Spanish Colonial Benches

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.

Style: Spanish Colonial

Charles Pollock for William Switzer Carolean Tufted Walnut Bench

$2,160

Charles Pollock for William Switzer Carolean Tufted Walnut Bench

By William Switzer, Charles Pollock

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Charles Pollock for William Switzer Carolean Tufted Walnut Bench.

Category

Early 2000s American Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Walnut

Rustic Hand-Carved Oak Benches, Pair, Folk Art / Spanish Colonial Style

$2,800 / set

Rustic Hand-Carved Oak Benches, Pair, Folk Art / Spanish Colonial Style

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking pair of hand-carved wooden benches showcases a bold rustic character with sculptural silhouette details and beautifully aged natural wood grain throughout. Crafted in s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Architectural Spanish Mediterranean Style Bench

$3,850Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Architectural Spanish Mediterranean Style Bench

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This Antique Architectural Spanish Mediterranean Style Bench is beautiful. The architectural shape with all the spindles and scallops lending itself beautifully towards Mediterranea...

Category

19th Century Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

Custom Scalloped Back Walnut Bench by Dos Gallos

$14,900 / item

Custom Scalloped Back Walnut Bench by Dos Gallos

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom bench with scalloped back shown here in Walnut. This can be done in any size and Walnut or Oak in any finish, please see attached sample board. S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Renaissance Carved Oak Bench Banquette Escaño, 1890s

$4,750

Spanish Renaissance Carved Oak Bench Banquette Escaño, 1890s

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning antique Spanish Renaissance light oak bench, called "escaño" in Spain, believed to date from the early 20th century. The piece has a deep back...

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Oak

Custom Painted Bench by Dos Gallos Studio

$17,940 / item

Custom Painted Bench by Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom handcrafted Colonial style bench in green painted finish. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes. Made by Dos Gallos Studio in Los Angeles. CUSTOM PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHAN...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Paint, Wood

Magnificent 18th Century Spanish Colonial Bench

$3,680

Magnificent 18th Century Spanish Colonial Bench

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

18th-Century South American Spanish Colonial Bench, Circa 1750–1760 — With Strong Portuguese Influence A magnificent and exceptionally rare Spanish Colonial bench from South America...

Category

1750s Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

Monumental Spanish Carved Wood Bench, Linen Upholstery, 19th Century

$4,800

Monumental Spanish Carved Wood Bench, Linen Upholstery, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century Spanish carved wood bench depicting beautiful detailed shields, fleur dys lis, and so much more. This monumental scaled bench has been newly upholstered in Belgium...

Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Linen, Walnut

20th Century Catalan Bench in Solid Walnut with Caned Seat, Three Seats

$4,950

20th Century Catalan Bench in Solid Walnut with Caned Seat, Three Seats

Located in Miami, FL

Rare midcentury sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style with cane back, it has a turned bars typical of this period. Shown in original condition, please note price includes refini...

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Monumental Spanish Carved Wood Bench, Linen Upholstery, 19th Century

$6,220

Monumental Spanish Carved Wood Bench, Linen Upholstery, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century Spanish carved wood bench depicting beautiful detailed shields, fleur dys lis, and so much more. This monumental scaled bench has been newly upholstered in Belgium linen with antique brass nailheads.

Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Linen, Walnut

20th Century Catalan Bench in Walnut with Caned Seat

$4,490

20th Century Catalan Bench in Walnut with Caned Seat

Located in Miami, FL

Rare midcentury sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style with cane back. Shown in original condition, please note price includes refinishing.

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Cane, Walnut

19th Century Spanish Chestnut Garden Bench Hallway Bench

$3,136

19th Century Spanish Chestnut Garden Bench Hallway Bench

Located in Southampton, GB

A large scale Chestnut Bench. Hand carved armrests and shapely detail in the back splats. Perfect for inside or outside settings Spain, circa 1890. Length - 225 cm Back Height - 1...

Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Chestnut

20th Century Catalan Bench in Walnut with Upholstered Seat and Arms

$4,490

20th Century Catalan Bench in Walnut with Upholstered Seat and Arms

Located in Miami, FL

Rare midcentury sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style with upholstered back. Shown in original condition, please note price includes refinishing.

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Walnut

Original Marshall Laird Hand Made Oak Bench, Circa 1920's

$1,875

Original Marshall Laird Hand Made Oak Bench, Circa 1920's

By Marshall Laird

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1920's hand made bench by Marshall Laird Los Angeles. This is a wonderful oak bench with a beveled edge around the top and pegged construction,...

Category

1920s American Vintage Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Oak

20th Century Large Catalan Bench in Walnut with Caned Seat

$5,490

20th Century Large Catalan Bench in Walnut with Caned Seat

Located in Miami, FL

Rare midcentury sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style with cane back. Shown in original condition, please note price includes refinishing.

