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.
Spanish Influenced Top Cresting Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Wall Mount
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Designed to pair with the historic Oreña Adobe in Santa Barbara, a Spanish influenced top cresting, sharp geometries and six-sided tapered shape. B...
Wrought Iron
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Converted Gas Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian converted gas 3 light parlor pendant / pool table chandelier. Made of scrolled wrought iron featuring Spanish styling with florets, acanthus leaves and yellow glas...
Iron
Spanish Bee Hive-Style Caged Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Spanish Colonial caged glass lantern with single medium-base (Edison) light. Black painted wrought iron with a yellow/amber transparent glass piece...
Steel, Tôle
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Revival Curly Iron Lantern with Smokey Gray Glass Panels
Located in Malibu, CA
Spanish Revival or Gothic-style hand-forged wrought iron lantern pendant. It features ornate scrollwork with a dark gray industrial finish. There are custom glass panels in smokey gr...
Iron
Spanish Style Wrought Iron Hand-Crafted Exterior Light Fixture, Antique Glass
Located in Santa Paula, CA
The St. Anthony was created by Anthony Grumbine of Harrison Design for a Mediterranean residence on which we collaborated. The gracefully curved arm and starred backplate detail crea...
Wrought Iron
French 1920s Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful iron lantern, the patina is much nicer in person, the height of the lantern is 17 inch.
Wrought Iron
Dark Sky Compliant Mediterranean Bronze Handmade Light Fixture with Iced Glass
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This Heirloom Quality Lantern designed by Architect Anthony Grumbine features a classic tapered form, dramatic curved arm and star detailing, this large hexagonal fixture is striking...
Wrought Iron
Spanish Style Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Wall Mount (Dark Sky Compliant)
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This Heirloom Quality Lantern designed by Architect Anthony Grumbine features a classic tapered form, dramatic curved arm and star detailing, this large hexagonal fixture...
Wrought Iron
$3,300 / item
Large 1920's Rustic Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lantern could be restored or painted, however some people might prefer it all original, the patina is so much nicer in person, the flash of the camera take away the true color o...
Wrought Iron
$963Sale Price|44% Off
Large Spanish Colonial Square Forged and Hammered Iron and Art Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
The square lantern has been newly wired in the US. The glass is a pretty amethyst color. The lantern was made with hand-hammered and forged iron. There are Arts and Crafts and Gothic (simple) elements to the light. It could go in many rooms of a home. It was previously a hall or entry lantern...
Iron
$960Sale Price|80% Off
H 37 in Dm 18 in
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A Large Art Deco white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant lantern, Gorgeously handcrafted, having individual panes. The hanging lantern or ceiling fixture features sandblasted f...
Metal
$4,716Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Spanish Sunburst Scrollwork Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron and Glass, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a Kind Sunburst Flush Mount Crown Light, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Pressed Glass, Spain, 1940s Large size. This stunning ceiling lamp features a hand forged iron sunburst fram...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Metal
$1,157
H 23.63 in Dm 7.88 in
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Beveled Clear Glass Hexagonal Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and beveled clear glass hexagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1920s. This adorable three-light antique pendant lantern features...
Brass
$1,912Sale Price / item|46% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 14.18 in
Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Louis XVI Style Brass Lantern: Illuminate in Style Discover our exquisite collection of large cylindrical lanterns in the timeless Louis XVI style, a harmonious fusion of br...
Brass
$3,260Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Large Spanish Sunburst Light Fixture in Wrought Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Gilt Iron Foliage Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture, Spain 1950s. Large size. This piece was entirely made by hand in hammered iron. Richly decorated with leaves in two siz...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$3,780
H 47 in Dm 13.2 in
Antique & Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Transparent Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, top quality made antique pendant in the Gothic style. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large size and possibly one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialities, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and to have found one of this age, size, beauty and quality more than made our day. Also, because this all hand-crafted specimen is, except for the glass, completely original and in superb condition. What makes this stylishly blackened specimen stand out from the other Gothic lights that we have sold over the years, is the thickness of the forged wrought iron parts and its relatively clean-lined design. The forged iron is thick and strong and that too is why this large lantern light...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Modern Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative modern Murano glass lantern. Beautiful textured Murano glass in a brass base. Adds a real touch of elegance!
Brass
$1,024
H 35.44 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Antique Style Brass & Glass Crystal Cut Hanging Pendent Lantern Ceiling Light
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage style Brass & Cut Glass Hanging Pendant ceiling light This piece is fully of charm and character and looks amazing Conditio...
Brass
American Wrought Iron and Opaline Glass Gas/Electric Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
This highly unusual lantern dates from a time when both gas and electricity were available, the last quarter of the 19th century. The central part was once gas but is now electric, t...
Metal
Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large French six-light wrought iron chandelier. Beautifully crafted iron work and nice old patina. More photos available upon request. Measures: Diameter 80 cm. Height 80 cm. ...
Wrought Iron
Venini Style Murano Glass Chandelier or Lantern
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Toni Zuccheri, Barovier&Toso, Paolo Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Venini style Murano glass chandelier or lantern Hand blown Venini style Murano glass pendant, Murano chandelier or Murano glass chandelier with bronze fittings...
Murano Glass
$3,662 / set
H 25.6 in Dm 14.97 in
Italian Florentine Renaissance Revival Style Pair Italian Wrought Iron Lanterns
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We also have a large single lantern, photos and measurements of which are attached. This elegant pair of Italian wrought iron lanterns represents a refined example of the artistic i...
Wrought Iron
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H 41 in W 15 in D 9 in
Vintage Spanish Brass with Leaded Glass Exterior Outdoor Lighting Sconce - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Spanish Brass with Leaded Glass Exterior Outdoor Lighting Sconce - Pair This vintage pair of Spanish exterior sconces contain detaili...
Brass
Elegant 1920's Cast Iron/Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare 1920's cast/wrought iron lantern, these are quite rare.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Spanish Revival Cast Iron Table Lamps
By Oscar Bruno Bach, J. J. Braze
Located in Fulton, CA
Exquisite pair of 1920s cast iron table lamps with green marbleized opaque glass shades with pierce cut decoration. Designed in the manner of Osca...
Brass, Iron
Antique Spanish Colonial Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Spanish Colonial lantern (circa 1920s, Spain) painted in black iron with functional panel door. Newly wired for use within the USA and...
Iron
Early 20th Century Set of Four Spanish Tole Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
These four Spanish exquisite metal lanterns may be sold individually for $1,600. Each if desired. All four lanterns have been recently wired and come wi...
Tôle
Elegant Pair of 1920s Small Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of small lantern, perfect for an hallway, price is for the pair, we could sell them individual, the height include the finial which can...
Sold
H 20 in W 10 in D 12.5 in
California Spanish Colonial Exterior Wrought Iron Wall Sconce Lantern Quick Ship
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company, Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
El Presidio Real de Santa Barbara is one of California's oldest structures, built by the Spanish in 1782 as a military outpost, and serves as inspiration for this lantern. This lante...
Wrought Iron
Set of Four 1920 Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might have it in our sto...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Spanish Tole Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Spanish painted tole lantern with three candelabra size sockets. Painted accents in red, blue, & green. Newly wired and ready to install with chain and canopy.
Tôle
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H 25 in W 11 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Vintage Copper Wall Lanterns w/Heavy Verdigris Patina (9 Total)
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Great scale on these beautiful sconce style wall lights. Each with a 3 bulb cluster, these lights would be perfect indoors or out. With a total of 9 available, you can easily light t...
Steel