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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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century Spanish Colonial Archangel in carved sabino wood.
By NONO
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
A lovely and rare Spanish Colonial Statue of an Archangel in carved sabino wood, XVIII Century Origin: Central Mexico Period: XVIII Century Height: 33cm Length: 12cm Width: 8cm
Category

Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Colonial Archangel in carved sabino wood.
18th Century Spanish Colonial Archangel in carved sabino wood.

18th Century Spanish Colonial Archangel in carved sabino wood.

18th Century South American Silver Bowl
Located in New York, NY
South American silver bowl from the 18th century, apparently unmarked, from the Colonial era, with ornate handles on either end and beautiful curved lines around the rim. It measures...
Category

18th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture

Materials

Silver

18th Century South American Silver Bowl
18th Century South American Silver Bowl

18th Century South American Silver Bowl

18th Century Spanish Walnut Table
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb 18th-century rustic walnut table from Catalonia. The generous weathered three-plank top is supported by an X-frame support to one side of...
Category

Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Spanish Walnut Table
18th Century Spanish Walnut Table

18th Century Spanish Walnut Table

Exquisite Spanish Colonial Cuzco chest Early 18th century
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This exquisite Spanish Colonial Cuzco chest, dating from the early 18th century, is a fine example of the masterful craftsmanship characteristic of colonial Peru. Constructed from li...
Category

1730s Peruvian Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Spanish Colonial Cuzco chest Early 18th century
Exquisite Spanish Colonial Cuzco chest Early 18th century

Exquisite Spanish Colonial Cuzco chest Early 18th century

6 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century
By Valmazan, Pierre Lottier
Located in London, GB
A set of six 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 Sp...
Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

6 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century
6 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

6 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

Christ with the apostles by Andres Lopez
By Andres Lopez
Located in Mexico, DF
Oil on copper. Christ feet been washed by the apostles by Andres Lopez. ***this painting does not belong to the Mexican heritage***
Category

Mid-18th Century North American Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture

Materials

Copper

Christ with the apostles by Andres Lopez

Christ with the apostles by Andres Lopez

Red Cabinet
Located in Ciudad de Mexico, MX
18th century Mexican Colonial cabinet made of white cedar, intervened first in the 19th century, restoration in some of gilt drawings.
Category

Late 18th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Red Cabinet
Red Cabinet

Red Cabinet

Spanish Colonial 18th Century Presentation Hall Table Console
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Outstanding Spanish Colonial 18th Century Presentation Hall Table Richly carved with motifs of shells, rocailles and scrolls. Arched sturdy leg...
Category

Mid-18th Century Peruvian Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Spanish Colonial 18th Century Presentation Hall Table Console
Spanish Colonial 18th Century Presentation Hall Table Console

Spanish Colonial 18th Century Presentation Hall Table Console

Indo Portuguese- Cabinet
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Indo-Portuguese cabinets from Goa and Diu represent a remarkable fusion of European and Indian craftsmanship from the 16th to 18th centuries. These exquisite cabinets were craft...
Category

18th Century Portuguese Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture

Materials

Silver

Indo Portuguese- Cabinet
Indo Portuguese- Cabinet

Indo Portuguese- Cabinet

Oil on Canvas Painting of a Floral Arrangement
Located in Dallas, TX
Oil on canvas painting of a floral arrangement with faintains, birds, pears, cherrys and peaches. Spanish colonial 18th Century
Category

18th Century Antique Spanish Colonial Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Oil on Canvas Painting of a Floral Arrangement
Oil on Canvas Painting of a Floral Arrangement

Oil on Canvas Painting of a Floral Arrangement

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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