Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
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
Antique Spanish-Colonial Santo
Located in Atlanta, GA
An very well weathered Spanish-colonial Santo, likely depicting St Michael or St Miguel. Carved from the wood, the statue displays historical loss on both limbs and also the wings on...
Category
Late 18th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Spanish Colonial Clay Cooking Pot from Guatemala, w/ Yummy Old Patina!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Colonial cooking pot from the early 20th century, Central America. This antique cooking vessel has been made of clay, is round-shaped and fla...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Green and White Stoneware Spain Inspired Vessel by Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Olé Collection by Hania Jneid
The Olé Collection is artist-designer Hania Jneid’s sculptural tribute to Spain—a country that has deeply influenced her artistic journey. Drawing from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gene Byron Midcentury Basket
By Gene Byron
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
To your consideration one of her first pieces, this beautiful hand hammered copper and brass midcentury vase. Made and signed by Gene Byron, a Canadian artist, who moved to Marfil, G...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Brass
Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Located in Mexico, DF
Mexican cabinet. Made of tortoiseshell, pen-engraved and wood. Possible Oaxaca or Puebla, 17th century.
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17th Century North American Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Clay Period Spanish Colonial Jar with Custom Metal Stand from the 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A clay Spanish colonial period jar from the 18th century. This jar is raised on a tripod custom-made metal stand. The finish is of a natural pale color.
Category
18th Century Guatemalan Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
18th-19th Century Spanish Colonial Majolica Pottery Angel Vase
Located in New York, NY
Antique Spanish Colonial majolica pottery vase, with hand painted floral design on front. Two angels adorn the upper rim, appearing at the top of each side peering out over their ang...
Category
19th Century Guatemalan Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Frame
Located in New York, NY
Original 18th century hand carved painted and applied ornament picture frame; continuous carved floral motif.
Category
Mid-18th Century South American Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Spanish Colonial Column Base Depicting Putti Holding Corbel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pre 1825, Spanish Colonial, wooden polychrome column base depicting a putti holding up a corbel where a pillar would have been sat. The pillar is long gone but the intricate carvings...
Category
19th Century Guatemalan Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Spanish Colonial Religious Wood Carving Icon, Christ Crucified with Two Thieves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish Colonial Religious Wood Carving Icon, Christ Crucified with Two Thieves, Late 19th Century
This late 19th-century Spanish Colonial religious wood carving icon is a finely c...
Category
19th Century South American Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Torchere / Floor Candle Holder, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Floor standing candle holder in turned wood and iron nails, Spain, 1940s.
Eye-catching floor candle holder in pine wood. It has squared s...
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Small Spanish Colonial Neoclassical Ceramic Urn
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small Spanish Colonial Neoclassical Ceramic Urn. Two handles with lion heads and cherub details. Made in Peru circa 1640.
A rare and early Spanish Colonial glazed ceramic urn, made ...
Category
17th Century Peruvian Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early Carved Wood And Polychrome Religious Figure
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautifully carved religious figure, of solid wood painted in colors of red, brown and green. Figure is bearded and holding a book in left hand and a large feather in right hand, res...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Glazed Terracotta Pitcher Handmade & Hand-painted
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French glazed terracotta pitcher with beautifuls fleurs.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Vintage Talavera Hand Painted Ceramic Rooster, Unsigned, Mexico, C. 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
Large vintage Talavera hand painted studio ceramic Rooster - featuring a typical brightly colored multi pattern design - unsigned - Mexico - circa 1980's.
Excellent/mint vintage c...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Carved Wooden Bull Sculptures Europe Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
Impressive pair of carved antique wooden bull sculptures, European, circa 1840.
A unusual subject not only well carved body but also this extends...
Category
Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Artisanal Silver Urn
Located in Austin, TX
A one-of-a-kind hand-crafted silver urn using the Repousse method of hammered design. Unusually large size and excellent condition. Probably mid-to-late 20t...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Spanish Iron Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Spanish hand wrought iron planters standing on tripod bases and decorated with garlands of chain.
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th century Antique Wood-carved Santo figure in later Tabernacle
Located in Leesburg, VA
18th century Antique Wood-carved Santo figure in later Tabernacle
Anonymous
Spain or Spanish Americas; 18th century
Polychrome wood (santo); oak (tabernacle)
Approximate size: 18.5...
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair, Antique Spanish Colonial Style Iron Prickets
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Spanish Colonial-style iron prickets, dating from the early 20th century or possibly 19th century, is a striking example of hand-forged craftsmanship from a bygone era. Crafted in the tradition of Spanish Colonial metalwork, these prickets feature a central stem adorned with four meticulously hand-forged roundels, which ascend in a graceful, rhythmic pattern. The prickets rest upon three elegantly splayed feet, further exemplifying the organic yet functional design characteristic of Spanish Colonial aesthetics.
