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
1940’s Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72996, vintage Persian Kirman rug, Persian Kerman rug. With an impressive array of realistic floral elements and a refined color palette, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Kerma...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Spanish Colonial Statue Santo Madonna
Located in Atlanta, GA
A most spectacular antique Spanish Colonial figure of Madonna, Mexico circa 19th century possibly earlier. Constructed in plaster with carved and gilt wood accent. Realistic in style...
Category
19th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Spanish Armchairs in Carved Walnut and Red Velvet Upholstery '46units'
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish low armchairs in carved walnut and red velvet upholstery decorated with yellow fringes.
Very very comfortable and resistant’s
It come from an Spanish Casino
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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 Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Rustic Spanish Walnut Library Table ~ Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Rustic Spanish Walnut Library Table ~ Center Table was meticulously hand-crafted by talented artisans using tools that would seem primitive by today's standards, yet too...
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Steel
Heavily Carved Spanish Style 4 Drawers Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavily Carved Spanish Style 4 Drawers Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Category
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hacienda Style Hand-Crafted Wall Sconce Spanish Colonial Wrought Iron Interior
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This wrought iron wall mount fixture has a classic French influence, with simple scrolls and a diamond motif on the backplate. A perfect sconce for many architectural styles, includ...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$3,520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73987 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'04 x 11'06. Radiating warmth and timeless artistry, this hand knotted wool Late 19th Century one-of-a-kind antique Turkish Oush...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
18th Century Spanish Colonial Putti Torchère
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 18th century Spanish Colonial hand carved and painted wooden newel post torchère. This completely original 250 year old antique, modeled as a putti (angel - boy- cherub), having traditional inset glass eyes, polychromed, depicted standing, one leg slightly in front of the other, one arm bent supporting post, on circular base. circa 1780s
This wonderful architectural salvaged building element would have been positioned on top of the first post at the beginning of a staircase railing...
Category
18th Century Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
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...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Anonymous – Spanish American Colonial School, 18th Century-Missionary Encounter
Located in Madrid, ES
Anonymous – Spanish American Colonial School, 18th Century
"Missionary Encounter in a Tropical Landscape"
Oil on Canvas
A rare and evocative example of 18th-century Spanish American...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Mexican Zapotec Pictorial Rug, Profile of Power with Ancestral Deity
Located in Dallas, TX
78635 Vintage Mexican Zapotec Pictorial Rug, 02'03 x 04'09. This handwoven wool vintage Zapotec pictorial rug, a rare textile from the highlands of Oaxaca, Mexico, is an exquisite em...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
18th Century Spanish Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful solid white oak armoire or 18th century is an excellent example of Spanish furniture during the 1700s. With a wonderfully wood piece that c...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Spanish Colonial Scalloped Mirror in Carved Wood with Copper Metal Leaves
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand carved pine wood wall mirror with copper metal leaf details, Spain, 1940s.
This wall mirror features a wooden scalloped frame surrounding a central oval glass with a twisted cop...
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mansions To Dream, to Live, to Feel Hardcover Designer Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mansions To Dream, to Live, to Feel Hardcover.Form, symmetry, and proportion unite to form the unique style of the mansions of Mexico. The shape of Mexican mansions is an experience ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Turkish Oushak Wide Hallway Runner with Spanish Revival Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52502 Vintage Turkish Oushak Wide Hallway Runner with Spanish Revival Style 04'11 x 13'01. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features five floral lobed medallions ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Mercury Glass Vase
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a Mid-Century mercury glass two handled vase probably from Mexico.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Mercury Glass
Spanish Colonial Sabino Wood Work Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rugged, and sturdy wood work table with wonderful age worn patina, single drawer, Spanish Colonial. Mexico, circa early 19th century.
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Two 19th Century Spanish Colonial Brass Slipper Stirrups
Located in Stamford, CT
Two great examples of 18th century Spanish Colonial slipper stirrups. Not a pair, each similar yet different. One is brass with a lovely floral decoration, the other a rare copper type with a simple incised design. Both with a wonderful patina that only comes with real age and use. These definitely put in some serious miles. Possibly used in battle, or just to protect the rider from bramble. Imagine what these pieces of history may have witnessed. Unique gift for the equestrian or collector of horse memorabilia...
