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Spanish Colonial Armchairs

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
19th Spanish Colonial Throne Armchair with Leather
19th Spanish Colonial Throne Armchair with Leather

19th Spanish Colonial Throne Armchair with Leather

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish Colonial style armchair, having leather seat and backs brass nailheads and a beautiful patina throughout, 19th century or earlier. Measures: Height to the arm: 25.59 in.

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Bamboo Armchair, Spanish Colonial Style, Italy, Circa 1980
Vintage Bamboo Armchair, Spanish Colonial Style, Italy, Circa 1980

Vintage Bamboo Armchair, Spanish Colonial Style, Italy, Circa 1980

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

A 1980s vintage bamboo armchair. In very good conditions with only few signs of time.

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1980s Italian Vintage Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Spanish Pair of Colonial Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back
19th Century Spanish Pair of Colonial Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back

19th Century Spanish Pair of Colonial Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back

Located in Miami, FL

19th century walnut Spanish colonial altar armchairs with leather back and seat The unusual size of the arms complete this exceptional pair of armchairs Measures: Height to arms 23.8...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Set of Spanish Colonial Armchair and Two Chairs
19th Century Set of Spanish Colonial Armchair and Two Chairs

19th Century Set of Spanish Colonial Armchair and Two Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Spanish Colonial style chairs and armchair, having leather both seats and backs, and brass nailheads. Armchair measurements: Height ...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Spanish Pair of Colonial Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back
19th Century Spanish Pair of Colonial Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back

19th Century Spanish Pair of Colonial Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back

Located in Miami, FL

19th century walnut Spanish colonial altar armchairs with wood back with ornamental carved and wood seat. The unusual lyre legs complete this exceptional pair of armchairs Measures: ...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Tooled Leather Sling Safari / Lounge Chair by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
Tooled Leather Sling Safari / Lounge Chair by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s

Tooled Leather Sling Safari / Lounge Chair by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s

By Angel Pazmino

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare sling chair by the incomparable Angel Pazmino. Recently and painstakingly restored by our team of craftsmen this iconic chair has a new lease on life and we love ...

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1960s Ecuadorean Vintage Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Pair of Spanish Colonial Revival Throne Chairs, Early 20th Century
Pair of Spanish Colonial Revival Throne Chairs, Early 20th Century

Pair of Spanish Colonial Revival Throne Chairs, Early 20th Century

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Pair of Spanish Colonial Throne Chairs, Early 20th Century This magnificent pair of Spanish Colonial throne chairs, dating from the early 1900s, captures the grandeur and authority o...

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Early 20th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

19th Set of Six Spanish Chairs with Bronze Details and Red Velvet Upholstery
19th Set of Six Spanish Chairs with Bronze Details and Red Velvet Upholstery

19th Set of Six Spanish Chairs with Bronze Details and Red Velvet Upholstery

Located in Miami, FL

19th set of six Spanish chairs with bronze details and red velvet upholstery.      

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

19th Set of Six Spain Dining Chairs with Wide Cane Seats
19th Set of Six Spain Dining Chairs with Wide Cane Seats

19th Set of Six Spain Dining Chairs with Wide Cane Seats

Located in Miami, FL

19th set of six dining chairs with wide cane seats. Very comfortable chairs. We have four matching armchairs

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

20th Pair of Spanish Walnut Armchairs with High Back and Seat Caned
20th Pair of Spanish Walnut Armchairs with High Back and Seat Caned

20th Pair of Spanish Walnut Armchairs with High Back and Seat Caned

Located in Miami, FL

Incredible rare solid walnut frame with cane back and seat, Spanish mid-century caned armchair beautiful original condition nice seat. Arm Height: 59cm

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

19th Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Red Velvet Seat and Carved Back
19th Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Red Velvet Seat and Carved Back

19th Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Red Velvet Seat and Carved Back

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Spanish colonial altar armchairs with red velvet seat and back with ornamental carved on the back and beautiful legs and armchairs. There are a very resistant and heavy...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Set of (4) Spanish Dining Chairs Tooled Leather Requiring Restoration
Antique Set of (4) Spanish Dining Chairs Tooled Leather Requiring Restoration

Antique Set of (4) Spanish Dining Chairs Tooled Leather Requiring Restoration

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique Set of (4) Spanish Dining Chairs with Tooled Leather Upholstery that will require restoration. Our Set of Four Spanish Armchairs are what we would call in the trade near pair...

