$500
H 8.67 in Dm 7.49 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant white and blue vessel made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the
Clay, Ceramic, Majolica
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
$1,350 / item
H 24.81 in W 15.36 in D 13 in
Talavera Jar Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
portraits the colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
$400Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.33 in W 13.39 in D 2.76 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Plate Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is
Clay, Ceramic, Majolica
$1,500
H 13 in Dm 7.49 in
Talavera Jar Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Black White Modern
By Cesar
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico while creating a contemporary abstract design for the vessel
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Mexican Talavera Guanajuato Pottery Urn Signed Capello
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Beautiful ceramic urn made in the city of Guanajuato in the 60s.
Pottery
Sold
H 21.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Talavera El Carmen Spain Pottery Blue & White Lidded Mantel Urn Vase 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Spanish Talavera El Carmen folk art pottery, ceramic lidded mantel urn. Traditional urn
Ceramic
Sold
H 8.67 in Dm 7.49 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant white and blue vessel made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the
Clay, Ceramic, Majolica
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar Torres
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This one of a kind vessel is a collector's item by Talavera artist, Cesar Torres. The vase figure
Clay, Ceramic, Majolica
Sold
H 8.67 in Dm 7.49 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
portraits the colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite
Clay, Ceramic, Majolica
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 7.88 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar Torres
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
, nevertheless always respecting the tradition of the processes and materials that make Talavera a Creole art
Clay, Ceramic, Majolica
Sold
H 11.42 in Dm 9.06 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar Torres
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
, nevertheless always respecting the tradition of the processes and materials that make Talavera a Creole art
Clay, Ceramic, Majolica
Sold
H 1.97 in W 13.39 in D 10.63 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Bowl Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
, nevertheless always respecting the tradition of the processes and materials that make Talavera a Creole art
Clay, Ceramic, Majolica
Sold
H 10.63 in Dm 6.7 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar Torres
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
that make Talavera a Creole art. To this day, father and son together join forces to unite their
Clay, Ceramic, Majolica
Sold
H 10.63 in Dm 6.7 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar Torres
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
that make Talavera a Creole art. To this day, father and son together join forces to unite their
Clay, Ceramic, Majolica
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 10.24 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar Torres
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
that make Talavera a Creole art. To this day, father and son together join forces to unite their
Clay, Ceramic, Majolica
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 10.24 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar Torres
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
that make Talavera a Creole art. To this day, father and son together join forces to unite their
Clay, Ceramic, Majolica
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 10.24 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Puebla Blue
By Cesar Torres
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
processes and materials that make Talavera a Creole art. To this day, father and son together join forces
Clay, Ceramic, Majolica
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 10.24 in
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue Yellow
By Cesar Torres
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
that make Talavera a Creole art. To this day, father and son together join forces to unite their
Clay, Ceramic, Majolica
Vintage Mexican Talavera Mave Multicolored Floral Decor Ceramic Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade Mexican Talavera Mave ceramic vase delicately decorated by hand. Floral, organic decor in
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Old Vintage Mexican Pottery Vase Petatillo Tlaquepaque Tonala Talavera
By Petatillo
Located in Wilton, CT
Sweet old Mexican pottery Petatillo vase, circa mid-20th century. Beautiful geometric design with striking contrasts, painstaking detail, and the soft, old colors. Measures: 7" high,...
Pottery
Antique Mexican Demon Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.
Wood
$412Sale Price|30% Off
H 10.44 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
A Boxing Match, in Hapaee, One of the Hawaii Islands, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
John Webber created the engraving titled "A Boxing Match, in Hapaee, one of the Friendly Islands." Webber was indeed an artist who accompanied Captain James Cook on his third voyage ...
Paper
Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversized Moroccan candle glass lantern from Marrakesh, clear and multicolored glass adorned with filigree Moorish designs. High end traditional Moroccan hurricane candle lantern han...
Metal
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Vessel by Pilo Mora, 1990
By Pilo Mora
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mata Ortiz polychrome pottery vessel Pilo Mora, Master Potter (1961 - ) 1990 Hand coiled low fire clay Pueblo Quezada, Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico Measures: 7 inches Height. x...
Clay
$1,794 / item
H 144 in W 104 in D 0.01 in
Schumacher by Miles Redd Madame de Pompadour Wallpaper Mural in Aqua
By Schumacher, Miles Redd
Located in New York, NY
English Garden meets chinoiserie in this stunning design, in collaboration with Miles Redd. Originally drawn to scale on French canvas, this vast floral pattern is comprised of two 1...
Paper
$3,500 / item
H 62 in W 53 in D 0.5 in
Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti Ottoman voided silk velvet wall covering. Silk velvet cut designs, light browns, yellow, cream and blue, the panel co...
Silk
Armchair In Carved Walnut And Tapestry, Late 17th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Armchair In Carved Walnut And wool Tapestry, Late 17th Century
Wool, Walnut
Sevres Porcelain Trembleuse Cup and Saucer First Size
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : 18th Century Sevres 1st Size Trembleuse Cup and Saucer Date : Late 18th Century c1790 Marks : Interlaced L mark in blue. Incised OO mark on base of the cup Origin : Sevres...
Porcelain
Vintage Blanket Covered Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Pendleton Plaid blanket covered beautiful ottoman with wooden George Smith legs and original Brass casters. Great comfort, when you sit on this ottoman you sink in a bit just...
Wool
$307Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 14.18 in D 0 in
Portraits of Nobility from the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii), Published circa 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique engraving is a set of two portraits side by side from "A New, Royal, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography, Antient and Modern" published by C. C...
Paper
Mata Ortiz Pottery Vessel by Pilo Mora, 1990
By Pilo Mora
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery vessel Pilo Mora, Master Potter (1961 - ) 1990 Hand coiled low fire clay Pueblo Quezada, Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico 7 inches H. x 7.5 inches in Diame...
Clay
$9,750Sale Price|35% Off
H 16.75 in W 45.25 in D 24.5 in
American White Pine Decorative Floral Painted Blanket Chest , NY, Circa 1819
Located in Charleston, SC
American White Pine hand painted floral blanket chest with original wrought iron strap hinges, interior till, and locking mechanism with key. New York, Early 19th Century
Wrought Iron
English Leather Blanket Chest. Circa 1820-30
Located in Charleston, SC
English leather blanket chest with original brass mounts, braided tacks, and brass side handles. All original. Early 19th Century
$326Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6.07 in W 9.53 in D 0 in
Botanical Elegance: A Triptych of 19th-Century Floral Art, 1896
Located in Langweer, NL
"Botanical Elegance: A Triptych of 19th-Century Floral Art" An exquisite collection of original antique prints from "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse" by the esteemed bot...
Paper
Framed Uzbek Suzani Textile, Silk & Linen, Early 20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Embroidered Uzbek Suzani framed in a lucite box. Beautiful suzani hand-stitched Turkish designs with silk in traditional patterns and vibrant pink, fuschia black and ivory colors. Th...
Linen, Silk, Lucite
$1,154Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Mexican Equipales Armchair in Leather and Wood, around 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
This mid-century Mexican Equipales armchair, crafted around 1970, exudes rustic charm. Its robust wooden frame provides a sturdy base, while the seating surface is formed from supple...
Leather, Beech
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.
Find a collection of antique Spanish Colonial chairs, tables, bedroom furniture and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.