Category
Mid-18th Century Peruvian Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Midcentury Pair of Wicker Woven Ducks with Wood Details
Located in Miami, FL
Wicker duck from with an intricate woven wicker structure and highlighted with wood wings and a sculpted bill and feet.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wicker
1960's Scandinavian Swedish Rya with Modern Nordic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78166 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 02'07 x 04'09. A radiant tableau of light and warmth, this hand-knotted wool vintage Swedish rya rug is a poetic homage to Scandinavian Modernism. Rend...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs by Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century
Located in London, GB
A pair of superb quality, extremely rare and very impressive Spanish black leather and oak dining chairs in lovely condition. Designed by Pierre Lottier and made by Valmazan in Spain...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Walnut Trestle Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Trestle table of walnut, having a rectangular top of a single plank, raised on lyre-cut legs, and joined by decorative ironwork stretcher.
Stock ID: D3351
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Edwardian Knole Sofa Robert Lorimer Spanish Style
By Sir Robert Lorimer
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Recently re-upholstered Edwardian Knole sofa with oak Spanish style legs.
Category
Early 20th Century British Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Painted Spanish Mirror
Located in Faversham, GB
A large and beautifully hand crafted painted mirror.
This large scale mirror has a wooden frame with a hand molded lead overlay which has been shaped along the boarder of the mercur...
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Lead
$3,939 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Fold over Mahogany Games or Tea Table
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French fold over mahogany games or tea table with original finish. The rectangular top raised on straight legs.
Opened measurements: 31.5 in x 31.89 in.
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1900's Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60960 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 03'04 x 08'07. Antique-washed Persian Malayer carpet runners are long, narrow rugs handcrafted in the Malayer region of western Iran and treated with a special antique washing process to achieve a distressed or aged appearance. These runners often feature intricate designs such as geometric patterns, floral motifs, or medallions, woven into a rich color palette. Antique-washed Persian Malayer carpet runners are prized for their unique aesthetic, durability, and ability to complement a variety of interior styles, from traditional to contemporary, adding warmth, texture, and visual interest to any space.
With rugged beauty and warm earth-tones, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Malayer runner exudes a rustic sensibility that transcends time. Its weathered appearance lends it a curated, lived-in look, evoking a sense of nostalgia and comfort while infusing the space with warmth and welcomed informality. Iconic in its styling, this distressed Persian hallway runner...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with four legs and back side trestle and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use.
Height from to the drawers : ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Addison Mizner Style Spanish Colonial Chandelier Lantern, Europe, 1960s
By Addison Mizner
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Spanish colonial style Lantern Pendant. Nice addition to every home or House. This light fixture remains in very good vintage condition with wear to the glass and some pati...
Category
1960s German Vintage Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Spanish Carpet, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
The sandy beige field shows an all-over one-way textile pattern of pomegranate palmettes enclosed by a lozenge lattice. Zig-zags mark out the main border with its knobby baton orname...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Embossed Leather Ottoman with Bun Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A substantial rectangular ottoman upholstered in richly embossed leather, mid-20th century. The warm brown leather features an elegant damask-inspired pattern with subtle tonal varia...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Spanish Cuenca Handmade Allover Floral Beige Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Spanish hand-knotted wool rug with the beige field. This Spanish rug has tan, yellow, and orange accents in an all-over geometric floral pattern design.
This ru...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Cast Spanish Brass Long Pendant with Antique White Milk Glass Ball
Located in Houston, TX
Hand-cast brass pendant light from Spain. Beautiful craftsmanship with an added antique milk glass globe from France. The un-lacquered brass "stem...
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Rare and unique wooden...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ebony
Pair of Antique Wood Decorative Painted Panels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique wall panels crafted in hardwoods and paint decorated in floral motifs retrieved as architectural remnants from an Addison Mizner Palm Beach Estate.
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
$5,950 / set
Spanish Colonial Rectangular Mirror with Gilt Iron Rosettes Frame, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Rectangular Spanish Revival Wooden Mirror with Gilt Iron Rosettes, Spain, 1950-1960.
Beautiful rectangular frame with carving details on the corners. It has an inset frame with...
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Saint Mary Magdalene - Spanish Colonial - 18th Century
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
An exquisite Spanish Colonial oil painting from the 18th century, depicting Saint Mary Magdalene in a richly detailed composition. This piece showcases the characteristic Cuzco Schoo...
Category
Mid-18th Century Bolivian Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Spanish Wrought Iron Barstools with Back Set of Six
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Custom made spanish wrought iron barstools hand-crated stools featuring linear wrought iron frames seats of thick patinated metal.
Vintage rusti...
