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Spanish Colonial Ceramics

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.

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Style: Spanish Colonial
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Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

This beautiful Talavera fruit bowl is part of Cesar Torres's traditional work series, using mainly blue and white from traditional Talavera. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is the product of a delicate process of alchemy that translates into Fine enamels. In Puebla, Mexico few people still produce using Talavera with the ancestral techniques. One of those few is Cesar Torres, Don Cesar learned his art in the workshop of the Uriarte family, an excellent workshop where his grandfather worked. In his creations he uses the black and white mud that is obtained from the nearby hills of Loreto and Guadalupe, and colors of mineral origin that he creates in his workshop with recipes from his grandfather. All the pieces are modeled in a traditional way and go through a production process that usually takes from one to two months, between drying, burning, and painting. Being surrounded by a living tradition, Cesar Torres Jr., learned from his father since childhood. Architect by profession, Cesar Jr. has come to revolutionize and modernize with new designs and ideas of the current world, nevertheless always respecting the tradition of the processes and materials that make Talavera a Creole art...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Ceramic, Majolica

Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White

Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White

By Cesar Torres

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

This one of a kind vase is a true representation of Cesar Torres's work. This beautiful vase figure comes with a pointy lid just as a traditional Talavera vase. Its texture and desig...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Ceramic, Majolica

Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White

Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White

By Cesar Torres

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

An elegant vintage vase, crafted by master ceramist Cesar Torres, in Talavera technique with a colonial and baroque design. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is the product of a delicate process of alchemy that translates into fine enamels. In Puebla, Mexico few people still produce using Talavera with the ancestral techniques. One of those few is Cesar Torres, Don Cesar learned his art in the workshop of the Uriarte family, an excellent workshop where his grandfather worked. In his creations he uses the black and white mud that is obtained from the nearby hills of Loreto and Guadalupe, and colors of mineral origin that he creates in his workshop with recipes from his grandfather. All the pieces are modeled in a traditional way and go through a production process that usually takes from one to two months, between drying, burning, and painting. Being surrounded by a living tradition, Cesar Torres Jr., learned from his father since childhood. Architect by profession, Cesar Jr. has come to revolutionize and modernize with new designs and ideas of the current world, nevertheless always respecting the tradition of the processes and materials that make Talavera a Creole art...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Ceramic, Majolica

Authentic Talavera Decorative Plate Folk Art Dish Mexican Ceramic Blue White
Authentic Talavera Decorative Plate Folk Art Dish Mexican Ceramic Blue White

Authentic Talavera Decorative Plate Folk Art Dish Mexican Ceramic Blue White

By Cesar Torres

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

This decorative Talavera plate is a contemporary example of Talavera today. Artist Cesar Torres unmasks the past and portraits the present in a vide-poche rustic Mexican elegance. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Ceramic, Majolica

Spanish Colonial ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial ceramics 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 ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, clay and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial ceramics made in a specific country, there are Mexico, North America, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Cesar, and Talavera de la Reyna. 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 ceramics 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 $1,500 while the average work can sell for $545.