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1910s Spanish Vintage Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Leather Seat and Back
19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Leather Seat and Back

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Leather Seat and Back

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Spanish colonial altar armchairs with wood seat with ornamental carved on the back and beautiful legs and armchairs. There are a very resistant and heavy armchairs. Mea...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Castilian Carved Mahogany & Embossed Leather Armchair
Antique Castilian Carved Mahogany & Embossed Leather Armchair

Antique Castilian Carved Mahogany & Embossed Leather Armchair

Located in New Orleans, LA

An antique Castilian hand carved mahogany and exquisitely embossed leather arm chair, having a handsome carved profile of a Spanish Conquistador in the top crest. The arms are carved...

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1920s Spanish Vintage Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Set of Eight Spanish Armchairs with Cane Seat
19th Set of Eight Spanish Armchairs with Cane Seat

19th Set of Eight Spanish Armchairs with Cane Seat

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Spanish carved armchairs with original rush seat. Fantastic undisturbed surface with worn arms. Super comfortable and in nice cond...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

19th Spanish Carved Walnut Armchair with New Black Leather and Solomonic Columns
19th Spanish Carved Walnut Armchair with New Black Leather and Solomonic Columns

19th Spanish Carved Walnut Armchair with New Black Leather and Solomonic Columns

Located in Miami, FL

One of a kind and highly decorative Baroque chair from the late 1800s. If you are looking for unique and meaningful antiques to decorate your home then this sculptural and amazing wo...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Large Massive Carved Claw Feet Fine Embossed Lions Leather Upholstery Armchair
Large Massive Carved Claw Feet Fine Embossed Lions Leather Upholstery Armchair

Large Massive Carved Claw Feet Fine Embossed Lions Leather Upholstery Armchair

By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large Massive Carved Claw Feet Fine Embossed Lions Leather Upholstery Armchair MINT!

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20th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Leather Seat and Back
19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Leather Seat and Back

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Leather Seat and Back

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Spanish colonial altar armchairs with wood seat with ornamental carved on the back and beautiful legs and armchairs. There are a very resistant and heavy armchairs. Mea...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Set of Four Anglo, Armchairs with Wide Cane Seats
19th Set of Four Anglo, Armchairs with Wide Cane Seats

19th Set of Four Anglo, Armchairs with Wide Cane Seats

Located in Miami, FL

19th set of four armchairs with wide cane seats. Very comfortable armchairs.

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Butaca española · Años 40
Butaca española · Años 40

Butaca española · Años 40

Located in Barcelona, ES

Excepcional butaca española de los años 40, ejecutada de manera artesanal por un ebanista desconocido. Una pieza de marcada singularidad que destaca por la riqueza de su lenguaje f...

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1940s Spanish Vintage Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Spanish Arm Chairs - Similar Pair
Early 18th Century Spanish Arm Chairs - Similar Pair

Early 18th Century Spanish Arm Chairs - Similar Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of late 17th Century to early 18th Century Spanish arm chairs. Similar pair. Original embossed leather. In excellent condition.

Category

Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Set of Three Spanish Colonial Armchairs, Peru, 18th Century
Set of Three Spanish Colonial Armchairs, Peru, 18th Century

Set of Three Spanish Colonial Armchairs, Peru, 18th Century

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Set of Three Spanish Colonial Armchairs, Peru, 18th Century — Provenance Margarida Polak Lara A rare matched set of three Spanish Colonial armchairs from 18th-century Peru, finely c...

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18th Century Peruvian Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Excepcional pareja de butacas españolas · años 40
Excepcional pareja de butacas españolas · años 40

Excepcional pareja de butacas españolas · años 40

Located in Barcelona, ES

Excepcional pareja de butacas españolas de los años 40, ejecutadas de manera artesanal por ebanista desconocido. Dos piezas de marcada singularidad que destacan por la riqueza de s...

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1940s Spanish Vintage Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Spanish Armchair in Walnut and Leather
Mid 20th Century Spanish Armchair in Walnut and Leather

Mid 20th Century Spanish Armchair in Walnut and Leather

Located in London, London

A Spanish armchair dating to the early 20th century, constructed in solid wood with a rich, warm patina and fitted with thick, hand-worked leather elements. The design is rooted in t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchairs with Wood Seat
19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchairs with Wood Seat

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchairs with Wood Seat

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Spanish colonial altar armchairs with wood seat with ornamental carved on the back and beautiful legs and armchairs. There are a very resistant and heavy armchairs. Mea...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Spain Dining Chairs with Wide Cane Seats, Set of 10
19th Spain Dining Chairs with Wide Cane Seats, Set of 10

19th Spain Dining Chairs with Wide Cane Seats, Set of 10

Located in Miami, FL

19th set of ten dining chairs with wide cane seats. Very comfortable chairs.