Category
20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Persian Silk Kashan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Renowned for soft, extremely luxurious silk, this late 19th century antique Persian Kashan rug is highly prized with its exceptional artistry and craftsmanship. Kashan carpets repres...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Silk
Gene Byron Midcentury Basket
By Gene Byron
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
To your consideration one of her first pieces, this beautiful hand hammered copper and brass midcentury vase. Made and signed by Gene Byron, a Canadian artist, who moved to Marfil, G...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
19th C. Spanish Colonial Dining Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
An impressive late 19th C. Spanish Colonial style dining table with 2.5" solid Pine top, heavy hand forged iron stretcher & hand carved base legs....gorgeous fiery grains with origin...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Iron
20th Century Spanish Glazed Cruche or Pitcher, Toledo, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Spanish glazed cruche or pitcher, Toledo, Spain
The purpose of storing water in an earthenware pitcher is to keep the water cool.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Pair of Catalan, Spanish Nightstands with Drawers & Low Open Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
19th century pair of Catalan - Spanish nightstands with carved drawers and open shelf
Beautiful solomonic colums of this period
Two small doors in the low space for an extra storag...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An 18th-century Rosewood tester/canopy bed originating from a significant palace in Goa. The bed features exquisitely carved posts, and the solid wood headboard contributes a blend o...
Category
18th Century Indian Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Persian Tabriz Rug Carpet Modern Style
By Haji Khalili
Located in Dallas, TX
74937 Rare Haji Khalili Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 10'10 x 13'08. Woven in the illustrious ateliers of Haji Khalili in Tabriz during the late 19th century, this magnificent antique ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Spanish Catalan Painted Oak and Rush Seat Low Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This comfortable carved chair was crafted in Spain circa 1860. Built in oak and beech wood, the chair sits on round turned legs and features an intricate back rest with floral and fo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century Spanish Wall Cabinet with Knight Dark Patina Classical
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite 19th century Spanish colonial wall cabinet with a striking dark patina & carved knight.
Very nice small antique that brings the right charm & vibe to any room.
The interior has 4 compartments for storage.
The cabinets door is richly decorated with a Spanish knight...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 18th - Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial / Latin American Pine Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Latin American / Spanish Colonial hand crafted pine table, having all mortise and tenon and wooden peg construction. An unusual height for a table (possibly originally used as a ki...
Category
Early 19th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Early 19th century Capriccio Brazil School Painting
Located in Seaford, GB
Rare Early 19th century Capriccio view of Rio de Janeiro Painting
Probably painted circa 1810 by one of Jean-Baptiste Debret, Italian Students.
Painted on Sailcloth.
Historical Context of Early 19th Century Portuguese Colonial Brazil
1.1 Transition from Colony to Empire
During the early 19th century, Brazil underwent a seismic shift in its political status. Originally a colony under the Portuguese Empire, the arrival of the Portuguese Royal Court in Rio de Janeiro in 1808 rapidly elevated the city’s cultural and political importance. By 1815, Brazil was declared a kingdom united with Portugal, setting the stage for the emergence of the Empire of Brazil in 1822. This period of transformation—often termed the transitional period from colony to empire—fueled a wave of artistic production in cities like Rio de Janeiro.
1.2 European Artistic Influence in Brazil
With the French Artistic Mission in Rio (initiated in 1816) and the presence of various Portuguese and European artists, Brazilian art of the early 1800s began to reflect diverse influences, from neoclassical painting to the early rumblings of romanticism. Painters such as Jean-Baptiste Debret, and Nicolas-Antoine Taunay, and local luminaries like Manuel de Araújo Porto-Alegre contributed to the fine arts tradition in Brazil. Their works featured scenes of local life, portraits of Brazilian society, and imaginative vistas—sometimes referred to as “capriccios,” in which real elements were combined with artistic liberties to create an idealized panorama.
1.3 Rio de Janeiro as Cultural and Political Hub
Rio de Janeiro, often called the Imperial capital after Brazil’s independence, was home to foundational institutions like the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts (Academia Imperial de Belas Artes). Later evolving into the Escola de Belas Artes (School of Fine Arts in Rio), these academies nurtured the talents of emerging painters, who found patronage under the Royal Court and, subsequently, the Imperial Court. The city’s significance was further enhanced by the construction of significant buildings, the modernization of infrastructure, and the mingling of European courtly customs with the traditions of local inhabitants.
. Description of the Octagonal Oil on Canvas: A Capriccio View of Rio de Janeiro
2.1 Composition and Layout
The most striking characteristic of this 19th-century Brazilian art piece is its octagonal shape, a relatively unusual format that draws the viewer’s gaze toward its centre. The composition showcases Rio de Janeiro’s shoreline in the early 1800s, brimming with merchant ships and smaller boats anchored near the shore. On the sand, there is a bustling crowd of local people—men and women carrying food and goods on their heads, loading and unloading boats, and engaging in everyday commerce. The backdrop of soaring mountains suggests Rio’s iconic topography, embodying the landscape that famously defines the city.
