What is a Spanish saddle?

A Spanish saddle is a type of saddle traditionally used by cowboys in Spain. There are a few different designs, used for specific purposes. The Vaquera saddle is used for everyday riding and covers a larger surface area than modern saddles. The Potrero saddle is used for training young horses and allows for more contact between the rider and the horse.

Spanish Saddle

Mid Century Saddle Chairs

Fredericia Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair

The Hug

Chrome And Black Leather Armchair

Black Leather Bar Stools Set Of 3

Valenti Leather Floor Lamp

2 Armchairs

Silver Saddle

Decorative Equestrian Leather Saddle

$2,800

Decorative Equestrian Leather Saddle

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950s Spanish saddle decoration in leather and nickel plated details.

Category

Vintage 1950s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Valentí Spanish Floor Lamp in Black Stitched Saddle Leather

$11,000

Valentí Spanish Floor Lamp in Black Stitched Saddle Leather

By Valenti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Valentí, floor lamp, saddle leather, iron, Barcelona, Spain, 1970s Quietly understated yet assertive floor lamp by Spanish company Valentí.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair Spanish Mid-Century Sling Lounge Chairs, Saddle Leather & Wood, 1960s

$3,931 / set

Pair Spanish Mid-Century Sling Lounge Chairs, Saddle Leather & Wood, 1960s

Located in Rødding, DK

A rare and exceptionally characterful pair of Spanish mid-century lounge chairs in original saddle leather and solid wood — stamped "Made in Spain" beneath the frame — representing o...

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

$3,317Sale Price / item|20% Off

"Repose" Contemporary Barstool Black Saddle Black Rubbered Frame

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Our signature screws are made with brass turning lathed, polished, and lacquered, these are the pieces that fix the saddle leather to the metal frame. Leathers are Spanish hides vege...

Category

2010s Spanish Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Footstool, Brass Steel and Blue Saddle Leather, Hug Collection

$3,317Sale Price / item|20% Off

Footstool, Brass Steel and Blue Saddle Leather, Hug Collection

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Our signature screws are made with brass turning lathed, polished, and lacquered, these are the pieces that fix the saddle leather to the metal frame. Leathers are Spanish hides vege...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique 19th Century Southwestern Double Saddle Blanket Kilim Circa 1880s

Located in Dallas, TX

79216 Late 19th Century Antique Southwest Modern Rug, 01'10 x 03'06. Woven in the transformative twilight of the 19th century, this antique handwoven wool Southwestern kilim—believed...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South Amer...

Materials

Wool

Bar Stool Silver Aged Steel & Natural Tobacco Saddle Leather Contemporary Style

$5,537Sale Price / item|20% Off

Bar Stool Silver Aged Steel & Natural Tobacco Saddle Leather Contemporary Style

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Our signature screws are made with brass turning lathed, polished, and lacquered, these are the pieces that fix the saddle leather to the metal frame. Leathers are Spanish hides vege...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

$19,945Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 3 Armchair, Black Smoke Steel & Blue Navy Saddle, Contemporary Style

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Our signature screws are made with brass turning lathed, polished, and lacquered, these are the pieces that fix the saddle leather to the metal frame. Leathers are Spanish hides vege...

Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

Set of Brasilian lounge chairs in wood and saddle leather, 1960's

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

Set of Brasilian lounge chairs in wood and saddle leather, 1960's

By Sergio Rodrigues, Angel Pazmino

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Solid wooden frames and saddle leather seating. In good oriiginal condition. One chair has a small repair to the wood. The leather has a nice patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Spanish Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Tan Saddle Lounge Leather Armchairs, 1950s

Unavailable

Sold

H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in

1950 Spanish Armchairs by BIOSCA in Ebonized Wood and Saddle Leather

By BIOSCA

Located in Nijlen, BE

Exclusive set of 2 Spanish armchairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Set of Six Spanish Dining Chairs in Oak with Saddle Leather

Sold

H 31.7 in W 18.9 in L 31.7 in

Set of Six Spanish Dining Chairs in Oak with Saddle Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of six dining chairs, saddle leather, oak, Spain, 1960s This set of six Spanish dining chairs has a minimal yet distinct design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sold

W 19 in L 34 in

1930's Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Saddle Blanket

Located in Dallas, TX

77779 Vintage Germantown Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 01'07 x 02'10. This exquisite handwoven wool vintage Germantown Southwestern style Kilim saddle blanket is a testament to the c...

Category

Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Set of Two Bedouin Camel Saddle & Hide Stools, Ottoman, 1970s

Sold

H 15.36 in W 24.41 in D 13.78 in

Set of Two Bedouin Camel Saddle & Hide Stools, Ottoman, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage Ottomans in camel leather saddle and hide stools comfortable and sturdy with brass accents. The ottomans are in wonderful original condition with nice patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Sold

H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Spanish lounge chairs oak and saddle leather Spain 1960

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Stunning pair of “Spanish” lounge chairs by unknown designer or manufacturer, Spain 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Spanish brutalist lounge chairs oak and saddle leather Spain 1960

Sold

H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Spanish brutalist lounge chairs oak and saddle leather Spain 1960

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Stunning pair of “Spanish” lounge chairs by unknown designer or manufacturer, Spain 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sold

H 44 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair of Bar Stools in Woven Saddle Brown Leather

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of bar stools in woven saddle brown leather.