The distressed, rusted surface of each pricket tells the story of centuries of use and exposure, enhancing their historical and visual appeal. The patina, developed over time, lends these prickets a timeless quality that underscores their authenticity and age, evoking the rustic charm and enduring beauty of early Colonial furniture...
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Early 20th century Spanish figure terracotta planter
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and unusual spanish figure, circa 1920
Hand painted and wearing spanish costume. Figure supported by a cast palm tree base with 3 deep holes, for holding possibly 3 real palm b...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wooden Bishop Religious Figure
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely carved wooden Spanish Colonial bishop religious figure with mitre, robe, and metal crucifix hanging around his neck, dating to the 19th century...
Category
19th Century Guatemalan Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
18th Century Spanish Colonial Putti Torchère
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 18th century Spanish Colonial hand carved and painted wooden newel post torchère. This completely original 250 year old antique, modeled as a putti (angel - boy- cherub), having traditional inset glass eyes, polychromed, depicted standing, one leg slightly in front of the other, one arm bent supporting post, on circular base. circa 1780s
This wonderful architectural salvaged building element would have been positioned on top of the first post at the beginning of a staircase railing...
Category
18th Century Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Spanish Colonial Antique Santo Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning antique parcel-giltwood statue of St. John, 19th century, possibly earlier, from Mexico, Spanish Colonial with polychrome paint decoration. St John was depicted as a regal...
Category
19th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th c Spanish Colonial Guatemalan Carved Wooden Santos, San Miguel
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely carved Spanish Colonial carved wooden santos of San Miguel, Guatemalan in origin, dating to the 18th century. This wooden sculpture is mo...
Category
18th Century Guatemalan Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
Oversized Hand Carved Wood Floor Pillar Holder Set of Three India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wooden tall teak pillar candle holder set of three in different sizes.
Elegant sculptural teak turned wood floor rustic Spanish style candlesticks on rou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Olé Collection Grey Pink and Green in Stoneware Unique Vase by Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Olé Collection is a bold ceramic tribute to Spain, capturing its passion, rhythm, and timeless artistry. Inspired by the country’s rich cultural tapestry—from flamenco’s fiery mo...
Category
2010s Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Pair of Wicker Woven Ducks with Wood Details
Located in Miami, FL
Wicker duck from with an intricate woven wicker structure and highlighted with wood wings and a sculpted bill and feet.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Vintage Turned Wood and Composite Candleholders
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of distressed turned wood and composite candleholders. These are in good vintage condition with lots of nice patina, circa 20th century.
Sometimes you just need a si...
Category
20th Century Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
Late 19th Century Signed Mahogany Nautical Hand-Carved Mermaid Sculpture Statue
Located in Miami, FL
Charming one of a kind, late 19th Century large Mahogany Mermaid Sculpture hand carved out of one piece of solid wood.
Very detailed the Hair and Tail textured carvings, and the sensitivity of the Sculptor with the entire upper body.
The Mermaid is holding a drum, the other arm can hold a flag. Another drum is next to her at the base.
Signed by unknown Artist E. KETAN.
The Nautical Mermaid...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
19th Century Set of Study Hands Saint Sculptures 'Set 2'
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1900. We offer this fantastic Set of Study Hands Saint Sculptures. This set of pieces belonged to a sculptor of religious figures who used these models to create the christian ...
Category
Early 1900s Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Mid-Century Mercury Glass Vase
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a Mid-Century mercury glass two handled vase probably from Mexico.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Mercury Glass
Vintage Hand painted Hispano Moresque Copper Lustre Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
17th C. Spanish Hispano Moresque Copper Lustre Ceramic Bowl / Charger.
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery
Spanish Gilt 4-Tier Palm Fernery
By Ferrocolor
Located in Queens, NY
Spanish (mid-20th Cent) gilt metal 4 tier palm design planter stand/fernery (att: Ferrocolor)
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Spanish Olive Green Planter, Circa 19th Century Catalonia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Patina Olive Green Catalonian Jar
Circa Catalonia Spain, 19th Century
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
White Green and Red Spanish Inspired Vessel by Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Olé Collection by Hania Jneid
The Olé Collection is artist-designer Hania Jneid’s sculptural tribute to Spain—a country that has deeply influenced her artistic journey. Drawing from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Spanish Colonial decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Talavera de la Reyna, Europa Antiques, and Gene Byron. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $55,000 while the average work can sell for $1,928.
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