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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Very Fine Spanish Colonial Figural Stretcher Base Round Banded Center Table MINT
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Spanish Colonial Figural Stretcher Base Round Banded Center Table MINT
Walnut
$2,490 / set
Spanish Demilune High Pine Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish Demilune High Console Table You can use as a console or like a round table with both tables together
Pine
Spanish Colonial Coffee Table in Carved Wood and Black Marble Top, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand Carved Double Headed Eagle Pine Wood Coffee Table, Wood, Marble. Spain, 1940s. Stunning squared low table manufactured in Spain in carved wood. The tabletop in square shape has ...
Marble, Stone
12 Foot Oval Center Table with Drawers in Both Sides, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish 12 foot oval center table with drawers in both sides, 20th century Seven drawers in each side and more drawers in the oval sides Me...
Wood
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...
Steel
$2,467Sale Price|25% Off
20th Century Spanish Mariano Garcia Carved Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Spanish Mariano Garcia carved pedestal coffee table.
Marble
Antique Spanish Oval Round Dining Table with Four Legs
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Spanish Carved Walnut Four Legs dining table. Circa 1900. Having a round top over a beaded skirt, rising on a four legs on the raised base to reinforce the table.
Pine
Spanish Colonial Coffee Table in Patinated Carved Wood and Ceramic Top, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand Carved Grape Wine Vineyard Pine Wood Coffee Table, Wood, Ceramic. Spain, 1940s. Original patina in white grey hues. Stunning squared low table manufactured in Spain in carved wo...
Wood, Pine, Ceramic
Dos Gallos Custom Cerused Oak Pedestal Dining Table With Hand Carved Legs
By Dos Gallos, Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Spanish Winery table available in solid mahogany, walnut, oak, with a choice of different colors and ranges of distress. Shown here in oak with a light ceruse finish. Made in ...
Mahogany, Walnut, Oak
Rare Antique Spanish Early 19th Century "Brasero" Firepit Table Removable Dish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Rare Antique Spanish Early 19th Century "Brasero" Firepit Table Removable Dish A good looking well made a...
Brass
"Teoca" Coffee Table with Marble Top
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Teoca" coffee table is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern f...
Hardwood
Osvaldo Borsani Blond Walnut Center Table, Coffee Table, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous round coffee table in a fantastic old walnut. This fantastic piece was design by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1940s in Italy. The coffee table, fully made in a gorgeous walnut,...
Wood, Glass, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Demilunes or Center Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian demilune tables with carved detail above each leg. These are perfect to flank a f...
Wood, Pine, Paint
Round Center Table
Located in Annville, PA
Our most robust drum table this large Round Center Table has eye catching appeal with satin wood banding, carved knees and a thick top with three d...
Mahogany
$14,900
H 29.5 in Dm 50.5 in
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Polished Rosewood Dining, Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian dining room table made of hand crafted polished Rosewood, in good condition. The small center table is co...
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Empire Center Table
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century Empire lacquered walnut dolphin center table.
Wood, Walnut
Pair Of Antique Pine Demilune Consoles
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of diminutive Antique pine Console Tables in Pine. Each demilune top table with undecorated deep aprons and raised on three carved le...
Pine
Round Center Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round art deco inspired center table in deep mahogany grain. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Mahogany
Antique Swedish Baroque Pine Centre Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish baroque centre table in pine. The table is originally from northern Sweden and has wonderful proportions with the four turned legs...
Pine
$14,985Sale Price|49% Off
H 31.5 in W 55 in D 32 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gildwood carved center hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...
Marble
Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in Black Marble Set
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set of two coffee tables with pedestal base in Monterrey black marble and tops in the same material. Dimensions: Small: 50 D x 110 W x ...
Marble
$14,950Sale Price|48% Off
H 32.5 in W 56 in D 33.25 in
French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Giltwood Carved Rococo Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th century giltwood carved Rococo Louis XV style center hall table. The rectangular frame with serpentine front and sides with four cabriolet legs connected with an "X" stretcher centered with a draped finial, all intricately carved with floral swags and garlands below a pierced apron centered with a framed seashell...
Marble
Antique Rustic Spanish Round Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Spanish Round Center Table is perfect for the casual and Southwest decor! Hand-crafted from planks of solid oak, it was designed to last for generations. The thick p...
Wrought Iron
Antique Spanish Pedestal Figural Carved Round Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Spanish Carved Walnut pedestal dining table. Circa 1900. Having a round top over a beaded skirt, rising on a pedestal, four stretches on the raised base to reinforce the t...
Pine
Pair of Spanish Demilune High Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish Demilune High Console Table You can use as a console or like a round table with both tables together
Pine
Brazilian Center or Dining Table, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique Rustic Brazilian Walnut and Peroba wood table that was created in the mid-19th century in the Colonial Brazilian style. The large 56" diameter of this table is highl...
Walnut
Antique Spanish Pedestal Figural Carved Round Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Spanish Carved Walnut pedestal dining table. Circa 1900. Having a round top over a beaded skirt, rising on a pedestal, four stretches on the raised base to reinforce the t...
Pine
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H 21 in W 48 in D 32 in
Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Spanish Colonial Inlaid Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Spanish Colonial Inlaid Coffee Cocktail Table
Wood
18th Century Rustic Spanish Colonial Table
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Rustic Spanish Colonial table was crafted entirely from seasoned, old-growth oak planks and timbers by talented rural artisans! The thick plank top is reinforced on each...
Oak
Antique Spanish Pedestal Figural Carved Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Spanish pine ( called mobile) Carved pedestal dining table. Circa 1900. Having a round top over a beaded skirt, rising on a hexagonal pedestal, four stretches on the raise...
Pine
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H 24.02 in W 27.96 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Spanish Mariano Garcia Carved Fleur Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Spanish Mariano Garcia carved pedestal coffee table.
Marble
Antique Spanish Pedestal Figural Carved Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Spanish pine ( called mobile) Carved pedestal dining table. Circa 1900. Having a round top over a beaded skirt, rising on a hexagonal pedestal, four stretches on the raise...
Pine
20th Spanish Round Coffee Table with Four Carved Legs and Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
20th round coffee table with carved legs & wood stretcher.
Walnut
20th Round Coffee Table with Marble Top and Carved Legs
Located in Miami, FL
20th round coffee table with marble top, carved legs & wood stretcher.
Marble