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Spanish Colonial Style Hand Carved Bench

$2,900

Spanish Colonial Style Hand Carved Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage Spanish Colonial style bench which has been bleached, and is hand carved from solid Alder wood. It has been reupholstered in grey rabb...

Category

Late 20th Century European Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Spanish Wooden Bench with Arms and Handwoven Seat

$2,490

Spanish Wooden Bench with Arms and Handwoven Seat

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant two-seat bench crafted in Spain from solid wood with a dark finish. Its design combines clean lines with decorative carved details on the backrest and front apron, reflecting...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Walnut

Giant Colonial Church Bench

$9,000

Giant Colonial Church Bench

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1800. We offer this Giant Colonial Church Bench. Made in mezquite and pine wood. Very antique and amazing piece.

Category

Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Spanish Colonial Revival bench Circa 1930 - Escaño

$5,600

Magnificent Spanish Colonial Revival bench Circa 1930 - Escaño

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Elevate your space with this magnificent Spanish Colonial Revival bench, a striking example of craftsmanship from circa 1930, originating from Peru. This remarkable piece embodies th...

Category

1920s Peruvian Vintage Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

Spanish Antique Ebony Barley Twist Bench Ottoman with Wrought Iron Stretchers

$2,400

Spanish Antique Ebony Barley Twist Bench Ottoman with Wrought Iron Stretchers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Exquisite ebony Spanish bench with turned wrought iron stretchers, a perfect addition to any contemporary or traditional setting. Bench could also be used as an ottoman, and featur...

Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Spanish Colonial Late 18th Century Baroque Settee Bench

$6,800

Spanish Colonial Late 18th Century Baroque Settee Bench

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Presenting an exquisite Spanish Colonial late 18th-century Baroque bench, a masterful embodiment of craftsmanship and historical charm. This piece is a remarkable example of the intr...

Category

Late 18th Century Peruvian Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Purple Velvet

$1,480

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Purple Velvet

Located in Buchanan, NY

This Spanish 1950s gilt iron bench embodies a vintage charm that is timeless as well as modern. Its hourglass frame, central stretcher, and gently curved feet each contribute to its ...

Category

1950s Spanish Vintage Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Iron

Rare 18th Cenrury Spanish Colonial Benche or Settee

$6,900

Rare 18th Cenrury Spanish Colonial Benche or Settee

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Step back in time with this exquisite 18th-century Spanish Colonial bench, a remarkable piece hailing from the region once known as Alto Peru, now modern-day Bolivia. This bench is a...

Category

Mid-18th Century Bolivian Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Walnut Bench With a Hand Painted Top

$2,150

Early 20th Century Walnut Bench With a Hand Painted Top

Located in High Point, NC

1920's Continental walnut bench in the Spanish Revival style. The top is lovely and is covered in hand painted canvas, showing the original leaf and vine pattern. The canvas is a...

Category

1920s Spanish Vintage Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Spanish Stools in Wood and Leatherette, 1950s

$4,080 / set

Pair of Spanish Stools in Wood and Leatherette, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful pair of wooden Spanish colonial stools with trimming details. Spain, 1950s. These stools are supported on trestle bases with lyre legs. The tops wear the original upholste...

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Brass

Dos Gallos Custom Lyre Leg Bench

$9,975 / item

Dos Gallos Custom Lyre Leg Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Our custom lyre bench in walnut wood with walnut #2 finish and light distress. Can be made in any size and finish, in walnut, oak or mahogany. Made in Los A...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Walnut

Tapestry Upholstery Massive Turned Black Lacquer Legs Window Bench MINT

$2,800

Tapestry Upholstery Massive Turned Black Lacquer Legs Window Bench MINT

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Tapestry Upholstery Massive Turned Black Lacquer Legs Window Bench MINT

Category

20th Century American Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Large 19th Century Spanish Catalan Settee Bench

$5,200

Large 19th Century Spanish Catalan Settee Bench

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A very handsome early 19th century painted bench from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from pine. Wonderful aged patina and wear. No repairs, completely original.

Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Spanish Colonial Oak Leather Bench Country House Studded Brass Baronial

$6,395

Antique Spanish Colonial Oak Leather Bench Country House Studded Brass Baronial

Located in London, GB

An extremely impressive, strikingly attractive and very rare Spanish oak and studded leather bench in good antique condition. Most likely made around 1890 in Spain in the Spanish Col...

Category

16th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Brass

Rare Early 18th Century Spanish Colonial Pair of Benches

$9,000 / set

Rare Early 18th Century Spanish Colonial Pair of Benches

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This remarkable pair of early 18th-century Spanish Colonial benches exudes historical charm and exquisite craftsmanship, making them a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of ant...

Category

Early 18th Century Peruvian Antique Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial benches 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 benches, popular names associated with this style include and Dos Gallos Studio. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $656 and tops out at $17,940 while the average work can sell for $3,951.