Spanish Colonial Furniture
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.
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Style: Spanish Colonial
Color: Orange
20th Century, Handmade Wool Spanish Antique Rug, Guild Foundation, circa 1950.
Located in MADRID, ES
Rug of foundation of guild elaborated towards 1950, phase that corresponds with the first time.
- Measures: 3.12 x 1.37 m.
- This piece is characterized by the fineness of its prepa...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
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Wool
Colorful Vintage Fixture Moorish Arches and Trinity Star, Mid 1920s
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European Modernist Carpet, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Softer and imaginative designs that were not derived from known historical prototypes emerged in Europe during the modernist movement of the early 20th century. The floral elements i...
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Spanish Rug. Size: 10 ft 5 in x 15 ft
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Vintage Spanish Rug, Country of Origin: Spain, Circa date: Vintage. Size: 10 ft 5 in x 15 ft (3.17 m x 4.57 m)
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
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Spanish Colonial furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Dos Gallos Studio, Thomasville, Cesar, and Santa Barbara Lighting Company. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $13 and tops out at $380,000 while the average work can sell for $2,862.
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