End Tables, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, nightstands or end tables you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement p...
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1970s American Vintage Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Saginaw Furniture Jacobean Spanish Revival Oak Lowboy Dresser Chest 50"
By Saginaw
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive Spanish Revival chest of drawers or console by Saginaw Furniture, circa late 1930s to early 40s. Made from oak with three dovetaile...
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1930s Vintage Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
19th Century Pair of Catalan Carved Oak Tuscan Two Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge top a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut, rai...
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1890s Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
20th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Chest of Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing eight drawers paneled with solid walnut, raised on two plint leg...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
20th Century Pair of French Nightstands with One Drawer and Doors and Claw Feet
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Baroque style bedside tables from the mid-20th century. Nicely carved furniture in walnut with removable backsplashes. Nightstands with a drawer and two front doors, of good ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
LINK-TAYLOR Espanol Oak Spanish Colonial Style Gentleman's Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Spanish Colonial style gentleman's chest by Link-Taylor, from their Espanol Collection. Solid oak with a lighter color slightly distressed finish, banded square edge top, brass har...
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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Three Drawers Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers paneled with solid walnut, raised on four round le...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
THOMASVILLE Segovia Spanish Mediterranean Oak Gentleman's Chest
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Spanish Mediterranean style gentleman's chest by Thomasville, from their Segovia Collection. Solid oak with slightly distressed finish, bevel edge top, brass hardware, raised door ...
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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Mid 20th century walnut Spanish front cabinet with molded carvings and two compartments, the hight compartment has a sliding door that can be hidden easily to open the space and the ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Mid 20th century walnut Spanish fall-front secretary with molded carvings in drawers and doors.
Measures: Height from the floor to the open leaf: 32.40in.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
20th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands with Marble Top, One-Drawer & Door
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of antique Biedermeier style bedside cabinets, late 19th-early 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, each in oblong rectangular form, the marble atop a fabric-lined surface,...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
20th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing one-drawer over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut, ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Walnut, Spain, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Mid 20th century walnut Spanish fall-front secretary with molded carvings in drawers and doors.
Measures: Total deep when the leaf is open : 27.55in
Height from the floor to th...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Pair of Catalan, Spanish Nightstands with Drawers & Low Open Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century pair of Catalan, Spanish nightstands with four marquetry drawers and bronze hardware.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Heavily Carved Spanish Style 4 Drawers Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavily Carved Spanish Style 4 Drawers Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
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20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Pair of Biedermeier Style Nightstands with Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of country house style bedside cabinets or nightstands. Tall cabinets with four drawers plenty of room for storage. Possibly Swedish. Highly d...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish Unfinished Pine "Mobila" Tall Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely tall chest of drawers in pine with lift-top in pedestal form, followed by five drawers with nickel-plated key plates. The top and bottom drawer have a shaped profile while t...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Catalan Carved Oak Tuscan Two Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge top a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut, rai...
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1890s Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
20th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet with One-Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing one-drawer over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut, ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Walnut Nine Drawer Tall French Carved Chest or Siffonier
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely sturdy, almost completely original. Constructed using mortis and Tenon joints, horse glue and forged iron nails. Uprights are heavily carved with hanging garland and scroll...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Pair of Catalan, Spanish Nightstands with Drawers & Low Open Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
19th century pair of Catalan - Spanish nightstands with carved drawers and open shelf
Beautiful solomonic colums of this period
Two small doors in the low space for an extra storag...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Nice Heavy Built Baker Bachelor Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice quality 30" high baker two-drawer bachelor chest.
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20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
17th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau/Desk, circa 1690, Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
17th century Spanish walnut bureau/desk, circa 1690. Chest of drawers.
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
18th Century Spanish Walnut Marquetry, Chest of Drawers with Flap
Located in Miami, FL
18th century Spanish walnut marquetry bureau.
This is an exquisite antique Spanish bureau, circa 1780 in date this elegant bureau will soon become th...
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Late 18th Century Antique Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Maple, Walnut
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Spanish Colonial commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, Spain, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Alfonso Marina, Baker Furniture Company, Lexington Furniture, and Saginaw. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $995 and tops out at $8,100 while the average work can sell for $2,940.
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