Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
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
Antique Norwegian Colonial Oak Iron Bound Dome Top Sea Chest Immigrants Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Designed to serve as a container for sea transport, sea chests were sometimes elaborately adorned with intricate ironwork as is the case with this museum quality extra large, hinged,...
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Late 18th Century Antique Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
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Iron
20th Spanish Trunk, Blanket Chest with Raised Wooden Panels and Iron Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
20th Spanish trunk with raised wooden panels and original iron hardware
A Spanish carved wood blanket chest from the 20th century. This an...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
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Iron
18th C. Spanish Colonial Ornate Hand Carved Wood Storage Box 'All Sides Carved!'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Colonial carved-wood storage box from the 18th century. This antique Spanish Colonial period chest has rectangular shape with flat topside, which has been adorned with heavy foliate theme hand-carvings about the top and all four sides (which is rare to find!) and fitted with iron hardware. The top lifts to show open storage within. This piece is in spectacular shape for its centuries old age, and is a really good example of Spanish Colonial design...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
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Wood
Mid 18th Century Hand-Carved Sabino Wood Trunk found in Jalisco / Western México
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This Mexican Colonial trunk is hand crafted with Sabino wood, it features hand iron forged handles and hinges and has an amazing dovetailed joints.
The piece in general shows wear b...
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Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
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Wood
South American Cowhide & Leather Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
South American Colonial (Peruvian 19th Cent) cowhide and leather floor trunk (Bataca) with a geometric strap design.
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19th Century Peruvian Antique Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
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Cowhide, Leather
Mid 19th Century Spanish Mesquite Trunk Found in Zacatecas / Western México
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Beautiful mezquite wood trunk with remains of orange paint, found in Zacatecas, Western Mexico.
The piece in general shows wear but we find that it only adds character to this 250 year old trunk.
It will be a great piece with functional storage, perfect for storing blankets in a guest bedroom...
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Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
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Wood
Antique 18th Century Spanish Leather Trunk with Decorative Nailhead Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
An excellent example of the classic dome top Spanish "arcón" or travel chest / trunk. Constructed of wood, the exterior is completely covered in a dark brown leather and the top and front feature studded brass nails arranged in decorative patterns. The nailheads themselves are decorated with raised star shape. The functioning lock mechanism (key included), hasp and side carry handles are original and made of wrought iron. Included are a pair of matching studded leather "feet" or supports which raise the trunk off of the floor allowing air to circulate, thus protecting the bottom from moisture. A solid and useable trunk...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
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Wrought Iron
Mid 18th Century Leather Upholstered Arcon found in Jalisco Western Mexico
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Mid 18th Century Leather Upholstered Arcon found in Jalisco Western Mexico
This Arcon is in exceptional condition, the exterior is upholstered in brown/green leather. The wrought ir...
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Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
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Upholstery, Wood
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Indian 19th Century Teak and Iron-Bound Trunk
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Original Green Painted Swedish Dome Top Trunk Dated 1840
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Catalan Baroque Carved Walnut Cassone or Trunk, 18th Century
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18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Painted Wooden Santo Altar Figure
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18th Century Pair of Italian Polychrome Coffers
Located in Marbella, ES
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20th Century Spanish Colonial Style Ornate Leather & Nail Heads Document Chest
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Located in Dayton, OH
Spanish Colonial inspired chest. Made from wood with a dome top, hinged lid and ornately designed riveting along the outside. Measures: 30”.
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Stunning Antique, Early 1700s Hand Carved Wooden Spanish Blanket Chest / Trunk
Located in Lisse, NL
Renaissance style, cassone chest.
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18th Century Spanish Colonial South Amierican Rustic Primitive Dome Chest Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
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20th Spanish Trunk, Blanket Chest with Raised Wooden Panels and Iron Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
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H 39.37 in W 15.75 in D 17.71 in
Spanish Colonial Trunk, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
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19th Century Spanish Walnut Trunk with Bronze Mounts and Decorative Nails
Located in Miami, FL
Store blankets or other bedding in this beautiful antique walnut trunk. Crafted in Castilia, Spain, circa 1880, this blanket chest makes a visual ...
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18th Century Spanish Colonial Tooled Leather Trunk
Located in Rochester, NY
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Spanish Colonial trunks and luggage for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial trunks and luggage for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage trunks and luggage created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial trunks and luggage made in a specific country, there are Europe, Spain, and Mexico 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 trunks and luggage differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,150 and tops out at $6,150 while the average work can sell for $2,636.