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Spanish Colonial Antiquities

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
Colonial Wrought Iron Cross
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Colonial Wrought Iron Cross.
Category

Early 1800s Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Colonial Wrought Iron Cross
Colonial Wrought Iron Cross

Colonial Wrought Iron Cross

Small Antique Spanish Colonial Chest, Late 1700’s
By NONO
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Small Antique Spanish Colonial Chest, Late 1700’s Small colonial chest made of mesquite wood with remnants of paint. Assembled with dovetail joints and featuring impressive wrought i...
Category

Late 18th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Antiquities

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Small Antique Spanish Colonial Chest, Late 1700’s
Small Antique Spanish Colonial Chest, Late 1700’s

Small Antique Spanish Colonial Chest, Late 1700’s

18th Century Spanish Colonial Archangel in carved sabino wood.
By NONO
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
A lovely and rare Spanish Colonial Statue of an Archangel in carved sabino wood, XVIII Century Origin: Central Mexico Period: XVIII Century Height: 33cm Length: 12cm Width: 8cm
Category

Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Colonial Archangel in carved sabino wood.
18th Century Spanish Colonial Archangel in carved sabino wood.

18th Century Spanish Colonial Archangel in carved sabino wood.

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Spanish Colonial antiquities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial antiquities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage antiquities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial antiquities made in a specific country, there are Europe, Mexico, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 antiquities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,150 and tops out at $8,500 while the average work can sell for $5,325.

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