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Red Velve Seat and Back
19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Red Velve Seat and Back

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Red Velve Seat and Back

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Spanish colonial altar armchairs with red velvet seat and back with ornamental carved on the back and beautiful legs and armchairs. There are a very resistant and heavy...

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Colonial Armchair with New Leather Seat and Back
Spanish Colonial Armchair with New Leather Seat and Back

Spanish Colonial Armchair with New Leather Seat and Back

Located in Stockholm, SE

A spanish colonial massive wooden chair with broad, curved armrests and with new, thick leather seat and back. Good condition.  

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

19th Spanish Carved Walnut Armchair with New Black Leather and Solomonic Columns
19th Spanish Carved Walnut Armchair with New Black Leather and Solomonic Columns

19th Spanish Carved Walnut Armchair with New Black Leather and Solomonic Columns

Located in Miami, FL

One of a kind and highly decorative Baroque chair from the late 1800s. If you are looking for unique and meaningful antiques to decorate your home then this sculptural and amazing wo...

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of 19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Altar Armchairs with Wooden Seats
Set of 19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Altar Armchairs with Wooden Seats

Set of 19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Altar Armchairs with Wooden Seats

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Spanish colonial altar armchairs with wood seat with ornamental carved on the back and beautiful legs and armchairs. There are a very resistant and heavy armchairs

Category

1890s Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Pair of Catalan Throne Armchairs in Walnut and Caned Seats
20th Century Pair of Catalan Throne Armchairs in Walnut and Caned Seats

20th Century Pair of Catalan Throne Armchairs in Walnut and Caned Seats

Located in Miami, FL

20th century pair of Catalan armchairs in carved walnut and caned seats. Country chairs. Height from the floor to the arms: 28.34in

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

20th Century Pair of Catalan Throne Armchairs in Walnut and Caned Seats
20th Century Pair of Catalan Throne Armchairs in Walnut and Caned Seats

20th Century Pair of Catalan Throne Armchairs in Walnut and Caned Seats

Located in Miami, FL

20th century pair of Catalan armchairs in carved walnut and caned seats. Country chairs.

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of Hollywood Regency Bamboo Cane Armchairs
Pair of Hollywood Regency Bamboo Cane Armchairs

Pair of Hollywood Regency Bamboo Cane Armchairs

Located in Miami, FL

A wonderful pair of faux painted bamboo motif Armchairs with a glossy light tortoise finish. The sturdy frames with caned back and sides with cushions in an ivory cream subtle pinstr...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchairs with Cane Seat, Set of 4
19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchairs with Cane Seat, Set of 4

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchairs with Cane Seat, Set of 4

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Spanish colonial altar armchairs with wood seat with ornamental carved on the back and beautiful Solomonic legs. There are a very resistant and heavy armchairs. Measure...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Spanish Leather ArmChairs with Big Nialhead Detail
Pair of Antique Spanish Leather ArmChairs with Big Nialhead Detail

Pair of Antique Spanish Leather ArmChairs with Big Nialhead Detail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These are a pair of beautiful antique Spanish wood & leather arm chairs. The leather is a rich deep cognac color and does have wear, patination - has been completely restored at our ...

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19th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Spanish Colonial Walnut Armchairs
Pair of Spanish Colonial Walnut Armchairs

Pair of Spanish Colonial Walnut Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Spanish Colonial (South American possibly 17th Cent) walnut Armchairs with a square back and from stretcher with a geometric inlaid design. Wear on seats reflective of age.

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16th Century South American Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Spanish Red and White Painted Oak Rush Seat Low Chair
19th Century Spanish Red and White Painted Oak Rush Seat Low Chair

19th Century Spanish Red and White Painted Oak Rush Seat Low Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Add rustic warmth to your home with this charming antique low chair, crafted in Spain circa 1860. Built of oak wood, the piece stands on turned legs joined by stretcher supports and ...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Spanish Colonial armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Spain, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include William Spratling, Ebanista, and Europa Antiques. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $400 and tops out at $27,500 while the average work can sell for $2,924.