Category

2010s Spanish Stools

Materials

Leather

Wanderlust Fresh Spices, Saddle & Cedar Scented Candle 21 Oz Auction

Sold

Sold

H 20 in W 32 in D 26 in

Pair of Borge Mogensen Spanish Chairs

Located in Nashville, TN

Pair of Børge Mogensen Spanish chairs. Thick saddle leather on a solid oak frame.

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Lounge Chairs

Pair of Borge Mogenson Oak & Leather Spanish Chairs 1950s

Sold

H 28 in W 22 in D 32 in

Pair of Borge Mogenson Oak & Leather Spanish Chairs 1950s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of Borge Mogenson Spanish Chairs in Oak and Saddle Leather Sold as a pair, not separately.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Floor Lamp by Valenti

Sold

H 58 in W 8.5 in D 14 in

Floor Lamp by Valenti

By Valenti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor lamp by Valenti. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1960s. Saddle-stitched distressed leather over steel.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather

Floor Lamp by Valenti

Sold

H 58 in Dm 9 in

Floor Lamp by Valenti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor Lamp by Valenti. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950s. Saddle-stitched distressed leather over steel.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Leather and Wood Spanish Style Chairs, Saddle Leather

Sold

H 28 in W 29 in D 26 in

Leather and Wood Spanish Style Chairs, Saddle Leather

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cream leather sling Spanish style chairs in the style of Børge Mogensen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Original Oak and Saddle Leather 'Spanish Chairs' by Borge Mogensen

Sold

Sold

H 18 in W 20.5 in D 6.5 in

Bronze by Salvador Dalí Horse Saddled with Time 1980, Certificate of Auth

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in London, GB

Le cheval à la montre molle A Superb Bronze by and inscribed by 'Dalí' (on the back right leg), stamped with foundry mark and numbered 314/350 (underneath the saddle) and stamped wit...

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Leather and Wood Spanish Style Chair

Sold

H 27.5 in W 29 in D 26 in

Leather and Wood Spanish Style Chair

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Saddle leather sling Spanish chair in the style of Børge Mogensen.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Talia Floor Lamp in Black Matt/Gloss Finish by Pablo Designs

$300

H 45 in W 7.9 in D 7.9 in

Talia Floor Lamp in Black Matt/Gloss Finish by Pablo Designs

By Carmine Deganello, Pablo Studio, Pablo Designs

Located in San Francisco, CA

A minimal and personal sized LED floor light companion that offers 360° plus light adjustment . A perfect accessory to suit any lifestyle. Additional Information: Materials: Ext...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Wrought Iron and Wood Pendant Light Fixture with Leather Shades and Fringes

$2,023

H 41 in Dm 23 in

Rare Wrought Iron and Wood Pendant Light Fixture with Leather Shades and Fringes

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and all handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant. Finding rare or unique light fixtures always makes our day and when we came across this handcrafted pendant made from various dif...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Classic Mid Century Modern Black Metal Floor Lamp

$875

$1,750

H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 5.91 in

Arts & Crafts Holophane Gasolier

By Holophane

Located in Tarporley, GB

#3760 Antique Arts & Crafts Holophane gasolier. English 1910. Elegantly decorative & perfectly proportioned gasolier with rare hexagonal Holophane prismatic shade. Crafted from br...

Category

Vintage 1910s British Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage American Western Style Leather Saddle with Weathered Patina

$1,950

H 35 in W 17 in D 23.5 in

Vintage American Western Style Leather Saddle with Weathered Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

An American Western style leather saddle from the 20th century, with dark brown/black seat, jockey, fender, horn and lighter brown stirrups. Handcrafted in America during the 20th ce...

Category

20th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

1960s Danish Modern "Manilla" Lounge Chairs in Stained Bamboo and Saddle Leather

$5,960 / set

$975

H 63.75 in W 13 in D 13 in

Mid Century Modern Black Metal and Aluminum Floor Lamp

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage tall black metal floor lamp circa 1970's. This piece features aluminum accents supported by a weighted X-base. Equipped with a three-way switch mechanism. Drum shade is not i...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame

$7,950 / set

H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in

1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame

By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

$4,814 / item

H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 43.31 in

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Linen

Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA

$4,500 / item

H 36 in Dm 32.5 in

Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA

By Lostine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

$2,636 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

The 'Matisse' Etagere

Located in London, GB

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...

Category

2010s English Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Spanish Saddle For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Spanish saddle you’re looking for. Each Spanish saddle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage Spanish saddle now, or shop our selection of 48 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Spanish saddle, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Spanish saddle, designed in the Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Spanish saddle that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jover + Valls, Børge Mogensen and Fredericia produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Spanish Saddle?

Prices for a Spanish saddle start at $400 and top out at $15,721 with the average selling for $3,945.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Spanish Saddle

What is a Spanish saddle?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A Spanish saddle is a type of saddle traditionally used by cowboys in Spain. There are a few different designs, used for specific purposes. The Vaquera saddle is used for everyday riding and covers a larger surface area than modern saddles. The Potrero saddle is used for training young horses and allows for more contact between the rider and the horse.

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