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Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

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.

Find a collection of antique Spanish Colonial chairs, tables, bedroom furniture and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Spanish Colonial
19th Century Glazed Earthenware Talavera Floral Painted Pitcher
19th Century Glazed Earthenware Talavera Floral Painted Pitcher

19th Century Glazed Earthenware Talavera Floral Painted Pitcher

Located in Miami, FL

A striking Spanish glazed earthenware handled yellow, green and blue painted pitcher, the body underglaze floral decorated Talavera de la Reina pottery is a craft made in Talaver...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

18th-19th Century Spanish Colonial Majolica Pottery Angel Vase
18th-19th Century Spanish Colonial Majolica Pottery Angel Vase

18th-19th Century Spanish Colonial Majolica Pottery Angel Vase

Located in New York, NY

Antique Guatemalan 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 angel win...

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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

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Majolica, Pottery

Talavera Folk Art Pottery Lidded Canister - Hand Painted - Mexico - Circa 1980's
Talavera Folk Art Pottery Lidded Canister - Hand Painted - Mexico - Circa 1980's

Talavera Folk Art Pottery Lidded Canister - Hand Painted - Mexico - Circa 1980's

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage Talavera folk art glazed terracotta lidded canister - large size - hand made - featuring hand painted leaves and flowers with cobalt blue borders - signed TMR on the base (un...

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Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Collection of Three Mediterranean Spanish Colonial Style Terracotta Jars
Collection of Three Mediterranean Spanish Colonial Style Terracotta Jars

Collection of Three Mediterranean Spanish Colonial Style Terracotta Jars

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of three Mediterranean terracotta jars on custom stands. These vintage terracotta vessels make for a lovely decorative collection, the two taller ones having nicely ribb...

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20th Century European Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Mercury Glass Vase
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Mid-Century Mercury Glass Vase

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a Mid-Century mercury glass two handled vase probably from Mexico.

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1970s Mexican Vintage Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Mercury Glass

Spanish Olive Green Planter, Circa 19th Century Catalonia
Spanish Olive Green Planter, Circa 19th Century Catalonia

Spanish Olive Green Planter, Circa 19th Century Catalonia

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare Patina Olive Green Catalonian Jar Circa Catalonia Spain, 19th Century

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19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Vintage Artisanal Silver Urn
Vintage Artisanal Silver Urn

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...

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Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver Plate

Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White

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 colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is the product of a delicate process of alchemy that translates into fine enamels. In Puebla, Mexico few people still produce using Talavera with the ancestral techniques. One of those few is Cesar Torres, Don Cesar learned his art in the workshop of the Uriarte family, an excellent workshop where his grandfather worked. In his creations he uses the black and white mud that is obtained from the nearby hills of Loreto and Guadalupe, and colors of mineral origin that he creates in his workshop with recipes from his grandfather. All the pieces are modeled in a traditional way and go through a production process that usually takes from one to two months, between drying, burning, and painting. Being surrounded by a living tradition, Cesar Torres Jr., learned from his father since childhood. Architect by profession, Cesar Jr. has come to revolutionize and modernize with new designs and ideas of the current world, nevertheless always respecting the tradition of the processes and materials that make Talavera a Creole art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Spanish Colonial Silvered Metal Vase
Antique Spanish Colonial Silvered Metal Vase

Antique Spanish Colonial Silvered Metal Vase

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Spanish Colonial vase with an unusual combination of materials. The vase is silvered metal with floral engravings and graceful handles depicting birds on snakes. The center i...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

Clay Period Spanish Colonial Jar with Custom Metal Stand from the 18th Century
Clay Period Spanish Colonial Jar with Custom Metal Stand from the 18th Century

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.

