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.
Large Spanish Colonial Revival Peruvian Sterling Silver Plateau or Wall Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Spanish Colonial Revival Peruvian Sterling Silver Plateau or Wall Mirror This impressive Spanish- and Peruvian-Revival sterling-plateau ...
Metal, Sterling Silver
South American Sterling Silver Hand Made Embossed Picture Frame / Mirror 1940´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
South American sterling silver hand made / Embossed picture frame / mirror 1940´s. Marked hand-made and 925 (it´s the sterling mark in south america). Perfect for any Mexican Style h...
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver photo frame. The frame was made in Italy by the Argenteria Raddi of Florence. The design is typically Libeerty with the characteristic flowers, festoons and ribbons...
Sterling Silver
$3,347Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.6 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Picture Frame Green and pink enamel Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table photo frame in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with translucent two-tone striped enamels fired on guilloche and hand-engraved ornaments. Late Empire Napoleon ...
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$17,557
H 9.45 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire profile by finely embossed and chiselled volutes, leaves and shells. Above the tray are two ink holders and two pen holders with spiral workmanship and highly embossed vegetable decorations. A bell in the center of the object rests on a FASTIGIO pierced with flowering vines. By Fiorentini, Argenterie di Milano - Italy for ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA Italian silverware...
Sterling Silver
$739Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 1.38 in
21st Century Sterling Silver Baroque Style "Cartagloria" Picture Frame
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver frame in Baroque style called Cartagloria. The Cartagloria was used starting from the sixteenth century. The Cartegloria was placed on the altar, usually inside a wooden or silver frame, which shows some Latin formulas of the Roman Missal...
Sterling Silver
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Set, American Colonial
Located in Sheffield, MA
Tiffany & company four-piece sterling silver coffee and tea set, circa 1940. Comprised of coffee pot, tea pot, sugar and creamer, all with faceted corners and monogrammed 'PPB', ...
Sterling Silver
$1,893
H 0.6 in W 2.45 in D 1.89 in
Picture Frame Pocket for 2 photo Sterling Silver Enamel Napoleon III Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Pocket photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated with two-tone translucent fired enamels on guilloché, with hand-engraved edge. Napoleon III Empire style. Hinged octagona...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$8,163 / set
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 0.99 in
Picture frame Squared Empire style ornaments Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
quare table frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè with edges and ornaments in French Empire Napoleon III style. External cm. 18 x 2...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$3,778
H 0.99 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Picture Frame Sterling Silver Enamel resembling lapis lazuli stone Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with painted fired enamels resembling lapis lazuli stone. Shape taken from the panels of the North Door of the Baptistery of the F...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
French Rococo Revival Silver / Mirrored Centerpiece Plateau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century French Rococo Revival silver plate oval shape footed centerpiece plateau. The plateau features a curvilinear cartouche with 6 leaf-mou...
Silver Plate
Picture Frame Holder pocket Sterling Silver Enamel 3 Photographs
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Pocket photos holder in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with two-tone translucent fired enamels on guillochè, with hand-engraved edges. Empire style Napoleon III. Octagonal hing...
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$6,056
H 0.99 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
Picture Frame Silver rectangular sterling silver enamel on guilloché Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Renato Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in 9251000 sterling silver gold-plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché. Modern contemporary style. Blue velvet panel. External dimensions 18 x 24 c...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$6,500
H 2.4 in W 17.75 in D 13.75 in
Large Ornate Sterling Silver Rectangular Butler Serving Tray Renaissance Revival
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant sterling silver rectangular double-handled butlers tray features engraved Neo-Renaissance decoration including winged cherubs along with urns and floral and foliate moti...
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Mexico Taxco 1930 Spanish Colonial Revival Charger Chiseled 925 Sterling Sillver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish colonial revival charger. Beautiful Spanish revival decorative piece, created in Taxco Mexico, back in the 1930. Carefully crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Spanish Silver Nef
Located in Skanninge, SE
An unusual Spanish silver Nef. A nice centerpiece that will make a great statement! With silver maker marks and Spanish pentagram marks (91.5% silver). ...
Sterling Silver
Large Antique South American Silver Gravy Boat
Located in New York, NY
Large South American silver gravy boat, early 20th century. Ovoid with curved sides and wide lip spout. Elongated C-scroll handle and spread and raised oval foot. Visible handwork. W...
Silver
Antique South American Silver Sugar Bowl
Located in New York, NY
South American silver sugar bowl, late 19th century. Bellied with scroll-bracket end handles, domed foot, and hinged double-domed cover with figural ...
Silver