2.2 Architectural and Religious Landmarks
On the left side, one can discern the silhouette of a church believed to be Santa Lucia, a significant religious structure in the heart of early 19th-century Rio. This element provides viewers with a tangible reference point, linking the scene to an actual location. However, because this painting is labelled as a “capriccio,” the artist might have taken creative liberties by rearranging or amplifying certain features of the city. The melding of real and idealized elements is characteristic of these imaginative vistas.
2.3 Evoking Daily Life in Colonial Rio
One of the painting’s greatest appeals lies in its portrayal of daily life during the colonial era. Men and women from various backgrounds populate the scene. Some appear to be carrying goods on their heads, a common practice in Brazil that has persisted through different centuries. Others appear to be haggling or trading near small vessels, revealing the commercial pulse of an active port city. This focus on local people, combined with the grandeur of merchant ships, captures the tension and synergy between the every day and the extraordinary—a hallmark of Brazilian colonial painting that balances the grand narratives of empire with the rhythms of ordinary life.
2.4 An Amalgamation of Neoclassical and Romantic Influences
Although academic art in early 19th century Brazil was highly influenced by neoclassicism, the onset of romanticism can be spotted in the emotional portrayal of the sky, the lively palette, and the dramatic emphasis on nature’s beauty (the mountains, in particular). This duality reflects the fine arts tradition in Brazil during the transitional phase when artists were embracing multiple styles. As part of the School of Rio or the Rio de Janeiro school, painters often integrated academic techniques learned from European masters with emerging local subjects and influences.
3. Institutions and Artistic Movements
3.1 Imperial Academy of Fine Arts
Originally known as the Royal School of Sciences, Arts, and Crafts, the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro was instrumental in shaping 19th-century Brazilian art. Influential artists and teachers from Portugal, France, and other European nations congregated at the Academy, imparting their expertise to native students. As the monarchy consolidated power, the Academy enjoyed royal patronage, leading to the creation of Imperial Academy-style works that combined European academic rigour with Brazilian-themed subject matter.
3.2 Impact of the French Artistic Mission
The French Artistic Mission, which arrived in 1816, played a pivotal role in introducing advanced European artistic techniques, thereby elevating the overall quality of painting in Brazil. Artists like Jean-Baptiste Debret not only documented Brazilian society but also spearheaded the development of a local visual identity that aligned with both academicism and the national context of a blossoming empire. Debret, alongside others such as Nicolas-Antoine Taunay, mentored Brazilian artists, sowing the seeds of what would become the Brazilian academic art movement.
3.3 Religious, Historical, and Landscape Paintings
In addition to everyday scenes and historical compositions, religious iconography remained crucial throughout Portuguese colonial and imperial Brazil. Churches were omnipresent in cityscapes like Rio de Janeiro. Many colonial-era Brazilian portraits...
Category
Early 19th Century Brazilian Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Canvas
$2,958 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Blue Peach Green Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century formal persian sarouk rug . Great statement rug for a foyer
rug no. j2499
size 5' 9" x 9' 4" (175 x 284 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Spanish Colonial Silvered Metal Vase
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Spanish Colonial vase with an unusual combination of materials. The vase is silvered metal with floral engravings and graceful handles depicting birds on snakes. The center i...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Silver
Vintage Spanish Golden Rug with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage Spanish golden color rug features a modern traditional style. Displaying an allover floral and botanical pattern surrounded by a complementary border. Made in the mid-20...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
1940's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50107 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'04 x 10'10. Enter a realm where tribal enchantment and Anatolian charm intertwine, weaving this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Clay Period Spanish Colonial Jar with Custom Metal Stand from the 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A clay Spanish colonial period jar from the 18th century. This jar is raised on a tripod custom-made metal stand. The finish is of a natural pale color.
Category
18th Century Guatemalan Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1920's cast/wrought iron sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a very nice pair of 1920's sconces, the patina is much nicer in person
Category
1920s American Vintage Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$850 / set
19th Century Spanish Olive Wood Tilt Top Desk
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Spanish Olive Wood Tilt Top Desk
Beautiful piece purchased in France.
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.
Message us with any qu...
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19th Century French Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mediterranean Handmade Exterior Lantern Wall Sconce, Old World, Seeded Glass
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Our De La Guerra lantern finished in our premium SBLC Old World Finish has Mediterranean style precedence with historic profiles and contemporary geometric lines. A striking fixture ...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Steel, Iron
Beautiful Antique Bird Design Spanish Area Rug 11' x 12'10"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique Bird Design Spanish Area Rug, Country of origin: Spain, Circa date: 1920
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
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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