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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Pair of Monumental Terracotta Olive Jars with Weathered Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive pair of monumental terracotta olive jars, celebrated for their generous scale and beautifully worn surfaces. These vessels feature a classic elongated ovoid form with s...
Terracotta
Pair of Large Distressed Mediterranean Style Terracotta Olive Jars with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of oversized Mediterranean-style terracotta olive jars featuring a beautifully aged distressed finish and classic amphora-inspired silhouette. These decorative vessel...
Terracotta
Pair of Antique Weathered Terracotta Garden Urns with Blue Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of antique terracotta garden urns featuring a beautifully aged surface with traces of original blue mineral patina. These substantial vessels showcase a classic ovoid...
Terracotta
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Spaniard Terracotta Amphora
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th century Spaniard small terracotta amphora. It depicts a brick color wide amphora adorned with ruffles like in its upper border. The amphoras are used to store and carr...
Terracotta
$4,140
Large-Scale Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century terracotta jar from Spain.
Terracotta
Spanish Colonial Hand-Painted Terracotta Urns, Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of monumental terracotta urns crafted in the Spanish Colonial style, reflecting the rustic elegance and utilitarian beauty of early Iberian and colonial Latin America...
Terracotta
Large Pair of Rustic Textured Terracotta Amphora Vessels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional pair of oversized rustic terracotta amphora vessels featuring a beautifully weathered surface with organic mineral-like texturing throughout. These sculptural urns sho...
Terracotta
Pair of French Cast Iron Urns, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This pair of early 20th-century French cast iron garden urns exude timeless elegance and a rich history. Their aged, rusted patina shows decades of weathering, adding authenticity to...
Iron
$15,000 / set
H 28 in W 48 in D 31 in
Pair of American Identical Large & Smaller Cast Iron Garden Planters, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Large & Smaller cast iron garden planters with foliage molded edges, scrolled dragon handles, and resting on raised decorative foliage circular squared plinths, Earl...
Iron
1960s Willy Guhl Concrete Urn Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. Excellent cream, pastel yellow and grey patina. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth giving it a beautiful minimalist design with ...
Concrete
$4,068 / set
H 62.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
Pair Garden Campana Urns Pedestal Base Classical Thomas Hope Terracotta
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair gorgeous classical garden urns of campana form Perfect for achieving that air of classical refinement in the classic English garden These are in the manner of Thomas Hope who al...
Marble
Large Vintage Mediterranean Mosaic Planter
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a wonderful 20th Century large mosaic urn-shaped planter from the Mediterranean region. It is handcrafted from ceramic tiles set into concrete having a black and white floral...
Concrete
19th Century Spanish Terracotta Olive Pot with Aged Chocolate Patina
Located in New York, NY
19th century Spanish large terracotta olive pot. Unearthed from a very large family run olive oil producing business in southern Spain. Beautifu...
Terracotta
Spanish Dark Terracotta Olive Jar / Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Handmade Unglazed Terracota Olive Jar or Vessel, Spain, 19th century- 1930s This eye-catching dark terracota jar or urn was designed to contain water and to keep it fresh. I...
Terracotta, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery
Large Antique Terracotta Jar
Located in Delray Beach, FL
An antique terracotta jar in grand scale ,with beautiful aged patina two side handles, the third one is missing. Good condition even though the ...
Terracotta
19th C Large French White Cast Iron Jardiniere
Located in Hastings, GB
Dove Grey large scale Jardiniere, dating to circa 1890-1900, deep and heavy, decorative cast iron construction, historically overpainted in an aged dove grey paint which has resulted...
Iron
Terracotta Planter, Texas Star, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a double molded top edge and three stars symbolizing the great state of Texas.
$2,800
H 32.25 in Dm 23 in
Large Mediterranean Terracotta Olive Jar with Two Handles, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
The large Mediterranean terracotta olive jar, different than a Biot Pot, is a stunning example. Crafted with care by skilled artisans, it showcases the rustic allure of terracotta po...
Terracotta
Late 19th or Early 20th C. Carved Jade Urn
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine jade urn of a lovely spinach color running to a deep yellow is carved to resemble a pair of Buddhist lions or mythical beasts conjoined back to back...
Jade
Whitewashed Terracotta Storage Vessel with Ribbed Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking terracotta storage vessel featuring a bold, sculptural silhouette defined by its horizontal ribbed bands and softly tapered base. The surface is finished in a beautifully ...
Terracotta
Pair of Rustic Style Terra Cotta Planters with Organic Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable pair of terra cotta planters each exhibiting a bold, organic form shaped by both craftsmanship and time. These pieces feature thick, irregular walls and softly contoured...
Terracotta
Terracotta Planter with Soft Blue-Gray Weathered Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully understated terracotta planter featuring a clean, rounded silhouette and a softly weathered blue-gray patina. The vessel’s minimalist cylindrical form, gently tapering ...
Terracotta
Ribbed Terracotta Storage Vessel with Ochre Encrusted Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A highly characterful terracotta storage vessel distinguished by its strong ribbed form and richly encrusted surface. The piece features pronounced horizontal banding that gives it a...
Terracotta
Terracotta Mediterranean Style Vessel with Pale Blue Weathered Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully proportioned terracotta vessel distinguished by its soft, rounded silhouette and heavily weathered pale blue patina. The surface exhibits an exquisite layering of tones...
Terracotta
Pair of Large Antique Terracotta Storage Jars with Blue Weathered Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional pair of large-scale antique terracotta storage jars, distinguished by their beautifully aged surfaces and soft blue-grey mineral patina. These vessels feature a classi...
Terracotta
Large Antique Terracotta Vessel with Weathered Ochre and Blue Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful terracotta vessel featuring a softly rounded, tapering form and a thick, hand-shaped rim. The surface presents a richly textured patina in warm ochre tones, accented by s...
Terracotta
Pair of Antique Mediterranean Terracotta Storage Jars with Weathered Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and highly decorative pair of monumental antique terracotta vessels, embodying the timeless beauty of Mediterranean utilitarian pottery elevated into sculptural art....
Terracotta
Pair of Large Antique Terracotta Urns with Weathered Blue Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive pair of oversized terracotta urns showcasing a richly weathered surface with traces of blue mineral patina. These vessels embody the timeless character of Mediterranean...
Terracotta
Rare 19th c. Antique Terracotta Water Urn with Iron Spout, Whitewashed Patina
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Antique 19th century water urn with faucet. Urn is a testament to the history and artistry of a bygone era. Made from terracotta material, displays decorative motifs, featuring a uni...
Iron
19th Century Large Scale Spanish Pots
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Left is sold. Large scale ceramic glazed pot used in storing honey. Right measures 32Dx37H. All original, in very good condition and coloring. PRICED AND SOLD SEPARATELY. RIGHT is $3...
Terracotta
Pair of 19th Century Large Scale Pots
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Spanish clay glazed pots. Originally used to transport honey. In excellent condition and beautiful exteriors. Three handles, all original. SOLD AND...
Terracotta