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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Monumental Italian Wrought Iron Lantern with Foliate Scrollwork and Glass Panels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly sculptural Italian wrought iron lantern, richly adorned with hand-forged foliate decoration and elegant scrolling elements. The lantern features a tapered hexag...
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
$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
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
$980Sale Price|30% 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
Outdoor Post Mount Light, Hand-Crafted Scallop detail Mediterranean Pier Light
By Britt Jewett, Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Our De La Guerra lantern has Mediterranean style precedence with historic profiles and contemporary geometric lines. A striking fixture during the day but even more so at night when ...
Steel, Stainless Steel, 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 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
$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
$5,786
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
American Wrought Iron and Gilt Monumental Hanging Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and gilt three-light hanging lantern with six-paneled glass sides, decorative gilt acanthus and floral medallions, adorned with upper and lower scrolled spikes ...
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in satin aluminum, bronze or matte black finish, and is wet rated...
Aluminum, Silver Plate
Iron and Glass Lantern Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple and elegant iron and glass pendants. Glass globe shaped as an octagon with inlaid iron with in clear glass. Oil rub bronze hardware. Newly re-wired. One available.
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, of...
Brass, Iron, Tin
$2,841
H 28 in Dm 15.4 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Note. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs. Rare early 20th Century handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant lantern...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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
$2,029
H 28 in Dm 10.5 in
Arts & Crafts Pendant Light of Mouth Blown Sea Blue Glass in Wrought Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Original and beautiful organic shape, colorful and great condition Murano pendant light. This Arts & Crafts era Murano pendant is completely original and in excellent condition. The...
Wrought Iron
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
Hand-Crafted Solid Brass Wall Lanterns with Beveled Glass, USA
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of wall lantern hand crafted from solid brass with three 40/watt lights each. Suitable for wet locations, electrified and ready to use. Beautiful thick beveled glass. ...
Brass
$2,313
H 33.08 in Dm 14.57 in
Mid-Century Modern French Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan, Hand-crafted, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s. This eye-catching rattan chandelier features a pagoda shape rattan hanging lamp with oriental inspired design. The lampshade is made of an intricate of rattan canes and it hangs from a chain made of round rattan links. Topped by a wooden canopy. It has been carefully restored and newly wired with beige twisted cotton cloth electrical wire and an E27 bulb holder. It will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area. Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban appartment. Overall Measurements (including the chain and the canopy): 84 cm H x 37 cm diameter Body of the lamp: 28 cm H x 37 cm diameter This ceiling lamp is from the period described. It has been carefully restored with traditional methods to preserve its original patina. Rattan Pendant Lamp // Coastal Pendant // Rattan Suspension Light...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Light Fixture, Wrought Iron, Orange Glass, 1970s
By Ehrlich
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Brutalist style handmade iron and glass light fixture, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970. This modernist lamp is made of wrought iron and two handblown orange / amber tone g...
Wrought Iron
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
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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
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
Pair of Spanish Gilt Metal Pendant Lanters
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Spanish lanterns from the 40s, in gilt metal and glass, the corners with mirror. each lantern has two bulbs.
Iron
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...
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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