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18th Century Guatemalan Antique Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Ceramica Partenon 1950 Spanish Hand Made Black Ceramic Vesel Mid-Century
Ceramica Partenon 1950 Spanish Hand Made Black Ceramic Vesel Mid-Century

Ceramica Partenon 1950 Spanish Hand Made Black Ceramic Vesel Mid-Century

Located in Rümmingen, BW

Shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly. This striking handmade black vase from Cerámica Partenon captures the e...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Spanish Gilt 4-Tier Palm Fernery
Spanish Gilt 4-Tier Palm Fernery

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)

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

20th Century Glazed Earthenware Spanish Blue and White Painted Pitcher
20th Century Glazed Earthenware Spanish Blue and White Painted Pitcher

20th Century Glazed Earthenware Spanish Blue and White Painted Pitcher

By Talavera de la Reyna

Located in Miami, FL

A striking Spanish glazed earthenware handled blue and white painted vessel, the body underglaze blue ornamental decorated . Vessel of porous clay, with a bulging belly, a circular ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Antique Guatemalan Majolica Pottery Water Vessel Pitcher
Antique Guatemalan Majolica Pottery Water Vessel Pitcher

Antique Guatemalan Majolica Pottery Water Vessel Pitcher

Located in New York, NY

Antique majolica pottery water pitcher / vessel from the highlands of Guatemala. This piece has such character, with majolica glaze and traditional decorative design applied in relie...

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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Set of 2 Green Glass French Demijohn Bottles with Woven Esparto Basket
Set of 2 Green Glass French Demijohn Bottles with Woven Esparto Basket

Set of 2 Green Glass French Demijohn Bottles with Woven Esparto Basket

Located in Miami, FL

A collection of two olive colored glass demijohn bottles, used from the late 17th century through the 19th century to carry wine and spirits. Handblown, each has their own unique cha...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

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Natural Fiber, Glass

Spanish Hand-hammered Copper Water Pot with 2 Wrought Iron Handles
Spanish Hand-hammered Copper Water Pot with 2 Wrought Iron Handles

Spanish Hand-hammered Copper Water Pot with 2 Wrought Iron Handles

Located in Louisville, KY

This beautifully crafted water vessel is most likely of Spanish creation during the early part of the 20th century. This hand-hammered pot has two wrought iron handles; one pouring h...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

20th Century Glazed Earthenware Blue and White Painted Pitcher, Signed Talavera
20th Century Glazed Earthenware Blue and White Painted Pitcher, Signed Talavera

20th Century Glazed Earthenware Blue and White Painted Pitcher, Signed Talavera

Located in Miami, FL

A striking Spanish glazed earthenware handled blue and white painted pitcher, the body underglaze blue decorated & heraldic shield Talavera de la Reina pottery is a craft made in ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th Century Green Blown Glass Demijohn from Southern Mexico
Late 19th Century Green Blown Glass Demijohn from Southern Mexico

Late 19th Century Green Blown Glass Demijohn from Southern Mexico

By G. None

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

Late 19th century Green mouth blown glass Demijohn from Southern Mexico. Originally used as a traditional containers mainly for wine storage and transport. Today, they can be used ...

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Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Small Spanish Colonial Neoclassical Ceramic Urn
Small Spanish Colonial Neoclassical Ceramic Urn

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 ...

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17th Century Peruvian Antique Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Pair of Guatemalan Clay Cooking Pots from the Early 20th Century
Pair of Guatemalan Clay Cooking Pots from the Early 20th Century

Pair of Guatemalan Clay Cooking Pots from the Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Guatemalan clay cooking pots from the early 20th century. These antique vessels from Guatemala made of clay, each have rounded forms with rustic, decorative texture on thei...

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20th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Vases and Vessels

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Clay

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Located in Allentown, PA

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Located in Barcelona, ES

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Located in Bradenton, FL

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Rare 19th c. Antique Terracotta Water Urn with Iron Spout, Whitewashed Patina

Rare 19th c. Antique Terracotta Water Urn with Iron Spout, Whitewashed Patina

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Spanish Colonial vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, Spain, and Mexico pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include and Talavera de la Reyna. 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $500 and tops out at $12,500 while the average work can sell for $1,580.